Area schools see movement in new SCHSL realignment
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina High School League () announced the classification placement for More »
Liberty leaders receive update on developing water system
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Efforts to create a water system “for Pickens County people” remain on More »
Wreaths Across America ceremonies held across county
COUNTY — Multiple ceremonies were held across Pickens County earlier this month in honor of National Wreaths Across America More »
Merry Christmas
Mountain View Funerals and Cremations owner Wes Hiott, along with Santa Greg, delivered Christmas gift baskets last week to the More »
Man’s body found in pond
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and Pickens County Coroner’s Office are 
investigating after a man’s body was found in an Easley pond Monday afternoon.
PCSO Chief Deputy Brett Barwick said in a release deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to a 911 call to the 400 block of Crest Drive at 1:57 p.m.
“Human remains were found in a pond located around
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Man found dead at flea market
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The Pickens County Coroner’s Office and Pickens County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was found dead at the Pickens Flea Market last week.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said his office
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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 community spirit together for a cause that matters — suicide prevention.
Teams from the Easley Police Department, Easley Fire Department, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and Pickens Police Department hit the stage with high-energy performances that had the crowd cheering. After an evening of unforgettable routines, the Pickens Police Department was
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Clemson University fires employee, suspends two others after social media posts on Kirk
By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy The Journal
lpierce@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Clemson University has fired one employee and placed two faculty 
members under investigation after social media posts about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk sparked outrage from students, the community and state leaders.
The decision comes after nearly a week of increasing calls for action, resulting in a special called meeting of the
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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 event featuring a ribbon cutting and refreshment. The Heritage Pavilion adds a versatile new venue to the historic site, offering a rustic yet elegant space for weddings, concerts, community gatherings, and cultural celebrations. “The Heritage Pavilion is a wonderful new venue that enhances our ability to host events while preserving the charm and history of the Hagood Mill Historic Site,” said Ryan Ferrell, Board of Directors, Hagood Mill Foundation. “We look forward to sharing it with the community and showcasing all it has to offer.” Pictured above: Betty McDaniel of the Hagood Mill Foundation cuts the ceremonial ribbon with State Rep. Davey Hiott.
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 for Habitat Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Historic Hampton House in Pickens. The event begins at 6 p.m. and brings together community, celebration, and purpose.
Guests will enjoy an evening of connection, local food, and shared stories while
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Freedom of speech is a God given right
For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about the end times and what the Bible says about the future. We’ve touched on the prophecies of the rapture, the coming 
tribulation, the AntiChrist, and the second coming of Jesus. There are many interpretations of eschatology, which should stir us to study diligently about this important subject. One thing we can agree on is that Satan is turning up the heat with more lies, violence,
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Show horse or work horse?
James 1: 22-23 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own 
selves. If any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass.”
Just after retirement, a group of us that had worked in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and related areas of construction formed a group called The Area Christian Builders.
We built church additions, projects at children’s homes and other Christian related venues. At times we had as many as twenty people on a job. The relationships we
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Know the signs of senior abuse
Sometimes it takes watchful eyes to keep seniors safe. Whether it’s physical, emotional or financial abuse, or any other kind, those who come in contact with seniors can look 
for signs that all is not well.
In banking, if you spot a senior who seems distressed and who repeatedly takes large sums of money out of
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VA terminates union contracts
One wonders how this was allowed to happen in the first place: Last year the VA paid 
out $45 million to employees who were working for federal unions instead of being at their jobs.
But no more. Not only are most of them no longer employed at the VA, but the ones who are still
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