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 »
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The tax man taketh
Benjamin Franklin said that “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Franklin, a philosopher, newspaper publisher and 
inventor of the lightning rod and bifocals, had also laid the groundwork for the Constitution. However, this balding, paunchy, nerdy guy was adored by women and would get the ladies all “aflutter.”
Franklin entered into a common-law marriage with plain and plump Deborah Read, a childhood
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Are we dedicated to accomplish His will?
We might as well lay all the cards on the table and establish that it’s easier to go to church and put some money in the offering plate than to develop a consistent relationship with God.
Along with our genuine love for Him is to recognize the need for a fervent prayer life. Being religious without praying is popular. Why is this? Because we do not care enough to pray. Prayer meetings? Really? The first thing that comes to our mind is that we can pray at home. This is true, but if you already have a faithful prayer life, it seems you would want to be the first one to
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Courier Obituaries 6-7-23
MARGARET OMEGA KELLEY
EASLEY — Margaret Omega Kelley, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Jerry B. Kelley Sr.
Omega (Meg) was born in Oconee on Jan. 26, 1941, to the late Jesse Dyar and Marvin Jane Seaborn Dyar. Mrs. Kelley was a homemaker.
She loved to crochet and made many dish cloths and potholders to give to the community. Meg loved spending time with her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a faithful member of Free Wesleyan Church in Easley.
Mrs. Kelley is survived by her son, Michael Kelley (Jenny); a daughter, Junise Stracener; and a daughter-in-law, Joyce Kelley. She is also
County athletes named all-state
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — With the spring sports season coming to a close last month, high school all-state lists have been released, and five county athletes were listed among the state’s best in their respective sports for the 2023 season.
Daniel High School saw the most athletes named all-state, with two members of the Lions’ girls’ soccer team and a member of the Daniel
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Legion Post 52 off to hot start
EASLEY — The American Legion Post 52 baseball team began its new season last Wednesday night with a 13-12 come-from-behind walk-off win over Asheville Post 70.
Easley struggled last season, failing to win a game. New coach Jonathan Hall recruited through social media, attracting some of the area’s finest players as he hopes to restore the team to the glory days of years ago and prove that American
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Dilworth named LHS athletic director
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Following the resignation of athletic director Hal McManus last month, Liberty High School has selected a familiar face to fill the role.
According to a statement released by the school, Jonathan Dilworth has been selected as Liberty’s next athletic director.
“I’m extremely excited for this opportunity to be the next Liberty High School athletic director,” Dilworth said. “I’m ready to help lead our
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Rogers golf tourney planned for Saturday
PICKENS — The 19th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled for this Saturday, June 10.
The tournament, which annually benefits a male and female senior basketball player from
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Frankenmuth Insurance names Byars Agency Diamond Achiever
EASLEY — R. Carl Byars Agency Inc. has been named South Carolina’s 2022 Diamond Achiever by Frankenmuth Insurance, a multi-state super-regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth, Mich.
The annual Diamond Achiever awards are presented to the highest-performing agencies based on set criteria, including length of appointment, profitability, growth and policy retention.
“It is an honor to present R. Carl Byars Agency’s management team and staff with our
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Stovall speaks to Rotary
Miss Easley 2023 Alli Stovall had the pleasure of speaking at the Easley Rotary Club on May 9. Stovall lives in Charleston, where she attends Charleston Southern University. She has been a great representative pf Easley after being crowned in November 2022. She started her own nonprofit organization, “Armor Of Knowledge,” helping youth understand areas of life and knowing their self worth. She also wrote her first book “Seeing Red,” which will be on sale soon. Stovall will compete this June 20-24 for the title of Miss South Carolina at the Township Auditorium in Columbia.
Fleet Reserve helps with fishing rodeo
Eight shipmates from Fleet Reserve Branch 015 assisted at the DNR Youth Fishing Rodeo on May 13 at the Piedmont Tree Nursery. Chick-fil-A donated 300 chicken sandwiches. Cans of soda, bags of chips and ice cream sandwiches were donated from other sources. FRA members assembled the meals so they were ready for the young people and their parents when they were done fishing. Above left is a photo of the prizes awarded. Above right, president-elect Larry Jones assembles a meal. Not pictured, but also participating, were Harvey Spencer, board member Tom Smith, chaplain Doug Olson, current president Clyde Albertson, retired Navy Captain, Nurse Corps, Lena Jones and secretary-treasurer Jim Jones.
