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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Courier Letters to the Editor 3-8-23
Taking a stand for our children
Dear Editor,
We as parents who are raising children who have autism and developmental delays need to take a stand for our children so they may have a voice. I’m proposing to the councilmen and women to build Arc Chapter in Pickens County.
The Arc Chapter of South Carolina promotes and protects the human rights of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and activity supports their full
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Only two options — the broad or the narrow way
Those who identify with following Jesus are usually satisfied with being comfortable and cozy in their religious styles. Let’s just say that suffering for God is not on their bucket list.
When we take a peek at the last 6,000 years, we learn that countless numbers of people who loved the Lord literally gave their lives for Him. It’s only within our modern secluded religious environment that we assume persecutions and deaths no longer happen. By no means of the imagination is this true.
According to Open Doors World Watch List, in 2022 many Christians were imprisoned and killed for their faith, and
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Courier Obituaries 3-8-23
RUSSELL B. RIGGINS
PICKENS — Mr. Russell B. Riggins passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of March 1, 2023.
He is eternally healed and in the presence of his Savior and reunited with his daughter, Barbara Holcombe.
Russell was the last surviving child of the late John David and Viola Simmons Riggins. Affectionately known as “Hon,” “Daddy,” “Poppy” and “Uncle Russell,” he loved his family dearly and never failed to tell each of us at every opportunity. Russell had many loving nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Every Christmas Eve for the last 40 years, he read the story of Jesus’ birth from Luke chapter 2 to his children and all his grands and instilled the importance of a personal
Local scouts and community help feed the hungry
PICKENS — The third annual community food drive sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 was held last Saturday, with more than 1,000 cans collected for those in need at the Pickens Amphitheater.
Financial contributions were also accepted. This year’s winner of the Golden Can Award was the Pickens Garden Club, which won with 280 cans.
All items and donations go to the Gleaning House Food Pantry. Anyone who would like to make a late donation can email pickenstroop51@gmail.com with any questions
Exchange craft supplies at Hampton Library
That thing taking up space in your craft closet might be just what another crafter is looking for. Bring your unwanted craft supplies to the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley before Friday, March 17, to have them included in the library’s first Craft Supply Swap Meet. The Craft Supply Swap Meet will take place on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event is open to everyone. A craft supply donation is not required to attend the swap meet.
Keowee Lodge members asked to give contact info
COUNTY — The Keowee Lodge #79 A.F.M. needs help to update its records.
Members are asked to take a moment to contact the lodge and update their contact information
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Courier Community Calendar 3-8-23
• County Republican Party plans meetings
The Pickens County Republican Party is planning precinct reorganization meetings on Saturday, March 11. To accommodate all 61 precincts, there will be three sessions — 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Blue Ridge View Baptist Church will be the location for all three sessions.
Voters can find their precinct session by visiting pickens-sc.gop. Fill out the RSVP form and you will receive a map and your
Courier Classifieds 3-8-23
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