Within these walls
Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
ON A ROLL!! LIBERTY OVERCOMES SLOW START FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN LIONS LOOKING TOWARDS CLINTON; GREEN WAVE PREPARE FOR MANN; More »
Pickens Lip Sync Battle sparks community unity
PICKENS — The second annual Lip Sync Battle was held at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, bringing music, laughter and More »
Grand opening held for Hagood Mill Pavilion
The grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site was held on Friday at a free community More »
PC Habitat for Humanity to host dinner next week
COUNTY Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) invites neighbors, supporters, and community partners to gather for the Have a Heart More »
4th annual Barns, Boots, Brew and Silent Auction set for Oct. 7
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is excited to present its 4th Annual Barn, Boots Brew and Silent Auction More »
Veterans Legacy Memorial expands
The Veterans Legacy Memorial has just expanded by 210,000 pages, courtesy of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
The ABMC manages cemeteries and federal memorials in 17 countries to honor the over 200,000 service members who died in World War I and World War II and who are buried in those
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Tuning out the news
Today marks seven days since I’ve watched the television news. For a news junkie, 
that’s a very long time. But I feel much better for having taken a break.
It can’t be good for us, either mentally or physically, to be constantly bombarded with information that
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Courier Obituaries 5-28-25
JENNIE ‘FREDDIE’ CLAYTON
PICKENS — Jennie “Freddie” Clayton, age 85, of Pickens, South Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Born on April 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William Roy Green and Rebecca Brown Green. She loved the Lord and attended church any time she was able. Jennie had a heart devoted to serving others. With more than 30 years of service in the healthcare profession, she retired having touched countless lives through her care, kindness, and compassion. In her spare time, Jennie enjoyed
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Pickens’ Svrlinga earns 2025 Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship
PICKENS — The Share America Foundation Inc. named 15-year-old Lilly Anne Svrlinga of Pickens as the 2025 Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship designee at the 33rd Boxcar Pinion Memorial Bluegrass Festival in Chickamauga, Ga.
The scholarship honors students excelling in Appalachian musical arts. Pearl and Floyd Franks were the late parents and former entertainment managers of actor/entertainer 
Randall Franks, known as officer Randy Goode on TV’s “In the Heat of the Night.”
Svrlinga was named a 2025 Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship designee. The scholarship, which supports her future
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Tri-County, Clemson offer dual enrollment
UPSTATE — Tri-County Technical College and Clemson University officials recently 
announced a first-of-its-kind dual enrollment academy that provides qualified high school students a guaranteed path to earn their Clemson degree.
The TCTC Dual Enrollment Academy is targeted to high school students in the Anderson, Oconee and Pickens school
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Troop 51 scouts hike Chattooga Trail
The scouts of Troop 51 recently took a backpacking trip on the Chattooga River and hit the trail near Licklog Falls in Oconee County. Twenty-one scouts and adults made it on the hike. The trip was called the “Bradley Hawkins Memorial Hike” in memory of one of their former scout leaders and Eagle Scouts, who died as a result of a skateboarding accident in November 2021 at the age of 21. When Hawkins was a scout, he showed the troop the trail.
Liberty Primary School parents honor exceptional special education team
By Ginger Flores
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — On a day traditionally set aside to celebrate student achievements, the 
parents of the Liberty Primary School Class of 2035 turned the spotlight on a group of unsung heroes — the school’s special education team.
In a heartfelt ceremony, Scott Nalley, Rebecca Brown, Tyeann Reece and Deanna McCarrell were honored by
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