Save A Lot gives back to Pickens
PICKENS — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Save A Lot store in Pickens has donated More »
County elections official recognized for excellence
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a stateorganization for going More »
Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School More »
Man charged with posing as police officer
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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OCONEE COUNTY — A Pickens man faces several charges in Oconee County, including impersonating a law enforcement officer.
According to an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office release issued Friday, Jason Dwayne Whitlock, 42, of Edens Road, is charged with impersonating a law enforcement
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County leaders eye CATbus expansion
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Members of the Pickens United group discussed the possibility of seeing the Clemson Area Transit system, known as CATbus, expand to serve other areas of 
Pickens County.
Pickens United met in Easley on Sept. 29.
After her update to the group about council matters, Pickens County Councilman
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Soapstone Preservation Endowment reaches goal
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — An effort to build a $1 million endowment to protect and promote the legacy of Soapstone Baptist Church is officially a success.
For more than 150 years, the church has been a cornerstone of Pickens’ Liberia community, founded by freed slaves after the Civil War.
For years, the future of the church, the restored slave cemetery on its grounds and the soapstone outcropping that gave it its name were in doubt, as the deadline on the church’s mortgage was soon to come due.
That could have put the church, with its beautiful view of Table Rock, in danger of being purchased, razed and developed.
A fundraising campaign that went global allowed the mortgage to be paid off.
An additional layer of protection was laid over Soapstone with the placing of a
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This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
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Red Devils take down Landrum for second straight region win
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Knowing God through His word
Even with something as simple as praying and reading the Bible every day, it’s a challenge even to those who are determined and sincerely seeking God’s divine guidance.
As a Christian writer and teacher, I encourage everyone to make time and find the secret place of God’s presence where they can spend quality moments alone with Him.
I’ve noticed a huge difference between reading non-religious books and reading the Bible. There is no
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Who was Naomi?
Ruth 1:2 “And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehem Judah. 
And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.”
Several characters in the Bible that played a vital role in the lineage of Christ and ultimately the salvation of mankind have been overlooked in their importance. Their sacrifice and suffering
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Stolen valor: When they didn’t earn it
Despite the Stolen Valor Act and the punishments for violating that act, there are still far too many who decide to take the chance on reaping the material gains of claiming 
benefits and wearing a uniform they didn’t earn.
A veteran on the east coast was nailed not only for scamming charities but for pretending to be a Purple Heart recipient. In a rare change from the usual in
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Gift giving this year?
A show of hands, please: How many of us are already in a panic about just how we’re going to give holiday gifts to our family and friends this year? With the costs of 
everything seeming to go up by the day, how are we going to manage to stretch our budgets to include
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Largest fundraiser yet for Family Promise Pickens County
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County’s recently hosted its 4th Annual Barns, Boots and Brew fundraiser, celebrating a record-breaking event and highlighting the significant impact community support has made on local families experiencing
homelessness. With generous contributions from sponsors and guests, the event, held at Arabella Farms on October 7, marks the organization’s largest fundraiser to date.
The Rev. Dr. Nath Briley, Executive Director, stated, “We are truly humbled by the
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Semper Fi Barn to host Veteran’s Day and Marine Corps 250th birthday event
SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will honor veterans from all branches of service and 
celebrate the Marine Corps 250th Birthday at a combined event on November 8th, 2025 from 11am to 1pm. The event will take place at the Semper Fi Barn,
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