Recording history
Pickens Chamber holds annual awards banquet By Rocky Nimmons Publisher rnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held More »
DPH confirms rabid skunks in Pickens County
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Public Health said a person and a More »
County to honor Andrew Pickens for America 250
COUNTY — The Pickens County America 250 Committee, in partnership with the Pickens County Historical Society, will host a series More »
egg-stra special Easter Sunday
Hop on these tips for a great Easter egg hunt Egg hunts are a traditional component of many people’s Easter More »
New Pickens book fuels scholarships
PICKENS — Local author and historian Charles Hood has announced the release of his newest book, a detailed look at More »
Upstate business owner confesses to tax evasion
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE – An Upstate business owner pleaded guilty earlier this month to state tax 
evasion after he was accused of underreporting millions of dollars in sales.
Yagneshkumar Pravin Patel, 45, of Piedmont, is the owner of a chain of Upstate convenience and liquor stores, according to a SC Department of Revenue release issued June 17.
Patel operated Yadhi Groups, LLC and Yadhi Spirits, LLC, with stories in Pickens,
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Easley woman dies after wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley woman died on Friday, a day after she was involved in a two-vehicle wreck.
Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore identified the woman as 52-year-old Melissa
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Filmmakers premier short film about mental health
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The makers of a short film they hope adds to the conversation about mental health celebrated its premier in Liberty last month, compete with red carpet
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Apathy — the silent killer
Revelation 3:15-16 NKJV “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, 
I will vomit you out of My mouth.”
High blood pressure or hypertension has been classified by the medical profession as “the silent killer.” Primarily it is called that because we do not realize we have a problem until it is
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Parents, please join me
I had the amazing experience recently of traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with my representatives in our nation’s capital. I, a working mom of two children, one of 
whom is currently in child care, had the opportunity to share my story about what a difference it makes for my family that my youngest child is able to go to a quality child care program in my community. And while it’s not cheap, the program is affordable, and I am able to work knowing not only that my child is being cared for, but in an educational setting where she is learning, exploring and making
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It’s how we react to what happens
We hear a lot about how God is at war with Satan, and how the darkness is fighting against the light, as God’s people are constantly waging an intense battle against the 
demons and forces of evil. As Christians, we are accustomed to hearing that we cannot only resist the devil, but in God’s name and power, we can be victorious. Let’s not forget that our free will decides
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Courier Letters to the Editor 6-25-25
Above and beyond
Dear Editor,
May I share the story of a local store owner going the extra mile to solve a problem?
On Saturday, June 14, the hand controls on the lift chair of a person with dementia stopped working. Such a problem can escalate quickly for a person dealing with memory loss. Where could I find help on a Saturday afternoon.
The chair had been purchased nine years earlier from Nalley’s Bedding and Furniture
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Finding peace in avoiding the news
One month ago I wrote here about having avoided the television news for seven days. During that time, I didn’t have the stress from constant bombardment and media 
hysteria about all the problems and chronic chaos in the world. I felt better for it, both physically and mentally, but I knew I couldn’t keep it up forever.
At some point I figured I would have to rejoin the
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Childs named new Pickens County’s emergency management director
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Pickens County named a new emergency management director earlier this week.
Andy Childs, former deputy emergency management director, was promoted to the top position, according to a county social media post Thursday.
The post said Childs began his career in public service as a volunteer firefighter with Pickens County before moving on to full-time service in Greenville County and later,
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Taking steps to stay cool
By Marlon Morgan
Clemson University
news@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — With the Summer season officially underway, high temperatures are in the forecast for the next few days, with highs expected in the upper 90s along with highhumidity. It’s important to take steps to keep yourself and your family cool and check in on older adults anytime periods of extreme heat are expected.
Consider the following when spending time outdoors when temperatures are high: Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing and wear a hat to protect your
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