Library youth programs canceled for book review
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Users of the Pickens County Library System will experience changes in services More »
County plans new ambulance facility in Pickens
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens County is planning to build a new ambulance More »
Daniel girls see season end with third round loss to South Pointe
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — With a trip to the Upper State championship on the line, the More »
Skardon’s ‘Clemson 8 Challenge’ celebrates legacy of POW heroes
CLEMSON — Long before his death at 104 in 2021, retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon made it his mission More »
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Green Wave girls use big fourth-quarter comeback to beat Daniel
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Falling behind by as many as 10 points twice, including a 36-26 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Easley girls’ basketball team knew it needed a big effort to overcome Daniel on Thursday night.
Forcing five turnovers down the stretch, the Green Wave were able to make their way back into the game behind junior forward Olivia Gramblin’s nine-point fourth
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Crews lifts Easley in win over Lions
CENTRAL — In a battle of two new-look squads, the Daniel Lions held the advantage through nearly three quarters as they boasted an eight-point lead over county rival Easley with less than 40 seconds left in the third quarter on Thursday night.
That was until four huge three-pointers from Easley sophomore Ethan Crews swung the game in the Green Wave’s favor, allowing them to pull ahead and stun the Lions in a 55-46 win.
Trailing 36-28 late in the third, Crews kicked off his breakout performance with the shot of
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Blue Flame boys fall apart in loss to Bears
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — Taking a 21-6 lead in the first quarter, the Pickens High School boys’ basketball team looked ready to take another step forward in year four under head coach Jeff Harrelson against the Belton Honea-Path Bears on Nov. 29.
However, Blue Flame turnovers and offensive struggles in the following quarters allowed BHP to not only claw back, but take an eight-point lead with just more than three minutes to go. With one last push from guard Jaden Jackson, the Flame were able to cut the lead to 46-44 before the Bears powered through with a
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PES unveils Hope Garden
PICKENS — Pickens Elementary recently unveiled the Memorial Hope Garden in remembrance of two students who passed away in recent years.
Funded with $50,000 from the Lowe’s Hometowns program the school received in July 2022, Pickens Elementary is now able to provide an outdoor learning environment for students and teachers alike.
In July, Pickens Elementary School was selected as one of 100 schools and organizations in the U.S. to be awarded the Lowe’s Hometowns grant. The current hope
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Enka workers diagnosed with cancer can get benefits
CENTRAL — American Enka plant workers employed before 1981 diagnosed with various cancers are entitled to special benefits.
Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, pharyngeal cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer and mesothelioma are
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Christmas Calendar 12-7-22
• Pickens planning plenty holiday cheer
Although the city has already held its annual parade, as the Christmas holiday grows closer, the Pickens Fire Department plans on doing an “Around Town” Parade, along Main Street in Pickens, starting at 3 p.m. Dec. 18.
• Easley to kick off Christmas festivities
The city of Easley is staying in the festive spirit over the next few weeks as it hosts the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce’s annual
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