Culpepper named PHS principal
Neuner, Plyler named principals of DES, FAE By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The School District of Pickens More »
SCDOT seeking comment on 183-178 intersection
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Officials are seeking public comment on a proposed “road diet” along portions More »
Cannon Church breaks ground on new building
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Construction of a $2 million addition to the grounds of Cannon Church More »
Lady Lions take down county foe Pickens for 18th straight victory
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After blowing by county foe Pickens in their first matchup this season, More »
Red Devils go cold against top-ranked High Point
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Hosting top-ranked High Point on senior night, the sixth-ranked Liberty High School More »
Deep Winter Blues Festival returns
PICKENS — The soulful sounds of the blues will once again echo through the hills of the Upstate as the More »
Sheriff: missing camper likely ‘still on mountain’
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship believes a missing Georgia woman last seen at Table Rock State Park is still somewhere in that area, nearly a 
month after her disappearance.
Stephanie Ann Womacks, of Temple, Ga., was last seen at approximately 6 p.m. Monday, March 3, at her campsite in the White Oak camping area of Table
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Officials praise fire response
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Area officials praised the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and other 
responders battling the highest priority fire in the county.
The Table Rock Complex Fire was discussed during the quarterly meeting of the Pickens United group, held Monday in Pickens.
“Anybody that has not thanked a
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Man charged in Easley shooting
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — A man faces charges after a shooting in Easley last week.
According to a news release from Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett Barwick, authorities received a 911 call at 1:21 p.m. Friday about a man being shot on Carmel
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County jobless rate increases
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
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COLUMBIA — The unemployment rate in Pickens County saw an increase in the latest jobs report released last week.
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
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AOP mental health center host opening
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
ANDERSON — A mental health agency that serves three Upstate counties officially has a new home.
A ribbon cutting was held Friday morning for Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center’s Anderson Mental Health Center, located at 1 Linwa Blvd. in Anderson, just off
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Lions overcome first half deficit to take down Berea
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
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CENTRAL — Coming off two huge spring break wins over Lucy Beckham and Bishop England, the Daniel High School boys’ soccer team returned to region play on Tuesday night against the Berea Bulldogs.
Daniel came out slow, falling behind 2-1 at the half. Even with their 47-game region winning streak in danger, the Lions remained confident.
“We just trust in our play,” Daniel senior Luka Gasic said. “We knew we were the better
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Inaugural Waffle Fest a succes for Liberty
The City of Liberty hosted the inaugural S.C. Waffle Festival presented by the U.S. Waffle Company on Saturday. Citizens from around the Upstate were able to enjoy the free festival which featured live music, a kid zone and many waffle-based contests.
The King and His Heaven are coming
When we were young, we seldom thought about the afterlife since we were so focused on this one, but as we grow older, we become more curious.
I believe in visions and dreams, but I do not know anyone personally who claims they have been to
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Courier Letters to the Editor 4-2-25
Take Down Tobacco Day April 1
Dear Editor,
My name is Sabrina Bryson, and I am a senior at Liberty High School. I am also a member of the Pickens County Youth Board. I am writing to bring awareness to Take Down Tobacco Day on April 1, where students join together to stand up to Big Tobacco! We are tired of being targeted and used by the tobacco industry to line their pockets with more money while addicting us to their deadly products. We ask Sen. Thomas Alexander, our state senator representing Pickens and Oconee counties, to increase the state’s tobacco prevention funding by $5 million.
As a student in South Carolina, I am concerned about Big Tobacco’s toll on our state. High school students in South Carolina smoke or use e-cigarettes at more than double
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The silver and gold of the Bible
Acts 3:6 “Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”
In the song “House of Gold” we hear the lyrics, “I’d rather be in a deep dark grave and know that my poor soul was saved than to live in this world in a house of gold and deny my God and lose my soul.” Is it possible
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