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 »
Liberty wrestlers win state championships
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — After a great day at the Class 2A-1A Upper State championship last week, the Liberty Red Devils wrestling team had high expectations for the state championship meet at Dreher High School on Saturday.
They more than met those expectations in Columbia, bringing two state champions and two other top-three finishers home from the competition.
Blake Chandler and Trent Burdette were the big winners for the Red Devils on
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Pickens club volleyball teams host free clinic for area players
PICKENS — Pickens Carolina One volleyball coaches and 16 Elite and 18 Elite players put on a free clinic Saturday for more than 75 girls who currently play for Pickens recreation teams.
“This clinic has been an idea in my mind for quite a while,” said Nikki Anthony, head coach of the 18 Elite team. “Carolina One has been operating out of the Pickens Recreation Department for more
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Adult coed volleyball leagues now forming
PICKENS — The Pickens Recreation Department is now holding registration for adult coed volleyball.
Players must be 21 years of age, with ID required. The registration fee due at signup will be $45 per couple for in-city residents and $55 for out-of-city residents. Individual fees are $22.50 in city and
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Easley downs Lions to open play in Shock City Invitational tourney
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Coming into the 2021 baseball season, Pickens County had two teams ranked in the top 10 of their respective classes, as Daniel and Easley were 10th in Classes 3A and 4A, respectively.
On Friday night, the two teams faced off in the first game of the Shock City Invitational, with Easley
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Pickens softball takes Red Devil Varsity Invitational
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Pickens High School kicked off softball season with a bang over the weekend, going 3-1 
and winning the Red Devil Varsity Invitational with a 5-3 win over homestanding Liberty.
The Blue Flame started tournament play on Friday night against the Walhalla Razorbacks.
The Blue Flame took an early lead in the second, as Regan Powell doubled home Amber Clark and Caroline
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65th anniversary
The Rev. William Edwards Harris and Mildred Syphronia Guthrie Harris celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Jan. 28. Rev. Harris is a retired minister with the Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Harris is a retired inspector with WestPoint Stevens. Rev. Harris served in the U.S. Army, as did the couple’s two sons and two daughters. The couple’s eldest daughter is the elected Veterans Administration officer for Pickens County. The Harrises have six children and many grand and great-grandchildren.
Clemson Extension offers Zoom programs to help manage diabetes
With a new year comes new goals. If you have diabetes, are at risk for diabetes, or know a loved one with diabetes, check out these two great programs for free education on diabetes.
The Health Extension for Diabetes program is a free
diabetes self-management and support group. The American Diabetes Association has recognized the program as a practice-tested diabetes self-management and support program. The program’s primary goal is to help you better manage your diabetes to prevent or delay complications. The program includes seven education sessions and seven support sessions
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Hank Williams Museum open at Market at the Mill
The Market at the Mill in Pickens held a formal grand opening of its newest attraction, the Hank Williams Museum, last Saturday. The new museum will take you back in time as you enjoy lots of country music legend Hank Williams memorabilia. The new museum will be a treat to anyone who loves the historic golden days of country music. The Market at the Mill offers great shopping and attractions. The market is located in the old Ryobi building in Pickens. Pictured above, from left, are Pat Mulkey, Market at the Mill owner David Hosea, Taylor Hosea and Market at the Mill facility manager Barry Crawford.
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate presented Home Health Silver and Best Overall awards
UPSTATE — Interim HealthCare of the Upstate has been honored with the 2020 Interim HealthCare Home Health Silver Award and Hospice Best Overall Quality Award. The awards were presented during Interim HealthCare’s first-ever-virtual Celebration of Excellence event in October
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A salute to Asian Cuisine
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Everybody has a favorite kind of food.
If you’ve never tried the great variety of Asian dishes now easily available, I encourage you to do so.
Whether it’s Thai, Korean, Japanese or Chinese, there’s something special about each of these.
If you make them yourself, you can be sure they’re free of preservatives and additives that aren’t particularly good for you.
So maybe it’s time to get out of your comfort zone and try one of the offerings this week. I hope you enjoy one or all
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