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 »
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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 »
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Red Devils pick more than 400 yards rushing in rivalry win over Pickens
Daniel rebounds with win over JL; Easley takes down Wade Hampton; Peickens falls to Liberty; Tigers battle back to beat Troy; all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier.
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No vote taken on Pickens annexation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — Pickens officials on Monday heard again from residents urging them to vote against a proposed annexation but took no vote on the matter.
At issue for many residents in recent years is the possible annexation of a property at the intersection of Mauldin Lake Road and Wolf Creek School Road.
A public hearing was held at the Hagood Senior Center on Monday evening as part of Pickens City Council’s meeting.
Mayor pro tem Cameron River presided over the meeting.
City administrator Tim O’Briant said council’s approval of
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‘The best is yet to come’
Robinson Funeral Homes celebrates five generations, 150 years in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A business nearly as old as the city of Easley itself was recognized and celebrated Sunday afternoon.
Robinson Funeral Home staff welcomed community members and former employees to a drop-in held at its downtown Easley location Sunday afternoon.
The program, highlighting 150 years and five generations of the family business, started
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DEW: County unemployment rate on the rise
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
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COLUMBIA — The unemployment rate in Pickens County saw a sizable increase during 
the latest jobs report released last month.
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reported that unemployment in the county went up from 4.6 percent in June to 5 percent in July.
The fall in unemployment comes just one month after Pickens County saw its jobless rate rise 0.7 percentage
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Wilson makes case for SC’s next governor
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is used to presenting evidence in court.
Last month, he presented his case to some Pickens County voters, urging them to elect him as the Palmetto State’s next governor.
Appearing at a Pickens County Republican Club event Aug. 23 at Mutt’s BBQ in Easley, Wilson said the values he learned from his parents “set me on a path to public service that led me to where I am today.”
“I don’t know where it’s going to lead me in the future, but it’s gotten
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Peabody Engineering expanding in Liberty
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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LIBERTY — A plastics manufacturer plans to expand its Pickens County operations, a move expected to create 20 new jobs.
Peabody Engineering LLC announced a $9.2 million expansion last week, according to a S.C. Department of Commerce release issued Sept. 3.
The company, founded in 1952 in California,
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Bob Fedder announces bid for Easley City Council Ward 6
EASLEY — For Bob Fedder, Easley isn’t just home – it’s a lifelong commitment.
Born and raised in Easley, Fedder graduated from Easley High School before earning his degree from Clemson University. The Fedder family roots run deep in the community with his grandparents having opened Fedder’s Fashion Shops 100 years ago.
For generations, the store became a reliable part of daily life, serving local families across the Upstate. Fedder’s father continued that legacy, and today, he carries it
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Warning the world about what is coming
The rapture is one of the most influential beliefs within Christianity. Many have accepted the idea that before the tribulation begins, they will suddenly disappear from 
this world, leaving only their clothes and shoes on the floor. If they are driving a car or operating any type of vehicle, it will just crash or come to a stop. Many believe this event could happen at any moment, and I’ve spoken to some who hope it’s today. Yes, we all want to go to heaven, but what about not being concerned about accomplishing God’s work, our calling, finishing the mission, or wanting to reach more lost souls with the gospel before
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Courier Letters to the Editor 9-10-25
America is forgetting
Letter to the Editor: America is Forgetting its Darkest Day
Twenty-four years ago, I watched my country bleed as an American living in England. On September 11, 2001, terrorists murdered 2,997 innocent Americans in the most devastating attack on our homeland since 1812. I never felt more alone in that foreign country.
Today, I watch America forget.
Walk into any classroom. Ask teenagers about Flight 93’s heroes who charged the cockpit knowing they would die. Watch their blank stares. Ask about the firefighters
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