Area schools see movement in new SCHSL realignment
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina High School League () announced the classification placement for More »
Liberty leaders receive update on developing water system
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Efforts to create a water system “for Pickens County people” remain on More »
Wreaths Across America ceremonies held across county
COUNTY — Multiple ceremonies were held across Pickens County earlier this month in honor of National Wreaths Across America More »
Merry Christmas
Mountain View Funerals and Cremations owner Wes Hiott, along with Santa Greg, delivered Christmas gift baskets last week to the More »
Robbery suspect arrested earlier by Pickens PD
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A woman accused of stealing a convenience store employee’s car at gunpoint in Six Mile in 
January had been arrested the previous month after leading Pickens police on a high-speed chase that ended in her being shocked with a taser.
According to a Pickens Police Department incident report, Cpl. Austin Burton saw a blue Mitsubishi traveling at 54 mph in a 35
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Local domestic violence resource seeks support
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — While a local resource for survivors of domestic violence has been providing assistance using private donations, that is getting harder as the need grows and more victims become aware that it is available to them.
Joe Looper discussed Channel Missions and The Hiding Place, one of its programs, with local
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SLED probing shooting of Pickens County suspect
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has confirmed it is investigating the Greenville County officer-involved shooting death of the suspect in a Pickens County armed robbery 
last month.
Sean Michael Scates, 45, of Mauldin was shot and killed by Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Jan. 23, according to authorities.
On Jan. 23, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett
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Red Devils advance to Upper State
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — With a trip to the Class 2A Upper State Championship on the line, the Liberty High School wrestling team hosted Ninety Six on Monday night.
The Red Devils took care of business in the third-round matchup with a strong 48-20 victory to keep their perfect season alive.
“Every kid on the team made a commitment all
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Lady Lions take down Greer to stay unbeaten in Region 2-4A
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Looking to stay unbeaten in Region 2-4A, the Daniel High School girls’ basketball team hosted Greer on Tuesday night.
The Lions set the tone on the glass early and used a big third quarter to move to 6-0 in region play with a 61-47 win.
All told, the Lions out-rebounded Greer 48-31 on the night with an impressive 28 offensive rebounds, often taking advantage with second-chance points.
“I’m really happy with the effort,” Daniel head coach Cosandar Griffin said of the Lions strong
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Early deficit dooms Daniel against Greer
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Looking to avenge its 22-point loss to Greer earlier in the season, the Daniel High School 
boys’ basketball team hosted the 10th ranked Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night.
The Lions had no luck, digging an early hole as they struggled to handle the Yellow Jackets press and never finding a way to
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ECU’s Ellenburg receives districtwide honor
EASLEY — Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) announced that Water and Sewer Assistant 
Superintendent Brent Ellenburg has been recognized as the Blue Ridge Foothills District Operator of the Year by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) and the South Carolina Section of the American Water Works (SCAWWA) last week.
The award was presented during the WEASC Blue Ridge
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Understanding is not necessary to appreciate
The vast complexity of the human mind has fascinated mankind since the beginning.
As our divine book of instruction, the Bible says that as a man or woman thinks, so are they. Since we 
are the accumulation of our thoughts, we cannot overly stress the importance of believing what is true in order to live in God’s favor. This sounds easy and I guess it could be if we lived in a
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-5-25
MLK and Pickens County
Dear Editor,
I saw the recent front-page articles on Martin Luther King Day in Pickens. I salute the participants, but Pickens County has work to do.
There is no way King would be pleased with the rot in the MAGA GOP presently. The public school system, trustees and others of influence are doing a miserable job, or the white male population
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Crush the old and embrace the new
In the Bible, John 3:5-6 says “Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of 
water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
There probably aren’t many of us that haven’t wished we could start our lives or careers all over again. We could wipe our slates clean and have a new beginning. At times those thoughts are
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