It’s how we react to what happens
We hear a lot about how God is at war with Satan, and how the darkness is fighting against the More »
Childs named new Pickens County’s emergency management director
By Evan Smoak Courtesy The Journal evan@upstatetoday.com PICKENS — Pickens County named a new emergency management director earlier this week. More »
Safe Summer Fun in the Sun
Summer is the season of sun-kissed memories – backyard barbecues, sandy beaches, bike rides and late-night stargazing. However, the warmer More »
Clemson Sunrise Rotary uplifts community
CLEMSON — On the morning of June 6, at the breakfast meeting at Sole on the Green in Clemson, the More »
Man charged with exploiting minor
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man faces multiple charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
Dacus Ethen King, 35, of Easley, was arrested on April 8 after a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led investigators to him, Wilson said in a release issued the following day.
Wilson said investigators allege King distributed and possessed
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Veterans to help pick VA officer in advisory election
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Beginning later this month, the county’s veterans will help select a 
department head for the Pickens County Veterans Affairs Office.
Amy Sams, executive director of the Pickens County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections, discussed the upcoming Veterans Affairs advisory election during the March 31 Pickens United meeting.
Voting for the advisory election will run from
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Williams sets new school record at national meet
COLUMBIA — Daniel High School sophomore distance runner Lizah Williams 
shattered a long-standing school record in the 1,600-meter run at the All-American Track Classic at Spring Valley High School on Saturday.
Williams posted a time of 5:02.49 to finish
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Hawthorne named EHS wrestling coach
EASLEY — Easley High School has named Jordan Hawthorne as the new head coach of the Green Wave wrestling program, bringing a wealth of experience from successful 
coaching stints at Hillcrest, Crescent, and Powdersville high schools.
Hawthorne is currently the assistant wrestling coach at Hillcrest High School. Prior to coming to Hillcrest, Hawthorne was the head wrestling coach at Crescent High School and an assistant coach at
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Clemson Rotary Club helps fund adaptive bicycles in PC
CLEMSON — Two more adaptive bicycles were rolled out for students with disabilities in the School District of Pickens County on March 24, thanks to the Rotary Club of
Clemson and the Pedals Possible initiative—bringing mobility, inclusion, and pure joy to students with special needs and pushing the
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Wake up, the rooster is crowing
Luke 22:61-62 “And the Lord turned and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny 
me thrice. And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.”
After spending time on several of the Caribbean islands, the conclusion is that the national bird of some of those should be the rooster. There is such an abundance of the brightly colored and ornately decorated feathered and very vocal species of living
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Jesus is alive! Our eternal hope!
We will resume our discussion about heaven next week, but for now I want to focus on holy week.
It’s the season when the followers of Christ are focused on how He suffered and died on the cross and after three days He arose from the grave. As the elements of the sacrament
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Courier Obituaries 4-16-25
JOSEPH W. GRANT
PICKENS — Joseph Walter Grant, 91, beloved husband of the late Katherine Artie Mae 
Riggins Grant, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2025, at his earthly home.
Born on Aug. 8, 1933, in Pickens, he was a son of the late Julius Walter Grant and Addie Malinda Hudson Grant.
Mr. Grant was a member of Bethany Church of God in Pickens for 73 years. He retired from Singer, now TTI, in Pickens after 37 years of dedicated service. Following retirement, he worked at Winn-Dixie and retired for a second time from American Security after 13 years. He enjoyed going to the Pickens Flea Market every Wednesday and watching bull riding and western shows, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and church family and going to church.
Surviving is his daughter, Tammy Davis of Pickens; a granddaughter, Katlyn Rademacher (Justin) of Taylors; two grandsons, Leon Davis of Pickens and Nathaniel Davis of Greenville; a great-granddaughter, Adalynn Mae Rademacher; a soon-to-be great-grandson, Lonzo Grant Rademacher, coming in July 2025; three sisters, Dorothy Dodgens, Elizabeth Eades and Katie Sue Grant, all of Pickens; a sister-in-law, Pawnee Moore of Pickens; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife of 51 years and his parents, he was predeceased by five sisters, Bernice Couch, Inez Grant, Bertha Townes, Veda Mae Townes and Addie Lou Grant;
Symbols of Easter
Icons complement most sacred holiday
Tradition plays an important role in Easter celebrations for many families. Cherished traditions and symbols of Easter may include anything from egg hunts to lilies to lambs.
Understanding the importance behind these symbols can make sharing the miracle of Easter that much more special.
Crucifix
The crucifix is one of the central symbols of Easter and Christianity. The cross is a symbol of Christ’s crucifixion and sacrifice. The crucifix also highlights the ability of God to give people new
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Create and hide unbreakable Easter eggs
Easter is one of the most important days of the year for Christians. Easter Sunday is filled with symbolism and tradition, some of which harken back to early Christianity, 
while others trace their origins to paganism.
The Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are two Easter traditions with less extensive histories. The Easter Bunny, according to sources including History.com, first arrived in America in the 1700s via German settlers who brought with them their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase.” Children would make
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