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 »
AnMed relaxes rules for visitors
PICKENS — AnMed Health, which operates AnMed Health Cannon Hospital in Pickens, has eased restrictions for visitation.
Beginning this week, people will be allowed to visit admitted hospital patients from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily. Officials had been operating from 2-6:30 p.m. daily before the change.
“Extending the visiting period allows greater
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House honors Daniel High football team
S.C. House Rep. Jerry Carter recently presented a resolution passed by the South Carolina House of Representatives recognizing and honoring the Daniel High School football team for its successful year and winning the Class 3A state championship. The resolution was approved unanimously by all 124 members of the House. Pictured, from left, are Carter, Daniel athletic director Tommy Plumblee, head coach Jeff Fruster and principal Shannon Sharkey.
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School district COVID counts drop again
COUNTY — The number of positive COVID-19 cases and quarantines across the School District of 
Pickens County dropped again last week.
According to the district’s weekly update released Friday, 33 students and 16 staff members tested positive for the virus last week, compared to 40 and 17, respectively, the previous week. Quarantines also fell from 445 students and 38 staff members two weeks ago
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Conservative group demands legislators boost transparency
COUNTY — A conservative group has demanded that members of the Pickens County Legislative Delegation hold quarterly meetings and be more transparent in its process for appointments to boards and commissions.
Conservatives of the Upstate adopted a resolution sent to the delegation to demand the changes.
“We do not think that once a year meetings are enough to keep Pickens County citizens informed as to what is taking place in Columbia,” a news release sent out by COTU leadership team member Johnnelle Raines said. “We also do not think it is in the best interest of Pickens County citizens that they email and phone each other about their decisions to appoint board members and
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SC governor, lawmakers want to close ethics loopholes
By Tony Bartelme and Avery G. Wilks
The Post and Courier
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Editor’s note: The Post and Courier of Charleston, the largest newspaper in the state of South Carolina, has partnered with other daily and weekly newspapers — including the Pickens County 
Courier — to help report on corruption and wasteful spending in communities around the Palmetto State.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and at least four lawmakers are calling for more scrutiny and fewer ethics loopholes for the state’s many special purpose districts in the wake of a Post and Courier report that painted a portrait of
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Donations needed for health care workers
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — A local nonprofit that usually collects items for area senior citizens is focusing its efforts in March on those who care for the elderly.
Members of Warmth and Comfort for the Elderly in Upstate, SC use their crochet skills to provide warm items for nursing home patients, hospice groups, home health patients and elderly people who live at home and can’t afford them. They also hold regular donation drives.
Co-chair Tammy Ferguson said, starting in March, the donationYou must be logged in to view this content.
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Clemson spring graduations
CLEMSON — Clemson University will hold its May commencement ceremonies in Greenville this year, president Jim Clements announced last week.
In an update sent out Friday afternoon, Clements discussed commencement plans.
University officials had hoped to hold the ceremonies on campus, for the benefit of students, families and the area economy, Clements said.
“We know that our already hard-hit local business community depends on the economic activity generated by the event,” he said.
Health and safety considerations dictated moving the May
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Grass clippings cause expensive problem for city
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — Due to the expense and damage caused to city public works department trucks, Easley 
may be forced to stop picking up residents’ grass clippings.
Easley City Council discussed the issue at its work session this month.
The city currently collects grass clippings curbside, city
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SC electric cooperatives press for results on rural internet access
COLUMBIA — South Carolina electric cooperatives urged federal regulators last week to ensure internet providers deliver on promises to bring high-speed internet access to rural areas.
The push comes after some providers won a portion of the $20.4 billion in federal grants that
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Literacy association book sale next week
PICKENS — The spring 2021 book sale to benefit the Pickens County Literary Association will be held March 3-6 at the Market at the Mill, located at 225 Pumpkintown Highway.
Hours for the sale are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. There will be plenty of parking available.
As usual, Saturday will be $5 a box day. Most of the prices range from 50 cents to $1.
For more information, reach out to the Pickens County Literacy Association on Facebook or email pickensliteracy@yahoo.com.
