‘Long overdue’
Monument to Andrew Pickens to highlight Legacy Square By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Those passing by Legacy More »
Easley thrift store aims to help others
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The operator of DH Tiny Homes Thrift Store hopes his small store More »
America’s top chocolate shop has local roots
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com GREENVILLE — A business owned by a Pickens resident recently received national recognition. Last More »
Local municipalities plan Fourth of July events
COUNTY — With the nation getting ready to observe its 249th Independence Day, people from around Pickens County will have More »
Banjo Extravaganza is July18-19
PICKENS — The Banjo Extravaganza Festival returns to the Hagood Mill Historic Site on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July More »
Don’t disregard AARP
Starting when we reach age 50, our mailbox becomes flooded with frequent invitations to join AARP. At that age, we don’t want to hear about anything for seniors because, in our eyes, we aren’t seniors yet. We don’t even qualify 
for a senior discount at local stores. So maybe we don’t even look at the piles of literature and ads AARP sends. But maybe we should.
There’s more to AARP than meets the eye. For a mere $16 per year, we
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Caregiver reassessments paused
If you’re a family caregiver, or if you’re a veteran receiving family care services, heads up: The Department of Veterans Affairs is suspending the annual reassessments for those in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for 
Family Caregivers.
At the same time, at least for now while they review the program, the VA won’t change stipends based on a reassessment nor remove anyone from the program.
They will, however, continue to do reassessments when there is
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Courier Obituaries 7-13-22
REGINA LYNN ELLENBURG
CENTRAL — Regina Lynn Ellenburg, 59, died on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at AnMed Health Cannon Hospital.
Born in Whitmire, she was a daughter of the late Thomas E. Jones and Violet Whitlock.
Mrs. Ellenburg was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She loved her family and especially spending time with
Honoring America’s Heroes
Clemson welcomes Vietnam POWs for campus tour
CLEMSON — People passing by Memorial Park at Clemson University one day last month might have seen what
looked like a typical group of visitors getting a tour of the area directly across from Memorial Stadium.
A cluster of men, most flanked by their wives or other family members, followed as their tour guide walked them through the layered symbolism of the park, which was designed to honor Clemson alumni who have died
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Banjo Extravaganza is this Saturday
PICKENS — Hagood Mill will host a Banjo Extravaganza this Saturday, July 16.
The educational event will trace the long history of the banjo from its earliest beginnings as a gourd instrument in Africa to today’s modern-day cousin, which is well recognized. Witness the rich history of sounds, songs and playing styles that have evolved along with the instrument for hundreds of years. If
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Community Calendar 7-13-22
• Fleet Reserve set to meet on July 16
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15, will meet this Saturday, July 16, at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla.
Open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. Contact
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Easy as pie blueberries
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
July is National Blueberries Month, and fortunately for us, blueberries are now available locally, and they are in abundant supply.
They’re delicious by themselves in a bowl, mixed with chopped cantaloupe and sliced bananas as a fruit salad or dropped into a bowl of cereal. But if you want to take blueberries into the dessert arena, feel free to try any of these recipes.
When a blueberry pie or cobbler is taken from the oven, a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top only makes it better. So help yourself.
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