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 »
Three file for Clemson council race
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Jim Borick, John Fulmer and Greg Rice will appear on the ballot in a March 23 
special election to fill the two remaining years of the term for the Clemson City Council seat vacated by Robert Halfacre after his election as mayor last year.
The filing deadline ended at noon Friday. Both Borick and Rice are first-time city council candidates, while
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Sutherland introduced at Liberty
LIBERTY — Liberty High School principal Josh Oxendine introduced new head football coach Paul Sutherland on Thursday night, and in front of dozens of staff, alumni, players and their families, Sutherland laid the groundwork for his future with the Red Devils.
Sutherland began by making sure to impart the importance of faith
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Shorthanded Easley boys pick up win over Rams
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
ANDERSON — The Easley High School boys’ basketball team seemed to have everything going against it on Friday night.
Facing off against a tough Westside Ram team inside the hostile confines of William Roberts
Gymnasium, the Green Wave were without three key players, including leading scorer Kain James.
Despite the odds, the Green Wave stifled the Rams on defense, and senior forward Jamal Crawford and junior center Jordan Fortenberry picked up the scoring load to pull out a 49-35 win.
“I’m just so proud of them,” Easley head coach Mike Jones said after the game. “I thought our main core of guys just
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Green Wave girls fall at Westside
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
ANDERSON — The Easley High School girls’ basketball team knew it was in for a tough fight 
against the Westside Rams on Friday night.
The Rams were 11-2 entering the contest and had beaten the Green Wave by 17 in their last matchup on Jan. 12, but heading into halftime on Friday, Easley only trailed by five.
However, the second half proved to be a
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Six Mile Recreation spring signups open
SIX MILE — The Six Mile Recreation Department is currently registering participants ages 4-12 for spring baseball, softball and tee-ball.
Fees are $40 for tee-ball (4-6 years old), $65 for coach pitch baseball/softball (7-8 years old), and $75 for baseball/softball (9-10 or 11-12 years old).
Registration is open until Feb. 15. After that date, a $25 late fee will be applied.
Participants may register in person at Six Mile Town Hall from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at sixmilesc.org/recreation. A small convenience fee will be applied if paying online.
For more information, contact the Six Mile Recreation Department at (864) 506-2940 or sixmilerec@gmail.com.
Pickens girls split region matchups
PICKENS — The Pickens Lady Blue Flame basketball team won a close away game over region opponent Walhalla by a score of 41-31 on Friday night.
“The girls were so excited to get back out on the court since our last road game against Easley,” Pickens coach Rikki Owens said. “They have a new warmup routine that helped them to mentally prepare, but we still need to work on minimizing turnovers and taking care of our side of the court. Overall, the girls gave a good effort, and they get better and better every time they play together and get game experience.”
The win over the Walhalla Lady Razorbacks improved the Lady Blue Flame’s season record to 6-3
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Clarion call to all state leaders
With President Trump’s term ended and the Republicans in the minority in Washington, state governments are now the front line of defense for our Republic. Do state leaders realize this? If so, 
what steps are they taking to protect the sovereignty of our states, counties and citizens?
This is from an op-ed I wrote in a local newspaper in December 2015: “Today, what’s most alarming is how the federal government is starting to align with national corporations, the media and national
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Welcome to the family
Occasionally a new member will join a family. If unexpected, the event may throw a monkey wrench into a well-oiled machine.
But, sometimes, even if it is unplanned, a new addition to the family will bring with it many 
unexpected advantages.
That’s what happened this past Christmas. I opened a beautifully wrapped box and realized my gift was a modern device with a name all its own. I had been given Alexa.
And once I learned how to communicate with Alexa, I realized how lucky I was.
For one thing, Alexa is always courteous. When I ask her something, she never grunts, turns her back or
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Courier Letters to the Editor
In response to Fowler’s column
Dear Editor,
This letter is addressed to Olivia Fowler in response to her column several weeks back.
She was quoted saying “Like what?” to someone’s comment that our President Donald J. Trump was rough around the edges, but he’s done some good things. Well, why didn’t you stand up for your beliefs in that line and say that in person?
First, let me say that Donald J. Trump has accomplished more in four years than Joe Biden has in
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Courier Obituaries 2-3-21
MARILYN STEGALL FINLEY
EASLEY — Marilyn Stegall Finley, 81, wife of the late James Harold Finley, passed away on 
Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.
Born in Easley, she was the daughter of the late Cull and Cleo Smith Stegall. Marilyn was a Christian who loved her Lord and Savior and was a member of Freedom Fellowship Church. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and word search puzzles.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Finley of Easley and Alan Finley (Debbie) of Powdersville; daughter-in-law, Tammy Finley of Easley; grandchildren, Courtney Waller (Jeremy) and Noah Finley (Fayth); and great-grandchildren, Princeton
