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 »
Seeing the world with new eyes
Have you ever had a moment — even a few seconds — when you seemed to see the world with “new eyes?”
When something took you out of the “ordinariness” of everyday life, made you aware of the awesome reality of your place in space and time…
A contemplative moment.
I think I’ve come close a few times. You probably have, too.
We spend virtually every moment of our lives doing things, thinking about things or getting ready
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A scam close to home
Ooops. I came very close to falling for a scam just like the ones I always warn against in this column.
The text message on my phone appeared to come from the local pharmacy. The words said that they had questions and would I please call. 
Included in the text was a link to touch that would dial the number for me …
At the last minute I pulled my hand away and studied the message
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Never let go of enthusiasm
I dedicate much of my writing to providing positive and encouraging words of hope and inspiration, but I also must be truthful, we are growing older.
I apologize for reminding us about that, but instead of all the negative attributes of aging, we should embrace it more like we are a fine wine that is becoming more delightful and appreciated. Those of us who are noticing a few gray hairs and aching joints, relax and count
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They called him ‘Skyagunsta’
The Cherokee were primarily farmers, hunters and traders. They provided the English settlers with deerskins and, in return, they received tools and axes.
The Cherokee developed an extensive trade network that stretched from backcountry South Carolina to the ports in Charleston. But the younger generation grew concerned when the settlers began moving onto their lands and watched in dismay as tribal elders traded away their
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Holiday party at the VA 2023
Have you given thought to how you’re going to step up this holiday season and give a hand to other veterans?
If you’re in a veterans group such as American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars, you’re in a perfect position to pull off a holiday party at the closest Department of Veterans Affairs medical center.
Your first step (after getting group consensus) will be to contact Volunary Services and let them know you’d like to host a party on one of the wards. (Suggestion: Long-term care has veterans who’ve been tAhere far too long.) Get their permission and input for the best path to take going
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COACH ANDREW ‘ANDY’ JOSEPH VIRGIL
PICKENS — Coach Andrew “Andy” Joseph Virgil, 80, loving husband of 51 years, Elizabeth “Beth” Virgil, of Pickens, passed away on Friday, 
Sept. 29, 2023, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Coach Virgil was born in Orange, N.J. on Nov. 24, 1942, to the late Louis and Josephine Szymanski Virgil. He graduated from Appalachian Teachers College (now Appalachian State University) with his Bachelor’s in Science in 1964, then again with his Masters Degree in 1965. Coach Virgil then began his career teaching at Pickens High School where he coached the Blue
CU spotlights agricultural tech
By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy The Journal
lpierce@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Clemson University Center for Agricultural Technology (CU-CAT) hosted an event showcasing the latest agricultural technologies the university has used that has far-reaching impacts for farmers, businesses and the economy of South Carolina and beyond.
A large crowd gathered Wednesday for the 2nd annual Clemson Agricultural Technology Spotlight summit to learn more about advancements in agriculture.
Clemson faculty, staff and students were on deck outside the Watt Family
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Courier Community Calendar 10-4-23
• Guardian ad Litem training planned
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County. There are only two training sessions left for 2023, beginning on October 17 and November 6.
Both morning and evening virtual sessions are available to help accommodate volunteers’ busy schedules. Volunteers should be at least 21
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Grand opening
Santa Fe Grill House and Bar recently held its formal grand opening in Pickens. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Sept. 21 at 116 Ann St. A steakhouse with a Mexican flair, Santa Fe Grill is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Pictured are Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, Maria Martel, Rafael and Carmen Lopez, Pickens City Councilwoman Lois Porter, Debbie Gravely, Pat Mulkey and Hugh Latimer.
