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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STILL SUPREME Lions take down Greer for seventh straight region championship Greenwood ends Easley’s season; Devils outlast Blacksburg; pickens clinches More »
• Fairview schedules building fundraiser
Fairview Baptist Church will be holding a building fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. There will be a hot dog, bake and yard sale at the church, located at 1106 Robinson Bridge Road in Liberty. Donations are welcome, with all proceeds donated to the church repair fund.
• St. Andrew Parish set to hold bazaar
The St. Andrew Parish annual bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, located at 209 Sloan St. in Clemson. It will feature a wide variety of handcrafted items, including hostess and teacher gifts, home décor for all seasons, wearables, Clemson-themed items, yarn crafts, stocking stuffers, art, plants, jewelry, greeting and note cards, wooden signs and up-cycled
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Courier Obituaries 10-26-22
ANNIE LAVERN STANCIL MCGAHA
SIX MILE — Annie Laverne Stancil McGaha, 83, passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at her home.
Laverne was born on Sept. 24, 1939, to the late Leo and Essie Durham Stancil. She was a fan of the Atlanta Braves and Clemson Tigers. Laverne’s faith was very important to her, and she attended Crowe Creek Church of God. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
Mrs. McGaha is survived by one son, Tommy McGaha; one daughter, Tammy Peters; four grandchildren, Nikki Wyatt (Corey), Josh Peters, David Peters and Hunter McGaha; and two great-
Blue Flame sweep Riverside at home to open postseason
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After receiving a first-round bye, the Pickens High School volleyball team kicked off its postseason push on Monday night with a visit from Riverside, and the Blue Flame seemed well on their way to a strong title defense, taking down the Warriors in straight sets, 3-0.
“It really surprised me,” Pickens senior Lauren Dow said of the Blue Flame’s commanding win. “Our region has not necessarily been the
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Daniel downs Fountain Inn, Chapman to set up Wren matchup
CENTRAL — With its first region title in a decade in tow, the Daniel High School volleyball team looked to keep its momentum going in the first round of the playoffs last Wednesday against Fountain Inn.
The Lions did just that, overpowering the Fury in three straight sets, winning 3-0 by scores of 25-8, 25-12 and 25-12 to advance to the second round.
“This past week, we’ve just been focusing on being the best Daniel we can be on
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Blue Flame fire on all cylinders in win over Berea
By Cheri Anthony
Special to The Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Pickens High School celebrated homecoming Friday night, and the Blue Flame football team didn’t disappoint the enormous 
crowd in attendance, dominating Berea from the start in a 49-0 victory.
The Blue Flame were able to bounce back from a lopsided loss to Greenville and gain some confidence heading into the final week of the regular season. It was obvious from the beginning of Friday night’s contest that all three
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Red Devils shut out by Landrum on the road
By Matthew Kannarney
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
LANDRUM — Coming off a hard-fought overtime loss at Ninety Six the previous week, Liberty failed to get back into the win column on the road Friday at Landrum.
The Cardinal front seven stymied Liberty’s offense, allowing only 62 total yards in a 21-0 shutout.
The Red Devils also didn’t do themselves any favors, however, losing three fumbles that gave Landrum the ball in
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Green Wave struggle to keep up with Westside
EASLEY — The atmosphere was tense Friday night after Westside took a 41-20 win over Easley on the gridiron to clinch second place in Region I-4A and earn a first-round home playoff game.
After Westside lined up and went for a two-point conversion up 41-13 with 3:31 left in the game, the Rams spurned the handshake line at midfield, instead sprinting to the locker room when the final whistle sounded.
“I don’t understand the decision,” Easley coach Jordan Durrah said. “But that’s the way he wanted to do. I’m just
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Lions set record with fourth straight region title
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — During Jeff Fruster’s seven-year tenure as head coach, the Daniel High School football team has set a number of records.
Against Pendleton on Friday night at Singleton Field, the Lions added one more by winning their fourth
consecutive region championship for the first time in school history with a 51-13 throttling of the Bulldogs.
“Any time that you get a chance to do something
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Tigers claw back from two-score deficit to top Syracuse
By Ian Taylor
Courtesy The Journal
itaylor@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — For the fifth time this season, the Clemson Tigers entered into a game where both teams were undefeated, and for the fifth time this season, Clemson were the ones walking away with the win after coming from behind to drop No. 14 Syracuse 27-21.
However, Saturday’s win at Memorial Stadium featured more adversity than the fifth-ranked Tigers (8-0, 6-0 ACC) had seen to this point in
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