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 »
Calculating the price of eggs
Here we go again.
Because of the avian influenza, many hens have had to be culled, leaving fewer to produce eggs. Supply 
and demand being what it is, the price of eggs has jumped up again because there are fewer eggs.
A recent trip to the store was a shocker. In the space of less than 10 days, a dozen eggs at my local store had shot up over $2 … to a whopping $6.95 for large eggs. This wasn’t
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New benefits guide for 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a new publication that you’ll want to see. The “2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers” is now available.
Go online to va.gov and search for “pamphlet 80-25-1” for a link to the handbook.
This 120-page handbook is full of info you may need, if not now then later. Whether it’s education benefits, life
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Courier Obituaries 2-5-25
EARL REYNOLDS
PICKENS — Earl Reynolds, 76, loving husband of 57 years to Pat Nalley Reynolds, 
passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born June 16, 1948, in Pickens County, Earl was the son of the late John F. Reynolds and Martha McJunkin Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was a member and deacon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was employed and retired from BASF. He loved animals and enjoyed working in his yard with his azaleas. He was an avid Clemson Tiger fan, being an IPTAY member for many years, traveling to numerous bowl games with his wife and attending home games with his family. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren and their beloved dog, Lacey.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Nalley Reynolds of the home; daughter, Melissa R. Hines (David) of Marietta; son, Rob Reynolds (Tracy) of Travelers Rest; grandchildren, Aaron, Blake, Noah, Anna and Jenna; and brother, Tom Reynolds.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Reynolds was predeceased by his sister, Clara Ann Reynolds.
A memorial service took place on Jan. 26 at the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home in Pickens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Earl’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital by stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.
Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Reynolds family.
HILDRED NEWTON LEWIS
PICKENS — Hildred Newton Lewis, 85, loving husband of 42 years to Carol Victoria Hill Lewis, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at his residence.
Born Jan. 5, 1940, in Pickens County, Hildred was the son of the late Virgil Lewis and
Herman to speak at SWU’s lecture series
CENTRAL — American painter and educator Bruce Herman will be on hand for Southern Wesleyan 
University’s first Faith and Learning Lecture Series of 2025 at 4 p.m. Feb. 12.
Herman will present a talk on the human capacity for creativity and the innate “itch” to make things. As he puts it, we are “made by a
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Grand opening
GG’s Embroidery is growing one stitch at a time. Owner Kathy Lum is shown cutting the ribbon of her new larger location. What started out as a hobby has grown into a full-time business and a success story for the city of Pickens. GG’s first location was at The Market at the Mill, then it moved to a small building on West Main Street in Pickens. The business now operates a larger location at 111 Railroad St. in Pickens. GG’s carries a wide variety of clothing and accessories that can be custom embroidered for babies, children, moms to be and brides to be, as well as housewares, candles, tableware, home decor and more. GG’s is open Tuesday 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pictured are Bryan Owens, Patricia Morgan, Rachel Lum, baby James Lum, Kathy Lum, Gregory Lum, Brittany Chapman and Harold Alexander.
Courier Community Calendar 2-5-25
• SMEC set to host annual oyster roast
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley.
Proceeds from the event benefit multiple charitable organizations in Pickens County. Attendees will be able to enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, Brunswick stew, sides, and beverages (photo ID required). If oysters aren’t your favorite, the event offers many additional food options. Tickets are $45 for adults, $10 for children 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Rain or shine, oyster-shucking takes place outdoors, so attendees should dress accordingly. Please also bring personal oyster knives and gloves.Tickets are available for purchase by mail or at the church office, and order forms are available at
Make mouths water at your ‘Big Game’ party
When hosting a Big Game party, it’s easy to assume the focus would be on the score or the award-winning commercials, but it’s actually a great reason to indulge in flavor-filled bites. When the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off this Sunday with the Lombardi Trophy on the line, let your guests obsess over the game while you serve up ooey-gooey dips, saucy wings and football-themed desserts that can keep them happily glued to their seats.
Dip into delicious. No watch-party menu is complete without a cheesy dip. This over the top dip brings
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