It’s how we react to what happens
We hear a lot about how God is at war with Satan, and how the darkness is fighting against the More »
Childs named new Pickens County’s emergency management director
By Evan Smoak Courtesy The Journal evan@upstatetoday.com PICKENS — Pickens County named a new emergency management director earlier this week. More »
Safe Summer Fun in the Sun
Summer is the season of sun-kissed memories – backyard barbecues, sandy beaches, bike rides and late-night stargazing. However, the warmer More »
Clemson Sunrise Rotary uplifts community
CLEMSON — On the morning of June 6, at the breakfast meeting at Sole on the Green in Clemson, the More »
Blue Flame rally to drop Wren
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — With a trip to the Class 4A Upper State District 1 championship on the 
line, the Pickens High School softball team hosted Wren on Thursday.
After building an early advantage, the Blue Flame fell behind 7-3 in the fifth inning and looked likely to fall into the loser’s bracket of the district. Instead, the Flame rallied, scoring five runs over the next two innings including a go-ahead bunt single by Kylie Thornall to
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Gasic’s late goal pushes Daniel past Hurricanes
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — As time wound down on the Daniel High School boys soccer team’s 
second round playoff matchup with Wren on Saturday night, the Lions knew they had to find the net eventually.
The Lions pressure had come close down the stretch and free kicks from
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Daniel girls fall to Dreher in round 2
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After a lightning delay and near-disastrous start, the Daniel High School
girls’ soccer team needed to find its footing as it trailed 1-0 against Dreher at the half of Friday’s Class 4A second round playoff game.
The Lions came out of the break strong tying things up on a goal by Jaden Fleming in
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Clemson hears from developer on downtown housing proposal
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Residents were able to get their first look at a proposal that would bring another student housing complex to downtown Clemson if approved.
Clemson Planning Commission met Monday to review a new multi-story student housing complex proposal among other items at its monthly meeting.
The proposal included a rendering of eight stories
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Remain faithful, your best life is ahead of you
The topic of the afterlife is interesting and I appreciate the comments. I want to remind myself and everyone else that I’m not necessarily dogmatic about certain Biblical 
insights and do not want to seem like an authority on subjects that we will probably not understand until
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Courier Lettes to the Editor 5-14-25
Brush Grinder, Litter and More
Dear Editor,
Brush Grinder: As many of you know, the county has had an on-again/ off-again problem with the old and too small for the job brush grinder at the landfill. We recently bit the bullet and bought a new one ($1.2 million). The staff at the landfill is being trained on the new equipment this week and the county should be once again cranking
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Our prisons must be full
Are we short on prison space in this country? We must be. It’s the only logical 
explanation for so many criminals being given probation instead of prison time.
For example, there were the scammers who sold misbranded N95 masks during the pandemic and price gouged hospitals. The masks were promised to
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Senior discounts
The price increases we might see because of the expected tariffs make this a good time to get used to hunting for senior discounts on all the goods and services we need and 
want.
As usual, the definition of “senior” varies from store to store and restaurant to restaurant. One might stick to the age 65, when we used to start collecting
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Courier Obituaries 5-14-25
MELVIN J. ROWLAND
BOILING SPRINGS — Melvin J. Rowland, 78, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. 
Melvin was born on June 28, 1946, in Pickens, to the late Elsie Pauline Cannon and Harry Rowland. He was the youngest son of 13 children. He is survived by his wife, Judy Rowland; his sisters Betty, Irene and Nancy. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and husband.
Melvin was a graduate of Pickens High School, Southern Wesleyan University, and the Medical University of South Carolina. He had a career as a Medical Technologist in hospitals in Spartanburg and Greenville, as well as in Tryon, N.C. He enjoyed Ham radio (NQ4N) and working in his yard. His favorite food was ice cream.
The funeral to honor Melvin’s life were held on May 1, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
He was loved and will be greatly missed. Arrangements are entrusted to Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel.
STEPHEN W. SALLY
EASLEY — Stephen W. Sally, affectionately known as Steve passed away peacefully on 
April 30, 2025, at the age of 89 in Easley, from end stage dementia. Born on Oct. 11, 1935, in Watervliet, N.Y., Steve was a man of integrity, strength, and deep love for his family and country.
Steve’s formative years in Watervliet laid the foundation for a life characterized by hard work and service. Following his graduation, he answered the call to serve his nation as a Marine, instilling him with a sense of discipline and honor that would define his life. After his military service, Steve transitioned into the manufacturing industry, where he excelled in various positions. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to start his own business, Manufacturing Equipment Co., in 1980, which he led with vision and dedication until retirement.
Steve was the beloved patriarch of his family, cherished for his unwavering support and love. He was the son of the late Mary and Trieffon Sally and was affectionately known as “Sonny” to his parents and his siblings, Julia, Christine, Alex and John, all of whom predeceased him. Steve’s devotion to family was evident in his loving marriage to his
Duke Energy Foundation gives $3,500 to support Doodle Trail
PICKENS — Trent Acker with Duke Energy stopped by the Doodle Trail recently to 
present a $3,500 grant to Pickens Parks and Recreation.
The funding is part of the foundation’s statewide initiative to support trail
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