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
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
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
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’
On August 27, the Keowee Vineyards CRO Advisory Board proudly presented a check to their Fund the Need recipient, Feed More »
Courier Legal Notices 10-18-23
Appalachian Folk Fest is this weekend
PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the inaugural Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival (PAFF) this 
weekend.
The enchanting melodies of the Appalachian region are set to echo through the Pickens Amphitheater as the inaugural Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival (PAFF) takes center stage on Oct. 13 and 14.
PAFF promises to be a two-day celebration that pays heartfelt tribute to the vibrant Appalachian
Eight county schools rated excellent
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Education released its 2022-2023 School Report cards on Tuesday, showing every school 
in the School District of Pickens County scoring “Average” or better ratings. The Report Cards, available at screportcards.com, reflect data elements and student performance information from the 2022-23 school year.
The South Carolina Report Card measures the progress of schools toward the goals of the Profile
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Warriors Whipped CHECK OUT THIS WEEK’s FRENZY
The D.W. Daniel Lions remained unbeaten, crushing West-Oak 56-0 last Friday. Liberty got a clutch victory over Blacksburg 33-29 as time expired. The Easley Green Wave stalled out as Easley to a tough Greenwood team 24-7, while the Pickens Blue Flame continued to struggle, falling to Westside 52-7. On Saturday, the Clemson Tigers lacked consistency on office is 17-12 win.
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Lest we forget
Members of Liberty Masonic Lodge #235 are pictured refurbishing the lot for PFC William A. McWhorter on Saturday. McWhorter, one of the two Congressional Medal of Honor recipients buried in Liberty, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for smothering the blast of an enemy-thrown explosive with his body, sacrificing himself to protect the man next to him at Leyte in the Philippines on Dec. 5, 1944. He is buried at Westview Cemetery. With permission from McWhorter’s only living relative in the area, the Masonic Lodge plans to refurbish and maintain the lot. Courtesy photo
PHS athletic Hall of Fame class honored
PICKENS — Pickens High School honored its two-member athletic Hall of Fame class of Kenny Cook and Katie Welborn Gowan during the 
school’s football game against Westside on Friday night.
Cook, a 1990 graduate of Pickens High School, pitched for the Blue Flame from 1988-1990. For his career, Cook went 23-5 on the mound with a 1.30 ERA and
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Candidate forum set for Pickens city races
PICKENS – Residents of Pickens, do you need to know more about the people running for Pickens City Council and the Pickens Mayor’s 
seat? You will soon get your chance.
There will be a Pickens City Council candidate and Mayor’s forum on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickens Senior Center.
All are invited to this community sponsored event. This election cycle will see a new
Cox announces his run for Easley Mayor
EASLEY — David Cox, a dedicated community advocate announcing his candidacy for Mayor of Easley. Cox’s campaign embodies a vision to 
transform Easley into a thriving and inclusive community.
Cox’s journey began in 1958, instilling in him the values of determination and hard work. These
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Karen Peck and New River coming to Pickens Oct. 27
PICKENS — Get ready for an unforgettable evening of Gospel music under the stars.
The event is Friday, October 27, at 7 p.m. at the beautiful Pickens Amphitheater in Pickens, for a concert that›s bound to uplift your soul.
The legendary Karen Peck and New River will be in concert. Karen Peck and New River has five Grammy nominations and seven GMA Dove
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Doodle Park to host Cannon 5K
PICKENS — A 5K run/walk and a one-mile fun run is planned at the AnMed Pavilion at the Pickens Doodle Park on Oct. 21.
The event will also include a health fair sponsored by the AnMed Cannon Foundation focusing on healthy lifestyles. Goat yoga, presented by
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