Liberty unveils 150th anniversary logo, announces art exhibition
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026, and officials unveiled a sesquicentennial logo for the More »
Prisma staff encourage early testing for flu
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com STATE — Prisma Health staff encourage the public to get tested for the flu More »
Daniel boys beat Pickens for region lead
PICKENS — With leading scorers Jackson Conley and Will Swann forced out of action early due to foul trouble and More »
Ballenger reflects on his career, legacy at Blue Ridge Electric
By Riley Morningstar Special to The Courier PICKENS — After 55 years of dedicated service, Terry Ballenger retired as the More »
Sunset Ceremony honors departed veterans
SIX MILE — As light winter rain fell at 5 p.m. on December 28, families, veterans, and community members gathered More »
Ours not to reason why, ours but to do or die
Sometimes we take things on blind faith. That means we might be scared to death, but go ahead anyway.
There have been a few occasions when fear would have prevented me from doing something if there had been any choice, but because of the 
circumstances, going forward was the only choice.
It was late summer, and it was hot. We were horseback riding at Earls Ford in Oconee County with a group of friends and passed through woods and trees and across a river before heading up the mountain.
We rode single file along a narrow trail that overlooked a deep valley thick with ferns growing
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Courier Obits 3-31-21
MICHAEL WILLIAM PETERSON
SIX MILE — Michael William Peterson, 63, of Six Mile, passed away on March 25, 2021, due to 
health complications.
Michael was the son of the late Mike Sevegen and the late Dorothy Sevegen. He was a truck driver for 15 years until sustaining an injury that led to his early retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids and grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. His family meant everything to him, and he was a great
Devils beat Pickens for first win
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — After weeks of growing pains, the Liberty High School baseball team finally saw the fruits of its labor on Saturday as the Red Devils topped county rival Pickens 3-0.
“These guys have worked so hard,” Liberty head coach Scott Kerwin said. “It’s been a growing process, but they’ve worked their tail off and they haven’t let 0-9 affect them at all.”
Picking up their first win of the season, the Red Devils were put in a position to succeed behind the play of shortstop Nolan Evatt.
Evatt put the Red Devils ahead in the second with a two-RBI double and shut
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Blue Flame’s Bolding among top prospects
PICKENS — Extra Inning Softball released its 2025 Extra Elite 100 Player Rankings earlier this month, and Pickens County was represented 
on the list by Kaylee Bolding.
Bolding, an eighth-grader who plays varsity softball for Pickens, was ranked the 31st best player in her class, according to the website’s list.
Bolding’s ranking should be no surprise to the Pickens community after her play on the diamond.
Already in her second year as a starter for the Blue Flame, Bolding impressed in the Liberty
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Pickens’ Gage Anthony signs with Mars Hill football
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After having two football players sign in February, Pickens High School added a third to their midst on Friday, as Gage Anthony
signed to play football at Mars Hill University.
“He’s been an ambassador for Pickens High School and Pickens
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New antibody screening through blood donation detects COVID vaccine response
COUNTY — As vaccines become more widely available, a community blood center is offering a service to blood donors that will check for the body’s response to COVID-19 in two ways.
The Blood Connection has implemented a new COVID-19 antibody screening that will test each donor’s blood to see if it contains the antibodies from the COVID-19 vaccine and/or antibodies from exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
TBC’s prior antibody screening — which started before vaccines were released — only detected a donor’s natural response to the virus through exposure, whereas the new
Peter Rabbit to visit Market at the Mill
PICKENS — Peter Rabbit will be posing for children’s photos in an Easter Bunny fantasy setting from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, April 3, at 
the Market at the Mill in Pickens.
Visitors can take their own pictures, or a paid photographer will be available. A free Easter egg hunt will follow at 2 p.m. and will be divided for different age groups.
The market is located at 225 Pumpkintown Highway in Pickens.
Lions receive state title rings
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Nearly four months after their 52-31 state champion
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Bensway Learning Academy celebrates grand opening
LIBERTY — The Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 6, to celebrate the grand opening of Bensway Learning Academy, located at 207B W. Front St. in downtown Liberty.
Chamber president and Liberty business owner Brandon Harbrecht, Liberty City Council member Archie Newberry and Liberty City Council member and LACC board member Erica Romo Woods were
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Route 180 Nutrition holds ribbon-cutting in Liberty
LIBERTY — The Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 12, to celebrate the grand opening of Route 180 Nutrition, located at 136 W. Front St. in downtown Liberty.
Route 180 Nutrition serves up delicious and refreshing Herbalife Nutrition Club meal
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