Local councils take part in state leadership training
COLUMBIA — City council members from the City of Liberty and the City of Pickens spent last week in Columbia More »
Hot-shooting Hillcrest keeps Easley winless in region play
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Holding a 60-57 lead entering the fourth quarter of their matchup against More »
LWVOP receives empowerment grant to expand local voter education efforts
UPSTATE — The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties (LWVOP) is excited to announce that it has More »
PC Native Plant Jubilee returns on May 2
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Native Plant Jubilee will return for its second year Saturday, May 2, bringing together gardeners, More »
Courier Letters to the Editor 10-16-19
Collect your books before it’s too late
Dear Editor,
Here’s something for the young people reading this that will stand true at a future time in the history of the world.
They were made out of paper, and within was all kinds of information. They could educate, amaze and entertain you for hours. What was so amazing was that there were no pop-up ads and no one, absolutely no one, but you and God knew what you were learning about from them. Not the government, not even your parents. No?! I’m serious!
They, like weapons, in the right hands could inspire. In the wrong, destroy. So powerful, they were feared by the
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Pickens’ first Halloween Hootenanny set Oct. 26
PICKENS — The Pickens Halloween Hootenanny (formerly Trick or Treat on Main) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Pickens amphitheater.
Instead of the old trick or treat trail, this year’s event will feature activity booths sponsored by local businesses and organizations spread throughout the amphitheater grounds.
There will be candy corn counting, a photo booth, glow bracelet ring tosses and much more. In addition to the booths,
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Bahá’ís to celebrate 200th anniversary
COUNTY — Bahá’ís of Pickens County and Upstate South Carolina will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of the 
Báb, the Prophet and herald of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith, from Oct. 26-30.
In honoring the spirit of the occasion, local Bahá’ís have been increasing their personal visits to share prayers with friends. Other activities for the celebration in Pickens County have included luncheon programs in July and September and will include a dinner program on Monday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. For details, the public may call (864) 855-2072.
Inspired by the life and teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith, millions of people worldwide celebrated the 200th anniversary of His birth in October 2017. Now, in October 2019, people will celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, whose revitalizing message prepared the way for the coming of Bahá’u’lláh.
The Báb (1819-1850) announced, in the middle of the mid-1800s, that He was the bearer of a message destined to transform humanity’s spiritual life.
This two-year bicentenary period provides a vision of the oneness of humanity as an antidote to the racial prejudice and materialism that are corroding American society.
“Now, more than ever, we need positive models of social change that bring people together rather than divide them,” said Easley resident Anisa Young, a senior at Clemson University. “This is what we will be celebrating in the months leading up to and following the Báb’s birth in October.”
To learn more and get involved, visit bahai.us/.
Courier Community Calendar 10-16-19
• Porter’s Chapel to hold chili cook-off
Do you love chili? If the answer is yes, then make plans for the Porter’s Chapel chili cook-off this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-6 p.m. Porter’s Chapel is located at 152 E Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens.
• Arial Baptist plans fall festival this week
Arial Baptist Church, located at 618 Rice Road in Easley, will be holding a fall festival this Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 11 a.m. The event is planned to last throughout the evening and offer a bouncy house for the kids, a cruise-in and some old-time gospel singing by local individuals and groups. There will also be free hot dogs, chips and tea as long as they last. Everyone is invited to the fun-filled event for the entire family.
• PCLA to hold book sale on Oct. 25-26
Pickens Presbyterian Church will be hosting a book sale to benefit the Pickens County Literacy Association. The sale, which will be held on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., includes hardback, paperback,
SC DAR visits veterans at Campbell Nursing Home
By Lynda Abegg
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Mari Noorai asked the District 1 chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to join together to provide a fun day for the veterans at the Richard M. Campbell Nursing Home in Anderson.
“The chapters have undertaken individual projects for the benefit of the veterans, but this is the first time all 11 chapters united in order to make a greater impact on the lives of the veterans and their families,” said Noorai, a
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Courier Obituaries 10-16-19
ROGER PAUL SPANGLER
LIBERTY — Roger Paul Spangler, 28, of Liberty passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
Born in Easley, he was the son of Tony Spangler and the late Stephanie Joy Duke Spangler Gillstrap.
Survivors include his father, Tony Spangler (Lori); grandparents, Roger and Mary Spangler of Pickens; aunt, Wanda Spangler of Pickens; a half-brother, Ryan Gillstrap, and a half-sister, Whittney Harris, both of Easley.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home, with funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
Online condolences may be sent to dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
JO ANN WARE BELL
CENTRAL — Jo Ann Ware Bell, 81, wife of James Henry Bell, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Oct.
Walhalla rushing game keeps Flame winless in region
By John Robert Ayers
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — On a homecoming night that featured an engagement and a crowning, all Pickens High School fans were 
missing was a win, as the Walhalla Razorbacks’ rushing attack led them to a 35-7 victory
over the Blue Flame.
“We weren’t able to start or finish drives tonight,” Pickens head coach Chad Smith said after the game. “Give Walhalla all the credit in the world. They’re a good football team. I don’t think we executed like we needed to, and that falls on me. We struggled to contain (Walhalla quarterback Corey) Loggins, we were overpursuing a lot, and that just comes down to discipline.”
Pickens saw some success throwing the ball, with quarterback Drew Campbell delivering his first touchdown pass of the year and Pickens’ only offensive score of the night to running back Zionde Clark.
“They stacked the box, and we were able to throw it some,” Smith said. “We just did not execute in the passing game. When someone stacks the box like that, you have to be able to throw them out of it.”
Prior to kickoff, Pickens linebackers coach J.J. Stone walked out to midfield
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Stafford, new-look Liberty offense come up big in road win
By Clay Counts
Special to The Courier
claycounts21@yahoo.com
IVA — Riding a four-game losing streak and hoping to get back on track after a collapse at Seneca to open region play
the previous week, the Liberty Red Devils got just what they were looking for as they took a 26-21 win in a wild back-and-forth game on the road at Crescent on Friday night.
Red Devils head coach Kyle Stewart had high praise for the fight in his team after a frustrating start to the season — and Friday night’s game.
“I’m just proud of the competition level in the second half,” Stewart said. “Adversity hit
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Offensive struggles doom Easley against TL Hanna
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
ANDERSON — T.L. Hanna took advantage of a short field in three second-quarter scoring drives to break open a 
close game on the way to beating Easley 37-10 on Friday night.
Things started out hot for the Yellow Jackets on their homecoming night. Easley seemed to relax a bit as Malachi Calhoun’s game-opening kick was caught right at the goal line, but Ja’nike Truesdale took the ball and raced untouched for the 99-yard kickoff return to give Hanna a 7-0 lead just 13 seconds into the game.
Easley answered with a nice drive. Starting at the 20, as the Green
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Crosby, Hamilton cap Lions’ last-second comeback
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PIEDMONT — After weeks of everything going right for the Daniel Lions, things started to go very wrong at the end of Friday’s game against the Wren Hurricanes.
The Lions allowed Wren to come back from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to take a 28-27 lead with just 1:13 remaining, and with star quarterback Tyler Venables out with a leg injury, the Lions turned to backup quarterback Jackson Crosby.
Crosby didn’t disappoint, taking the Lions 70 yards in just more than a minute as they pulled off a 34-28 win with a touchdown in the game’s final second.
“This was awesome,” Daniel coach Jeff Fruster said. “There was great effort on both sides. We have plenty to work on, but when you talk about complete
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