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 »
Grand opening
The Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce and 4:13 Design Studio recently held the formal grand opening of the business’ new location at 141 W. Front St. in Liberty. On July 18, the business held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the new facility and a chamber-sponsored Business After Hours event. 4:13 Design Studio opened its first location on Nov. 24, 2017, as a longtime dream of the owner, Debbie Chapman. Since then, she has both felt and seen the blessings of God as the business grew. Now, after a strong calling, she has expanded the company to a larger facility that includes a full-service coffee shop, Solid Grounds, with specialty coffees and coolers, espresso, pastries, ice cream and gifts, including a Liberty souvenir line. The studio side of the house highlights an expanded display of furniture, home décor, gifts and fashion items. 4:13 Design Studio is open from 7 a.m-8 p.m. each day Monday through Saturday, except Wednesday, when it closes at 6 p.m. Chapman expects to stay open late for Friday night football and other special occasions. Learn more about 4:13 Design studio at facebook.com/413designstudio or 413designstudio.com. Pictured above are family, staff, and customers of 4:13 Design Studio and Solid Grounds celebrating the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Bob Bate Insurance and Financial Services opens new office in Easley
EASLEY — Bob Bate Insurance and Financial Services LLC of Seneca has announced the opening of a new office in Easley.
Located at 5190 Calhoun Memorial Highway behind Arby’s and Papa John’s, the new office will focus on the Medicare markets, as well as health and life insurance for individuals and families.
“Opening an office in Easley will make it more convenient for the residents of Pickens County to get the
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Outback teams up with The Blood Connection
UPSTATE — For the month of August, The Blood Connection (TBC) and Outback Steakhouse are teaming up to encourage blood donation in their shared communities.
Outback Steakhouse’s enthusiasm to partner with TBC will allow the community blood center to reach new donors and save more lives. The Outback Give Back Promotion started Aug. 1 and ends Aug. 29.
Donors who give blood at any TBC Center on a Thursday in August will receive an Outback gift card and a
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‘Where my heart is’
Easley artist’s new show at county museum gives glimpse into life in local mill villages
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS —
A local native who has been called “the Grandma Moses of the mill village” has a new show at the Pickens County Museum of Art and History.
Easley resident Judy Young has been an artist for more than 40 years, but for the past 25 years or so she
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SWU alumna receives presidential award
White House honors Lemons for STEM leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House recently presented Dr. Paula Preusz Lemons with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
Lemons was nominated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to receive the award, which acknowledges contributions scientists and engineers have made to the advancement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and to community service as demonstrated by scientific leadership, public education and community outreach.
This award, first established in 1996, is presented by The
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50 years of service
At the July communication of Keowee Lodge No. 79, A.F.M., four men were honored for having completed 50 years of membership in Masonry. They were presented with special awards from the Grand Lodge of South Carolina in recognition of their achievements. Pictured are William T. Beavers of Easley; Charles W. Abercrombie of Pickens; worshipful master Michael A. Pace, who made the presentations; Donald R. Hughes of Easley; and Douglas C. Clamp of Pickens.
Community Calendar 8-7-19
• Six Mile Baptist to host homecoming
Six Mile Baptist Church located at 149 N Main St. in Six Mile, will have its Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 15. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be proved by Tugaloo Holler. The event will provide preaching, singing, food and fellowship.
• Lions plan info meeting this week
All local residents are invited to learn about the Pickens Lions Club in an informal informational meeting Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Pizza Inn. Bring a friend, a neighbor, or anyone else who may be interested. Call Brian or Gennie at (864) 507-3146 with questions and to reserve your spot. All fence-sitters
Time to serve the awesome ears
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
There’s nothing in the world that can hold a candle to fresh corn, straight from the garden to the table.
Whether you prefer yellow corn, white corn or bicolor doesn’t matter.
What is important is how much it has filled out, if it has received enough rain, how hot it has been and how long you cook it.
For plain corn on the cob, or roast’n ears, the kernels should not be large and 
tough. They should look like pearls, and if a kernel is pricked, juice should come out. Otherwise, pass it by.
Also, never boil fresh corn for more than 20 minutes. Overcooking will make any cob of corn tough and chewy.
Keeping all that in mind, enjoy it. Corn doesn’t hang around forever.
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Easley man drowns in Lake Keowee
SENECA — An autopsy performed Monday confirmed an Easley man whose body was found in about 50 feet of water in Lake Keowee on Saturday died of drowning.
Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis identified the man in a news release as 63-year-old Robert “Bobby” McCombs of Easley. Addis said McCombs’ body was recovered by divers at 12:40 p.m. Saturday on the second day of the search. No injuries were reported in an external examination of the body, according to Addis.
Addis said family told him the man dove into Lake Keowee from a stationary boat during a boating and swimming outing around 3:45 p.m. Friday afternoon. The family members said McCombs surfaced and
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