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Hembree appointed PC Veterans Affairs Officer after election loss

Hembree appointed PC Veterans Affairs Officer after election loss

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The county’s new Veterans Affairs Officer began his term July 1 but More »

Easley couple receives Order of the Palmetto for lifetime of service

Easley couple receives Order of the Palmetto for lifetime of service

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley couple were awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition More »

Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book

Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The past several months have been busy ones for Dr. Lori Carnsew More »

AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson

AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson

CLEMSON — AnMed and Urgent Care Group have partnered to open AnMed Urgent Care in Clemson, located at 885 Tiger More »

 

Market at the Mill’s ‘Stuff the Truck” project set to help Helene survivors

PICKENS – With the Relief effort continuing for Hurricane Helene survivors, one of the biggestobstacle has been oversupply support staging. Most Helene relief charitable supply donation storehouses are frequently at capacity.

“They’re also overwhelmed unloading, sorting, folding, repacking, verifying needs, and reshipping. Cash donations do allow much needed grease to the

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AnMed CEO discusses current, future growth

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — What began as one woman’s promise to God has developed into a multi-hospital system that serves a large part of the region — with growth now underway and more planned for the near future.

During the Oct. 24 Powdersville Business Council Luncheon, AnMed Health CEO William Kenley discussed the hospital system’s past, present and future.

In 1903, Jennie Gilmer promised the Lord that if she survived her second son’s birth, “she would do

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County voters can cast early ballots now

COUNTY — Early voting is now available to voters statewide for the Nov. 5 statewide general election.

In Pickens County, five early voting centers will be available from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Early

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JANE KING

HONEA PATH — Mrs. Jane Baker King, 90, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at her home in Honea Path.

Born in Easley, Mrs. King was the daughter of the late Clarence and Annie Edens Baker. She retired as administrative assistant from Tri-State Fire Protection in 2009. Mrs. King was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, Princeton.

Mrs. King is survived by two daughters, Alta Kayse of Honea Path and Kim Davis (Larry) of Alto, Texas; four grandchildren, Sean Kayse (Cara), Seth Davis (Kasandra), Adam Davis and Reid Prichard

Beloved Cherokee Woman

Nanye-hi, Beloved Woman of the Cherokee, led a double life. She was caught between two lives, two loves and two wars. Her mother was Tame Doe, of the Wolf Clan, and her uncle was Attakullakulla, chief of the Cherokee.

The Cherokee believed the Great Spirit spoke through the Beloved Woman, the highest title a woman could attain. Nanye was given a seat next to the chiefs at the ceremonial

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Letters to the Editor 10-30-24

Sounds like an idyllic life, right?

Dear Editor,

From the day they come into the world, their lives are taken care of. Free food, free water, free place to live. No cares in the world. Heat and air-conditioning provided, yes, free too.

Sounds like an idyllic life, doesn’t it! Yes, and it is! That is until the day the truck comes and they are loaded up to be carried away to the slaughterhouse! I’m talking about chickens.

They do have everything I described, but with a price. As it’s been said, “There are no free lunches.” So

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His light allows us to see His desires in all

For those who pay no attention to national and social policies, this election will pass by like every other day and they will hardly notice or care about what it means for all of us.

However, if you are someone who tries to keep up with the latest events and decisions that involve our country and world, as an

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Pandemic fraud and scams

The COVID pandemic has been a pot of gold for thieves and scammers who want to exploit the critical needs of hospitals and doctors. As usual, however, the criminals aren’t too bright.

There was the medical supply company that conspired to sell masks that were misbranded, trying to pass them off to hospitals as genuine National

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Beware listeria and salmonella

The saga of listeria in sliced deli lunch meat continues, month after month. The list of affected items gets longer and longer as there is now an additional company subject to recalls due to listeria.

To stay current on the lunch meat recalls, go to CDC.gov and search for “lunch meat listeria

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Six Mile ‘Feast-o-Plenty’ is Nov. 23

SIX MILE — Six Mile Baptist Church will host the 17th annual “Feast-o-Plenty” from 1l a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.

Last year, approximately 200 people joined the church for the dinner, and this year officials are hoping to share with even more. The meal will be served at the Roper Building, located at 150 N. Main

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