Hembree appointed PC Veterans Affairs Officer after election loss
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The county’s new Veterans Affairs Officer began his term July 1 but More »
Easley couple receives Order of the Palmetto for lifetime of service
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley couple were awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition More »
Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The past several months have been busy ones for Dr. Lori Carnsew More »
AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson
CLEMSON — AnMed and Urgent Care Group have partnered to open AnMed Urgent Care in Clemson, located at 885 Tiger More »
Upstate Forever completes four Pickens County projects
COUNTY — Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever announced that the organization’s nationally accredited land trust finalized permanent conservation easements on a total of 783 acres across the region last year. The conserved properties include forests, farmlands, waterways, and green space in some of the
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It’s unwise to underestimate Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley came to Easley one day back in 2016 to sign a bill that had been championed by then-Sen. Larry Martin.
There in city council chambers, surrounded by a standing-room crowd of local 
dignitaries, Haley gave Pickens County’s longtime senator a big pat on the back for relentlessly pushing passage of an ethics reform bill, which she said would help clean out
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It’s a surprise!
Surprises catch us off guard. After all, that’s what makes it a surprise.
According to Homer, the ancient Greeks had been trying to conquer the city of 
Troy for 10 years to no avail. Odysseus and the Greeks built a
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Negativity not cheering for us to succeed
I want to begin today by saying how much I appreciate you for being a faithful reader of this newspaper and this column.
Newspapers are still considered valuable to the older generations as they remember their grandparents
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The Light of Humanity
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” — Matthew 4:1-4.
Author Primo Levi, writing about his 11 months in the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz, said that hardest thing to bear was not the hunger, the
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Courier Letters to the Editor
Things to know about primaries
Dear Editor,
I have been an election poll worker for many years. Here are some things you may want to know about South Carolina’s upcoming Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) elections.
The Democratic PPP will be Saturday, Feb. 3. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Republican PPP will be Saturday, Feb. 24. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
All voters are required to show a government-issued photo ID when checking in to
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Courier Obituaries 1-31-24
BLAINE BRYANT
SIX MILE — Blaine Walker Bryant, 61, of 410 John Holliday Road, passed away 
on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Pickens, he was a son of Debra Durham Bryant and the late Patrick Fred Bryant.
Surviving, in addition to his mother of Six Mile, is a brother, Larry Bryant (Kim); his nephew, Jonathan Bryant (Marie) and their children, Adysen, Autumn, and Ingrid; his niece, Andrea Lollis (Michael) and their children, Gavin and Adam.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Bryant.
Blaine led a simple yet fulfilling life, finding joy in the simplest of pleasures. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheel Cars and random junk. He also enjoyed drawing.
But most of all, Blaine adored the moments spent with his beloved nieces and
SC High School League announces regions for 24-26 athletic seasons
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — With classification appeals in order, the South Carolina High School League announced region alignments for the next two years for its members last week with plenty of changes in order for Pickens County schools.
After being in different classifications since 2020, Daniel High School and Pickens
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Easley girls bash Berea
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After a tough loss to Pickens, the Easley girls’ basketball team returned 
home last Tuesday looking to get back on track against the Berea Bulldogs.
The Green Wave had no trouble doing that as they pummeled the Bulldogs in a 70-29 win.
“It’s good to get a win,” Easley head
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Green Wave survive Berea for crucial region victory
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Taking on a scrappy Berea team, the Easley boys’ basketball team to keep it’s momentum going after a win over rival Pickens the previous week.
The Green Wave used a hot start to take the lead and they held it from there to take down the Bulldogs to take sole possession of fourth place in Region 1-4A in a
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