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 »
County COVID rate improves
COLUMBIA — As case numbers continue to drop, COVID-19 deaths were steady in Pickens County over the past week, with six deaths in seven days.
According to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the county reported six confirmed deaths in the one-week period from last Tuesday to Monday, when the latest
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SDPC virus CASES KEEP DROPPING
COUNTY — Positive COVID-19 cases and quarantines around the School District of Pickens County 
continued on a downward trajectory last week, as nearly half of all the schools in the district had no cases reported and only three staff members tested positive.
Only one school in the district — Pickens High — had any staff members test positive, with two at the school and one in other
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Sculpture unveiled at historic church
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — “We are gathered at this special place to dedicate a sculpture honoring this special place — Soapstone Baptist Church in the Liberia community,” Clemson University anthropology 
professor Mike Coggeshall said Saturday.
Coggeshall was a part of the unveiling of a sculpture, the work of artist Keith Andrews, on the grounds of the church, which was founded by freed slaves in 1865.
“This community and the church that anchors it has struggled through centuries of challenges … to emerge today as a symbol of
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County hopes to ease transfer station issues
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — County staff anticipate increased traffic and wait times for those offloading 
construction and demolition (C&D) waste at the county’s newly opened transfer station.
County administrator Ken Roper discussed the issue during his report to council at its regular meeting
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Clements: Clemson planning fully in-person fall semester
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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CLEMSON — Clemson University is anticipating fall semester classes will be held in person.
In an update released Friday, Clemson president Jim Clements said signs show the university’s 
“aggressive approach to COVID-19 testing and safety protocols” has paid off.
“While we’re not out of the woods yet, the prevalence of the virus remains well below 1 percent among the University community and with vaccine supplies ramping up, we are
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Our future is being decided today
The greatest life-changing story ever told is that Jesus died for you, which proves he loved you more than anything in the world. He knows your every thought and intention, listens to every word, and 
sees every act and deed. He has never taken His eyes from you, nor has he ever been distracted or too busy
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A potato by any other name
What’s going on with Mr. Potato Head? Or should I say the potato formerly known as Mr. Potato Head? Do you remember Prince when he couldn’t call himself Prince anymore but was called “the 
artist formerly known as Prince?”
And what about Clifford Moore, who played the Lone Ranger and later traveled the country appearing at events as a symbol of good triumphing over evil? He was suddenly forced to stop wearing his mask and donned dark glasses to play his role. He even sued over
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2 new scams to watch out for
They never stop. Scammers are continually busy, and so must we be to stay one step ahead of them. Here are two more scams they’re trying to foist on us.
If you’re still working and receive W-2 or 1099 forms, look them over very carefully. If it’s a 1099-G, that’s for unemployment benefits. Did you receive those benefits? If not, it means that a scammer has used your identity to
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Letters to the Editor
No place like home
Dear Editor,
I’ve heard it said, “Be it ever so humble, there is no place like home.” That’s true.
What is a home? A home bricks and mortar do not make. Nor wood nor stone. Home should be a place where you can go when the entire world hates you and they will accept you and you can find love and peace there. There is no judgment in a true home, only love and encouragement.
Dreams are often started at home and spread to the world. A home can be many helping one
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Courier Obituaries 3-10-21
EDWINA GARRETT CRANE
EASLEY — Edwina Garrett Crane, 91, wife to William Carl “Bucky” Crane Jr., went home to her 
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5, 2021.
Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Pike Garrett. She was a member of Easley First Baptist Church for 71 years and a member of Nosegay Garden Club. Mrs. Crane will be remembered for the notes of encouragement she wrote to those in need.
Mrs. Crane is survived by her husband of 71 years, William Carl “Bucky” Crane Jr.; son, William Carl Crane III (Jackie) of Easley; daughters, Candy C. Shuler of Marion and Sally G. Crane of Columbia; and brother, George E. Garrett (Georgia) of Pickens. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Drew Droege, Garrett Droege, William Carl Crane IV and Wesley
