Monthly Archives: July 2015
Survey: Enough support to remove Confederate flag
Photo courtesy Bill Rogers/S.C. Press Association
Flanked by Rep. James Clyburn, Sen. Tim Scott and Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called last week for removal of the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds.
COLUMBIA — A survey of South Carolina legislators shows there is enough support to remove the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds if all supporters cast a vote.
The Post and Courier newspaper, the South Carolina Press Association and The Associated Press asked all lawmakers how they intend to vote. At least 33 senators and 83 House members say the flag should go.
That appears to meet the two-thirds majority needed from both chambers to
Greenville woman charged in Easley home burglary
PICKENS — A Greenville woman was arrested after police said she broke into an Easley home and stole jewelry and money.
Jodie Delaine Crenshaw, 19, of 112 Mason St., was charged with grand larceny, value more than $2,000 but less than $10,000 and second-degree burglary, according to warrants.
Warrants allege Crenshaw entered a home on Diwa Drive in Easley on June 18 and stole jewelry and money, later pawning some of the jewelry at pawn shops in Greenville County.
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Creed Hashe said a witness who positively identified Crenshaw saw her at the home during the daylight hours on the day
Courier Letters to the Editor 7-1-15
Time for legislators
to do their part
Dear Editor,
I applaud the Pickens County Council and Pickens County School Board for their hard work the last few years in these tough budget times. Now it is time for our state representatives to do their part.
County residents pay sales taxes to the state. By state law, 4.5 percent of the previous year’s state revenue is supposed to be given back to the county
Family never forgets anything
The greatest thing about family is they’ve known you longer than you’ve 
known yourself. That’s where some of your earliest memories begin, because they’re not really your memories.
You think you remember these things, but actually you’ve heard the stories so many times they have become embedded in your memory bank.
Every time my family gets together we hear the stories. And the stories all begin the same way — “Do you remember the time?” And it goes from there.
I don’t remember the time my brother threw a toy truck at me and split my lip.
Courier Obituaries 7-1-15
OLLIE KAY MOORE
LIBERTY — Ollie Kay Marcus Moore, 76, wife of the late John David Moore, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at her home.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Johnny Elfonzoy and Lula Christine Coley Marcus, Mrs. Moore retired from the Quilt Gallery and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two sons, Ray C. Ross (Sherry) of Pickens, and Johnny L. Ross
Number One Volleyball Camp host sessions for high schoolers
EASLEY — At Easley’s Larry Bagwell Gymnasium June 22-24, thirteen girls
High school-age participants in the 2015 Number One Volleyball Camp pictured above are, front row, from left: Sarah Stewart, Elisabeth Heichel and Sabrina Stewart. Second row: Maggie Jordan, Addie Moore, Ammy Resendiz, Aspen Ridder and Mary Riley Van Duinen. Back row: Claire Wilson, Rylan McEntire, Emilyann Bates, Emma Ricks and Desire’ Lawson.
participated in the Number One Volleyball Camp Session 3 for high school players. Peggy Anthony, Erikka Chapman and Chelsea Anthony instructed the group in fundamentals and advanced skills such as floater serves, jump serving, short and deep serves, offensive shoots and quicks, cushioning hard spikes, floor skills, blocking and offense and defensive strategies.
The campers took part in drills
Wrestling clubs plan two-day folkstyle camp
CENTRAL — The Berkshire-Pickens and Jet wrestling clubs will host a two-day folkstyle camp featuring University of Tennessee-Chattanooga assistant coach Jeff Bedard later this month.
Set to take place at the West-Oak High School mini gym, the camp will take place July 21-22, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day, with one hour for lunch, which will be provided.
The cost is $60, and the camp will reinforce basics, drilling and wrestling situations. There will also be lots of live wrestling.
For more information, contact Michael Connor at (864) 952-9009.
Why we celebrate the 4th of July
In July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. Thereafter, the 13 colonies embarked on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. This most American of holidays is traditionally celebrated with parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. As you send out your July 4th party invitations, take a minute to think about how much you really know about what we are celebrating.
The major objection to being ruled by Britain was taxation without
Courier Community Calendar 7-1-15
• Georges Creek to host VBS July 19-23
Georges Creek Baptist Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School July 19-23. This year’s theme is “Journey Off the Map.” The VBS is for ages 2 years old through sixth grade and will run nightly from 6-8:30 p.m. Georges Creek Baptist Church is located at 1991 Saluda Dam Road in Easley. For more information, call the church at 859-6789 or visit georgescreek.org.
• Celebrate America Festival is July 3-4
The City of Easley and Gilstrap Family Dealerships’ Celebrate America
Baptist Easley unveils renovated Café 200
Baptist Easley and Unidine representatives cut a ribbon of carrots at the opening of Café 200.
EASLEY — Under renovation for several months, the Baptist Easley Hospital cafeteria reopened to full service on June 17 and celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on June 23.
The cafeteria, named Café 200, has a new look, along with healthy, fresh, and made-from-scratch food items. Unidine Healthcare Culinary Group operates
