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 »
Lions take care of Pickens
By John Robert Ayers
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — With both teams reeling in region play, the Daniel High School boys’ basketball 
team got back on track in a big way with a 64-39 win over county rival Pickens on Friday.
Brenton Benson led the Lions in scoring, finishing with 20 points in only three quarters of play. Benson also finished the game with 10 rebounds, eight of which came on the offensive side of the floor. Jake Alexander led the Flame in scoring, finishing with 11 points.
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Liberty squads drop region matchups against Powdersville
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — While it’s still early in the region slate for the local high school basketball teams, 
the standings are starting to take shape.
Each win or loss has started meaning more and more as teams turn their eyes toward the inevitable goal of the playoffs, and for the Liberty Red Devils, losses in both the boys’ and girls’ games against Powdersville on Friday night have them on the edge of contention.
After starting off on the wrong track, the Liberty girls managed to cut into the Patriots’ lead on Friday night. Nothing went right for the shorthanded Red Devils after that,
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Food drive winners
Every year during basketball season, the Pickens Recreation Department sponsors a canned food drive to benefit Gleaning House Ministries. As an added incentive, the rec department awards a pizza/ice cream party to the team that collects the most cans. This year’s winning team was a 9-10 boys’ team coached by Molly Harned and AV Arnold. Team members include Isaac Arnold, Landon Blanton, Abram Harned, Jackson Holder, Christian Mullins, Vonn Mabina, Tucker Mulkey, Connor Porter and Kyler Wilson.
Signups ending soon for soccer, volleyball
PICKENS — Registration will close Friday for the spring soccer and volleyball seasons at the Pickens Recreation Center on Sangamo Road in Pickens.
For soccer, the following coed age divisions are offered — 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Depending on the size of leagues, the 9-10 and 11-12 divisions may have to be combined.
For volleyball, the age divisions will be 7-9, 10-12, 13-14 and 15-17.
Following registration, a skills/evaluation day will be held for each age division in
Our latest governmental folly
I know you’re probably dying to hear what I think about my cousin Harry, the Duke of Sussex, abdicating his princely duties in favor of becoming a commoner like the rest of us.
Well, I might touch on that in a little bit, but first I really feel like I should comment on a subject a little closer to home: the Great Impeachment Spectacle taking place in our nation’s capital.
I am not going to take sides in this fight. I just want to think through, with you, some of the dynamics of this latest episode in the incredible governmental follies of our times.
Let me start by saying that if I ever have to go on trial for allegedly committing a crime, I hope I get a jury that is a
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Courier Letters to the Editor
More than just a color
Dear Editor,
I am sure many have heard about the debate on the color scheme for the restoration of Bruce Field. Pickens High School’s colors are blue and white with a bit of red, and that has been the color of the stadium wall on Jewell Street.
The city of Pickens owns the field, and the wall has been pressure-washed and is awaiting paint. The city was talking about painting the wall a dark gray. The reasoning was it would be cheaper to maintain and match the paint on the Doodle Trail station. (You can see the painted
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The walk of encouragement
I was having a discussion with a friend the other day about how it seems that so many people are living in sadness and discouragement when he mentioned something that really made me 
think. He said that it was impossible to be depressed and walk in the joy of God’s presence at the same time.
After our conversation, I continued to ponder this statement, and by the way, I do agree with it. I’m not saying that developing an optimistic lifestyle is easy by any stretch of the imagination, but I definitely believe it’s possible.
Since a healthy relationship with the Lord is measured according to the level of our spiritual joy, a lifestyle of encouragement will have
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Eastatoee Valley historical marker unveiled in Sunset
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SUNSET — The Pickens County Historical Society unveiled the county’s newest historical
marker, one that celebrates the Eastatoee Valley and the people who have dwelt in the area for thousands of years.
“This marker is extraordinarily significant,” PCHS senior vice oresident Wayne Kelley said at the start of the unveiling Wednesday morning.
The marker is located on Cleo Chapman Highway at Shooting Tree Ridge Road.
PCHS Blue Wall vice president Dennis Chastain said the society has been working on the
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Street Tacos now open
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently for Street Tacos, the newest restaurant to open in historic downtown Pickens. The new eatery is open Tuesday through Sunday, serving lunch and dinner, with eat in and carryout available. Street Tacos is located at 102 W. Main St. Menus are available at Street Tacos or the Pickens Visitor Center. Street Tacos is owned by Maria Balboa and her daughter, Joy. Pictured are Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry with members of the PRA and the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, along with the owners and staff, during the event.
5 years of service
City of Pickens grounds superintendent Jamie Gravley was recently recognized for his five years of service to the city. Gravley was thanked for his hard work and all he has done to make Pickens the best it can be. Pictured above, Gravely accepts a certificate and a gift for his service from Mayor Fletcher Perry.
