This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
STILL SUPREME Lions take down Greer for seventh straight region championship Greenwood ends Easley’s season; Devils outlast Blacksburg; pickens clinches More »
Municipal elections set for Tuesday
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Election Day is right around the corner, with voters set to return More »
SCDOT closes more bridges in Pickens County
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Transportation last week closed two more bridges More »
County leaders eye CATbus expansion
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Members of the Pickens United group discussed the possibility of seeing More »
German company plans to create hub in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Just days after the first tenant of the Speedway Industrial & Technology Park broke ground on its facility last week, another company announced it will be establishing operations 
there as well.
Before the economic development announcement event held Monday morning at the Alliance Pickens Office, Pickens County Council passed third reading of a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with the company.
After the vote, the company referred to only as “Project Hydro” was officially announced
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Pickens County unemployment rate sees big increase in May
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — The unemployment rate in Pickens County saw a big increase during in the latest 
jobs report released on Tuesday.
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reported that unemployment went up over a full percentage point from 2.8 percent in April to 4 percent in May.
DEW also reported 1,715 county residents were unemployed at the end of April, compared to 2,443
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Shots fired at Dawson Park over weekend
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — No one was injured after shots were fired on Sunday in the city of Clemson, 
according to law enforcement.
At 7:08 p.m., the City of Clemson Police Department received a 911 call concerning shots being fired at Dawson Park in Clemson, according to a press release
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Free will and the enemy within
Receiving personal revelations of God’s Logos and Rhema word throughout our lives is critical to say the least. To be satisfied with a general knowledge of a few Bible stories is not what God had in 
mind for the victorious overcomer. Studying and rightly dividing the word is hard work and was intended to be practiced as a daily requirement for spiritual nourishment and development. To renew our mind and conscience is our responsibility that all
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The art of war
John Trumbull understood the art of war. On June 17, 1775, Trumbull watched the black smoke 
rising from the chaos and confusion during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Trumbull, an artist and a Harvard grad, also served as George Washington’s aide-de-camp.
Trumbull’s painting “The Battle of Bunker Hill” immortalized the battle with dramatic majesty. It
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Letters to the Editor
Bowers says thank you
Dear Editor,
I sincerely thank conservative voters of Six Mile, Norris, Central and Clemson for their support in the Republican primary. Pickens County had the highest voter turnout of any Upstate county, so congratulations to voters for their engagement and concern for good government. My goal is to follow the Republican platform and effectively represent the people of the district.
This primary resulted in nearly 1,000 more votes than the previous primary when my opponent took the seat, so I
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Courier Obituaries 6-24-26
AUDREY VAUGHN VICKERY
EASLEY — Audrey Vaughn Vickery, 90, of Easley, wife of the late Joseph William 
“Joe Bill” Vickery, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Born in Marion, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Thomas N. Vaughn and the late Eunice Smith Vaughn. Audrey was a member of Rockvale Baptist Church.
She was a beloved soul known for her meticulous bookkeeping skills. Audrey lived a life filled with grace and elegance that was evident not only in her work but also in her personal pursuits. Beyond her professional endeavors, Audrey was cherished for her warm personality and kind heart. She had a passion for sewing, creating beautiful pieces with skill and finesse. Known to be a classy and sophisticated lady, Audrey’s sense of style was admired by all who knew her. Her impeccable taste in fashion reflected her poise and refinement. Ms. Vickery will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind a legacy of professionalism, kindness and elegance.
Audrey is survived by a daughter, Maria Mathis Cox (James); eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a special friend, retired Rev. Gordon Moore; and brother, Tommy Vaughn.
Along with her late husband and parents, Audrey was predeceased by sons, Mark V. Holt (Dovie), Robert H. Holt and
Feathered friend remembered for colorful personality
By Dr. Thomas Cloer, Jr.
Special to The Courier
Have you ever had a pet that you loved dearly, as a family member, and had taken full responsibility for its care and happiness? Have you ever had a pet upon which you heaped your full love and affection, and the pet returned the same? If so, then you know how attached one can get.
“Who’s this? Hey Buddy!” I said as I noticed the new addition.
I then turned to my wife, “Elaine, I thought we said, ‘No more pets’—for a while at
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Historical Society seeks documents related to Hagood-Mauldin House
PICKENS — The archivists of the Pickens County Historical Society are currently looking for any documents, original letters, photographs, maps or anything related to the history of the Hagood Mill Historic Site, the Hagood-Mauldin House Museum and the Pickens County Historical Society.
Additional files are being created for these that will be maintained in the new research room known as the Judge’s Office at the Hagood-Mauldin House on Lewis Street in uptown Pickens. Once organized, the facility will be open to the public in the coming months.
According to PCHS chief genealogist Anne Sheriff, it is critical that this information be gathered from the public, researched, organized and properly stored for everyone to access now and in the years to come.
“You and your family probably treasure these things that you have, but we have seen all too often that eventually, especially after someone’s passing, they are simply thrown away and lost forever,” a news release from the PCHS said.
Anyone with any such documentary material is asked to contact the Pickens County Historical Society at pickenscohistory@gmail.com or (864) 878-1322. The historical society will make copies for the original owners or copies for its files if the owners want to keep the originals.
The Hagood-Mauldin House Museum and grounds are open to the public for free tours on the third Saturday of each month, April through October. To arrange private tours, call (864) 878-1322.
Clemson University earns top rating for free speech
CLEMSON — It’s a one-two punch for students’ ability to speak out. Another 
leading South Carolina university has earned the top rating for free speech from the Foundation for
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