Save A Lot gives back to Pickens
PICKENS — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Save A Lot store in Pickens has donated More »
County elections official recognized for excellence
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a stateorganization for going More »
Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School More »
Liberty swears in new mayor, council members
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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LIBERTY — The city of Liberty’s new mayor and four new city council members were officially sworn in Monday night.
Deputy administrator Bailee Locke administered the oaths of office to Mayor Andrea Wagner, Councilwoman Mikail Cantley, Councilman Gerald Wilson, Councilman Jon
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PC Municipal Association award winners named
CENTRAL — More than two dozen public safety workers across Pickens County were honored last month for their dedication and service to the community during the 
Pickens County Municipal Association’s annual banquet
The event, sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, was held Nov. 17 at Southern Wesleyan University. Association President and Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre served as emcee, and South Carolina House Majority Leader Davey Hiott delivered the
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Family of late Easley Fire Captain named Easley Parade Grand Marshal
EASLEY — The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce announced last month that the family of retired Easley Fire Department Captain Barry Bridges has been selected as the 
Grand Marshals for the 2025 Easley Christmas Parade.
The honor was announced at the Easley Chamber of Commerce State of the County luncheon.
“Captain Bridges’ gave many years of dedicated service to the Easley community as a fireman” stated Dr. Brian Swords, Easley Chamber of Commerce President, but many never realized that Capt. Bridges also volunteered as Santa Claus for countless Easley Christmas parades
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UWPC receives Angel Award
EASLEY — South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honored United Way of Pickens County as one of ten Angel charities of 2025 in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown 
Building on the Capitol Complex.
“Since 1998, the recognition of ‘Angel’ charities has been a holiday tradition in South Carolina,” said Secretary Hammond. “The contributions of nonprofits to the well-being of our communities cannot be overstated, and I always enjoy this opportunity to highlight those organizations that have given so much to our great state.”
The Angels honored are charities that have significantly impacted communities in South Carolina, and that have demonstrated good stewardship of charitable resources. Representatives from all Angel charities were in attendance to receive a certificate and personal recognition from Secretary Hammond.
“We are truly honored to be recognized as an Angel charity,” said United Way of Pickens County President Julie Capaldi. “This award is a meaningful affirmation of the confidence our donors place in United Way of Pickens County and our steadfast commitment to using their gifts wisely and transparently. We are proud to serve this community and to ensure that every investment drives real, lasting impact for our Pickens County neighbors.”
The Angels were selected by a review of financial reports submitted annually to the Secretary of State’s Office, as well as through nominations from the public. To be selected as an Angel, the charity must devote 80percent or more of its total expenditures to charitable programs; have been in existence for three or more years; make good use of volunteer services; not rely heavily on government grants; have a significant presence in South Carolina; and be in compliance with the
South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act. Secretary Hammond recognizes organizations with diverse missions that benefit communities throughout the state.
Donors can research charities through the free mobile app Give Smart SC, and use the app to determine if a charity is properly registered to solicit in South Carolina.
Outgoing mayor signs Waffle Fest proclamation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — In one of her last acts as Liberty’s mayor after losing her seat to Andrea Wagner in last month’s municipal election, Erica Romo Woods signed a proclamation “gifting” the SC Waffle Fest to the city of Liberty.
In a Nov. 25 post on her “Mayor Erica Romo Woods – Liberty, SC” Facebook page, Woods said she “proudly and joyously” signed a proclamation Nov. 20 gifting the festival to the city of Liberty.
The document said Woods “for the Love of Liberty” proclaimed the South Carolina Waffle Festival, its
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God’s power is associated with His principles
Have you noticed that much of the time God works to accomplish His will, and not 
ours? We often wonder why certain events happen or do not happen, but when we consider that He has a certain vision and way of doing things, it can help us understand more about prayer, deeds and faith.
Does this mean that God depends on man for everything? Not necessarily. It’s true there is nothing
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Learn to cook!
Matthew 6:11 “Give us this day our daily bread.”
The study of American history is fascinating in that it tells us of our heritage which determines our culture. One of the many subjects in the history of our nation is how the pioneers provided food for themselves.
While many of our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, many were also farmers. To provide food was a continual
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Involuntary discharge for vax refusal?
If you stood your ground and did what you thought was right in refusing the COVID vaccine, you might have thought your veterans benefits were lost forever when you were 
involuntarily discharged. There’s been a change.
It’s been a long five years. If you were bounced out of the service for your refusal, you weren’t alone. Over 8,000 service members were in
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Social Security increase … not much
An informal poll of friends and neighbors got me a range of responses, from grimaces to laughs to snarls. My question was about how they were going to spend the approximate 
extra $56 that Social Security beneficiaries will be receiving as of January when the new COLA kicks in.
That 2.8 percent increase in the average Social Security benefit ($2,071 for individuals, $3,208 for couples) won’t get us much when compared
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