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DROUGHT ENDED Red Devils take down Pelion for first playoff win since 2016 Lions survive Dreher to advance; Easley season More »
How many have to die?
James 4:14 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even More »
A farewell from Arms
I would like to take a couple of minutes this evening and offer my thanks to the people of Liberty for More »
Remembering the past, looking to the future
By Steve Townsend Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — As the late summer sun set at the at the More »
Lawsuit claims Easley PD wrongfully arrested man
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A lawsuit against the City of Easley and the Easley Police Department More »
Courier Obituaries 11-12-25
CONNIE ANN BRANHAM COX EASLEY — Connie Ann Branham Cox, 75, of Easley, passed away on Oct. 30, 2025 More »
WYFF’s Robertson using personal story to help others
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Decades into his news career, WYFF News 4 anchor Nigel Robertson’s enthusiasm for his 
work is obvious when he speaks.
Sharing his family’s own story has helped Robertson leave a lasting impact on the community.
Robertson was the speaker at the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce’s chamber luncheon on
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Blue Flame knock down Daniel, move to first in Region 2-4A
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Heading into the final week of the regular season the Pickens High School softball team was closing in on a potential region championship clash with Seneca, but first, the Blue Flame had to make it through county rival Daniel on Monday night.
The Lions handed Pickens its lone loss on the season on April 1, but the Blue Flame
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Anderson named EHS basketball coach
EASLEY — Following the departure of former coach Derrell Jackson to Wren, Easley High School didn’t have to look far for its next boys head basketball coach.
The school announced last week that state championship winning coach Austin Anderson from Powdersville High School will take the reins of the program beginning this summer.
Anderson is currently the head basketball coach at Powdersville High School. Over the past five seasons,
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The greatest advancements for the kingdom
Matthew 28: 18-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all 
things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.”
The greatest advancement for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ since the resurrection may very well be the printing press. People prior to 500 years ago thought the earth was flat and the sun and stars revolved
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Courier Letters to the Editor 4-30-25
Musings on cell phones
Dear Editor,
Cellphones do some strange things sometimes, you know.
Several years ago, I was going upstairs to my bedroom and the phone in my pocket started to ring! I answered, and it was 911!! They asked me if anything was wrong, and I told them I was OK. I have no idea how my cellphone dialed 911.
Here’s something scary. Ever thought about calling the phone number your family had when you were a child? The phone number that has been gone for decades? I thought about it once but decided not to.
Why? Well, as crazy as my life has been, whoever answered on the other end I was afraid could be me! A time-traveling phone signal lost out there in cyberspace floating
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Spending an eternity in one of two places
We mentioned last week about how the way to heaven is conditional upon being born again and doing the will of the Father. It’s true the blood of Jesus forgives our sins 
when we confess and repent, as holiness is not automatic but rather is accomplished through our
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Courier Obituaries 4-30-25
VIRGINIA ‘SUE’ RHODES
CENTRAL — Virginia “Sue” Rhodes, 80, of Central, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Born on July 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Harvey and Clint Evans Crisp.
Ms. Rhodes was a longtime member of Fellowship Community Church, where she faithfully served in the children’s ministry for many years.
She loved spending time with her family and was well known for her delicious
Meals on Wheels to host annual Willis Car Show
EASLEY — Pickens County Meals on Wheels (PCMOW) has announced the return of 
the John Willis Car Show, presented by State Farm’s Daniel Crosby Agency on Saturday, May 3, at Old Market Square in downtown Easley.
The annual event honors the late John Willis, a retired Easley firefighter and
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Mountain Roots Herb Festival returns to Hagood Mill, May 17
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site invites families, nature lovers and curious minds to celebrate the return of the Mountain Roots Herb Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Saturday, May 17.
The Third Saturday event celebrates all things outdoors and
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