Daily Archives: 10/24/2017
The idea that changed the world
Local church plans service to mark 500th anniversary of the Reformation Sunday
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS —
When he nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a church in Germany half a millenium ago, Martin Luther never dreamed he was not only changing the Catholic church, but the whole world.
This Sunday, Faith Lutheran Chapel in Pickens will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the
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Six Mile mayor: Aldi looking at SC 183
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Although details are scant, Six Mile officials believe their goal of connecting residents with fresh groceries is nearing fruition.
“We’ve been trying for a couple of years to get a small grocery here in town,” Six Mile mayor Roy Stoddard said.
As part of those efforts, officials contacted the Aldi grocery chain, drafting a letter and sending it to company officials. They received no response from the company.
But recently, Stoddard said he heard that Aldi would build a location on S.C. Highway 183, near Durham’s Convenience Mart. Stoddard asked councilman James Atkinson to announce the news at the August town council meeting,
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Halloween events kick off Saturday
COUNTY — The Halloween season has arrived, and area municipalities are offering chances for kids to show off their costumes and pick up some sweet treats.
Cannon Memorial Hospital and the city of Pickens are teaming up once again for the annual Trick or Treat on Main Street. This year’s event will be held from 6-8 p.m. this Saturday.
Local businesses, organizations and churches will set up booths along West Main Street. The
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Duke awards $13K grant for garden at new Doodle Park
new Doodle Park
PICKENS — Pickens officials have announced the Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded a grant for $13,000 to create a sensory rain garden at the Pickens Doodle Park.
The new Pickens Doodle Park, set to have its grand opening around Memorial Day 2018, is designed around five themes, which include being a downtown connector, promoting active living, promoting healthy living, remembering local history and being environmentally friendly. The grant will focus on the environmentally friendly theme and aims to keep rain
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water on site while showcasing environmentally friendly practices that enhance the park facility.
“The city council and city staff are working tirelessly to ensure that the Pickens Doodle Park is one of a kind — one that can accommodate all needs,” mayor David Owens said in a news release. “It is grants like these that help to make our ideas and dreams a reality.”
A rain garden is a storm water feature which uses plants to allow rain water to soak back into the ground. City officials want to provide a hands-on learning experience for the children and families who visit the Pickens Doodle Park, therefore the sensory rain garden will include elements that will enhance the five senses. The garden will be home to plants that a person can touch, taste, or smell; a sensory pathway made of wood, stone, etc. to experience different textures under their feet; outdoor musical wind chimes for their hearing pleasure; outdoor play elements; and educational signage marking the different plants and how to interact with them.
“We value partnerships like this that show our communities the importance of environmental stewardship while creating hands-on exhibits to enhance those lessons,” Duke Energy government and community relations manager Emily DeRoberts said.
The city of Pickens has been able to leverage several different state, federal and private grants to create the Pickens Doodle Park. With the help of the South Carolina Recreational Trails Program Grant, South Carolina Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant Program Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission Grant, EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant, Pickens County Accommodations Tax Grant and the Duke Energy Foundation Grant the park is set to open in May 2018.
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Project Search teaching students to thrive in the workforce
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Easley Public Works Department recently hosted a group of students with Project Search.
The students toured the facility, heard a presentation about what Public Works does for the city and had a chance to see some equipment in action.
After their tour, the students met with mayor Larry Bagwell, who encouraged them to consider
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Petersen running for Liberty mayor
LIBERTY — Longtime Liberty resident and business owner Brian Petersen declared his candidacy for mayor this fall.
Petersen is a current member of Liberty City Council and seeks to win the mayoral seat Nov 7.
“I am pleased and honored to be running for mayor of Liberty,” he said. “During my tenure as city councilman, I have gained an understanding of the many complexities of city government, including its capabilities and limitations.
“There are many issues and opportunities the city will face in the next four years, including aging water and sewer infrastructure, attracting new businesses and jobs, just to name a few. Most importantly, we need to strengthen our community foundation with total transparency and open lines of communication with our citizens.”
Petersen said the primary role of mayor “should be to have the necessary people skills to bring
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First Community Bank acquires Cornerstone
Lexington —- First Community Corporation, the holding company for First Community Bank, announced recently that it has completed the acquisition of Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company for Cornerstone National Bank.
All former Cornerstone banking officess are now locations of First Community Bank.
The combined company has more than $1 billion in assets, $914 million in deposits and
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Pickens volleyball wins in playoffs
PICKENS — The Pickens High School volleyball team posted a first-round win in Class 4A playoff action and as of press time on Tuesday was still in the running for a state title.
On Oct. 19, the Lady Blue Flame defeated Travelers Rest to open the playoffs, 25-4, 25-8, 25-10. Kaylee Gillespie led in serves with 13 and had four aces. She also led in assists with 15. Lexi
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Car dealerships give away $36K boat
UPSTATE — Ashley Burton, a paramedic from Westminster, won a Starweld Bassboat made by Starcraft and valued at more than $36,000 on Saturday through a promotion created by Lake 
Keowee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Lake Keowee Ford.
The promotion ran for 30 days, during which anyone who bought a new truck was automatically registered, and anyone could register in the showroom at either dealership.
“The response to the boat giveaway was tremendous,” said Mark Williams, managing partner at the two dealerships. “We had hundreds of entries, and this was an exciting promotion. I think everyone involved had a great
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The incident with the folding chair
Several years ago, Fowler gave me a gravity chair for Mother’s Day. It’ been a pleasure to use, as it really does relieve pressure on the lower back. I’ve tried to take good care of it. That 
means keeping the dogs off the chair as much as possible. For some obscure reason, they think it’s an ideal place to stretch out on.
Our boxer and boxer mix, Boomer and Little Red Dog, unfortunately, can’t lie down in the chair together. They’re just too big, but they still try to do so. This leads to less than restful chair time.
If I’m lying in it, the Chihuahua, Toby One Ka Doggy, insists on lying on top of me. From this perch, he can threaten Boomer and Little Red Dog.
That also isn’t restful.
Earlier this week, on a perfectly beautiful day when Boomer and Little Red Dog were occupied
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