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Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
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ON A ROLL!! LIBERTY OVERCOMES SLOW START FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN LIONS LOOKING TOWARDS CLINTON; GREEN WAVE PREPARE FOR MANN; More »
Pickens Lip Sync Battle sparks community unity
PICKENS — The second annual Lip Sync Battle was held at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, bringing music, laughter and More »
Grand opening held for Hagood Mill Pavilion
The grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site was held on Friday at a free community More »
PC Habitat for Humanity to host dinner next week
COUNTY Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) invites neighbors, supporters, and community partners to gather for the Have a Heart More »
4th annual Barns, Boots, Brew and Silent Auction set for Oct. 7
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is excited to present its 4th Annual Barn, Boots Brew and Silent Auction More »
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Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda is coming to Pickens First Baptist Church
PICKENS – The Watoto Children’s Choir is from Uganda, Africa travels the world each year to share how Christ has changed their lives. On January 24 the choir will be coming to Pickens for all to enjoy. The will be be special guests at Pickens First Baptist Church located at 406 E Main St. in Pickens with singing set to begin at 7 p.m. This special concert will be free to all and everyone in the community to enjoy their wonderful sound and feel this heartwarming, musical performance of their new album – “Better Days – There Is Hope.”
The Watoto Children’s Choir is a Christ-centered ministry in Uganda, East Africa. The Chior is currently on a 6-month tour, launching in the USA on the East Coast that presents the story of orphaned and abandoned African children who’ve received the love and care needed to help them rise above their circumstances, ready to make a difference in the world as
Local churches hold breakfast to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Area churches came together Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Griffin Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pickens hosted the Community Prayer Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning.
Pickens Presbyterian Church Elder Bill Ranson served as emcee. He said the community prayer breakfast has been held for 19 years, and he’s been able to attend all but one of them.
Ranson said King worked to “help America realize her true destiny, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence: that
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Legislators urged to pass hate crime bill
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — South Carolina is one of only two states without a hate crimes law, something that some residents hope the Pickens County Legislative Delegation will help change this session.
Central resident Rosa Grayden is a lifetime member of the Pickens County chapter of the NAACP.
Speaking at the delegation’s annual meeting on Jan. 13 in Pickens, she said she was representing Shelia Crawford, the
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Florida man hit, killed in Dacusville
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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DACUSVILLE — A Florida man died last week after being hit by a vehicle in Dacusville.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Erik Jon Falle, 46, of Ormond Beach, Fla.
The collision occurred at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, on Cherokee Trail near Thomas Mill Road, according to South
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Cooper speaks on PC airport’s impact, needs
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Members of the Pickens County Legislative Delegation received an update last week on the economic impact the state’s airports deliver.
Former Pickens County Airport director Skeets Cooper represents District 3 on the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission and spoke at the delegation’s annual meeting on Jan. 13 in Pickens.
“I like to keep you informed on what’s going on with our airports,” he said.
In 2018, the Federal Aviation Administration did a study on the economic impact of aviation in South Carolina.
“A lot of people do not understand the economic impact that a general airport has in the
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VA officer, supporter ask delegation for changes
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — The county’s interim Veterans Affairs officer asked members of the Pickens County Legislative Delegation to consider implementing changes that would allow his office to handle its caseload.
Walt Carter addressed the delegation during its annual meeting held in Pickens County Council chambers on Jan. 13.
The following evening, Carter gave some more details about the office when he spoke at a Six Mile Town Council meeting.
Carter assumed his role in June 2023.
“At that time, the office did not have any full-time personnel to
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Liberty wrestlers reach milestones at County wrestling championships
Three Liberty High School wrestlers reached huge milestones during the Pickens County Wrestling Championships last Friday. Liberty senior and Limestone signee J.T. Spence broke the school record for wins surpassing Cole Murphy’s record of 169 wins, while junior Alex Allison and senior Bray Cain each reached 100 career varsity wins.
Daniel boys bash Travelers Rest
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After opening region play with a 22-point loss to Greer, the Daniel High School boys’ basketball team got back on track against Berea before hosting Travelers Rest last week looking to re-establish itself as one of the teams to beat in Region 2-4A.
The Lions looked the part on Jan. 14, overpowering the Devildogs throughout the night as they pulled out an 88-58 victory.
“The Greer game was a bad loss for us, but I felt like it showed
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Lions take region lead with OT win over TR
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
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CENTRAL — Having watched their 11-point halftime lead slip away, the Daniel girls’ basketball team was on the verge of collapse when Travelers Rest’s Ellie Crain hit a three-pointer to put the Devildogs ahead 50-48 with under a minute to go on Jan. 14.
Needing to respond to stay atop Region 2-4A, the Lions turned to freshman Campbell Epting only for her to be fouled on a three-point shot with a chance to give Daniel the lead. Missing the first, Epting knew she had to come through on the next two attempts to tie the game.
“Honestly, I was just thinking, ‘You know how to do it, you’ve practiced
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