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No vote taken on Pickens annexation
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens officials on Monday heard again from residents urging them to vote More »
Peabody Engineering expanding in Liberty
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A plastics manufacturer plans to expand its Pickens County operations, a move More »
Semper Fi Barn to host Community Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony
SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will host a community-wide Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, offering area More »
Keowee Vineyards make donation to help ‘Feed A Hungry Child’
On August 27, the Keowee Vineyards CRO Advisory Board proudly presented a check to their Fund the Need recipient, Feed More »
Mind on marinara and macroeconomics
I was driving over to the Olive Garden in Greenville the other day, because somebody at our house thinks there’s something really special about their marinara sauce.
As I drove along, thoughts began to ramble through my brain.
Thoughts about things like the high price of gas, inflation, the stock market and the political turmoil swirling around those issues.
Most of which makes very little sense.
For example:
It’s being said that the inflation we’re experiencing is largely the result of
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Who will help me pick my beans?
You probably remember the story of the little red hen who was such a hard worker in making sure her baby chicks had bread to eat.
She faced many challenges in producing a crop of wheat to be ground into flour to be made into bread.
I’m forced to make a comparison to the agriculture industry today.
There’s always a lot of trash talk going on about immigration and how
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Time to support local news is now
Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, LJSA for short, should be included as part of any upcoming 
reconciliation bill that Congress is considering. The LJSA is a well-thought-out bill that would provide needed support to local news organizations, including local newspapers, to ensure their viability as they continue to make progress toward a digital future.
Many members of Congress have seen what happens when a newspaper closes in their district, and they see the impact it has on the community. That is why many of our leaders, including Sens. Cantwell, Schumer, Manchin, Wyden and others have stepped up in
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Knowing when to hold on and when to let go
When it comes to being knowledgeable, it’s not how much we know, but how much we understand. It’s one thing to 
have bags of information seeds stacked up in the barns of our minds, but more importantly, how many seeds of truth have been planted and nurtured to take root within our conscience?
Even the devil himself has more knowledge about God than the
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Courier Obituaries 6-22-22
KATHRYN EDDINGS JOHNSON
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Kathryn Eddings Johnson (Kathy), 94, formerly of Statesville, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 at Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte.
Born in Pickens on Sept. 13, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Bates Eddings and Edna Gravely Eddings. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Statesville and spent much of her early career as a church secretary. She also worked at the U.S. Geological Survey in Raleigh and Hunter Realty and Boan Building in Statesville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Rev. Leath C. Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Rick Johnson and his wife, Nunthany; a daughter, Lisa J. Morgan and her husband, Donald; along with two grandchildren, Chase Morgan (Christina) and Conner Morgan. Several nieces and nephews and grand-dogs also survive.
Kathy was a devoted wife and mother. She was selfless, kind and accepting of everyone around her.
Services celebrating Kathy’s life were conducted on June 18 at Nicholson Funeral Home, with Rev. James Lewis officiating. The burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent online to the family at nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church, 815 Davie Ave., Statesville, N.C. 28677 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Charlotte, 7845 Little Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28226.
Nicholson Funeral Home-Statesville, N.C., is entrusted with the arrangements.
SHARON ‘SHERRY’ CURTIS
PICKENS — Sharon Kay “Sherry” Curtis, 59, wife of Matthew Allan Barnes passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Mrs. Curtis was the daughter of the late Janie Elizabeth Youngblood Curtis and Wallace Edward Curtis. She was very creative and very generous, also loved arts and crafts, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. She always put others first and was a member of Glassy Mountain Church.
Survivors include her husband, Matthew Barnes; three sisters, Sandy Curtis, Khristy Curtis and Tracy James (Richard) all of Pickens; two brothers, Randy Curtis of Abbeville and Ronnie Curtis (Melissa) of Pickens; and many special nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on June 17, at Glassy Mountain Church, with funeral services following.
Mrs. Curtis was predeceased by her parents and nephew, Todd Blair.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Glassy Mountain Church, 1103 Farrs Bridge Road, Pickens SC 29671.
Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Curtis family.
CLAUDE ‘DICK’ BROTHERS
EASLEY — Mr. Claude “Dick” Albert Brothers, 84, formerly of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Born in Marion, Ohio, a son of the late Leslie Garland Brothers and Alberta Ruth Schnable Brothers, Mr. Brothers retired from the Bucyrus Fire Department in Ohio, with more than 30 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy and
Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s June Chamber Member of the Month is the Market at the Mill. The business is located at 225 Pumpkintown Highway in Pickens and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Owner David Hosea, not pictured, opened the Market at the Mill in 2020 filled with small businesses, handcrafted local items, antiques, boutiques, food and flea market treasures. Pictured are chamber president Debbie Gravely, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, Barry Crawford and Mande Ferreira of the Market at the Mill and chamber membership director Lisa Turnick.
ProjectROCK now open
On Friday, June 10, ProjectROCK Easley cut the grand-opening ribbon on its new facility, located at 2121 Farrs Bridge Road in Easley. ProjectROCK Easley offers indoor sports climbing, lead climbing, bouldering, rappelling, climbing classes, kids camp and activities, group yoga and fitness sessions, cheer, ninja and much more. Visit projectrock.com/easley/ for more information and to sign up for classes and camps. Pictured are Laura Landau, Marc Landau, Shane Thompson, Charif Chebbab and the ProjectROCK Easley staff.
BHSPC plans free family carnival event
EASLEY — The prevention department of Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County is throwing a party, and everyone is invited.
The Bounce Back, a family-friendly carnival, will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, June 25, inside one of the gyms at the J.B. “Red” Owens Recreation Complex, located
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Alexander honored
Landscapers Supply/Ace Hardware of Easley’s Debbie Alexander recently earned the Women in the Green Industry Award. The award honors outstanding female landscaping leaders and contractors. Alexander is the operations director at the new store, located on U.S. Highway 123 in the old Ryan’s building. A formal grand opening is planned for the end of the summer.
