Flame advance to state title game
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — With a trip to the Class 4A state championship on the line, More »
ElringKlinger to create 294 jobs in Easley
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A company that announced it was coming to Pickens County last summer More »
Area groups discuss SNAP
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Nearly 20 dozen area organizations and groups met last week to discuss More »
Former Easley mayor faces ethics complaint
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com STATE — The South Carolina Ethics Commission held a hearing last month about an More »
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STILL SUPREME Lions take down Greer for seventh straight region championship Greenwood ends Easley’s season; Devils outlast Blacksburg; pickens clinches More »
Red Devils win inaugural Liberty Tip-Off tourney
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Trailing 25-19 at halftime of its Liberty Tip-Off tournament championship game with Greer Middle College, the Liberty High School boys’ basketball team knew there was still a battle ahead if they wanted to win the tournament’s inaugural crown, with Red Devil head coach Brenden Marcell preaching the importance of playing under control as they prepared to come out of the locker room.
“I told them that the team with the most composure is going to win this game,” Marcell said. “I felt like in the first half we
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Taking a moment to appreciate our blessings
The year has flown by, and now Thanksgiving is here. I hope you have a meaningful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
The election is over, basketball is starting, and the sentimental feelings of fall have turned into the blah of winter. Many 
already have their Christmas trees up, and this week delicious turkeys will be the centerpiece of our tables. Actually, our celebration to give thanks was
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Courier Letters to the Editor
Thank you for a well-run election
Dear Editor,
Now that the election dust has pretty much settled and Thanksgiving is here, a big thank you to Pickens County Election Commission personnel and volunteers for a well-run election. According to scvotes.gov, an 80 percent voter turnout in Pickens County was above the statewide figure of 77 percent.
Thanks as well to everyone who helped with voter registration and education (candidate forum sponsors, Pickens County Courier reporting, meet-and-greets and so forth). Major attention was on the national candidates, but we elected a
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The Cherokee Path
As I write this, Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and we anticipate the joy of being with friends and family to celebrate life’s blessings.
Native Americans celebrated Mother Earth’s abundance long before the settlers arrived, so it is appropriate that we also celebrate Native American Heritage month in November.
Native American history can be told through the intricate patterns the Cherokee would weave into their baskets and blankets. The Cherokee knew a
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God loves unity
When we read, in Matthew 22:36-40, about our Lord being questioned by the Pharisees as to which is the greatest commandment in the law, He answers, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your 
mind. It comes first. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. Everything in the Law and the prophets hangs on these two commandments.”
So, Christ is telling us, that if all God’s laws had to be summarized and if He had only one commandment, it would be this: that we are to love God and each
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Courier Obituaries 11-27-24
RUTH STEWART
LIBERTY — Ruth Mae Stewart, 94, formerly of Liberty, passed away Nov. 24, 2024, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born on Oct. 2, 1930, in Easley, she was the widow of William Dyre “Junior” Stewart Jr. and a daughter to the late Guffie and Lillian Davis McCall.
Ruth was a devoted homemaker who found joy in decorating her home for every season and preserving her garden harvests. She was always very generous to provide their garden harvest with everyone.
Ruth’s caring spirit extended beyond her household, as she dedicated her time to serving others and embodying a servant’s heart alongside her late husband. Her selflessness shone through in her role as a caregiver and her involvement in teaching Sunday school, where she shared her love for the Lord and touched the lives of many.
A hard worker in all aspects of her life, Ruth also found joy in the simple pleasures, such as watching wrestling matches and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid Clemson football fan, but enjoyed going to anything her children and grandchildren were involved with. Ruth’s dedication to her family and community will be remembered fondly by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Ruth is survived by her loving son, Tony Stewart (Janet); three grandchildren, Bryan Bagwell, Hilary S. Joseph (Elijah) and Natalie S. Barrow (Chad); and four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Reagan Joseph and Lilly and Cason Barrow.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Vikki Bagwell; a sister, Gladys Thomas; and three brothers, Jake, Charles and Kenneth McCall.
A graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Liberty Mortuary is handling arrange
MICHAEL BRUCE DOVER
LIBERTY — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Michael Bruce Dover on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his residence.
Born on Dec. 8, 1956, in Easley, to the late Horace E. and Iris McKinney Dover, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mike was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam era in Germany as a mechanic. He
Blue Ridge Bank opens new Pickens branch
PICKENS — Blue Ridge Bank recently held the grand opening of its new branch at 628 Ann St. in Pickens.
The office will operate from a temporary building while construction is underway on a 3,239-square-foot bank branch on the same lot.
The branch office follows the successful opening of its loan office in Pickens in 2022. Blue Ridge Bank is headquartered in
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Courier Community Calendar
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all local residents to attend its meetings.
The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield, located at 1551 Eighteen Mile Road in Central.. New visitors are always welcome.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County Museum.
Coldwell Banker Caine to open new Six Mile office
SIX MILE — Coldwell Banker Caine has announced it will open a new gallery office in the heart of the Lake Keowee community.
Citing Coldwell Banker Caine’s long history serving the community’s real estate needs, as well as general growth and demand for real estate in the Upstate, vice president of sales and broker-in-charge of the Greenville office Lauren Buckland said the expansion is a natural and
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