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This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS

This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS

RUN OVER!! Red Devils pick more than 400 yards rushing in rivalry win over Pickens Daniel rebounds with win over More »

No vote taken on Pickens annexation

No vote taken on Pickens annexation

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens officials on Monday heard again from residents urging them to vote More »

Peabody Engineering expanding in Liberty

Peabody Engineering expanding in Liberty

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A plastics manufacturer plans to expand its Pickens County operations, a move More »

Semper Fi Barn to host Community Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony

Semper Fi Barn to host Community Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony

SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will host a community-wide Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, offering area More »

Keowee Vineyards make donation to help ‘Feed A Hungry Child’

Keowee Vineyards make donation to help ‘Feed A Hungry Child’

On August 27, the Keowee Vineyards CRO Advisory Board proudly presented a check to their Fund the Need recipient, Feed More »

 

Report: ‘Child care crisis’ proves costly

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

STATE — A new report finds that South Carolina is not immune from what’s being called an “infant-toddler child care crisis” and that the issue could cost the state more than a $1 billion each year.

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Putting all the pain in perspective

He has been called the Prince of Peace, this babe who was born in Bethlehem some 2,000 years ago.

And peace, the kind that passeth understanding, He gives to those who are open to receiving it.

But He did not bring “peace on earth.”

Even in his lifetime it was not peace that followed Him, but violence — from the time He escaped the slaughter of the innocents by the swords of King

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The science of Santa

We all know Santa Claus is real. He lives in the North Pole with Mrs. Claus and a bunch of merry elves who make the toys that Santa delivers to good little girls and boys at Christmas. You can recognize an elf by his large pointy ears.

The big mystery is how Santa is able to deliver toys to 700 million children,

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Courier Letters to the Editor 12-20-23

Dear Editor,

I was reading about the nurses, and I think they are very valuable. I have been in the hospital many times, and the nurses are great. They brighten the day when you are sick.

Let us not forget the nurse assistants — they do a lot that goes unnoticed. They are big help to the nurses. You could say

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Staying healthy, staying home

I’ve been lax lately in terms of my health. I admit it. While I haven’t been at music concerts among thousands of people or riding packed subway cars, I have been going to stores during the daytime when the aisles are full. This was especially true during the holiday shopping season. It’s time to stop that — again — and start staying home, again.

Respiratory syncytial virus (also known as RSV) is on the rise where I live, and likely elsewhere.You must be logged in to view this content.

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Courier Obituaries 12-20-23

LINDA BRACKEN EVATT

EASLEY — Linda Bracken Evatt, wife of the late Carl Thomas Major “Tommy” Evatt, passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late T. Cecil and Dorothy Hunter Bracken.

Linda was born in Monroe, Ill., on July 24, 1944. She was a graduate of Easley High School, Class of 1962. She was a

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Lady Lions’ freshmen shine in win

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

CENTRAL — After losing a talented group of seniors last season, led by North/South all-star Destiny Hoover, the Daniel High School girls’ basketball team has had an up-and-down start to the 2023 season.

However, Friday’s matchup against Blacksburg showed just how bright the future could be, as the Lions thrashed the Wildcats 77-54 at home.

“When they go out and play Daniel basketball, they can be unstoppable,” Daniel head coach Cosandar Griffin said. “Just watching this team grow from the beginning and come together

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Liberty boys score season high in blowout win over Pickens

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

LIBERTY — One week removed from a disappointing loss to county foe Pickens, the Liberty boys’ basketball team had a chance to settle the score against the Blue Flame on Thursday night.

The Red Devils did more than that controlling the contest from start to finish as they bashed Pickens 97-58 in their

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Lady Flame move to 10-0 after dropping Devils

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

LIBERTY — One year removed from the winningest season in school history, the third-ranked Pickens High School girls’ basketball team appears to have not lost a step as it moved to 10-0 on the year after defeating county rival Liberty 75-28 last week.

“Our chemistry is so strong,” Pickens head coach Rikki Owens said. “Even our subs are getting that confidence that

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Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 12-20-23