Daily Archives: 07/18/2017
Foothills Electronics now open
On June 26, the Greater Pickens Chamber Commerce celebrated the grand opening for its newest member, Foothills Electronics, with a ribbon cutting. Owners Scott and April Nabors plan to offer a variety of services, including cellphone repair, security systems, TVs, electronics repair and much more. Foothills Electronics is located at 2700 Gentry Memorial Highway in Pickens. Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and the new store can be reached at (864) 507-0456.
Holly Springs Center offers lots to learn this summer
PICKENS — Located in the former Holly Springs Elementary School, the Holly Springs Center has had a very full summer, hosting Youth Arts Camp on Wednesdays, Youth Nature/Gardening Camp on Fridays, Camp IRock field trips, and now a week-long STEAM Camp.
Special-needs adults meet three times a week to socialize and take part in sports, arts
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Concert and art class set for community center
PICKENS — The Pickens Community Center is now offering a new class.
Evening art classes began Tuesday, July 18. The classes are held from 6-8 p.m. Bob Bickle will teach the art classes in the Jack Black Room (Library, Room 2) at the center. Each participant must provide their own supplies.
Bickle is an outstanding and talented painter. One of his watercolors, “Bird on a
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Volleyball camps to begin soon at Pickens Rec gym
PICKENS — Volleyball Camps at the Pickens Recreation gymnasium are fast approaching.
Those who did not pre-register by July 10 may still register for a session, but should contact the Rec now rather than waiting to sign up the first day of camp, according to
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County Carolina One volleyball players recognized nationally
COUNTY — Carolina One Volleyball Club players from Pickens County who tried out at the 2017 Girls’ High Performance National Team Try-out on April 6 received national recognition.
All-region player Calie Covey, daughter of Heidi Covey of Pickens, was invited to
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Courier Obituaries 7-19-17
Bruce Farmer
Easley — Bruce Thompson Farmer, 77, of 114 Shallowford Road, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
Born in Greenville, he was the husband of Linda Donald Farmer and the son of the late Nathan Ovander and Frances Hanks Farmer. He was a retired electrician from Huntington and Guerry and was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Sherri Owen (Tony) and Lavada
There’s a new game in town
Easley gearing up for first shot at Senior League World Series
Although 2017 will mark the 17th consecutive year the city of Easley will play host to dozens of the best youth baseball players on Earth battling for the title of world 
series champion, the city will have more representation than ever before in the tournament.
After 16 years of hosting Little League International’s Big League World Series and some of the world’s best 15-18-year-old players, Easley has instead taken over host duties this year for the Senior League Baseball World Series, which will bring teams of players ages 13-16 from around the world to converge on the J.B. “Red” Owens Complex from July 29-Aug. 5.
And with the change in age range comes a change in the host team.
In years past, the S.C. District 1 host team for the Big League World Series had been
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Registration for YMCA fall soccer open until Aug. 10
PICKENS — YMCA officials believe children need to be a part of something bigger than themselves to help strengthen values, sportsmanship, leadership skills and the 
importance of relationship building and diversity.
The YMCA soccer program allows children to actively develop individually through healthy competition in a positive and encouraging environment.
The Pickens YMCA will open registration for Bethlehem Ridge Soccer Club’s spring recreational soccer season through Aug. 10. The program is open to kids ages 4-10. The season will begin the week of Aug. 21 and end on Oct. 21. All games and practices will be held at
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4-H2O Camp set to explore Lake Hartwell
PENDLETON — The 4-H2O Camp is a day camp that will be offered to youth ages 9-13 from July 17-19.
Lake Hartwell and local streams serve as the setting for this natural resource program. Students will have fun while learning about the local environment, animals
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Fall volleyball, soccer signups open at Pickens Recreation
PICKENS — Fall soccer and volleyball signups are open now through July 21 at the Pickens Recreation Department.
For soccer, coed age divisions are 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15.
Depending on the sizes of the 11-12 and 13-15 divisions, teams may travel greater distances, such as to Seneca and Walhalla.
Soccer games will be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and some
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