Red Devils fall at state
COLUMBIA — Looking to win its first state championship in 40 years, the Liberty High School volleyball team traveled to More »
A Mother’s prayer, a soldier’s postcard
The enduring story of POW Clint Chappell By Tom von Kaenel Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com In a quiet house More »
Gabby Petito Foundation in Pickens this week
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The community is invited to take parts in events put on this More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
DROUGHT BROKEN Blue Flame blow out Walhalla for first playoff win since 2006 Also inside: Daniel to open playoffs against More »
City mourns loss of beloved businessman
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens lost a mainstay of the downtown business community last week. Glenn More »
Six Mile opens new pavilion named for former Mayor Stoddard
By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy The Journal
lpierce@upstatetoday.com
SIX MILE — Tuesday afternoon was a momentous occasion for the town of Six Mile as the community watched former mayor Roy Stoddard cut the ribbon for the new pavilion that was named in honor of him.
The town officially broke ground on the state-of-the-art park pavilion off Main Street near the end of last year when Stoddard was still the mayor. It was formally dedicated the “Capt. Roy C. Stoddard Pavilion” Tuesday under the new leadership of Mayor James Atkinson in front of several
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Mother’s Day without mama
Most people have already lost their mother by the time they’re my age, I suppose.
So I’m thankful that I had 70 years with mine.
I don’t know if having had her gentle and loving presence in my life for so long makes it easier or harder to face Mother’s Day without her for the first time.
Mama left us on April 8, the day the sun hid its face
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Christ is interceding on your behalf today
Some individuals are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my Son-in-law about him being 
from another planet because he claims he’s never been sick, however, like the rest of us, there will come a day when something will go wrong. As a minister, I’ve seen my share of sickness and pain and
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Letters to the Editor 5-8-24
Primary voting notes
Dear Editor,
I read the official “Notice of Elections” from the Registration and Election department in the Pickens Courier a couple of weeks ago. A lot of fine print there.
A few points to keep in mind. June 11 is a primary election. There is a Democrat ballot and a Republican ballot. When you go to vote the poll managers will ask, which primary do you want to
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Courier Obituaries 5-8-24
DONNA GUY
PICKENS — Donna Guy, 78, of Pickens, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Donna was born in Burlington, Vermont to the late George and Alice Hutchby. She was raised at
Nazareth Orphanage in Raleigh, N.C. She graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School. During her working life, she was an insurance agent at Nationwide and a dedicated caregiver. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed medical mysteries and inspirational books. She loved to bake pound cake and cookies and enjoyed baking for all of her friends, family and for anyone who made a difference in her life. Donna was kind hearted and generous. She
Wave advance to district finals
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Easley baseball team is now just one win away from a berth in the 4A Upperstate championship series following a 5-3 win over Indian Land Friday.
Easley (24-4) scored five runs in the second inning and three pitchers secured the win in the winner’s bracket game.
Easley now only needs one win, while
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Lions drop Panthers to advance to Upper State
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After cruising through their first two playoff games, the Daniel girls’ soccer team was 
in serious danger on Saturday morning against Chapman, when two Panther attackers raced toward the Lions’ goal in the
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Daniel tennis falls in state title match
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — The winner of the last two Class 3A Upper State championships, the Daniel High School boys’ tennis team took on Clinton on Wednesday looking for a three-peat.
The Lions accomplished their goal, downing the Red Devils 5-1 in a showcase of their depth and talent as they advanced to this weekend’s State championship.
“It’s all about the guys,” Daniel head coach Jon
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Green Wave girls survive Airport, fall in round two
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Having played over 100 minutes in round one of the Class 4A girls soccer playoffs, Easley’s Anna Huntyr Hemphill looked like she was finally going to put away Airport as she took 
an open shot on goal with under two minutes to go in the final sudden death overtime period.
Instead, Airport goalkeeper Layla
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