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 »
Land of the free, home of the brave
As a chaplain for a veterans health care facility and an honor guard that recognizes military personnel, I’m devoted to respecting those who were willing to give their lives for our freedom, and it’s truly a privilege to spend quality 
time with the many fine men and women of our nation’s armed forces.
In this month of remembrance, I believe it’s important to not only
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Mill to celebrate Native American heritage with event this weekend
PICKENS — Every November, the Hagood Mill Historic Site observes Native American Heritage Month by holding its annual Native American celebration.
The beloved third weekend event — planned this week — is also called Selugadu. Selugadu translates into cornbread (Selu, meaning corn, and
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‘A Cup of College’
Ken and Shirley Chappell, owners of The Framery, are known throughout the area for making the ordinary special. Business owners for nearly 40 years, they are pictured here with their gift to the Liberty Community Scholarship. The Chappells framed the “A Cup of College” memory cloth as a gift to the Liberty Community Scholarship organization celebrating Oct. 1 as a day where the schools and community show their support of the scholarship recipients. The event was hosted at Solid Grounds Cafe. The Liberty Community Scholarship is awarded to two Liberty High School applicants, who demonstrate a commitment to excellence. Applications are available from LHS counselor Angie Burgess.
Community Calendar
• Hee Haw Christmas set for Hagood Center
The Hagood Community Center, located at 129 Schoolhouse St. in Pickens, will present Hee Haw Christmas in the Hagood Community Center Auditorium on Dec. 4.
There will be two performances — one at 2 p.m. and another at 6 p.m. The local cast will present good old country music and comedy.
Tickets are $5, in advance only, from Nov. 17-Dec. 1 at the Senior Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-11 a.m. or call (864) 878-9999 from 2-6 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
A BBQ dinner will be served in the lunchroom from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Food tickets will be sold for $6, sold only in
Sweet potato casseroles revisited
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
When Thanksgiving rolls around each year, we immediately think of the
traditional dishes served at our particular family tables, sometimes for generations.
Just in case you’re looking for a different take on sweet potato casserole, minus the marshmallow topping, check out these recipes.
There’s an unusual savory version minus sugar and others that are leaning toward the dessert end of the table.
So if you want to break slightly with tradition, prepare one of these and see what they say.
Happy Thanksgiving!
EARL RICHARD ‘PAPA’ REECE
PICKENS — Mr. Earl Richard Reece, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 10, 2021, he passed in peace.
He was born in Pickens County and was the husband of Bonnie Mosley Reece, former husband of the late Judy Gillespie. He was the son of the late Ernest Robert Reece and the late Zefpha Stancil Reece.
Mr. Reece enjoyed his large family. He spent his working years as a residential painter and logger providing for his family. He was a
Without Edge, Lions take care of Woodruff to advance
CENTRAL — With a season worth of evidence and a prominent playoff performance the previous week, Daniel seemed to have found its playoff X-factor in junior tailback Chris Edge.
However, after he suffered a knee injury at practice early in the week, the Lion were forced to face the Woodruff Wolverines with their season on the line without him on Friday.
No Edge proved to be no problem, as sophomore tailback Tory Shaw picked up the slack and 115 rushing yards
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Green Wave make progress during Durrah’s second season
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After a somber start, measurable progress was made in coach Jordan Durrah’s second season as football coach at Easley High School.
Heartbreak gripped the Green Wave before the beginning of the 2021 season, as junior cornerback Jordan Jenkins
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Blue Flame headed into offseason looking for more consistency
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — With their season coming to an end two weeks ago against Greenwood, the Pickens Blue Flame can only describe their season as up and down.
The Blue Flame finished
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