Save A Lot gives back to Pickens
PICKENS — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Save A Lot store in Pickens has donated More »
County elections official recognized for excellence
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a stateorganization for going More »
Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School More »
Hagood Center plans to host Hee Haw encore presentations
PICKENS — The Hagood Community Center proudly presents an encore presentation of its latest and greatest 
edition of Hee Haw. Those at the center have been asked by so many to please have one more presentation so they will be able to attend.
Most of those attending felt this was the absolute best presentation of our favorite
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U.S. Army, Clemson working to reinforce Lake Hartwell dams
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CLEMSON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with Clemson University officials, are working on dam safety related to the Clemson Lower Diversion Dam Saddle Dike on Hartwell Lake in response to a recent periodic assessment.
In the coming weeks, activity on the saddle dike will be necessary for further investigations and assessment. Clemson
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Upstate Field of Honor to be hosted in Pickens County later this month
EASLEY – The Foothills Civitan Club and the Dacusville Community Club will co-host the Upstate’s first Field of Honor from Friday, Aug. 30 through Wednesday, Sept. 11.
An opening ceremony will be held the evening of Aug. 30, with events throughout the week including a Quilts of Valor dedication, a First Responders tribute, and a ceremonial retiring of old flags. Old and damaged flags may be
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Six Mile Elementary opens new wing
On July 30, Six Mile Elementary held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new addition. Construction on the new wing began in 2023 and adds 15,000 sqaure feet of space to house preschool classes at the school. This new wing is open and began serving students when the School District of Pickens County opened its school year on Aug. 1. Pictured above: SDPC Superintendent Danny Merck cuts the ribbon for the new wing. Below: One of the new classroom spaces in the recently completed wing is shown.
You are the caretaker of your mind
I read a book years ago by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale called, “The amazing results of positive thinking,” and I recommend it as an inspiration and encouragement to your spiritual life.
He explains that our mind is constantly bombarded with all types of persuasions and each of us are held accountable to manage them. We have the ability to resist and ignore the negative influences that distract
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August roars in
Leo the Lion roars into August, bringing hot, muggy temperatures punctuated by intermittent thunderstorms and threats of a hurricane.
This is not surprising, since Leo is a fire sign and is ruled by the sun. Keep it cool by wearing light, loose-fitting clothes, walk on the shady side of the street and cool off with a refreshing slice of watermelon. Aug. 3 was National Watermelon Day, but you can still eat watermelon all
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Courier Letters to the Editor 8-7-24
Higher priorities for COVID funding
Dear Editor,
I read the story about Pickens County Council giving $500,000 to the YMCA. I did not vote for this, and I want to explain why.
In 2021, the federal government gave the Pickens County government $23.4 million. Departments within the county government made $66 million of requests for that COVID relief money. In the end, the county spent millions on things like blue bins at the recycle centers ($187,000), a countywide radio system for police, fire and EMS ($10.3 million), a shredder for the landfill ($900,000), bonuses for first responders and essential staff who worked through
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Fight the heat
When cooling centers are opened up in our town, you know it’s brutally hot. It’s not something that’s usually done 
around here. But recent temperatures have been shocking for our area.
I made a tour of the cooling stations one afternoon, fully expecting them to
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Picture found
This photo was found about a year ago in a yard in the vicinity of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The photo looks to be from the early 1900s and is cut into an oval shape. It is about 16-18 inches wide by about 8 inches tall. It features a couple standing outside a wood-sided building. It is sure to be a family heirloom of a time gone by. If you can identify the picture or know the family who it comes from, contact (864) 654-5594. The finders really want to get the photo back to its owners.
Courier Obituaries 8-7-24
GERALD W. ELLENBURG
PICKENS — Gerald W. Ellenburg, 86, of Pickens, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
Born in Pickens, he was the oldest son of the late Clyde Ellenburg and Ethel Nix Ellenburg.
Gerald is survived by his son, Richard Ellenburg; daughter, Tammy Boysworth (Autry); granddaughter, Tamara C. Boysworth; three brothers, Charles, Alton and Ricky Ellenburg; and three sisters, Glenda Wilson, Bertha Lou Woodring and Ella Mae Childs. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews to cherish
