Culpepper named PHS principal
Neuner, Plyler named principals of DES, FAE By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The School District of Pickens More »
SCDOT seeking comment on 183-178 intersection
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Officials are seeking public comment on a proposed “road diet” along portions More »
Cannon Church breaks ground on new building
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Construction of a $2 million addition to the grounds of Cannon Church More »
Lady Lions take down county foe Pickens for 18th straight victory
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After blowing by county foe Pickens in their first matchup this season, More »
Red Devils go cold against top-ranked High Point
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Hosting top-ranked High Point on senior night, the sixth-ranked Liberty High School More »
Deep Winter Blues Festival returns
PICKENS — The soulful sounds of the blues will once again echo through the hills of the Upstate as the More »
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Races set in municipal elections
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY – Filing has officially closed for all but one of the municipal races this November.
Candidate filing closed at noon on Friday, August 1 for races in the Cities of Easley, Liberty, Pickens and the Towns of Central, Norris and Six Mile.
In Easley, incumbent Denise Davidson will face challenger April Searcy for the Ward 1 Seat on Easley City Council.
Incumbent Easley City Councilman David Jones filed for re-election for the Ward 4 seat and will face Chris Clark.
Bob Fedder and Hilary Koster will face each other for the Ward 6 Seat. Incumbent Jim
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Daniel football coach Stone placed on leave
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — School District of Pickens County officials confirmed last week that Daniel 
High School head football coach Chris Stone had been placed on paid administrative leave as the district conducts an investigation of the program following an alleged assault that happened at football camp last month.
“Because this is a personnel matter, we are unable to share
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Former S.C. House Rep. Skelton dies
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Former state representative, economics professor and longtime public servant B.R. Skelton died late last month at the age of 92.
Skelton, a Clemson native, served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2002-14, representing areas including Clemson, Central and Six Mile. Known by colleagues as “Clemson’s lobbyist in the House,” Skelton was widely respected for his advocacy for education and public service, particularly on behalf of Clemson University.
“B.R. was a dear friend of mine who helped me when I first got elected,” S.C. House District 4 Rep. Davey
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New book ‘a love letter to Pickens and Pickens County’
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Author Charles Hood has written many books but he says his newest publication “is the first one I’ve done that’s about me.”
“Looking For Space: My Pickens Journey” came out last week.
“I grew up in Pickens but I wasn’t born in Pickens,” Hood said.
The youngest of six kids, he was born in Indiana in 1961.
“My father passed away when I was 10 from cancer,” Hood said.
A brother, trained as a nuclear engineer, landing a job at the
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Pickens County honors war hero
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Dozens of people packed into a room at the Madren Center of Clemson 
University on Friday to remember the sacrifice of one of South Carolina’s most forgotten war heroes.
His name: Francis Salvador.
Salvador was known as the “Southern Paul Revere” for his 30-plus mile trip through
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Easley woman dies following dog attack
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY – An Easley woman died on July 21, more than a week after being attacked by a dog in her home.
In a release issued July 29, Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore identified the victim
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Searcy announces candidacy for Easley City Council – Ward 2
EASLEY — April Searcy, a lifelong resident of Easley, is proud to officially announce her candidacy for Easley City Council, representing Ward 2. A dedicated community 
volunteer and advocate, April is stepping forward to serve the city she loves by bringing hands-on experience, a passion for service, and a deep commitment to the people of Easley.
“For years, my family and I have poured our hearts into
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As a messenger who presents the word of God, it’s an honor to serve. My goal in communicating is to ask the Lord what He wants me to say and to use me to do His will. 
For those of you who are dedicated Christians that love Jesus and follow Him, I’m sure you also pray for this every day. I believe that we should be a lighthouse filled with God’s love and all the fruits of His Spirit,
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