‘Long overdue’
Monument to Andrew Pickens to highlight Legacy Square By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Those passing by Legacy More »
Easley thrift store aims to help others
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The operator of DH Tiny Homes Thrift Store hopes his small store More »
America’s top chocolate shop has local roots
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com GREENVILLE — A business owned by a Pickens resident recently received national recognition. Last More »
Local municipalities plan Fourth of July events
COUNTY — With the nation getting ready to observe its 249th Independence Day, people from around Pickens County will have More »
Banjo Extravaganza is July18-19
PICKENS — The Banjo Extravaganza Festival returns to the Hagood Mill Historic Site on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July More »
Weathering the storm
Lions Weather the storm with big playoff victort over the Wren Golden Hurricane, Courier takes a look at the Green Wave and Red Devil’s seasons, Clemson clobbers Georgia Tech.
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Pickens United plans for future
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — For the last seven years, quarterly Pickens United meetings have sought to bring elected officials on the municipal, county and state levels into the same 
room with members of other groups to discuss and work on issues.
The brainchild of Rep. Neal Collins, the group has been meeting since 2016 “as a way to open up communication,” Collins said.
“When I first started, our school board had a little dysfunction going on,” he said. “Our first meeting was about
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Report: Thousands of SC residents face financial hardship
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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STATE — You may know an ALICE South Carolina resident.
You may even be an ALICE.
ALICE stands for asset-limited, income-constrained, employed.
Late last month, the United Ways of South Carolina, in partnership with research organization United For ALICE, released the ALICE Report, highlighting the financial
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Blue Flame athletes sign with colleges
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
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PICKENS — Pickens High School celebrated a successful signing day last week with three student-athletes committing to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.
Hannah Campbell will play volleyball at USC Upstate next fall. She played numerous roles in her time playing volleyball at Pickens earning
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Lady Blue Flame weightlifting team competes at state meet
BLYTHEWOOD — The Pickens High School Lady Blue Flame weightlifting team made school history on Saturday at the SCHSSCA Female State Strength Meet at Blythewood High School.
The ladies represented well, with half the team getting personal records on back squats, including three of these records reaching over 200lbs. Pickens also had two
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ladies finish in the top 10 in the varsity division.
Members of the Lady Blue Flame weightlifting team include: Anna Claire Durham, Charley Musslewhite, Charlee Blankenship, Sadie McKinney, Kinsley Simmons, Marissa Tate, Kayleigh Reichhart, Lynnlee Wilson, Aubrey Richardson and Ella Harned
While proud of the accomplishment, Pickens coach Brittany Kelley was most pleased with the fundraising efforts of her team.
“I am most proud that the class raised $1150 for Fisher House in honor of Veterans Day. These funds were raised in just three short days,” Kelley exclaimed. “The ladies proudly displayed the names of over 60 veterans in the gym as they competed. One of these special veterans, Frank Looper Jr., was in attendance. Frank is the grandfather of Aubrey Richardson.”
Kelley said her class was honored and grateful to have Col. Fisher of the Fisher House Foundation speak last week and educate them on how Fisher House Foundation helps veterans.
Kelley also made sure to thank the team’s many supporters.
“We’d like to thank Chief Beach and the Pickens PD for providing a police escort out of town,” Kelley said. “Thank you to Dr. Butler for joining us to help with anything the team needed and providing lunch! We’d also like to thank Coach Ellenburg for having t-shirts made in time for the meet, and to all of the parents and Coach Vining for making the drive to support. Special thanks to my father, Tim Alexander, for taking his entire Saturday to drive the bus for us!”
County Historical Society dedicate market in Dacusville
DACUSVILLE — Pickens County Administrator Ken Roper welcomed a 
crowd of over 100 people for the dedication and unveiling of the much anticipated Dacusville South Carolina State Historical Marker on Sunday afternoon.
Three years in the making, it is the 32nd State Historical Marker in Pickens County researched, documented, and funded by the Pickens County Historical Society.
Dr. Ronald Rich, PCHS Vice President, spoke on the special history of the community and the lasting importance of the State Marker. Many Dacus family members from near and far attended.
Music was provided by the students of the Dacusville Elementary School and the Dacusville Middle School Ensemble.
Courier Community Calendar 11-15-23
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut off North Palmetto Street. All vets invited.
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all local residents to attend its meetings. The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield, located at 1551 Eighteen Mile Road in Central. New visitors are always welcome.
• 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.
Scholarship Board announce winner of post card contest
LIBERTY — The 
Board announced the winners of the 2023 Create our Liberty Community Scholarship Christmas Postcard Art Contest.
The group received many pretty and creative entries from Liberty Middle School students, and, are excited to share the winners of this year’s contest with you: Xavion Hunter, winner; Brooklyn Gadoury, runner-up; Selena Wilhoit, Excellent Artistic Rendering; Belle Jones, Honorable Mention; Maria Ines Galaviz-Alvarado,
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