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Pickens officials sworn into office
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS – A new era is set to begin in Pickens, as four new Council members and a new mayor were sworn into office 
Monday night at the December Pickens City Council meeting held at the Pickens Senior Center.
The meeting was the last for outgoing Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, who
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Outgoing Six Mile Mayor Stoddard looks back on time in office
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — The Dec. 5 meeting of Six Mile Town Council was the last meeting presided over by longtime Mayor Roy Stoddard.
After serving 12 years, Stoddard chose not to run again.
“You know, it’s been quite a ride, but now it’s time to, as they
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Blue Flame hold off Liberty for Harrelson’s 200th career win
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After two ugly performances early in the week, the Pickens boys’ basketball team showed no signs of 
improvement as it fell behind early against Liberty on Friday night.
However, the Blue Flame rallied in the second quarter to take a one-point lead at halftime and held on to a close lead the rest of the way due to standout performances from junior guard Carter McKenzie and freshman forward Brooks Dow in a 69-66 win.
Facing the high pressure, up-tempo play of the Red Devils, the Blue Flame needed their ball handlers to step up and
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Lady Flame down Devils, honor Owens
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Off to an unbeaten start, the fourth-ranked Pickens girls’ basketball team hosted Liberty on Friday night 
looking to keep their momentum going against the Red Devils.
The Blue Flame had no trouble with the Devils downing them 83-
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Pickens PD, market to help wounded officer
PICKENS — The Pickens Police Department has partnered with the Market at the Mill for a bluegrass benefit concert for 
the family of Cpl. Lucas Watts, an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was critically injured in the line of duty on Nov. 16.
The event is planned for 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Market at the Mill,
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