Monthly Archives: October 2019
Rice, Hiott plan town hall
LIBERTY — Two Pickens County legislators have planned a town hall meeting for this
Rep. Davey Hiott
Thursday in Liberty.
Sen. Rex Rice and Rep. Davey Hiott will meet with constituents from 6-8 p.m. at the Meals on Wheels building, located at 349 Edgemont Ave.
Local residents are invited to attend and voice any concerns they may have.
Cannon Auxiliary to host car show Saturday
PICKENS — This Saturday, Oct. 19, the Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a car show.
The public car show will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants may check from from 9-10 a.m., and awards will be from 1:30-2 p.m.
This event will be held at the Pickens Senior Center, located at 129 Schoolhouse St. in Pickens. The fee to enter a car in the show is $20. All proceeds benefit the CMH Auxiliary for AnMed Health Cannon.
For more information, contact Amanda Miller at 898-1334 or amiller@anmedhealthcannon.org.
The senior center will also be hosting a hot dog plate and bake sale from 11a.m.-1 p.m. All proceeds from the sales will benefit the Pickens Senior Center.
Liberty stabbing suspect charged
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Police said a man charged with attempted murder stabbed his brother in the back at least twice during a 
hug in Liberty last week.
Wesley Edwin Smith, 31, of Anderson is also charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime after his arrest following the Oct. 7 stabbing, according to Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chad
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Raccoon hunters — not raccoon finders
I am relatively sure that the Good Lord gave Pickens County its pro-rata share of raccoons back during the great 
animal handout many, many centuries ago. But, alas, where were the little bandits hiding from the raccoon hunters? That was the most-asked question back in the 1950s and ‘60s.
We professional raccoon hunters in the Shady Grove area of Pickens County were beginning to wonder if this animal had, indeed, become extinct. I need to mention that I called myself a professional because I
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Congressional offices in veterans hospitals
I can’t imagine this being OK anywhere else: Members of Congress have commandeered space in Department of 
Veterans Affairs hospitals to use as their personal offices. It started with one, and quickly grew to six U.S. representatives in one state who’ve set up shop in hospitals. They want to talk to veterans, they say.
The VA wants them out by the end of the year. It wants the space back for medical purposes.
One congressman claims it’s personal because of something he said in a meeting with the VA. Snarling has gone back and forth, as VA Secretary
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Impossible things seem to happen every 15 minutes
I don’t know what official position Rudy Giuliani holds in the Trump administration. I remember him as the mayor of 
New York after terrorists brought down the twin towers at the World Trade Center in 2001. He rose to the occasion then, but his recent conduct has tarnished his image.
As far as is known by ordinary American citizens, he hasn’t been elected to any office in the government at this time. It’s my understanding that he’s serving in the capacity of personal attorney to President Donald Trump.
But if that is true, how can he be authorized to represent
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Courier Letters to the Editor 10-16-19
Collect your books before it’s too late
Dear Editor,
Here’s something for the young people reading this that will stand true at a future time in the history of the world.
They were made out of paper, and within was all kinds of information. They could educate, amaze and entertain you for hours. What was so amazing was that there were no pop-up ads and no one, absolutely no one, but you and God knew what you were learning about from them. Not the government, not even your parents. No?! I’m serious!
They, like weapons, in the right hands could inspire. In the wrong, destroy. So powerful, they were feared by the
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Pickens’ first Halloween Hootenanny set Oct. 26
PICKENS — The Pickens Halloween Hootenanny (formerly Trick or Treat on Main) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Pickens amphitheater.
Instead of the old trick or treat trail, this year’s event will feature activity booths sponsored by local businesses and organizations spread throughout the amphitheater grounds.
There will be candy corn counting, a photo booth, glow bracelet ring tosses and much more. In addition to the booths,
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Bahá’ís to celebrate 200th anniversary
COUNTY — Bahá’ís of Pickens County and Upstate South Carolina will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of the 
Báb, the Prophet and herald of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith, from Oct. 26-30.
In honoring the spirit of the occasion, local Bahá’ís have been increasing their personal visits to share prayers with friends. Other activities for the celebration in Pickens County have included luncheon programs in July and September and will include a dinner program on Monday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. For details, the public may call (864) 855-2072.
Inspired by the life and teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith, millions of people worldwide celebrated the 200th anniversary of His birth in October 2017. Now, in October 2019, people will celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, whose revitalizing message prepared the way for the coming of Bahá’u’lláh.
The Báb (1819-1850) announced, in the middle of the mid-1800s, that He was the bearer of a message destined to transform humanity’s spiritual life.
This two-year bicentenary period provides a vision of the oneness of humanity as an antidote to the racial prejudice and materialism that are corroding American society.
“Now, more than ever, we need positive models of social change that bring people together rather than divide them,” said Easley resident Anisa Young, a senior at Clemson University. “This is what we will be celebrating in the months leading up to and following the Báb’s birth in October.”
To learn more and get involved, visit bahai.us/.
Courier Community Calendar 10-16-19
• Porter’s Chapel to hold chili cook-off
Do you love chili? If the answer is yes, then make plans for the Porter’s Chapel chili cook-off this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-6 p.m. Porter’s Chapel is located at 152 E Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens.
• Arial Baptist plans fall festival this week
Arial Baptist Church, located at 618 Rice Road in Easley, will be holding a fall festival this Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 11 a.m. The event is planned to last throughout the evening and offer a bouncy house for the kids, a cruise-in and some old-time gospel singing by local individuals and groups. There will also be free hot dogs, chips and tea as long as they last. Everyone is invited to the fun-filled event for the entire family.
• PCLA to hold book sale on Oct. 25-26
Pickens Presbyterian Church will be hosting a book sale to benefit the Pickens County Literacy Association. The sale, which will be held on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., includes hardback, paperback,
