Red Devils fall at state
COLUMBIA — Looking to win its first state championship in 40 years, the Liberty High School volleyball team traveled to More »
A Mother’s prayer, a soldier’s postcard
The enduring story of POW Clint Chappell By Tom von Kaenel Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com In a quiet house More »
Gabby Petito Foundation in Pickens this week
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The community is invited to take parts in events put on this More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
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City mourns loss of beloved businessman
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens lost a mainstay of the downtown business community last week. Glenn More »
Morgan to serve as CAA principal
CENTRAL — On Monday, November 18, 2024, the School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees 
approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for Mrs. Brittney Cassell Morgan to become the interim principal of Central Academy of the Arts beginning January 1, 2025. Mrs. Morgan will step into this role as the current principal, Mrs.Tish Goode, takes a leave to address personal medical needs.
Mrs. Morgan brings a wealth of experience to Central Academy of the Arts, having served as the Assistant Principal at Forest
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Pickens County man charged with exploiting child
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — A Pickens County man faces multiple charges of sexual exploitation of a minor following a 
recent investigation by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a PCSO release issued Thursday, the agency’s Special Victims Unit received a CyberTip case from the National Center for
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Bowers lauds successes, has high hopes for SC 8 fixes
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — Emergency services and roads were among the topics Pickens County Council chairman Chris Bowers shared with Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce members during the “State of the 
County” event Nov. 14.
Bowers shared with the group a proposed rendering of the county’s planned emergency services/dispatch center, set to be built behind the
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Red Devils fall at Upper State
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
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NINETY SIX — Playing in their third upper state championship in four seasons, the Liberty High School volleyball had momentum on its side after taking the first set against the Ninety Six Wildcats on Nov. 12.
While the Wildcats battled back to take the second set, Liberty maintained control, leading 14-13 as it
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County volleyball players named all-state
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The S.C. Coaches Association for Women’s Sports (SCCAWS) announced its 2024 All-State volleyball teams earlier this month and Pickens County was well represented with four athletes being selected for the team.
Daniel High School’s Zara Russell and Sarah Ulrich, Liberty’s Payton Miller and Pickens’ Kaylon Chapman were all selected for their respective classifications.
Russell and Ulrich were essential to the Lions this season as they won their third consecutive region
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Teenager shot dead in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office are investigating a shooting at an Easley motel that left a teenager dead.
Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley identified the victim as 17-year-old Robert Preston Crawford.
According to a news release issued Monday by Chief Deputy Chad Brooks, the shooting
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November is a month of fiery color. Leaves turn red and gold, and the nights grow chilly. Brisk, cool mornings give way to sunny afternoons. November is the beginning of pumpkin spice mania and apple 
picking.
November is when Password caught a virus. Password is my laptop. I’ve had her for five years. I remember the first time I saw her, sitting on a counter with other laptops. She was all silver and shiny. She beckoned me over with a
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Living peaceably and grounded in Godliness
With the Republican victory over the Democrats, many are reflecting on the direction of the United States.
For the Trump side, this outcome brings hope and a sense of relief that the country can start heading in a better direction. For the Democratic side, there is concern, uncertainty and even
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Seniors saving money in 2025
In a few weeks, those of us on Social Security will be getting approximately 50 extra dollars in our monthly benefit. Minus the $10 increase in Medicare Part B, that brings the average increase down to 
$40 per month.
How shall we spend our windfall?
If food prices are going to come down after the recent
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