Two teens charged after incident leads to damage at Easley church
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Two teens face felony charges after an incident in the parking More »
Juvenile rams into Pickens police vehicle
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A juvenile was taken into custody after authorities said he rammed a More »
AnMed limiting vistors amidst flu outbreak
ANDERSON — AnMed is temporarily limiting visitation to the health system’s hospitalized patients to up to two people at a More »
Chased Down
Red Devils survive third quarter scare to drop county foe Daniel By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After More »
McKissick fourth-graders to celebrate Liberty Day at SC Statehouse Jan. 16
COLUMBIA — Fourth-grade students McKissick Academy of Science and Technology in Easley will join peers from across South Carolina at More »
Pickens’ Clark named all-state
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The 2021 season was a rebuilding year for a Pickens Blue Flame softball squad that featured no senior players.
However, there should be plenty of optimism for the Blue Flame next year, especially after Amber Clark’s recent
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Golf fundraiser scheduled for June
PICKENS — A fundraiser golf tournament sponsored by the Carolina One 16 Elite Pickens volleyball team will be held at the Rock Golf Club and Resort, located at 171 Sliding Rock Road in Pickens, on Saturday,
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Daniel, Easley squads eliminated from playoffs
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — After successful years on the diamond, baseball and softball season has come to an end for all of Pickens 
County’s high school teams with the elimination of Daniel baseball and Easley baseball and softball from the playoffs last Wednesday.
The fifth-ranked Lions opened the playoffs with a 12-1 win at Mid-Carolina on Saturday before falling on Monday at Powdersville in their first loss of the double-elimination Class 3A district playoffs. The rematch with the Rebels on
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Local DAR members recognize, honor World War II veterans
COUNTY — The Fort Prince George Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) continues to recognize World War II veterans.
Chapter regent Carolyn Nations recently had the privilege of presenting three veterans with DAR certificates in recognition of their service. The project is part of her chapter’s project of honoring the Greatest Generation’s veterans.
Joe Jones, 98, grew up on a farm in Dacusville prior to going to
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Who are they?
Officials at the Clayton Research Room at the Southern Wesleyan University Library have a collection of original pictures that they are attempting to identify. We at the Pickens County Courier thought our readers might be able to help. The four pictures are people who have served in the armed forces. If you can identify any of these people, contact Mildred H. Brewer at wycar@aol.com or claytonroom@swu.edu with the name and image number under the picture.
Courier Community Calendar 5-26-21
• Veterans’ Haven to hold opening event
The new Veterans’ Haven of Honor, a project that has been in the works for a while, will hold an untraditional groundbreaking ceremony on May 31 at 11 a.m. at 219 N. Palmetto St. in Liberty.
An acquired building and property will be turned into an emergency shelter for homeless veterans of Pickens County.
Rather than a groundbreaking ceremony, volunteers will paint a red, white and blue stripe down the front of the building. Plans are to have South Carolina Veterans Affairs Secretary William F. Grimsley at the event. Everyone is invited to attend.
• Annual Nix family reunion canceled
The annual Nix family reunion for descendants of Ulysses and Lou Annie Monroe Nix, traditionally held the first Sunday
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GRADUATION EDITION – Pickens High School Class of 2021
Pickens Honors and Awards
The following is a list of awards, honors, recognitions and scholarships recently presented to students at Pickens High School, as provided by the School District of Pickens County.
Valedictorian — Griffin Mason
Salutatorian — Emily Parrish
Academic Honors Awards — Sarah Allison, Jackson Crumpton, Gentry Durham, Tessa Ellis, Haiden Ferreira, Griffin
GRADUATION EDITION – Liberty High Class of 2021
Liberty Honors and Awards
The following is a list of awards, honors, recognitions and scholarships recently presented to students at Liberty High School, as provided by the School District of Pickens County.
Valedictorian — Karlyn Annamaria Esuary
Salutatorian — Jeremy James Lawrence
Lula Belle O’Dell Scholarship — Stephanie Jewell
Liberty Community Scholarship — Will Kelly, Luke Proctor
GRADUATION EDITION – Easley High School Class of 2021
Easley Honors and Awards
The following is a list of awards, honors, recognitions and scholarships recently presented to students at Easley High School, as provided by the School District of Pickens County.
Valedictorian — Bennett Todd Freeman
Salutatorian — Brooklyn Olivia Marling
Best of the Senior Class, representing top 10 percent of Class of 2021 — Lily Addicott, Abby Allen, Hannah Ballantyne, Zoe Barnes, Charlotte Bostick, Madison Burgess, William Byrd, Kelly Carver, Jobey Faneytte, Bennett Freeman, Rachel Fuller, Kaitlin Fuller, Hannah Ison, Megan Jarisch, Averi Jones, William Kyle, Olivia Lashchenko, Caroline LeCroy,
GRADUATION EDITION -D.W. Daniel Class of 2021
Daniel Honors and Awards
The following is a list of awards, honors, recognitions and scholarships recently presented to students at Daniel High School, as provided by the School District of Pickens County.
Valedictorian — Vivian Dong
Salutatorian — Adrienna Davis
A’s in 4 English Courses — John Davis, Kayla Forrester, Sydnee Greenlee, Jakub Jerzmanowski, Grace Nammouz, Phillip
