Easley High was the final school of the four new county high schools to open its new football field, as the Green Wave hosted county rival Daniel Friday night to dedicate Green Wave Stadium. Opening night was a rousing success, as Easley overcame a 14-0 first-half deficit to win 21-14 over the Lions. Above, EHS students lead the team onto the field prior to kickoff Friday.

By Nicole Daughhetee
Staff Reporter
nicole@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — After months of contoversy and disagreement over a number of issues, Monday night’s meeting of the Pickens County school board, the first since the start of classes on August 21, was relatively quiet.
During the period designated for executive session motions, board trustee Judy Edwards made a motion to sell the property at West End and Head Start, a total of four acres of land, to the city of Easley for $20,000 plus legal fees.

COUNTY — Pickens County high school seniors excelled in their ACT testing in 2012, scoring above both state and national averages.

By Ben Robinson
For the Courier
brobinson@thepccourier.com

DACUSVILLE — Eighteen years ago, a fall tradition was born in Dacusville. This weekend, Jimmy Robinson, family and friends will work together to continue that tradition as they present Dacusville Farm Days at Robinson Field.

PICKENS — Pickens Elementary School first-grade teacher Darleen Sutton’s grandfather was never offered a formal education as a child and never learned to read.

PICKENS — September 11, 2001, was a day that will live in infamy, and the USMTM, American Legion Post 11 and the Veterans Service Corps of South Carolina are doing their part to ensure that it is never forgotten.

Legacy Square in Pickens will be the site of a remembrance event this September 11, hosted by Bill Quinton of the Veterans Service Corps of S.C., Junior Shove of the USMTM and Gary Parsons of American Legion Post 11.

House calls made by doctors are an old practice that has been going away over the last few decades, but there are a few doctors that still offer that special service. It becomes an even more special service if the doctor makes a house call to give a lady a dance for her 99th birthday. That’s just what happened for Mrs. Vivian Weber of Pickens on August 14. Mrs. Weber is a hospice patient of Hospice Care of SC and Dr. Daniel Dahlhausen. Dr Dahlhausen had promised her a dance for her 100th birthday, but decided he would like a “practice” dance a year early. Surrounded by her extended family and her caregivers from Hospice Care of SC, she received her surprise dance and a birthday party. She was both surprised and thrilled. Vivian is the wife of the late Tom Weber. She and Tom were married for more than 60 years and enjoyed many years of traveling and fishing together. They had four children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

By Nicole Daughhetee
Staff Reporter
nicole@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — The initials “WWJD,” standing for “What Would Jesus Do?” became a popular Christian catchphrase some years back, reminding people to behave the way Jesus would if he were walking around in the 21st century.

Through R.E.A.C.H. Ministries, Cory Odom is striving to answer “WWJD” by going out into the Easley community to Reach Everyone As Christ Hoped.

By Nicole Daughhetee
Staff Reporter
nicole@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — Last Thursday, 40 seniors met at the Easley Wendy’s for their usual Thursday afternoon bingo game, but on this occasion, they had another exciting agenda: the celebration of Dorsie Fowler’s 101st birthday.

Born August 21, 1911, Fowler remains an active member at Mt. Airy Church and meets for bingo at Wendy’s every Thursday from 3-4 p.m.
“She is smart as a whip,” said Nikki Young, associate manager at Wendy’s and the woman responsible for organizing Thursday afternoon bingo.

By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
ejolley@thepccourier.com

PENDLETON — Pendleton took advantage of four first-half turnovers Friday night at Cunningham Stadium to roll to a dominant 56-14 win over Pickens.

The Bulldogs ran out to a 49-0 halftime lead, converting on two fumbles and two interceptions in the opening half.