Monthly Archives: August 2012
Alexander leads Devils’ rout of TR
By Jimmy Kirby
Courier Sports
jkirby@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Senior quarterback Brandon Alexander rushed for five touchdowns and threw for another to lead the Liberty Red Devils to a 48-30 season-opening rout of AAA Travelers Rest.
The 48 points were the most scored by a Liberty team to open the season sine 2004, when the Red Devils defeated Dixie 45-0.
Wave top Lions for third straight year
By Ben Robinson
For the Courier
brobinson@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Sitting at 2-0 after a pair of wins over county rivals, including their third consecutive win over Daniel last Friday, the Easley Green Wave seem to be on a bit of a roll.
But coach Chad Smith isn’t ready to celebrate just yet.
“We love playing Daniel, because they are a well-coached team, and you’re going to have to earn anything you get from them,” Smith said. “But you look at our schedule, and there are lots of teams like that.”
Turnovers, Easley’s running cost Daniel
By Zack Mauldin
Editor
zmauldin@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Winning the turnover battle is crucial at all levels of football. More often than not, the team that turns the ball over the most times in any particular game is the team leaving the field with its heads bowed in defeat.
COURIER OBITS
Sylvia Sue Hancock Arledge
Easley — Sylvia Sue Arledge, 70, of Easley, wife of Melbourne J. Arledge, Sr., died Monday, Aug. 20, 2012.
Born in Athens, Ga., she was a daughter of the late W.A and Nelle Pritchard Hancock. Sylvia was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was well known for her quick wit and fantastic sense of humor.
Surviving, in addition to her husband of 43 years, are two sons, Melbourne J. Arledge, Jr., and wife, Katrina, of Eagle River, Ala., and Sean T. Arledge and wife, Sarah, of Simpsonville; a daughter, Shannon A. Peters and husband, Tim, of Greer; one brother, W.A. Hancock Jr, of Greer; one sister, Carmen Podlasek and her husband, Janusz; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Nelson.
Memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 5 p.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 205 E. College Street, Simpsonville, SC 29641.
Memorials may be made to The Sylvia H. Arledge Fund, care of Shannon Peters, 309 Sprucewood Court, Greer, SC, 29651.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
COURIER CLASSIFIEDS
Announcements
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Help Wanted
Liberty Firefighter Opening: Firefighter I and able to obtain CDL. Apply at Liberty HQ until the job if filled. The City of Liberty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
8/29, 9/5
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HELP WANTED: Experienced hairstylist needed, prefer booth rental or strictly commission. If interested please call 525-5963 or 868-0085. TFC
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CLASS-A – CDL FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED! NEW pay package/benefits/401K match. 2yrs exp. Required. Call JGR 864-679-1551, Greenville and Gaffney SC locations. www.jgr-inc.com. SW
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COMPANY DRIVERS: $2500 Sign-On Bonus! Super Service is hiring solo and team drivers. Great Benefits Package. CDL-A required. Call 888-691-4472, or apply at www.superservicellc.com. SW
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WE NEED DRIVERS!! Immediate openings. OTR drivers, minimum 1yr. OTR experience. Late model conventional tractors/48′ flatbed trailers. Top pay, insurance. Home most weekends. Senn Freight 1-800-477-0792. SW
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Yard Sale
MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE: Sat, Sept 1, 2012 at 2888 Farrs Bridge Rd., Easley, 8 a.m. until. Rain date Sept 8. 8/29
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YARD SALE: 123 Eagles Nest Drive off Gravley Rd, Pickens. Sept 1 and 3. All day. 8/29
For Sale
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FOR SALE: Horse tack & dogs collars & leashes large quantity. Pickens 864-363-0513 8/22, 29
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Buy Gold & Silver Coins – 1 percent over dealer cost For a limited time, Park Avenue Numismatics is selling Silver and Gold American Eagle Coins at 1 percent over dealer cost. 1-877-842-7031. SW
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Auctions/Shows
ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 112 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
Lost/Found
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Services
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For Rent
For Rent: 2 BR, 1 BA apartment in Pickens. ValleyBrook Ad offer, upstairs and downstairs units start at $495. Call 864-907-8157. TFC
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ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY to more than 2.6 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 112 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Jimmie Haynes at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
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FOR RENT: Great Office Space available Downtown Liberty, Approx 450 sq. ft. 1-360-601-2929. TFC
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FOR RENT: Really nice upstairs apt. downtown Liberty, central AC/Ht, W/D, 12’ ceilings 1 bdrm, $550 per mo Call 1-360-601-2929 TFC
Land/Acreage
NC MOUNTAINS Custom built 1288sf log cabin on 1.72 acs only $89,900. Pvt wooded setting, covered porches, cathedral ceilings, paved access and easy to finish. 828-286-1666. SW
Home For Sale
HOUSE FOR SALE near the waterfront in Atlantic, North Carolina. 3BD-3BA, 2342 sq. ft. w/fireplace, 2-Bay Carport and covered patio. Central Heat & Air, Brick-Veneer with Architect shingles, storm windows, ceiling fans and an unfinished attic that has plumbing & electric installed. Backyard has a storage building with lots of room. Asking $155,000.00 Located in Carteret County. If interested call (252) 241-2007 or (252) 241-0846. TFC
School bus catches fire on first day
EASLEY — The first day of school was not without incident for a small group of students in Pickens County.
Wreck claims Easley teen
EASLEY — An Easley teenager is dead following an accident on S.C. 183 on Monday.
Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley said Kevin Daryl McNab, 16, of 129 Latham Street in Easley, was killed in a single car accident at around 11:40 p.m.
Kelly said that McNab lost control of his vehicle and was ejected, landing under the vehicle at the intersection of S.C. 183 and Jameson Road.
Flame, Wave square off for Meals on Wheels
The fifth annual Sam Wyche Meals on Wheels Food Fight Bowl was held last Friday night at Pickens High School. Although Easley won 40-7 on the field, Pickens took home the Ultimate Food Fight Trophy, raising more than $23,500 for Pickens County Meals on Wheels. EHS raised $9,111, putting the grand total raised at nearly $33,000. Above, the Pickens cheerleaders celebrate with the trophy at halftime of the game. At right, representatives from Save-a-Lot Food Stores present a check for $5,000 to Meals on Wheels prior to kickoff Friday night. Below, Easley coach Chad Smith and his players pose with their trophy for winning the game.
Officers: Ex shoots at woman
EASLEY — Police are searching for an Easley man after they say he shot at his ex-girlfriend at a close enough range to put powder burns on her face.
Local kids get free backpacks, school supplies
By Nicole Daughhetee
Staff Reporter
nicole@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Dream Center continues to connect community organizations together in order to bring hope and healing to those children and families in Pickens County who are so desperately in need.
West End Elementary was the location last Saturday for a huge Back-to-School Backpack Party sponsored by Heather Owens, owner and director of Upstate Carolina Dance Center (UCDC), located on Highway 81 in the Powdersville area.
