Monthly Archives: February 2017
YMCA soccer sign-ups open until February 10
PICKENS — The Pickens YMCA will hold open registration for the Bethlehem Ridge Soccer Club’s spring recreational soccer season from Jan. 1 through Feb. 10.
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Do you remember ‘Kill Da Wabbit?’
I loved Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. They were two of my favorite cartoons as a child. But I now realize much of the humor in those cartoons was double edged. At one level, they were funny to children. But they were also funny to adults who caught the double-edged meanings of the humor.
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-1-17
The Pickens County Courier gladly accepts letters to the Editor. Letters must be no longer than 500 words. All letters must be signed, including first and last name, address and phone number in order to be considered for publication. Only the name and city where you reside will be printed. Submission does not guarantee publication. We reserve the right to edit for content and length. No slanderous or obscene material will be accepted. Letters to the Editor and columns do not necessarily the Courier’s opinion. Send letters to news@thepccourier.com
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Third Gathering on Appalachian Life set for Pickens on March 4
Rocky Nimmons/Courier
The third Gathering on Appalachian Life festival will be held Saturday, March 4. Last year’s event was a huge success with those in attendance learning all about a bygone era in Appalachian South Carolina. Whether it be rail splitting, blacksmith, fiber arts, cooking or even a chance to view the spectacular petroglyphs of Historic Hagood Mill. There will be many things to enjoy this March during the event that takes place on multiple sites
By Thomas Cloer, Jr
Special to the Courier
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COUNTY — What incredible successes were realized with the two previous Gatherings on Appalachia Life. People have not stopped talking about their interest in the different events of those special days.
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Courier Obituaries February 1, 2017
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‘Sunlight’ on the subject
A stretch of balmy January days gave Southern Wesleyan University students an early bout of “spring fever” as temperatures rose into the 70s.
This prompted Dr. Patty Hovis to take her Research Methods and Statistics class outside. She’s seen talking over some concepts with Jhante McMillan as Sabrina Rebuck and Jolene Freerksen look on. McMillan is a senior from Rock Hill; Rebuck is a senior from Hamilton, N.Y.; and Freerksen is a senior from Carstairs, Alberta, Canada. All are Exercise Science majors.
SWU’s Jacob Wiles earns UPS Scholarship
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University student Jacob Wiles, a sophomore majoring in Secondary Social Studies from Easley, has been selected to receive a UPS Scholarship provided by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU) and its national partner, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC).
At the national level, CIC teams up with the UPS Foundation to distribute funding of the UPS Scholarship. Through this program this year, SCICU awarded $52,000 in UPS Scholarships to 20 students at private institutions across SC.
Staff members honored as TCT’s Educators of the Year
By Lisa Garrett
Special to the Courier
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UPSTATE — Three faculty/staff members have been honored as Tri-County Technical College’s Educators of the Year and will be recognized at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) meeting in February.
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Atax committee announces project funding availability
COUNTY — Pickens County is now accepting accommodations tax funding applications for projects for the 2016-2017 fiscal year from organizations involved in tourism-related activities or projects.
The funds, collected from Pickens County accommodations tax, are intended to be used to further the growth of the tourism industry in Pickens County by attracting or providing for tourists. The distribution of the funds is approved by Pickens County Council, which receives recommendations from the Pickens County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. The committee will determine its recommendations on completed funding request applications received and will be meeting during the month of March to review the applications. The You must be logged in to view this content.
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Courier Legals 2-1-17
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