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 »
Courier Obituaries 3-9-22
AARON WALLACE COUCH
PICKENS — Mr. Aaron Wallace Couch, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2022.
Mr. Couch was born in Pickens County and was the son of the late James Crawford Couch and Edna L. Stone Couch 
and husband of Hazel Owen Couch.
Mr. Couch was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and had many friends. He never met a stranger, having volunteered for many years for the Pickens Rescue Squad. Mr. Couch was a dedicated bear hunter and was a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club. Mr. Couch spent 40-plus years involved in the Pumpkin Festival in Pumpkintown, getting the pumpkins to the festival and as a greeter. He loved his bluegrass music and was well known for his rattlesnakes at Farm Days. His favorite saying was: “The least said is the easiest mended!”
Along with his loving wife of 67 years, survivors include his three sons, James Aaron, Jerry Wallace (Beth) and Jeffery Dean Couch (Sandy), all of Pickens; and eight precious grandchildren, Suzanne Couch
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Red Devils demolish West-Oak in five
LIBERTY — After a rough start to the Foothills Preseason Tournament, the Liberty Red Devil baseball team finished on a high note against West-Oak defeating the Warriors 11-1 as they move into the meat of the regular season.
The Red Devils lost three straight to kick off the tournament, but with Cole Garrick on the mound and a big day from the Red Devil bats, the Red Devils were able to upend the defending 3A state runner-up in five innings.
The game wasn’t always in the Red Devil’s favor, as West-Oak jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning off an RBI single by Braiden Moore. Liberty was unable
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New-look Lions blank Easley on pitch
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy The Journal
esprott@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — Coming off a historic season, the expectations for the Daniel High School girls’ soccer team are as 
lofty as ever.
But this isn’t exactly the same group of Lions who ran roughshod over most of their competition a season ago.
After finishing 17-2 and advancing to play for a state championship for the first time in program history last spring
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Daniel boys bounce back vs. Walhalla
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — It had been a rough week for the Daniel High School boys’ soccer team heading into their matchup with Walhalla on Friday night.
The Lions had lost two close matchups with Powdersville and Greenville, but watching them run past the Razorbacks 5-1, it would be hard to fathom the Lions losing to anyone.
“I think we had a different approach today,” Daniel senior Ezra White said. “Recently we’ve been trying to play on the ground a lot
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TCTC honors Pickens County students
PENDLETON — Forty-one students have been named to Tri-County Technical College’s Academic Distinction List for fall 2021, including a dozen from Pickens County.
To be eligible for the Academic Distinction List, a student must be enrolled in six to 11 credit hours for two consecutive terms and earn at least 12 credit hours during the two consecutive terms, with a
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Hamlett to speak to Upstate conservatives
PICKENS — Clay Hamlett, candidate for S.C. House District 5, will be the guest speaker for the next meeting of the 
Conservatives of the Upstate.
The group of like-minded conservative Christians will welcome Hamlett to speak
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John Harden Scholarship applications now available
PICKENS — Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is now accepting applications for the John Harden Scholarship.
The $1,000 scholarship, established in memory of Dr. John M. Harden, is awarded annually to a person continuing their education to work in a health care field. Eligible candidates are students from Pickens High School, Liberty High School and Lakeview Christian School.
Also eligible are employees and volunteers of Cannon Memorial Hospital
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Riding in style
Market at the Mill officials held a surprise fundraiser to benefit one of their own, Pickens County resident Mike Hart, presenting him with with an electric scooter on Valentine’s Day weekend. The scooter was presented to Hart by Brian Barner at the Market at the Mill on Feb. 12. Some store vendors and other caring people in the community made this day possible. Hart has medical issues and needs a mobility scooter to get around better. “This is a blessing and will make my life easier,” Hart said. Hart was very thankful to all the people who donated.
Community Calendar 3-9-22
• Wild game supper planned at Red Hill
March 11 is the date for the Rudy Hayes Fishers of Men Wild Game Supper at Red Hill Baptist Church. Guest speaker will be Bass Masters chaplain Chris Wells, and New Dixie Storm, a local bluegrass band, will be providing the music entertainment. There will be door prizes, vendors to meet and wild game and other delicious foods, and it is all is free. Everyone is invited to join for the event, set to start at 6 p.m. March 11 at Red Hill Baptist Church,
keep the carrots coming
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
For some reason, I associate carrots with spring.
Their bright color adds a cheerful note to a dinner plate. This week’s recipes include a carrot salad, roasted carrots, a carrot vegetable medley and, of course, a yummy carrot cake.
I like this carrot cake because it includes pineapple, apple sauce and raisins in the batter. It’s very moist, a No. 1 requirement for cake. I don’t put coconut in my carrot cake, but that’s just a personal preference.
I hope you’ll enjoy these recipes this spring. Feel free to improve upon them any way you like.
