Area schools see movement in new SCHSL realignment
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina High School League () announced the classification placement for More »
Liberty leaders receive update on developing water system
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Efforts to create a water system “for Pickens County people” remain on More »
Wreaths Across America ceremonies held across county
COUNTY — Multiple ceremonies were held across Pickens County earlier this month in honor of National Wreaths Across America More »
Merry Christmas
Mountain View Funerals and Cremations owner Wes Hiott, along with Santa Greg, delivered Christmas gift baskets last week to the More »
Highway 11 and election board issues
Highway 11 and election board issues
Dear Editor,
I want to write about two news stories last week.
The first is the “County council approves pause on Highway 11 development.” I praise the county council for the pause. Everyone needs to stop and take a breath when it comes to development on Highway 11.
The Scenic Highway is a jewel and it should be protected, or at least thought about for a time. I wonder who is speaking for the animals that call their home that place. While they do not have a vote, the should be represented
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Courier Obituaries 3-16-22
JOHN MICHAEL BURGESS
LIBERTY — Mr. John Michael Burgess, 51, loving husband of Tabitha Burgess, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 19, 
2022, at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital.
Michael was born on July 11, 1970, in Pickens County to Shelby Joan Gossett (Thomas Rhodes) and the late William Singleton Burgess.
In addition to his loving wife, Michael is survived by his four children, Gina Norris (Tyler Moore), Tia Prewitt (Devin), Patricia Jordan (Matthew)
Daniel shuts out Wave
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Coming off back-to-back victories, the fourth-ranked Daniel High School boys’ soccer team hosted county foe Easley on Monday night hoping to keep its winning streak going.
The Lions accomplished that goal, outmatching the Green Wave 2-0, but Daniel head coach Phillip Boyer still sees 
plenty of room for improvement for his team.
“I think we’re still figuring ourselves out a bit,” Boyer said. “We know how we want to play and what we want
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Fight to the Finish
Bryson leads Easley past BHP in extras
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — In many ways, Friday’s game against Belton-Honea Path was a trial by fire for Easley sophomore Brayden Bryson during the Green Wave’s 2-1 extra-innings win.
With the game going into extras and rain making the chilly spring night downright frigid, Easley head coach Gil Payne called on Bryson to pitch for the first time this season. Bryson responded with three shutout innings on
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Bowden back in town
More than 13 years after coaching his last game in the county, former Clemson head football coach Tommy Bowden returned to his former church, Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley, to serve as guest speaker at its 25th annual “Critter Cook” event on March 5. Bowden’s topic was biblical leadership. Bowden coached the Tigers for 10 years, compiling a 72-45 record, and returned to Memorial Stadium for a game for the first time since his 2008 resignation when Clemson honored his father, late Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, last fall.
Bowick, Dykes receive Quilts of Valor
EASLEY — Veterans Dr. Hubert Bowick and Kent Dykes were awarded prestigious Quilts of Valor at the American Legion Post 52 meeting on Feb. 22.
Presenting the handmade quilts were Linda Hall and Ronny Hall, representatives of the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Information about the Quilts of Valor program can be found at qovf.org.
Bowick graduated from Clemson in 1944 and immediately went to Army Officers Candidate School. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1945 and served in
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Scout canned food drive helps feed those in need
The annual Boy Scout community canned food drive on March 5 was a great success with more than 2,348 items collected and donated to the Gleaning House Food Pantry. The event was sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 and held at the Pickens Amphitheater. Organizations participating in this year’s event were Griffin Ebenezer Baptist Church, Smith Chapel, Pickens Garden Club and Grace United Methodist Church. The Scouts thank all organizations who participated and look forward to an even bigger event next year. Pictured here with the trailer full of cans and truckload full of mac and cheese are Scouts Henry Chapman, Jacob Santaler, Isaac Cantrell and Lake Looper, Cub Scouts Micah Thompson and Taylor Sosbee and Scout leaders Jerry Seay, Perry Gravely and Mike Ralston.
Nexus Chiro now open
Nexus Chiropractic held its formal grand opening recently on Main Street in Pickens. On hand for the evnet were Dr. Tiffany Orcena, massage therapist Karsen Brown, friends, family and members of the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and community. Nexus Chiropratic is located at 209 E. Main St. in Pickens. Nexus Chiropractic’s mission is to help community members be in their best health by helping them to attain and maintain their optimal physical well-being.
Zing into spring with lime
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Lime flavors can’t be confused with other citrus fruits, because their zesty flavor is unique.
Lime juice on its own can pucker your whole mouth. Add some sugar, and lime juice will make the juice sing.
Although this week’s recipes focus primarily on desserts, I hope one of these will appear on your table as a nice surprise. Enjoy.
