Monthly Archives: January 2018
Mayor: Liberty leaders united
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Mayor Brian Petersen said there are “lots of great things going on” in Liberty.
“Tremendous things,” he said.
On Jan. 11, Petersen gave his first State of the City update since being elected mayor in November. The State of the City event was a lunch-and-learn session sponsored by the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce.
Although the city won’t have a full council until the special election to fill the Ward 4 seat, Petersen says the current council is united.
“We have unity and passion — about change, about vision, about where we need to go — on our current council that I have not seen in the 14 years of my involvement on city council,” Petersen said.
Petersen said the fact that no candidates filed for the Ward 4 election
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New Bojangles’ now open
The new Bojangles’ in Liberty is officially open to the public after a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Tuesday. The restaurant is located at 7239 Moorefield Memorial Highway, just off U.S. Highway 123. “We are absolutely thrilled to open our newest Bojangles’ in Liberty,” said Jeff Rigsby, BOJ of WNC franchisee. The restaurant measures approximately 3,800 square feet, seats more than 70 people and will employ more than 40 full and part-time team members. Hours of operation for are from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Pictured holding the ribbon, from left, are Jennifer Clark of the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, unit director Donald McKinnley, Rigsby, Liberty mayor Brian Petersen, BOJ of WNC/TN marketing director Michelle Parparian, Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce chair Elian Tyson and Liberty chamber board member Cyndi Coleman.
Hampton Memorial Park in the works
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Jim Garrison says that many of the patrons who use the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Library in Easley may not know anything 
about the woman it is named for.
“Most of them know her name, and they probably see her portrait in there but don’t realize the significance of that,” Garrison said.
He’s part of an effort to change that, by creating a memorial park for Hampton on the grounds of the library in Easley.
Hampton was the first female pilot in United States military history
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Auxiliary plans fundraiser events
PICKENS – The Cannon Memorial Auxiliary has two huge fundraisers set for January and February.
Later this month, the CMA will host a “White Elephant” sale. Donations for the sale will be taken from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Volunteers will accept new and gently used items for the sale. No clothing will be accepted.
The sale will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. All “White Elephant” activities will be held in the main classroom at
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Liberty wins county wrestling championship
The Liberty High School wrestling team won the Pickens County wrestling championship on Saturday at Easley High School. The team is now 20-5 on the season. The team has five regular-season events remaining before competing in the Class 2A state playoffs, which run from Feb 3-10. Team members include Caleb Courville, Shyann Oglesby, Payton Poole, Nathan Hellams, Jacob Rogers, McKinnon Stewart, Cole Murphy, Jacob Lee, Hunter Powell, Ajah Young, Dustin Krout, Trent Pitman, Brandon Vega, Noah Kelly, Brad Moore, Lucas Bates and Jack Brissey. The Devils’ head coach is Nathan Day. Assistant coaches are Dakota Stewart, Bo Chandler, and Alan Brooks. The team managers are Christy Taylor, Addie Cromer, Cameron Hope, Alyssa Chandler and Zoe Addington.
Easley High cheerleaders planning Kiddie Camp
EASLEY — Easley High School’s cheerleading squads will host a Winter Kiddie Camp for children in grades K5 through six Feb. 3 at the school.
Participants will learn cheers, chants, dances, motions and a mini routine to perform at the parent showcase. Additionally they will receive a T-shirt, water bottle and a take-home DVD of cheer material. The cost for the camp will be $25 per participant.
For more specific information about the camp and how to register, contact Lauren Hudson at LaurenHudson@pickens.k12.sc.us. The last day to register for the camp is Jan. 29.
Spring soccer and volleyball sign-ups open at Pickens Rec
PICKENS — Spring soccer and volleybal registrations are being taken now through Jan. 26 at the Pickens Recreation Center on Sangamo Road in Pickens.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and will only be taken the first three weeks of the registration period, which will
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YAM Winter Jam set for Saturday at PHS
PICKENS — The eighth annual Winter Bluegrass Jubilee will be held 
on Jan. 20 at Pickens High School.
The event is a one-day indoor music festival featuring traditional music, Appalachian heritage and music
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Liberty mayor speaks at Lions Club meeting
LIBERTY — Liberty mayor Brian Petersen was the guest speaker at the recent Liberty Lions Club breakfast meeting at Liberty Middle School.
Seated from left, are Mel Avery, Lila Hendrix, Melanie Ginn, City Councilman Brad Dover, Liberty Lions Club president Jean Thomas and mayor Brian Petersen. Standing are Glenn Holley, Tracy Morgan, Lisa Carpenter, Dean Thomas, Oscar Thorsland, Al Toole, Jay Lee, Clay Counts and Liberty Middle School principal Lisa Cassidy.
The mayor outlined his plans for the progress of the city of Liberty. To show the club’s commitment to the city, the Lions summarized the donations that the club has made to the community.
Christmas came early to Liberty Middle School in November, when
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Lawrence Chapel Ash Wednesday service set
SIX MILE — Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church will host its annual Ash Wednesday pancake supper and service on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Supper is planned from 5:30-6:45 p.m., followed by the service at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church is located at 2101 Six Mile Highway in Central. For more information, call (864) 653-4461.
