Two accused of abusing Easley teen
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com ANDERSON COUNTY — Two men are each charged with sexually abusing a teen girl, More »
Ruff hired as LHS football coach
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off one of the most successful stretches in school history under More »
Brotherly love leads to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Pickens County family finds ties to Elvis Presley PICKENS — It’s amazing sometimes what you might discover when you start More »
Duke Energy gives tips to save energy during the winter months
UPSTATE — As winter temperatures hit the Upstate, Duke Energy says it is committed to helping customers manage energy costs More »
Happy accidents and science
Happy accidents have changed the world for good many times through history.
Such as nixtamalization — soaking corn in limewater, which of course gave us hominy (grits!) and tortillas. How did somebody think to do that? Nobody knows for sure, but it makes corn a lot more nutritious (although that’s probably not why whoever accidentally discovered it decided to do it again.)
I believe there’s a high probability that there are incredibly useful processes yet undiscovered — simple, basic things like nixtamalization — that someone from another planet who came here
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Our lives are filled with blessings and choices
We had a power shortage today for several hours that reminded me of how dependent we are on electricity.
The house was dark, and every time I went to do something, I realized there were no lights and I could not see. Finally, I turned off the flashlight and just sat down in my recliner and tried to relax.
Within minutes, I was browsing on my phone while considering, what in the world would we do
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-5-19
One more black eye for the nation
Dear Editor,
One of the most profound experiences of my life was some years ago when I began collecting oral histories from veterans from Pickens County who fought during World War II and the Korean War. I have a passion for history and a great respect for all those men who fought for
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Kimberly Hampton’s mother talks about daughter’s legacy
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Ann Hampton did not know what a Gold Star Mother was until she became one.
“Back in World War I, mothers started hanging gold stars in their windows when they lost a child in the military,” she said. “There were a lot of gold stars hanging then.”
In 1928, the official American Gold Star Mothers organization started.
“The mission was to support grieving families, provide services to wounded soldiers,” Hampton said.
The Gold Star Mothers have “a mutual bond,” she said.
“We don’t want anyone else to join,” Hampton said. “We don’t want to be a member, but unfortunately we are.
The mothers “stand tall,” she said.
“We honor our children,” Hampton said. “We honor their sacrifice.”
Hampton spoke last week at the Easley Friends of the Library’s annual meeting, held at the Capt. Kimberly
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Mill plans ‘Deep Winter Blues’
PICKENS — To heat things up after a stretch of cold and bleak weather, the Hagood Mill will present “Deep Winter Blues” this Valentine’s Day weekend.
The site will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, for the event.
Upcountry South Carolina is a historical Mecca for the blues. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the streets of Laurens County, Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson reverberated with the music of bluesmen/street preachers as they were strolling with their tin cups extended. Many of the musicians became famous on the streets of New York City in the folk revival of the ‘50s
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Hull retires from auxiliary
The auxiliary at AnMed Health Cannon was saddened when Mary Hull said she would be 
retiring on Dec. 18. Hull had given 20 years to the auxiliary. According to those who have tried them, Hull made the best sausage balls, among other things, for Cannon Auxiliary’s bake sales. Hull’s smiles on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings will be missed by many. Whether at the front desk giving direction or selling coffee, she was always encouraging. Hull has been a great Pickens County resident. She gave 31 years to Pickens High School teaching home economics before joining the auxiliary. She now has time to read a complete chapter in the books she loves without interruptions and get those crossword puzzles done in the early morning. She will be forever in the hearts of so many.
Courier Community Calendar 2-5-20
• Baha’is set to host ‘Feast of Dominion’
Baha’is of Pickens County will have their monthly meeting for the Feast of Dominion this Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. For more information, call (864) 508-2629.
• Volunteers needed to paint Hope Globes
The Hope Globe is an Upstate South Carolina charity that was created to provide emotional support for children at Prisma and other hospitals of the Upstate. The charity is currently looking for volunteers to paint globes and raise awareness, and the group is also asking for donations of any kind — furniture, appliances, cars, etc. — for its online thrift store. To find out more about the charity, visit thehopeglobe.com or contact the group at
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Chocolate makes the world go round
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Chocolate is one of the most popular things to eat in the world.
Almost anything you make for dessert benefits from chocolate. Pies are the primary focus this week for purely personal reasons.
Pie is the favorite dessert at my house. We don’t like dry desserts, and these recipes are all creamy, moist and delicious.
Make one for get-togethers or just for an at-home treat. Enjoy.
Courier Legal Notices 2-5-20
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DEMAND HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE PROBATE COURT
CASE NUMBER: 2018ES3900621
IN THE MATTER OF
CHARLES MICHAEL McALISTER(Decedent)
As an interested person in the above Estate, you are hereby notified that the documents necessary to close this Estate have been or are now being provided to you. These documents are the full Accounting (if applicable) for this Estate, the Proposal for Distribution (if applicable), and the Application for Settlement. The Personal Representative is required to file with the Court proof that these documents
Courier Notice to Creditors 2-5-20
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such
