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 »
Whitehurst focusing on budget, roads this year
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The county budget, roads and fire service are among Pickens County Councilman Trey Whitehurst’s priorities for this year.
Whitehurst, who represents the Central and Six Mile areas, was sworn in earlier this month after winning re-election to his seat in November.
“I think our budget’s going to be a big thing for this year,” Whitehurst said. “I’ve already been talking to the chairman (Roy Costner). We
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Prison ministry, industry among Feemster’s priorities
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — Industrial development, education and providing a home for a prison ministry at the county’s new jail top Pickens County Councilman Ensley Feemster’s priorities after he was re-elected last year.
Feemster was sworn in before council’s organizational meeting earlier this month.
“I’d like to continue a lot of the stuff we’re working on,” Feemster said. “For instance, on the prison, there was some
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Eyes on the admirable cooperation of crows
Early one morning this week, just as the sun was coming up, I walked 
out onto the front porch with my coffee.
There was a flutter of wings rising into the air from the snowball bush near the porch, where one of the feeders hangs.
I saw two chickadees taking to the air and a cardinal with his wife. From the very top of the large pine tree near the blueberries came the cry of a crow. He cawed and was answered by another crow, perched atop the red maple near the mailbox. First one, then the other called back and forth.
Clearly, they were communicating
The flock who were feeding in the grass of the front yard near the crepe myrtles took flight.
I had heard that crows have sentinels whose job is to perch high and
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100 years of service to children and families
As the clock steadily clicked to mark the end of 2018 calendar year, Tamassee DAR School continued to approach the end of the Road to 
100 years of service to children and families. Whether you were in Times Square when the giant ball dropped, at a festive party with fancy hats, confetti and the sounds of Auld Lang Syne, or simply sitting at home quietly welcoming the new year, once 2019 officially arrived, Tamassee DAR School began celebrating its past and embracing its future.
As we enter the first few weeks of our centennial anniversary, we find
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Letters to the Editor 1-23-19
Expressions of gratitude
Dear Editor,
What I am about to explain is something that newcomers to the area may overlook when moving to the South. The beauty of this tiny little city in the foothills of the Blue Ridge has, in recent years, been dwarfed by the sprawl of the bigger cities encroaching on our community.
On Dec. 19 of last year, we were faced with a family’s worst nightmare. Our son of 23 years committed suicide. The initial shock following his death was total devastation, and we, as a local small business owners in town, couldn’t even face customers. It seemed that all of our lives had crumbled in an instant. The thought of continuing on without a child is something that, for us, we felt we could not do.
In the depths of our despair, the people of Pickens came to our side. From our customers, we received letters of encouragement, which
CONETHEL HUDSON
SUNSET — Conethel Watson Hudson, 81, passed from this life on 
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019.
Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter Lee “Cooter” Hudson Sr.
She was born on Aug. 28, 1937, in Pickens County, to the late Clemmie and Allie Owens Watson. Mrs. Hudson was a member of Crowe Creek Church of God in Six Mile, where she was the last surviving charter member. She served as the church secretary for over 50 years and the church clerk for over 40 years.
Mrs. Hudson was retired from the School District of Pickens County after 34 years of service. She was the lunchroom manager at A. R. Lewis Elementary School for her entire career. She loved feeding
Learning more about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Well respected, honored and appreciated for his civil rights activism, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. rightfully earned his place as one of the most influential figures in American and world history. Through his 
religious teachings and social activism, Dr. King played a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
While Dr. King lived a good portion of his life in the public eye, many facts of his life are not widely known. In honor of his birthday and
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Pickens Rec recognized twice by SCRPA institute
PICKENS — The city of Pickens Recreation Department was recently recognized twice at the 2018 SCRPA Sports Management Insitute’s luncheon on Dec. 7 in Myrtle Beach.
The SCAP Branch, which is an acronym for the South Carolina Athletic Program, is a branch of the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association. Seven awards are given annually.
This year, a Pickens Recreation Department coach, John Tollison Belt, was awarded the SCAP Youth Coach of the Year Award for volunteer services and dedication to athletic programs in the state of South Carolina.
The Pickens Recreation Department was awarded the 2018 S.C. Athletic Programs Branch Athletic Department of the Year Class I.
Fraternal Order of Police gives donation to Shriners
The Fraternal Order of Police Foothills Lodge No. 9 recently made a $1,000 donation to the Shriners Hospital of Greenville. The donation is an annual gift from the lodge. Pictured are lodge treasurer R.A. Gibson, center, presenting the check to Shriners Hospital’s Paul Finelli and Christie Earley.
DAR chapter helps others
During a recent meeting, the members of the Fort Prince George Chapter, NSDAR, performed acts of service. During the meeting, members made welcome packets containing toiletries and candy for the Tamassee DAR School. Lap blankets were made for the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, and a sewing station was set up and several members made colorful pillowcases for the veterans at the home. The beautiful pillowcases brighten up their rooms and hopefully lift their spirits. Cards with words of encouragement and thanks were made to be sent to active service members. The ladies of the Fort Prince George Chapter, NSDAR continue to demonstrate that the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is first and foremost a service organization. Would you like to have more information as to how you can become involved with this worthy organization? If so, contact the regent of the Fort Prince George Chapter, NSDAR, at (864) 630-4862.
