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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 Community Calendar 10-6-21
•Rummage and bake sale this weekend
Dacusville United Methodist Church, located at 1339 Thomas Mill Road in Easley, will host a huge rummage and bake sale this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8-9, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a hot dog sale on Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale will happen rain or shine. Masks and social distancing are recommended.
• Scent of Praise to hold event in Easley
Scent of Praise, a Christian music ministry, will be live at Midtown Music in the Easley Fine Arts Center on South
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Courier Obits
CRYSTAL SUE AUSTIN
PICKENS — Crystal Sue Austin, 44, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 28, 2021.
Miss. Austin was born in Nuernberg, Bavaria, Germany, and was the daughter of the late James B. Austin Sr. and 
Sue L. Austin of Six Mile.
Survivors in addition to her mother are brothers Erick Austin (Daniela) of Navarre, Fla., and James B. Austin Jr. of Six Mile. Also surviving are a number of loving nieces and nephews.
Miss Austin worked a majority of her career at Walgreens and was her mother’s caregiver. She furthered her education in early childhood development. She loved her many nieces and nephews and spent most of her time with family. Most of all, she loved her furry friend Ammo. She enjoyed doing puzzles, going to church, going to the lake and crafting jewelry. She loved adventure and travel. Crystal will be truly missed by her family.
The funeral service was held on Oct. 5 at the Dillard Funeral Home chapel. The burial followed the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Austin family.
Online condolences may be sent to dillardfunerals.com.
EMORY V. JONES
DACUSVILLE — Emory Valentine Jones, 80, husband of Joy Connelly Jones, went to be with his Lord and Savior
Red Devils take down West-Oak on road for second straight victory
By Clay Hamlett
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
WESTMINSTER — Following a hard-fought 8-7 win over Carolina on Sept. 24, the Liberty Red Devils went into this week looking to continue their momentum with another win as region play began.
They were able to do just that with a 33-21 victory over the West-Oak Warriors to move to 2-2 on the season.
The first two plays of the game were indicative of what was to come, as flags flew with penalties on both West-Oak and Liberty. Overall, Liberty racked up 14 penalties for a total of 119 yards. In a typical game, that would be more than
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Blue Flame drop fourth straight in region opener
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
WALHALLA — The Pickens Blue Flame hit the road again last Friday night, looking for their first region win of the 2021 season, but the 
Walhalla Razorbacks had something to say about that, taking a 51-34 victory from the Flame.
Like every game this season, Pickens started out playing tough, even holding a 21-12 lead in the second quarter,
but again this week a second-half defensive collapse cost Chad Smith’s team. Pickens was
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Easley can’t contain Rams in region opener amid miscues
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
ANDERSON — As good as the Easley Green Wave football team played the previous week in a win at Woodmont, the performance was 
equally bad Friday night in the Region I-4A opener at Westside.
Westside took advantage of special teams issues, converted two interceptions into scores and finished 7-of-7 on
two-point conversions in rolling to the 58-20 win.
How bad were the special teams errors?
Just like the Daniel game, and the second half versus Woodmont, Easley had trouble fielding an onside kick. This one, following the first
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Adjustments key in Daniel’s fourth straight win over rival Seneca
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After running through their non-conference slate, the Daniel Lions entered region play on Friday against rival Seneca and 
with just a touchdown lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Lions seemed
like they might be in real trouble for the first time on the short season.
With time winding down in the game, Daniel head coach Jeff Fruster had one message for his team.
“Find a way to finish,” Fruster said. “That’s what good teams do.”
Nobody took that message to heart more than junior running back Chris Edge. After being held to just 12 yards
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Clemson survives last-second drive in win over Boston College
By Michael Crouchley
Courtesy The Journal
michael@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Deep breath, Clemson football fans.
The Tigers pulled out a much-needed victory on Saturday night to bounce back from the previous weekend’s double-overtime loss, handing Boston College its first loss of the season, 19-13.
“We needed a win,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said. “We’ve got a long way to go, but I’m just proud of how our guys responded. I’ve
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Courier Trespass Notices 10-6-21
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands
Courier Notice to Creditors 10-6-21
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
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 to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form
