Monthly Archives: February 2018
‘Pillbillies’ — another Appalachian stereotype
A stereotype is a generalized statement or belief applied to everyone in a group, as though the entire group is the same. Any belief or characteristic, 
applied to an entire group, immediately makes it invalid because no characteristics are held by everyone in the group. … Stereotypical beliefs sometimes come from some degree of truth, however. There is probably someone in the group who fits the stereotype,” said Lenora Billings-Harris.
I agree. In his younger years, my maternal grandfather boiled moonshine
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Courier letters to the editor 2-7-18
Preparing for a call to action
Dear Editor,
The Upstate counties of South Carolina are in danger of becoming more progressive and less conservative.
We need your help protecting conservative ideology. We will be meeting on Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Six Mile Town Hall Community Room at 106 S. Main St. in Six Mile.
Conservatives of the Upstate (COTU) seeks to join forces with the various
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Springing to new life
After closing, Holly Springs school reborn as valuable community center
By Dr. Thomas Cloer, Jr.
Special to The Courier
March 14, 2016, was another “date which will live in infamy” for many in our Holly Springs community. It was also sad for families connected to Albert R. Lewis Elementary School. That was the date the Pickens County School Board voted 4-to-2 to close the two schools.
I was four days old when Franklin Delano Roosevelt died. My oldest brother, Nat, was a month old when FDR spoke those words on Dec. 7, 1941, after the Japanese Empire attacked Pearl Harbor. The word “infamy” means a disgrace or the very opposite of fame. My late uncle, Fred Moody, my late mother’s brother, was there serving in the army at Pearl Harbor, and survived the attack.
I have a little propensity to “protest too much” as Queen Gertrude said in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” While that may be true, let me quickly say that I spent years at both of those closed schools, and therefore should at least have my say. Without overdoing
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Courier Community Calendar 2-7-18
• Ash Wednesday pancake supper set
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
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Clemson Area Chamber to hold annual ‘State Of Clemson’ event
CLEMSON — The Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the State of Clemson address each year to promote the growth of the community in the past year and take a look at what lies ahead for both the city of Clemson and Clemson University.
This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Madren Center Ballroom on Clemson University’s campus. Registration
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Meeting spiritual needs
The Rev. Santes Beatty, director of multiethnic ministries within 
the Wesleyan Church, was the speaker for a series of spiritual emphasis services Jan. 29-31 at Southern Wesleyan University. Beatty spoke about following Christ’s example by crossing social boundaries to meet spiritual needs. He shared how Jesus shared a table with sinners and tax-gatherers to reinforce the call to his audience to cross denominational, generational, political and racial lines to reach the spiritual needs of a hurting world.
Dementia caregivers program planned at Foothills Retirement
EASLEY — The Foothills Retirement Community encourages local residents to join a special educational series focusing on the unique challenges presented by Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving for those with dementia.
The free sessions, led by executive director Karen Nichols, will be held each Thursday in March from 6-8 pm in the chapel at the Foothills Retirement Community. Light refreshments will be served.
Those interested are asked to RSVP by calling (864) 307-7824.
Baptist Easley recognized for dedication to wellbeing
EASLEY — Baptist Easley Hospital has been recognized by the South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well initiative for being one of the first organizations to achieve the Strategy for Wellbeing Platinum award for achieving excellence in workplace wellbeing and supporting optimal employee health.
Strategy for Wellbeing is an interactive, automated online tool designed to help employers implement best practices in employee wellbeing. Baptist Easley Hospital achieved the recognition by earning Platinum status in all
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Courier Legals 2-7-18
NOTICE
To: The Unknown Owner
The following Mobile Home has been abandoned at 216 East Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, SC 29671. There is a lien on this mobile home for rent and/or storage in the amount of $100.00 plus any additional rent from the date of this notice. Contact Grace United Methodist Church, 309 East Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, SC 29671 at 864-878-2161 to claim this mobile home.
After 30 days from the date of this notice, Grace United Methodist Church will apply to sell the mobile home at The Pickens County Magistrate for
Courier Notice to Creeditors
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 AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice
