Culpepper named PHS principal
Neuner, Plyler named principals of DES, FAE By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The School District of Pickens More »
SCDOT seeking comment on 183-178 intersection
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Officials are seeking public comment on a proposed “road diet” along portions More »
Cannon Church breaks ground on new building
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Construction of a $2 million addition to the grounds of Cannon Church More »
Lady Lions take down county foe Pickens for 18th straight victory
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After blowing by county foe Pickens in their first matchup this season, More »
Red Devils go cold against top-ranked High Point
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Hosting top-ranked High Point on senior night, the sixth-ranked Liberty High School More »
Deep Winter Blues Festival returns
PICKENS — The soulful sounds of the blues will once again echo through the hills of the Upstate as the More »
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.
VA needs volunteers to help with ‘Wall that Heals’ exhibit
LIBERTY — Pickens County Veterans Affairs will host the “Wall That Heals” in Pickens County from Nov. 8 until closing at 2 p.m. Nov. 11.
The three-quarter-scale replica of the Washington, D.C., Vietnam Veterans Memorial is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point, along with a mobile education center. It will be available to visit at Deer Wood Farms at 765 Breazeale Road in Liberty and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public.
The “Wall That Heals” honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 Ameircan men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
Volunteers are needed to greet and assist visitors. Anyone who would like to volunteer to be a part of the community event can find additional information and registration at pickensveterans.org.
Along with the wall display, the mobile education center exhibit includes digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes.” That includes service members whose names are on the wall with their home of record within the local area, along with digital photo displays of Vietnam veterans from the area honored through VVMF’s “In Memory” program, which honors veterans who returned home and later died. If you have a veteran who has not been registered in the “In Memory” program, the deadline to be included in the Pickens County visit is Oct. 8.
For registration, visit vvmf.org/In-Memory-Program or contact the Pickens County Veterans Affairs office at (864) 898-5928.
