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 »
Country Santa ready for another season
It all started with a little girl named Mary Ann.
Mary Ann was getting ready to start first grade at Ambler Elementary School, and she had a big problem. An embarrassing, sad problem.
She had no shoes.
Buddy Cox, a Pumpkintown resident with a soft heart for needy
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Program volunteer count scaled back again this year
By Ron Barnett
Staff Reporter
rbarnett@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Because of COVID-19, the Country Santa program, like last year, has been scaled back to limit the number of volunteers this year.
While in years prior to 2020, they’ve been able to have as many as 35 people at a time in the Country Santa building, they will
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City names new administrator
EASLEY — Easley officials have announced the name of the man who will serve as the city’s new administrator.
During its Nov. 8 meeting, council unanimously passed a resolution appointing Shannon Baldwin as city administrator.
Baldwin is currently the
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Man charged with exploiting minor
EASLEY — An Easley man is charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Christopher William Vaughn, 39, of Easley was arrested Nov. 8 and charged with 10 counts of second-degree sexual 
exploitation of a minor, South Carolina Attorney General Alan
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COVID numbers still improving
COLUMBIA — Pickens County continues to see some improvement in the battle against COVID-19, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with falling case numbers and seven 
reported deaths this week.
According to DHEC, there were seven
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Commemorate the champions
Pickens County Courier staff reporter Bru Nimmons and photographer Jessica Mackey on Tuesday
presented Pickens High School volleyball coach Rikki Owens with a special framed poster commemorating the Blue Flame’s recent Class 4A state championship — the 16th title in program history. The poster features a keepsake Courier front page reprinting the recap of the game along with a celebration photo and a team photo. The special prints are available for sale at the Pickens County Courier office at 109 Garvin St. in Pickens. The cost is $10 for an unframed 11×17-inch print or $15 for an unframed 13×19-inch poster, and $25 or $30 for framed versions. For more information, call (864) 878-6391.
Why can’t we be like Big Bird?
I love Sesame Street and all the Muppets. It first entered my world when my children were young, and I cherished our time with it.
Its gentle approach with children on the fictional street created a loving and secure place for all children to spend a bit of time.
Big Bird, that lovable tall Muppet, is a favorite character on the show
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The demise of dinner and rise of rudeness
Before Martha Stewart, there was Amy Vanderbilt. She wrote “Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette,” a comprehensive and wide-ranging guide to gracious living, containing practical advice for every occasion, ensuring 
that all social interactions would be handled with grace and
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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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