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No vote taken on Pickens annexation
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens officials on Monday heard again from residents urging them to vote More »
Peabody Engineering expanding in Liberty
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A plastics manufacturer plans to expand its Pickens County operations, a move More »
Semper Fi Barn to host Community Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony
SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will host a community-wide Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, offering area More »
Keowee Vineyards make donation to help ‘Feed A Hungry Child’
On August 27, the Keowee Vineyards CRO Advisory Board proudly presented a check to their Fund the Need recipient, Feed More »
Council reflects on Helene prep
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — While county staff hope that Hurricane Helene was a “200-year event” and something like 
it won’t be seen again in Pickens County, the storm brought with it lessons as well as destruction.
Pickens County Council received a storm response and recovery update from county administrator Ken Roper and Emergency Services staff during a special called meeting Monday night.
Councilman Chris Lollis said it was “a good time to reflect.”
“What have we learned over the last few days that we probably need to improve upon?” he asked.
Roper talked about the “frustration of Friday” at a recent staff call.
“A lot of us couldn’t get up here to work that wanted to
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Think pink for breast cancer awareness
The Courier is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of those whose lives have been 
affected by this devastating disease, we will accent our front page with pink every week of October.
The pink ribbon has been synonymous with breast cancer for years. Nowadays, people rarely think twice when they see pink ribbons, having grown accustomed to the pink ribbon and what it symbolizes.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated each year since 1985, and many other breast cancer awareness initiatives have been devised since then. While the pink ribbon may seem like it’s been in use for just as long, it was actually established only a little more than 20 years ago.
Although you can see waves of pink every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many people don their ribbons year-round. Great strides have been made with respect to breast cancer, but with about 225,000 new cases popping up each year in the United States alone, there is still work to be done.
Grace UMC fall bazaar planned
PICKENS — Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens will hold its annual fall bazaar on Thursday, 
Nov. 7.
This yearly event is a churchwide effort that includes a traditional turkey dinner and crafts fair. Tickets for the meal are $12 and are
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BBQ set to ‘Bridge the Gap’ at Legacy Home postoned until November 9
PICKENS – The Legacy Home of Recovery’s our first ever BBQ fundraiser that was originally set for October 5 at the Mill Church located at 158 Woodrow St, in Pickens, has been postponed until 
November 9 in light of the recent devastation to the area by Hurricane Helene.
If you purchased tickets and require a refund please let us know as we will be glad to accommodate. We pray everyone remain safe and look forward to seeing you all next month
The Legacy Home of Recovery is Pickens County’s first long-term
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Rivyve has new owner
Rivyve Juice Bar and Boutique had an Under New Management Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new owner – Misty Ticknor. Misty and her husband Micheal cut the ribbon surrounded by their family, friends, staff and members of the community. Rivyve Juice Bar is located at 111 W. Main Street, Pickens and is open Monday through Saturday 7-3, Fridays are 7-8 p.m. Serving a variety of fresh, healthy choices such as smoothies, juices, salads, sandwiches, wraps. Breakfast coffee and tea are served all day
Courier Community Calendar 10-2-24
• Pickens class of 1979 to hold reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1979 will hold a 45-year reunion in Pickens on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Also invited are members of the classes of 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1981.
It will be a casual affair at Fred’s Back 40 with hamburgers and hot dogs. Cost is $20 per person.
For more details and information on how to register, visit phsblueflame1979.myevent.com, or email Jeff Green at pickenshs1979@gmail.com.
• Amazing Grace to host homecoming
Amazing Grace Fellowship, located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens, will be hosting its annual homecoming
The price of ignorance
Everything has a price. It may not be labeled with a $19.99 tag or be evident what the price is at the time, but a cost is associated with most everything we purchase or the choices we make.
At the moment, America has an ignorance problem. Rather than educating ourselves on what’s happening with current events, we’re relying on social media to drive our opinions of the world. We see social media influencers and celebrities living a life the average American could never afford, and yet, there’s a desire to attain their status and wealth. This desire leads to
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Gearing up for winter
I think I’m ready for winter. I say that with fingers crossed because, truly, around here you just never know, despite what the annual Almanac says. How about you? Are you ready to get through the coming 
winter?
One of the biggest and most important items on my to-do list was to find a new (and reliable) snow plow guy. It had to be someone with not only a plow on the
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Courier Obituaries 10-2-24
JUNE DARLENE JAMES
EASLEY — June Darlene James, 71, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born Jan. 23, 1953, in Easley, June was the daughter of the late Ralph Stegall and Ruby Jean Cisson Stegall. Mrs. James enjoyed word puzzles and watching wrestling. She loved to shop at thrift stores and go out to eat at restaurants.
Survivors include her two sons, Charlei Brain James and Tavis Woodson James, both of Easley.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. James was predeceased by a sister, Janice Cisson Stegall Watson; a nephew, Russell Ryan “Rusty” Stegall; and grandmother, Pearl Cisson Garrett.
The family held a memorial service Sept. 25 in the sanctuary of New Foundation Baptist Church in Easley.
Flowers will be accepted.
Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the James family.
GARETH OSGOOD
PICKENS — Gareth Osgood, 83, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Osgood was born on Feb. 1, 1941, in Troy, N.Y., to Millard and Joyce Lewis Osgood. He was a dedicated member of Oolenoy Baptist Church until his health began to decline. Mr. Osgood served with pride and honor in the United States Navy. Following his service, he became a PADI master scuba
Hope for Dementia through Light and Sound
By Noelle Thompson
Special to The Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Dementia is debilitating for our aging Southern population. With an increase of 145 percent of our elderly having cognitive decline, we need some hope in Pickens County.
My mom suffered from debilitating dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease. What follows is her story
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About the Author : Noelle Thompson, BA in English from Furman University with a minor in Education. Taught in the public school system for 15 years.
