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 »
Marking National Newspaper Week
It is easy in these times of “fake news” and denigration of the media to forget the importance of your local newspaper. It is National Newspaper Week, so take time to consider what value your local newspaper brings to your community 
and your life.
Newspaper staffers work hard to cover what you need to know and what you want to know. Local journalists write stories about the people who live and work in this community.
A study just released shows local newspapers significantly
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Courier Letters to the Editor 10-9-19
Tackling a range of topics
Dear Editor,
Something is really bothering me. The Liberty High School football team is known as the Liberty Red Devils. This is definitely not the kind of role model our students should have. No wonder there is so much violence in our schools. Instead, I think a much better name would be the Liberty Patriots. Now that is the role model our students should have. Also, for many years, they have lost most of their games. I wonder why? With a
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Fond memories of fox hunters
Daddy was friends with several local fox hunters who frequented his store. Mostly they were the Hudson brothers: Clemmon, R.V. and Cooter. Although Daddy never owned a fox hound, he loved to go with them on the nights they 
hunted close to our house.
These fox hunts were held twice weekly, usually in and around the Twelve Mile River swamps adjacent to our place. I am not sure when these hunters slept, because they were out kinda late each of these nights. The wizened hunters knew whether their dogs were chasing a gray or red fox from the way the dogs ran. Grays tended to run in close circles. The reds would run in a straight line, generally.
The rather loose-knit group of hunters met occasionally at someone’s cabin up in Nine Times. Never knew who owned that cabin. It was rather stark and musty, with little more than lights and table and makeshift
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Turgeon helps firefighters
State Farm agents know first-hand the trauma a family faces following a devastating house fire. That’s one reason why State Farm is taking a proactive approach to working with local fire departments to help communities reduce house fires. Pickens State Farm agent Sara Turgeon donated fire prevention kits to the Pickens Fire Department for National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12. The kits contain educational fire prevention materials for homeowners and children. Firefighters can share the information at fire stations or at community events. Pictured, from left, are Pickens Fire Chief Chris Elrod, Pickens State Farm agent Sara Turgeon, Pickens State Farm office representatives Kristine Orzeck Barksdale, Carrie Sutherland and Rebecca Murray and Pickens Fire Department Capt. Rodney Crenshaw.
A Cup of College
Many gathered Oct. 1 to celebrate $461 raised at the one day “A Cup of College” event hosted by Solid Grounds Coffee Shop in Liberty to benefit the Liberty Community Scholarship. The event had huge support, including from Pickens County administrator Ken Roper, Liberty school leaders, principal Josh Oxendine, Angie Burgess, principal Lowell Haynes, vice principal Jaime Few, Kelly Gilstrap, principal Jessica Patterson, vice principal Joy Ellison, principal Lisa Cassidy, Liberty Mayor Brian Petersen, Liberty city administrator Bruce Evilsizer, city treasurer Lisa Smith, and other city and area businesses. Pictured are Friends of the Sarlin Library board member Tracy Morgan, Solid Grounds Coffee Shop owner Debra Chapman, Liberty Community Scholarship board chair Lisa Carpenter, scholarship supporter Sandy Owens and board members Shirley Bowman and Mel Avery.
Pack 51 scouting for Cubs
PICKENS — Do you want to be a Cub Scout? Cub Scout Pack 51 meets every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens.
This year’s program has just started, and more than 20 cub scouts were in attendance at the most recent meeting.
Cub Scouts is open to all youth in 5K to fifth grade. Boys over 11 years are eligible for Boy Scouts, which meets on Monday nights at the Troop 51 Scout Hut in Pickens.
If you are interested in signing up a youth, contact Perry Gravely at pickenstroop51@gmail.com.
Scouting programs are great for introducing youth to the outdoors, community involvement and fun activities.
Community Calendar 10-9-19
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• 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 on Saturday October 19 from 4 – 6 p.m.
Porter’s Chapel is located at 152 E Preston McDaniel Highway, Pickens SC 29671
• Juvenile arthritis fundraiser planned
Local residents will have a chance this weekend to raise a fork for a great cause.
The Hagood Community Center will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for juvenile arthritis from noon-3 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 13.
The proceeds from the dinner will go to the Arthritis Foundation, and donations will be accepted.
• 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,
Courier Obituaries for 10-9-19
ANNIE SUE BOWIE
EASLEY — Annie Sue Bowie passed from this Earth on Sept. 30, 2019, at age 93.
She was born and grew up in Big Eastatoee Valley, Sunset. She was the youngest child of the late George Franklin and Grace Lewis Bowie.
After her graduation from Pickens High School, Sue prepared for a profession by attending Draughon’s Business College in Greenville.
She established a long-term career with Singer Manufacturing Company in Pickens, where she displayed her dedicated work ethic. Sue became one of the company’s first computer operators, paving the way for automation.
Upon retirement, Annie Sue enjoyed travel adventures throughout the country and around the world. Annie Sue
Hurricanes blow through Pickens
By John Robert Ayers
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After a strong start on Friday night against the Wren Hurricanes, scoring on their second play from scrimmage, the Pickens Blue Flame saw their fortunes change in a big way.
The Hurricanes scored 50 consecutive points to close
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Devils fall on road at Seneca
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
SENECA — The Liberty Red Devils traveled to Tom Bass Field on Friday night with fire in their eyes, hoping to get a win over the Seneca Bobcats to start region play.
Liberty head coach Kyle Stewart looked to have his team poised and ready as the red and black attack took a second-quarter lead, only to see it melt away, with the Bobcats taking a 34-13 victory.
The high school football
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