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Easley couple receives Order of the Palmetto for lifetime of service
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Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book
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AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson
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Kidnapped from Africa: Last captured slave tells all
By Dr. Thomas Cloer, Jr.
Special to The Courier
I’ve often thought about how much I would have loved to read the last sad report by Cherokees whose homes and crops were burned in our Eastatoe Valley of Pickens County. As far as I know, such a report doesn’t exist from the Cherokee perspective.
I have read many slave narratives, but until now, had never read a firsthand account from a slave who was born, reared and stolen from Africa. I had never read a slave narrative written as this slave dictated. This former slave, Kossola, stolen from Africa, could neither read nor write. His remarkable memory has been corroborated historically by the academic world using other
sources. His easy-to-comprehend language is remarkably captured by the author.
For celebrating Black History Month, I want to feature this must-read for anyone
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African American oral history project planned for Pickens community Feb. 21
PICKENS — A group of community leaders is heading up an oral history project for the local African American community.
On Monday, Feb. 21, from 2-4 p.m., the group will be hosting a meeting at Smith Chapel FBH (209 S. Church St., Pickens) to collect historical information and interview individuals about their local history.
The primary goal is to capture the history relating to the African American community in general and the history of its churches, schools, music, groups and organizations and community leaders in the Pickens area.
The group is looking for letters, pictures, books, documents and stories that would shed light on the past. Any documents will be copied or scanned on site so no one will need to leave important documents.
This gathering of history evolved out of an award given to Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry — the Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship. For the project, funded by Art of Community, which is an initiative of the S.C. Arts Commission, Perry and his committee have planned an interpretive historical walking trail for Pickens, which includes important sites in the African American community. The project also includes plans for the construction of a pavilion at the Charles Johnson Memorial Park next to Griffin Ebenezer Church, which will include information about the history of the local community. While working on the project, the organizational group discovered very little documentation of the rich history of the local community, which prompted the oral history project.
“A community showcasing many of the pioneering but often forgotten black leaders is a dream come true. I am glad to be a part of this project,” said Cathy Breazeale, one of the organizers of the project. “As a child, I always knew there was a hidden GLARE in my community. Now the world will know.”
If you have any questions, would like to participate or provide historical information, contact Breazeale at cathybreazeale@hotmail.com.
Pickens scholar-athletes
PHS Scholar-Athletes of the Week for Feb. 8 are Katherine Sanchez-Gamboa and Elijah Roberts. Sanchez-Gamboa is a member of the varsity basketball team and was nominated by Dr. Angela Lucas. Sanchez-Gamboa is the daughter of Marlynde Gamboa and Leonardo Sanchez. Roberts is a member of the wrestling team and is the son of Jim and Autumn Roberts. He was nominated by Dr. Ginger Hicks and Lucas. PHS scholar-athletes are nominated by their teachers for demonstrating academic excellence, a stellar work ethic and impressive leadership in the classroom.
Three earn Eagle Scout
On Feb. 6, Easley Presbyterian Church was the location for the presentation of the Eagle Scout award to three local scouts. Receiving the award were Ben Branham, son of Greg and Melanie Branham, Skyler Wood, son of Thomas and Tammy Wood, and Chris Baker, son of Keith and Angie Baker and Ben Branham. Skyler Wood and Chris Baker are members of Troop 37, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Easley.
Courier Community Calendar 2-16-22
• Fleet Reserve to hold monthly meeting
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 15 will meet Saturday, Feb. 19, at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla.
The organization is open to all former and active duty enlisted U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. For more information, email spencer.carol@att.net or call (864) 638-7553.
• PLA plans spring book sale Feb. 23-28
It’s that time again for the spring 2022 book sale to benefit the Pickens Literacy Association. Most books are 50 cents and $1 each. There is a large assortment
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All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required
