Within these walls
Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
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 »
SDPC device ban to begin this month
COUNTY — A School District of Pickens County policy that will prohibit students from using their phones during the school day is set to go into effect this week.
The policy was created to conform with the state mandated Budget Proviso 1.103 (SDE: Anti-Bullying School Safety) which states that to receive state funds allocated for State Aid to Classrooms, a school district shall implement a policy adopted by the State Board of Education that prohibits access to
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Sworn in
From left: Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship, Treasurer Dale Looper, Auditor Brent Suddeth, Clerk of Court Pat Welborn and Coroner Andrew Wilson were sworn into office last week in a ceremony at the Pickens County Courthouse.
A guide for a veteran’s New Year’s resolution
Although I have been using variations of these ideas for the past 12 years, the main credit for them come from Army combat 
veteran Rob Kennedy, who works with the Greenville VA and whose work “The Warrior’s Journey” is helping hundreds of veterans in their civilian lives. The Vantage Point Foundation, a veteran nonprofit, has also been
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Traditional traditions
Stressful holidays are often caused because there is so much stress during the holidays.
The stress of having to find the perfect gift, bake the perfect cookies, make the perfect gravy (that means no lumps) and decorate the perfect tree. Then, Mother Nature can hit you with a snow storm, or some other weather glitch, and put a real damper on any holiday travel plans.
However, the Christmas traditions of sipping hot chocolate, twinkling lights, and stealing kisses under the mistletoe, make the holidays the perfect setting
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Courier Letters to the Editor
A cleanup well done
Dear Editor,
I would like to say “job well done” to Pickens County, SCDOT and FEMA for all their hard work and long hours in cleaning up after the Sept. 28 storm.
They have worked tirelessly seven days a week and 12 hours a day to clear the trees and debris left by that horrendous storm. I myself had two large piles in front of my house, which they picked up on a Sunday afternoon.
I live very close to where they are dumping all of the cleanup for later mulching. The piles are huge. I was by there today,
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Delegation to meet with public, Jan. 13
PICKENS — The Pickens County Legislative Delegation plans to meet with the public for thier first meeting in 2025 on Monday, January 13.
All are invited to come and ask question. The meeting will be from 6-8 p.m. and take place in the Pickens County Council Chambers located at the Pickens County Administration Building located at 222 McDaniel Avenue in Pickens.
Clemson native holds final Turkey Drive
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — As people enjoy their Christmas leftovers today, families from the Clemson area can do the same thanks to the generosity of one man and his staff.
This past Sunday, Jaquial Durham, a native of Clemson and current doctoral student at Clemson University, held the 12th and final Jaquial and Community Turkey Drive at Littlejohn Community Center through his nonprofit, “for the love of community.”
“It’s funny for this to be the last one,” Durham told The Journal. “This is probably like the easiest one that we put
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Coach, players celebrate anniversary of Central Wesleyan’s 1984 tourney title
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
sports@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — Whether it was the 1987 movie “Hoosiers” about an Indiana high school team’s improbable run at a state championship, or the 1983 N.C. State or 1985 Villanova NCAA Tournament titles, basketball has produced its share of Cinderella stories through the years.
Locally, Central Wesleyan College — whose name was changed to Southern Wesleyan University in the mid-1990s — earned that magical status twice within a five-year span. In 1979 and again in 1984, the Warriors won the District 6 basketball
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Courier Obituaries 1-1-25
ROGER RAY HAYES
PICKENS — Roger Ray Hayes, 78, of Pickens, passed away at home on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Roger was born in Middlesboro, Ky., to the late Virgil Thomas and Gloria Ann Hayes. He was a member of Secona Baptist Church. Roger retired from Spinx as a District Supervisor and later worked at the North Bend Campground in Virginia. He had a strong work ethic which he instilled in his family. He enjoyed camping but more than anything loved spending time with his family.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Annette Hayes; daughters, Angela Wood (Jeff), Thelma Vandergriff,
10 New Year’s Superstitions
Stock Up: You should stock up on food and money. Cupboards and refrigerators should be full of food, so you won’t go hungry in the New Year. Additionally, every person should have money on their person, whether in a wallet or pocket. This 
is obviously to ensure you have some paper for the rest of the year.
Resolve Debts: Similarly, all household debt and personal debts should be paid off before January 1. If not, you’ll be paying back debts all year long.
But Not On New Year’s Day: We all have bills to pay, but don’t pay back loans or bills on New Year’s Day. And don’t lend money or other precious items either because, if you do, you’ll be paying out all year long.
The First Footer: The first person to enter your home after the stroke of
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