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 »
Pickens skunk positive for rabies
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A skunk found near Runnymeade Road and Homeland Road in Pickens has tested positive for rabies, according to a release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
No people are known to have been exposed to the skunk, the release said.
The skunk was one of four wild animals submitted to DHEC’s public health lab for rabies testing on Sept. 26 and
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A final resting place, at last
Two years, seven months and six days.
That’s how long it was between the time my dad passed from this life and when his cremated remains were interred at Woodland Cemetery, on the campus of 
Clemson University.
Two complications accounted for most of the lag time.
One was the COVID-19 pandemic.
The other was the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves scattered throughout the cemetery, some of which
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Resiliency in facing life’s challenges
I was having a conversation with a good friend the other day, and he was telling me how life is becoming more difficult now that he is in his 80s.
When he was young he loved to jog and walk a couple of miles a day, and now he can hardly make it to the kitchen. I’m about 20 years younger, but I can 
definitely relate to my body and mind going through some changes.
I’ve always heard the lack of activity does not do us any favors, as it seems the less we do, the less we can do. My mother is 84, and she stays active by going to church, shopping, eating out and walking around Walmart. It’s
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Storing food when there’s no space
During the past two years when I stocked up on grocery staples, I ended up with canned foods and dry goods stored in three different places around the house.
I’d have to check all three places to be sure I grabbed the green beans with the nearest expiration date. Pasta was the same. Worse was when I discovered that I 
wasn’t having spaghetti for dinner after all because I’d used the last of the pasta and only thought I had one
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VA to tackle care for long COVID
The Department of Veterans Affairs has just published “Whole Health System Approach to Long COVID,” a holistic guidebook for the treatment of veterans suffering with long COVID. It’s estimated that 2 percent of the U.S. population will develop long COVID, which equates to 24,000 to 42,000 veterans.
The VA was the first to realize that recovering from COVID didn’t mean it was gone, that a long version was emerging, bringing with it extended illnesses. They opened 20 long COVID programs and dug into research where they looked at those who still had vascular and heart disease a year
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PHS Scholar-Athletes
On Sept. 29, September Scholar-Athletes of the Month were named at Pickens High School. The female Scholar-Athlete is Olivia Wallen. Wallen is a junior and a member of the varsity cheer and cross-country teams. She was nominated by her personal finance teacher, Kathryn Holcombe. Wallen is the daughter of Derek and Amanda King. The male Scholar-Athlete is Sammy Edwards. Edwards is a member of the football team and was nominated by his English teacher, Christie Dunson. He is the son of Bobby and Sandra Rice. Scholar-Athletes are chosen for their leadership and academic excellence. This month’s award was sponsored by friends of the family of legendary former Pickens head coach Bill Isaacs, , in memory of his longtime service to PHS athletics.
Courier Community Calendar 10-5-22
• LHS class of 1961 plans for reunion
The Liberty High School, class of 1961 reunion will be held on November 5, at 6 pm at Black’s Fish Camp in Easley. There must be 20 committed people to reserve a room. If interested, please contact Linda Sanders Moore at 121 Griffin Circle, Liberty, SC. The cost is $25 per person, $50 per couple. This includes meal, drinks, dessert, room and tips. Sure hope to see you there.
• Family Promise planning first-ever dance and auction
Family Promise of Pickens County will hold its first-ever barn dance and silent auction at Arabella Farm in Sunset on Oct. 11. The event will include appetizers,
Joe’s plans anniversary event to mark 50 years of serving Easley
By Julie Lesley Ellison
For the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
Editor’s note: In anticipation of the 50th anniversary celebration at Joe’s Ice Cream Parlor in Easley on Oct. 9, the late Joe Lesley’s daughter, Julie Lesley Ellison, took the opportunity to reflect on the restaurant’s history and her dad’s legacy.
It was July 1972 when my Dad needed a full-time job.
He was always a good worker; he and my mom worked hard and even had second jobs.
One of their second jobs was working at the Huddle, so they had a little experience when they decided to buy the Easley Ice Cream Parlor.
Dad was led to the Ice Cream Parlor because he was working part time at the post office — Dad had
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Courier Obituaries 10-5-22
GARY DOUGLAS HOLCOMBE
PICKENS — Gary Douglas Holcombe, 79, loving husband of 61 years to Audrey Robinia “Robin” Green Holcombe, passed away on Oct. 1, 2022, at his home.
A native of Pickens County, Gary was born on Oct. 27, 1942, the son of the late Ernest Holcombe and Inez Franks Holcombe. He was employed at Singer/Ryobi for 32 years.
Survivors include his wife, Robin Holcombe of the home; his sons, Gary Mark Holcombe (Lynn) and Randall Scott Holcombe (Lorna), both of Pickens; his daughter, Rebecca Darlene Holcombe Pilgrim (Rick) of Six Mile; grandchildren, Gary James “Jessie” Holcombe (Jennifer), Whitney Holcombe Reid
Lions drop Walhalla to stay undefeated in region action
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After taking the first two sets of its matchup with Walhalla High School on Sept. 27, the Daniel High School volleyball team seemed poised to get the sweep over the Razorbacks.
However, the short-rested Lions faltered in the third set before returning to form in a 3-1 win over the Razorbacks to stay unbeaten in region
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