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 »
Mill gets $50K PRT grant
The Hagood Mill Foundation has received $50,000 from the S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The check was presented recently by State Rep. Davey Hiott. The money will be used to build bathrooms for the new Heritage Pavilion, located across the road from the Hagood Mill Historic Site. The Heritage Pavilion was the location of the first-ever fall fundraiser for the Hagood Mill Foundation in October, where approximately 160 people attended to enjoy an evening of dinner and music, along with a silent auction. The pavilion was also the site of a lecture by local historian Dennis Chastain, who presented a slideshow on the Cherokee Path of Pickens and Oconee counties. Approximately 150 people attended that event. The Heritage Pavilion is available to rent for special events, in addition to other buildings at the historic site. Pictured, from left, are Hagood site director Billy Crawford, Hiott, Hagood Mill Foundation secretary Larry Wagoner, foundation chair Robert Sams, foundation vice chair Betty McDaniel and acting Pickens County administrator Ken Roper.
‘Thankful for You’
The annual “Thankful for You” celebration luncheon was held at Rock Springs Baptist Church on Nov. 25 to honor the Liberty Community Scholarship Board members, hosted by board chair Lisa Carpenter. The honored guest at the luncheon was South Carolina House Rep. Davey Hiott, who presented each board member with a pocket-sized copy of the Constitution of the United States with accompanying remarks of support and encouragement for the work they do. Pictured, standing from left, are Kathlyn Albertson, Bobby Albertson, Shirley Bowman, Hiott, Tracy Morgan, Karin Shore and Mel Avery. In front are Joy Gibson, Martha Nalley and Carpenter.
Now open in Pickens
Pop Up Pickens is an artisan studio rental venue offering space for local artisans to sell their wares in Pickens, operating with the motto “small businesses create new growth.” Call (864) 414-5084 to reserve your space. Vendors are wanted. Pop Up Pickens is located at 111 W. Main St. in Pickens. Pictured during the ribbon cutting Nov. 15 are Margaret Collins, Pickens Police Chief Travis Riggs, Lisa Turnick, Donald Collins, Joy Evans, Paul West, owners Doug Tate and Louise Hope, Pickens Mayor-elect Fletcher Perry, Troy Plumer, Tina LaFoy, Sandy Voskan, Pickens Chamber director Kim Smagala, Emily LaFoy and Aaron.
Russia doesn’t really love us
We were watching the evening news on our black-and-white TV. The Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union had begun, Radio Free Europe was broadcasting behind the iron curtain and John F. Kennedy was 
president.
The Berlin Wall was dividing the city of Berlin, separating free Germans from those living under those under the thumb of communism.
Nikita Khrushchev was premier of the Soviet Union, and he was coming to America.
We knew that the Soviet Union was an oppressive power and a threat to America.
Khrushchev appeared at the United Nations in New York, and when a representative from the Philippines made a protest of communism, Khrushchev took off
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The joy of getting old, part 3
Editor’s note: This is the continuation of a column that has run over the last two weeks.
I have noticed lately that when talking to my grandchildren about having to work so hard as a kid or having to walk to school in a foot of snow, they immediately yawn and start searching for their iPod. This is so disturbing 
to my ego that I just want to retreat to my closet and count my shirts or shine my shoes, if I can retrieve my old shoeshine kit from the garbage.
At a recent routine visit to my cardiologist, he noted that I looked a little pale. I responded that only yesterday my ophthalmologist, my dentist, my urologist, my neurologist and my dermatologist had all said the very
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Courier Letters to the Editor 11-27-19
Be thankful for all you have
Dear Editor,
November is when we think of Thanksgiving. We were brought up to believe that the Pilgrims were the first settlers in America. Actually, there were many here before the Pilgrims landed in 1620. The French Huguenots were in Florida in 1562. That’s more than 50 years ahead of the Pilgrims. Settlers prior to the Pilgrims died from the weather or unfriendly Indians. The Huguenots lost Florida to the Spanish.
Unlike the story that says that the Pilgrims had turkey for Thanksgiving, they actually had deer and vegetables from their crops.
The Indians did participate in the feast, contributing deer, too. But of the 102 Pilgrims who came over from
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PS&L’s new Six Mile branch holds formal grand opening
SIX MILE — Pickens Savings and Loan Association formally marked the opening of the first-ever branch in the
company’s nearly 100-year history on Friday.
The branch is located at 115 N. Main St. in Six Mile and will expand Pickens Savings and Loan’s presence in Pickens County.
“This office will allow us to better serve our existing Six Mile customers and develop new relationships,” PS&L president and CEO Roddey B. Gettys said. “We invite the Six Mile residents to visit our website at www.pickens.bank or call us to discuss our products and services, and we look forward to being your local bank. Pickens Savings and Loan will be 100 years old next year, and this expansion will be a big part of our celebration.”
Courier Obituaries 11-27-19
BETTY MAE PLESCHAKOW
PICKENS — Betty Mae Pleschakow, 92, passed away peacefully with her family present on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at her home.
Born in Flint, Mich., she was the daughter of Edward Monroe and Ethel Corrine Lincoln, who resided in Flushing, Mich., where she grew up. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens.
She loved crocheting and made countless afghans, especially for several members of church. She was known as “Betty the Baker,” as she was well known for her numerous cakes, cookies and many other baked goods.
She also loved bowling and bowled for several years with the Tri-City seniors league in Easley.
Surviving are daughters, Linda Haney of Pickens and Jill Jones of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two sons, Michael Bruner of Nenana, Alaska, and Robert Bruner of Michigan.
She had eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-
Wreath-laying ceremony Dec. 14 at Pickens Cemetery
CENTRAL — There are 273 known gravesites in Pickens Cemetery, including 37 confirmed veterans, most of whom are Revolutionary War veterans.
That number also includes the grave of Robert Pickens, a relative to General Andrew Pickens and captain of the South Carolina Militia.
Southern Wesleyan University acquired the cemetery and surrounding property through a generous donation by the Rev. Carl Garrison. The university is excited for the opportunities the property will provide to students as they
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Easley Navy JROTC orienteering team takes training to next level
EASLEY — The Easley High School Navy JROTC competed in its first-ever “Bubba Goat” orienteering competition on Oct. 19 at King’s Mountain Military Park, hosted by the Carolina Orienteering Klubb.
Dressing up as hillbillies was encouraged, and chasing the goat was the theme. It was a mass start, and the goat was the person out in front. There were two courses — a 7,000-meter long course and a 5,000-meter short course.
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