Monument to Vietnam vets rolls into Pickens County
LIBERTY — The wait is finally over this week, as the Pickens County Veterans Affairs office welcomed the Wall That More »
Issaqueena Festival set for Saturday
SIX MILE — The Issaqueena Festival will return to downtown Six Mile this Saturday, May 17, promising a full day More »
Coming home
Rising country music star Whiten returns to Six Mile to perform at Issaqueena Festival By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com 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 More »
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 More »
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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Garland exhibit to open at County Art Museum
PICKENS — The Pickens County Museum of Art and History will feature “Remnants of Existence,” an exhibit of work by Andrea Hardin Garland, over the next couple of 
months.
Garland is an artist who was raised on family land in the mountains of Pickens
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Business of the Month
DDM Works was recently honored to be recognized as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for May. DDMWorks was founded in 2005 by husband and wife team of Dave and Ivy Michel. DDMWorks specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality aftermarket accessories for vehicles like the Polaris Slingshot, Mazda Miata, Mini Cooper and more. Dave also currently serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, while Ivy is proud to represent the Chamber as an ambassador. Pictured are the Michel’s being presented the banner by the Chamber’s Harold Alexander.
Brock earns scholarship
The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Committee has announced Pickens High School senior Sara Beth Brock as the 2025 recipient of the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. Brock, a standout representative of the Blue Flame basketball program, will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support her college education.
Courier Community Calendar 5-14-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• Divine Purpose to host Gospel singing
Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley will be celebrating its 10 years of service
