Within these walls
Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
ON A ROLL!! LIBERTY OVERCOMES SLOW START FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN LIONS LOOKING TOWARDS CLINTON; GREEN WAVE PREPARE FOR MANN; More »
Pickens Lip Sync Battle sparks community unity
PICKENS — The second annual Lip Sync Battle was held at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, bringing music, laughter and More »
Grand opening held for Hagood Mill Pavilion
The grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site was held on Friday at a free community More »
PC Habitat for Humanity to host dinner next week
COUNTY Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) invites neighbors, supporters, and community partners to gather for the Have a Heart More »
4th annual Barns, Boots, Brew and Silent Auction set for Oct. 7
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is excited to present its 4th Annual Barn, Boots Brew and Silent Auction More »
Easley man dies in Saluda Lake
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE — The body of an Easley man who was last seen jumping into Saluda 
Lake was recovered Saturday evening.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page on Saturday afternoon that deputies had received a call at 4:27 p.m. that day about a missing
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Upstate business owner confesses to tax evasion
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE – An Upstate business owner pleaded guilty earlier this month to state tax 
evasion after he was accused of underreporting millions of dollars in sales.
Yagneshkumar Pravin Patel, 45, of Piedmont, is the owner of a chain of Upstate convenience and liquor stores, according to a SC Department of Revenue release issued June 17.
Patel operated Yadhi Groups, LLC and Yadhi Spirits, LLC, with stories in Pickens,
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Easley woman dies after wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley woman died on Friday, a day after she was involved in a two-vehicle wreck.
Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore identified the woman as 52-year-old Melissa
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Filmmakers premier short film about mental health
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The makers of a short film they hope adds to the conversation about mental health celebrated its premier in Liberty last month, compete with red carpet
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Apathy — the silent killer
Revelation 3:15-16 NKJV “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, 
I will vomit you out of My mouth.”
High blood pressure or hypertension has been classified by the medical profession as “the silent killer.” Primarily it is called that because we do not realize we have a problem until it is
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Parents, please join me
I had the amazing experience recently of traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with my representatives in our nation’s capital. I, a working mom of two children, one of 
whom is currently in child care, had the opportunity to share my story about what a difference it makes for my family that my youngest child is able to go to a quality child care program in my community. And while it’s not cheap, the program is affordable, and I am able to work knowing not only that my child is being cared for, but in an educational setting where she is learning, exploring and making
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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 light, as God’s people are constantly waging an intense battle against the 
demons and forces of evil. As Christians, we are accustomed to hearing that we cannot only resist the devil, but in God’s name and power, we can be victorious. Let’s not forget that our free will decides
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Courier Letters to the Editor 6-25-25
Above and beyond
Dear Editor,
May I share the story of a local store owner going the extra mile to solve a problem?
On Saturday, June 14, the hand controls on the lift chair of a person with dementia stopped working. Such a problem can escalate quickly for a person dealing with memory loss. Where could I find help on a Saturday afternoon.
The chair had been purchased nine years earlier from Nalley’s Bedding and Furniture
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Finding peace in avoiding the news
One month ago I wrote here about having avoided the television news for seven days. During that time, I didn’t have the stress from constant bombardment and media 
hysteria about all the problems and chronic chaos in the world. I felt better for it, both physically and mentally, but I knew I couldn’t keep it up forever.
At some point I figured I would have to rejoin the
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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.
Andy Childs, former deputy emergency management director, was promoted to the top position, according to a county social media post Thursday.
The post said Childs began his career in public service as a volunteer firefighter with Pickens County before moving on to full-time service in Greenville County and later,
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