Daily Archives: 03/07/2017
Adaptive sports for disabled vets
Disabled veterans will get a chance again this year to compete in adaptive sports across the country. The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking applications for $8 million grants that will support programs for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
Last year, grants helped fund 90 different programs, including
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Beware of the Bradford Pear
Every time someone gets the bright idea of bringing in a species of tree or plant not suitable for a region, things tend to go downhill.
A drive along Ruhamah Road off the Highway 123 exit illustrates this point perfectly. Right now, there’s a large wooded area near the road that is almost filled with blooming white trees. They’re all volunteers, and yes, the blooms are pretty. But bear in mind, all
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Courier Letters to the Editor
McMaster is right
Dear Editor,
When asked about a gas tax hike, Gov. Henry McMaster said a tax increase should be the last resort. He is absolutely right.
But representatives in Columbia are still proposing a higher gas tax. They also want more funding for state retiree
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Courier Obituaries 3-8-17
Patricia H. Lockaby
Easley — Patricia Ann Hughes Lockaby, 82, of Easley, wife of James Edward Lockaby, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Born in Liberty, she was a daughter of the late Connie Roy “Con” Hughes and Blanche Hughes Hughes.
Mrs. Lockaby was retired from the Quilt Gallery in Easley and
TCTC official to discuss endowment scholarship with Pickens Lions Club
PICKENS — The Pickens Lions Club will host Tri-County 
Technical College manager of fiscal affairs Deborah Nelms at a special meeting March 16 to discuss the club’s endowed scholarship and how endowed scholarships help many further their dreams of fulfilling educational goals.
The Pickens Lions Club Endowed Scholarship was established
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‘Men Coming Together’ meet
“Men Coming Together” held its initial meeting on Feb. 18 to help those looking for work. Pictured, from left, are Walter Bowens, Fletcher Perry, Sam Wyche and Berry Webb.
PICKENS — On Saturday, Feb. 18, “Men Coming Together” held its initial meeting at the Living Waters church on Bethlehem Church Road in Pickens.
The meeting was the idea of Pickens City Council member
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Courier Calendar of Events 3-8-17
• Amazing Grace to host revival in March
Amazing Grace Fellowship will be hosting revival services from March 13-17. The services will begin at 7 p.m. each night. The Rev. James West from Alabama will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. The Rev. Brad Hendrix is the pastor at
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Keep the carrots coming
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
For some reason I associate carrots with spring. Their bright color adds a cheerful note to a dinner plate. This week’s recipes include a carrot salad, roasted carrots, a carrot
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Courier Legals 3-8-17
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Case No. 2016-CP-39-00518
Estate of James H. Patten, Jr. by Katherine R. Patten, Personal Representative and Katherine R. Patten, individually, Plaintiff, vs. John Chick and Sabrina Chick Defendant.
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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER of the Court of Common Pleas for
Courier Notice to Creditors 3-8-17
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL
