Flame advance to state title game
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — With a trip to the Class 4A state championship on the line, More »
ElringKlinger to create 294 jobs in Easley
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A company that announced it was coming to Pickens County last summer More »
Area groups discuss SNAP
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Nearly 20 dozen area organizations and groups met last week to discuss More »
Former Easley mayor faces ethics complaint
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com STATE — The South Carolina Ethics Commission held a hearing last month about an More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
STILL SUPREME Lions take down Greer for seventh straight region championship Greenwood ends Easley’s season; Devils outlast Blacksburg; pickens clinches More »
Local nonprofit collecting warm items for Christmas donations
COUNTY — A local nonprofit is seeking items to give to area senior citizens this Christmas.
Members of Warmth and Comfort for the Elderly in Upstate SC use their crochet skills to provide warm items for nursing home patients,
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Happiness is hitting the snooze button
Sleep is magical. You lay down on a bed and close your eyes and drift away, on a soft fluffy cloud, into a “nothingness.”
When you awaken in the morning, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the coffee pot is perking (or dripping, depending on your coffee machine), and you feel refreshed and energetic. You are ready to conquer the world.
Sleep is rather scary, because when you sleep, you enter into an unconscious state and have
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Not feeling it
So “hip-hop” is 50 years old.
Well, hippity hoppity zippity do-dah-day!
I hope we don’t have to wait another 15 years for its retirement.
Now, don’t write me off as an angry old white man.
I may be old, but I don’t feel it. I’m occasionally a little angry, but never for long.
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Freedom, truth and liberty
In John 8:32, our Lord tells us, “you shall know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
“Truth” in this context is the truth of God’s Word, which is the expression of His will, and stands perfect and without error. It is the light of the Holy Spirit shining resplendent in His Word. Whatever deviates from this, in thought or action, is falsehood (not true) and error; the Word is the standard of all that is true and good and right and beautiful. It is through acceptance of this truth that we are released from the bondage of spiritual death.
We read in Matthew 11:29-30, “Come to me, all whose work is hard, whose load is heavy; and I will give you relief. Bend your necks to my yoke, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble
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Getting through drug shortages
In the spring of this year, the U.S. saw a larger prescription drug shortage than we’ve seen in 10 years. And we haven’t recovered yet.
Part of the problem is that 78% of our drugs (or at least a crucial ingredient in each one) are made in foreign countries. Chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, mental health
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Case Country Tour II stops in Easley
EASLEY — Case Country Tour II stopped in Easley at Wagon Wheel Antiques and Cutlery last Saturday. Wagon Wheel was among 12 locations chosen this year to host the event in the United States.
An estimated 250-300 attendees started lining up for the First Tour Commemorative knife for South Carolina at 2:30 a.m.
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Courier Obituaries 8-16-23
SANDRA ‘SANDY’ NIMMONS STRICKER
SENECA — Sandra “Sandy” Nimmons Stricker, 71, loving wife of 18 years to William Stricker, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born April 24, 1952, in Pickens County, Sandy was the daughter of the late Clarence Nimmons and Ruby Bryant Nimmons. Sandy was a devout Christian and brought joy to everyone she knew. For many years, she ran the Six Mile Cafe with her brother, Rick Nimmons, serving breakfast and lunch to people from all over Pickens County. Following the closure of the restaurant, Sandy worked at Wal-Mart in Central, where she continued to make many friends with her kind, caring demeanor. She loved pansies, enjoyed crossword and sudoku puzzles and loved being around people. Above all else, Sandy loved her family and selflessly took care of them, and she especially loved her nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her husband, Wiliam Stricker of the home; her brother, Rocky Nimmons (Marty); nieces and nephew, Kelly Holmes, Katie Merritt (T.J.) and Bru Nimmons; and great-niece and great-nephews, Audrey Merritt, Spencer Merritt and Artemis “Xander” Holmes.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stricker was predeceased by a brother, Rick Nimmons, and a nephew, David Holmes.
Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home, with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted.
Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Stricker family.
EARNEST GRADY MERCK
LIBERTY — Earnest Grady Merck, 94, loving husband of 20 years to Marion Brooks Merck, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on
Waterwheel Gospel Revue is Saturday at Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site will host the 2023 Rolling Waterwheel Gospel Revue this Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The grounds of the site will be filled with the sounds of the hymns and songs of faith. The lineup for this year will include the King James Boys, Becky Stovall, and Lib and Tara Porter with guests Derrick
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Section of Saluda Dam Road closed for repair
EASLEY — A portion of Saluda Dam Road (S-39-36) in Pickens County is closed temporarily for a crossline pipe replacement that started Tuesday, Aug. 15.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation expects to complete the maintenance work by Aug. 25. SCDOT asks motorists to drive
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Courier Community Calendar 8-16-23
• Andersons set date for annual reunion
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 27, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church. The church is located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road, Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Hagood-Mauldin House offers tours
The historic Hagood-Mauldin House, located at 104 N. Lewis St. at Legacy Square in Pickens, is now offering free tours to the public. The
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