Daily Archives: 09/17/2014
Daniel High School AFJROTC to Sponsor 5th Annual Terry Fox Run
CENTRAL — In over 60 nations worldwide, millions of people will gather on the second weekend after Labor Day to participate in a local Terry Fox Run. This year’s renewal will be the 34th Anniversary Terry Fox Run, and the Air Force Junior ROTC cadets at D. W. Daniel High School are excited to be hosting, for the fifth year in a row, their own local run.
By now, you’re probably asking, “What is a Terry Fox run?” Read on.
Born in Canada in 1958, Terry Fox was an active teenager involved in many sports. At age 18, he lost his right leg to bone cancer, and while he was in the hospital, Terry was overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients, many
School board raises millage
COUNTY — The Pickens County School Board raised millage Monday night in response to a reassessment of the county.
After the net assessed value of properties in Pickens County fell this year, the board voted Monday to increase operating millage by four mills, from 108 to 112, in order to maintain the same amount of revenues from last year and avoid running a deficit or making drastic cuts.
Maintaining the current operating millage of 108 mills would have cost the district approximately $1.1 million in revenues from the general fund, forcing cuts to programs and staff, according to officials.
According to a release from school district spokesman John Eby, owner-occupied homes are not subject to
Murder trial starts
Photos courtesy Rex Brown/The Journal
Lester Davaria Mosley Jr., right, pictured with his attorney, Scott Robinson, is on trial this week in Pickens for the 2012 killing of Clemson University student Steven Gregory Grich.
Mosley accused of shooting
Clemson student in 2012
PICKENS — The trial for a man accused of being the triggerman in a Clemson University student’s killing two years
13th Circuit solicitor Walt Wilkins presents the state’s case against Lester Davaria Mosley Jr. during the first day of his murder trial on Monday in Pickens.
ago began Monday in Pickens.
Co-defendants claim Lester Davaria Mosley Jr. fired the shot that killed Steven Gregory Grich during a home invasion at an apartment in Central in 2012.
Bernard Kadeem Ramsey of Central and brothers Jordan Charles Dalton and Jaron Bradley Dalton of Six Mile all said Mosley pulled the trigger on the shot that killed Grich.
Ramsey and the Dalton brothers all pleaded guilty in March to voluntary manslaughter, first-degree burglary and possession of a weapon.
In addition to murder, Mosley is charged with first-degree burglary, two counts of attempted armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
During the opening day of testimony in the case Monday, 13th Circuit
Clemson teen charged in man’s stabbing death
CLEMSON — An early-morning fight at a Clemson apartment complex last week left one man stabbed to death and another charged with his murder.
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Clemson police chief Jimmy Dixon said Michael Taquarius Rencher, 18, was charged with murder after the fight, which left Cameron Ray Flores, 20, dead.
According to Dixon, police received a call for medical assistance call concerning a seizure at around 2 a.m. last Thursday at Goldenwoods Apartments off Creekside Drive.
Upon arrival, officers found Flores with a stab wound witnesses said was sustained during a fight with Rencher.
Dixon said an investigation revealed Rencher went to the apartment, at 215 Paw Path Lane, where Flores was visiting, words were exchanged between the two and a fight
Owens receives state’s highest civilian honor
Courtesy photo
Rep. Phil Owens, second from left, receives the Order of the Palmetto from Sen. Larry Martin. Also pictured are Sen. Thomas Alexander, left, and Rep. Davey Hiott.
COLUMBIA — Local South Carolina House of Representatives member Phil Owens was recently awarded the state’s highest civilian honor by Governor Nikki Haley.
Owens, an Easley resident who represents District 5 in the State House and is the chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee, was honored with the Order of the Palmetto at a reception in his honor in Columbia.
The award was presented by Sen. Larry Martin, Rep. Davey Hiott and Sen. Thomas Alexander.
The Order of the Palmetto, first awarded in 1971, is considered to be the highest civilian honor and recognizes a person’s lifetime achievements and contributions to the state of South Carolina. Past recipients have included
County council approves auditorium renovation
By Nikki Rutledge
For The Courier
news@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County Council members approved a renovation contract for the Liberty auditorium at their meeting Monday night.
A total of five bids were heard for the project, the lowest coming in at $670,000 from Northlake Construction. The renovation is estimated to take 120 days to complete, barring any unforeseen delays, county finance director Ralph Guarino told council.
Council also heard from resident Junius Smith during public forum. Smith expressed his concern over city recreation departments in Pickens County charging more money for out-of-city children to play sports.
Celebrating heritage
Rocky Nimmons/Courier
Local Civil War reenactors Delayne Masters, left, and Jim Bay pose with a Civil War-era cannon reproduction in front of the historic Bradley-Boggs House on Main Street in Pickens during the city’s Founder’s Day celebration on Saturday. Despite rainy weather, a large crowd showed up for the festivities and to celebrate Pickens’ history.
Guardian ad Litem to host benefit ride this Saturday
UPSTATE — A charity benefit ride for the Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem is scheduled for this Saturday. Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem has been providing financial assistance since 2002 to neglected and abused children of Pickens County.
The charity benefit ride begins with registration from 11 a.m.-noon in the parking lot of Royal Spirits at 7104 Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley. Vehicles of all type are welcome at the event.
The scenic route features stops at the Lighthouse Lake Keowee in Seneca, Last Chance in Walhalla and Sardi’s Den
Farewell skate
Farewell skate
Farewell skate
Dozens of people showed up for their last skate at Skate-A-Round USA in Easley on Sunday. The business, which has been family-owned since 1980, will be closing its doors on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Photos by Kerry Gilstrap
Tucker named Baptist Easley Physician of the Quarter
EASLEY — Baptist Easley Hospital recently named Michelle Tucker, MD, as the Cam Underhill Practicing Excellence Physician of the Quarter award winner.
Michelle Tucker, MD
The award is based on the Baptist Easley Medical Staff Standards of Behavior: Integrity, Compassion and Competence.
Tucker is associated with MountainView OB-GYN. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“I want to thank you for your kindness and for taking so much time with me on my first visit to you,” one of Tucker’s nominations read. “You were recommended to me in December 2012 when I was struggling with an ectopic pregnancy. After it was all over, I dreaded ever going back to a doctor because it just brought it all up again. I remembered your name and finally scheduled my appointment for my checkup. You were so patient with my questions and tender with my desire for a child but also understanding of my hesitancy to take more action.
“I know that the Lord answered prayer by sending me to your office, and I wanted to thank you for being a compassionate doctor who seemed more like a dear
