SC AG Wilson voices support of GP Speedway
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will make a campaign More »
Hiott receives Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — As his legislative career nears its end, Rep. Davey Hiott was recently More »
Easley Spring Fling is right around the corner
EASLEY — Downtown Easley is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events as the Easley Spring Fling More »
Hagood Mill Foundation announces spring fundraiser
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Foundation invites the community to an elegant evening of fellowship and purpose at its annual More »
Help to Avoid Foreclosures
Veterans with VA-backed mortgages who are in danger of facing foreclosure just got help from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The VA is asking mortgage servicers to do two things:
— Pause foreclosures through May 31, 2024, of VA-guaranteed
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Blue Flame hold off Liberty for Harrelson’s 200th career win
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After two ugly performances early in the week, the Pickens boys’ basketball team showed no signs of 
improvement as it fell behind early against Liberty on Friday night.
However, the Blue Flame rallied in the second quarter to take a one-point lead at halftime and held on to a close lead the rest of the way due to standout performances from junior guard Carter McKenzie and freshman forward Brooks Dow in a 69-66 win.
Facing the high pressure, up-tempo play of the Red Devils, the Blue Flame needed their ball handlers to step up and
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Lady Flame down Devils, honor Owens
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Off to an unbeaten start, the fourth-ranked Pickens girls’ basketball team hosted Liberty on Friday night 
looking to keep their momentum going against the Red Devils.
The Blue Flame had no trouble with the Devils downing them 83-
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Jackson nabs first home win
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Despite some struggles finishing on the offensive end, the Easley boys’ basketball team showcased its ability 
to play through adversity, locking down Wade Hampton in a 50-22 win for the first home win for Green Wave first-year head coach Derrell Jackson.
“I thought our kids played hard from the beginning,” Jackson said following the win. “We didn’t finish well early on, but the effort was there the whole time. We preach day-in and day-out
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Easley girls come up short against Wade Hampton
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After three quarters of sloppy play against ninth-ranked Wade Hampton, it seemed like the Easley girls’ 
basketball team had little chance to take down the Generals on Monday night.
That was until some late lockdown defense and a three-point
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Tigers top Notre Dame to win fourth national championship
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy The Journal
esprott@upstatetoday.com
LOUISVILLE, KY — The Clemson men’s soccer team went 34 years between winning its second and third nationalchampionships. The wait for the fourth was nowhere near as long.
On Monday night, seniors Brandon Parrish and Ousmane Sylla found the back of the net in the first and second halves, respectively, in their 2-1 victory over Notre Dame at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Ky., to capture the program’s
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Celtic Christmas set for Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The music of the Appalachian region was heavily influenced by the influx of Scotch and Irish immigrants, 
and this influence has been integral in the development of American folk music traditions. With Christmas approaching and the New Year beckoning, it is time once again to honor the musical traditions of the
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Pickens PD, market to help wounded officer
PICKENS — The Pickens Police Department has partnered with the Market at the Mill for a bluegrass benefit concert for 
the family of Cpl. Lucas Watts, an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was critically injured in the line of duty on Nov. 16.
The event is planned for 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Market at the Mill,
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Pickens Fire Department brings Christmas to local residents
By Elizabeth Whiten
Staff Reporter
liz@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Don’t miss the heartwarming “Bringing Christmas to You” parade, hosted by the Pickens Fire Department 
on Dec. 17, starting at 2:30 p.m. The special event will surely warm hearts and bring smiles to all. The event will take place throughout Pickens.
Bringing Christmas To You Route
- Leave Pickens Fire Department on Johnson St. toward Hampton Ave,You must be logged in to view this content.
- Left on Hampton Ave.
- Right on Jewel St.
- Circle through Market at the Mill
- Left on Edens Rd.
- Left on Fox Squirrel Ridge Rd.
- Left on Moorefield Mem. Hwy.
- Left on Sparks Ln.
- Turn around at Old Middle School
- Right on Sparks Ln.
- Left on Moorefield Mem. Hwy.
- Circle through Ingles Shopping Center
