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 »
Hagood Mill Storytelling Festival and Liars Competition is Saturday
PICKENS — Each October, the hills and hollers around the Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens come alive with storytellers sharing the weird and wonderful, mountain 
funnies, memories of yesteryear and tales of mystical places in Appalachia.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Hagood Mill Storytelling Festival, and visitors are cordially invited to share the special day.
Back by popular demand as host for this
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• 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 Pendleton Street in Easley this Saturday, Oct. 16. The event is free for all. Set to run from 4-8 p.m., the event will offer a time of fellowship, worship and word. Food will be served from 4-5 p.m.
For more information, call or text (864) 508-2166 or email
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PHS Scholar-Athletes
During Pickens High School’s homecoming ceremony on Wednesday night at the PHS gym, the school announced its Scholar-Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 8. The winner of the male award, Anthony Nix, is the son of Stan and Adrienne Nix. He is a member of the varsity football team and was nominated by his English teacher, Ryan Scully. The Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week was Evie Harkins, who is the daughter of Donnie and Brenda Harkins. She is a member of the girls’ golf team and was nominated by her math teacher, Jeff Harrelson. The nominations are reviewed by a committee, and a male and female fall sports recipient will be recognized at each home game this season.
County VA plans veterans events
COUNTY — In honor of Pickens County’s veterans this November, the Pickens County 
Veterans Affairs has announced two appreciation events.
The first is an appreciation dinner for county veterans set for Saturday, Nov. 6, from 4-6 p.m. Due to COVID, the dinner will be a drive-thru, to-go BBQ
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Holiday events planned for downtown Pickens
PICKENS — The city of Pickens and the Pickens Azalea Festival Committee are getting ready for the holidays with two great events that will surely please.
The first is a downtown merchant’s fall decorating contest. All businesses are asked to decorate their business fronts with festive fall décor. Merchants need to have their decorations ready by Oct. 15. The winner will be presented
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Courier Obituaries 10-13-21
CHARLOTTE TURNER BUTTS
CLEMSON — Charlotte Turner Butts, widow of Leverett Belton Butts Jr., passed away peacefully at home in Clemson on Oct. 2, 2021.
She was born Jan. 13, 1922, in Newnan, Ga., to Henry and Savannah White Turner. She graduated from Newnan High School and, subsequently, from West Georgia College and the University of Georgia. She began her career as a teacher, but soon moved to Atlanta, where she found work as an executive secretary. When America entered World War II, she resigned from her secretarial position to work for the War
After cancellation a week ago, Blue Flame to take on arch-rival Easley at Daniel on Saturday
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After preparing to face Hendersonville (N.C.) last week, Pickens High 
School was forced to cancel their game against the
Bearcats on Friday morning due to inclement weather around the area.
Now, in the midst of a four-game
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Red Devils blanked by top-ranked Abbeville
By Clay Hamlett
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The Abbeville Panthers invaded Red Devil Stadium on Friday night and 
walked away with a commanding 48-0 victory over the Liberty Red Devils.
Led by head coach Jamie Nickles, the Panthers established their dominance early before ultimately easing off the gas pedal in the second half.
Unfortunately for the Red Devils — a team plagued by missed games and a player shortage — the game served as more of a difficult learning experience than anything else. Still, Liberty did what it does best by maintaining its signature intensity throughout while also displaying sheer grit and determination in the face of a superior opponent.
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Green Wave offense electric in win over region foe Walhalla
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Saturday night football worked out for the Easley Green Wave, as they beat Region I-4A opponent 
Walhalla 53-32 at Bill Carr Stadium.
Heavy rains during the week forced the one-day delay until Saturday. It was worth the wait for the Wave, who played likely their best game so far this season, rolling to 539 yards of total offense.
“We played a lot better tonight,” Easley coach Jordan Durrah said. “We still have a lot of things that we have to clean up, but I was really proud of our effort, our focus, our
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Lions torch Pendleton on senior night
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — The Daniel High School football team hosted its senior night against Pendleton on Friday night, and the senior class stood out from the start in a 56-0 win at Singleton Field.
After many slow starts this season, Daniel head coach Jeff Fruster was happy with how his team came out of the locker room.
“We knew Pendleton was going to present some challenges, but I thought we did a great job of starting the game off fast,” Fruster said.
From the first quarter, it was apparent the Lions (7-0, 2-0 Western 3A) outmanned the Bulldogs (1-7, 0-2), with senior Clay Swinney hauling in a 47-yard touchdown from
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