Red Devils fall at state
COLUMBIA — Looking to win its first state championship in 40 years, the Liberty High School volleyball team traveled to More »
A Mother’s prayer, a soldier’s postcard
The enduring story of POW Clint Chappell By Tom von Kaenel Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com In a quiet house More »
Gabby Petito Foundation in Pickens this week
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The community is invited to take parts in events put on this More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
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City mourns loss of beloved businessman
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens lost a mainstay of the downtown business community last week. Glenn More »
Pickens man charged after police standoff
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — A Pickens man is charged with kidnapping after a standoff with sheriff’s 
deputies early Saturday morning.
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, March 21, about a domestic violence situation in the 100 block of Province Lane in Pickens, Chief Deputy
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Hiott receives Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — As his legislative career nears its end, Rep. Davey Hiott was recently honored for his service to the community.
Hiott announced last year that he would not be seeking reelection to the South Carolina House of Representatives this year after more than two decades in office.
He received the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award during the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and awards luncheon, held March 19 at The
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Linvill announces run for SC State House District 3
CLEMSON — Pickens County Council member Claiborne Linvill has officially filed to 
run for S.C. House District 3. The district encompasses Clemson, Central, Six Mile and part of Norris.
“I’m running to create positive change in South Carolina politics,” Linvill said. “I hope to shift focus away from issues that divide and distract so we can do real work on issues that actually improve peoples’ lives: making life more affordable,
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SWU receives largest gift in school’s history
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University has received the largest gift in its history, marking a significant moment of transformational support for the institution’s future.
The gift came through the sale of a Christian camp property in North Carolina that had been donated to Southern Wesleyan University in 2025. Following prayerful consideration, the property was sold for $2.125 million to a Christian organization that will continue using the property to advance the cause of Christ.
“We give thanks to God for His remarkable
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O’Reilly now open!
Pickens’ new O’Reilly Auto Parts held its formal grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, drawing a large crowd for the celebration. The new auto parts store, located at 103 Aspen Way, is now fully geared up to serve the community with top quality parts and service. Pictured in back are assistant manager, Daniel Wilhelm, regional manager, Donnie Ford, The Rev. Dr. Nath Bailey of Family Promise of Pickens—an organization O’Reilly’s is supporting through donations—and O’Reilly’s delivery driver, Randall Hayes. In front are store manager, Lara Sanford, Mickey Koziorynsky, commercial sales specialist, Gabby King, ribbon cutter and district manager Matt Groce, City of Pickens Mayor, Isaiah Scipio and Pickens city administrator, Tim O’Bryant. O’Reilly Auto Parts is open Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m and Sundays 9 a.m. to 8 p,m. You can reach the store via telephone at (864) 897-7000.
Work on next phase of Six Mile nature walk to begin soon
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Work on one portion of the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile was 
recently completed, and another phase of work will begin soon.
Six Mile Mayor James Atkinson discussed work at the nature park during a ceremony in honor of late naturalist, writer and historian Dennis Chastain on March 11.
“This has been a 10-year project,” Atkinson said of the park’s development.
Following planning, work has been going on
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Who God is and who we are in Him
How many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we 
want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness of knowing that most people only want enough to get by? Having a serious spiritual relationship with God is difficult, as it takes a high level of desire and discipline on our part. If we are not passionate about developing a constant awareness of His presence, our emotions have a tendency to slide into an easier routine of just
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Yes, it’s a religious war
Genesis 16:12 “And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.”
The Jews and the Ishmaelites have been at each other’s throats for four-thousand years. It all began with the mothers of Isaac and Ishmael; Sarah and Hagar, (Genesis 16). While many think the war began
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