Daily Archives: 06/09/2020
Courier Letters to the Editor 6-10-20
Not so proud of Pickens
Dear Editor,
Normally, I am very proud to say that I am from Pickens, a peaceful little town in the upper corner of South Carolina. Today, though, not so much. Let me tell you why.
Last Monday night, there was a demonstration — a peaceful protest, if you will — marking righteous outrage over the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a man who betrayed the trust we place in
Finding fresh food
Many of us haven’t been eating right lately. Sometimes the stores are out of what we want; sometimes we can’t get an available pickup time. But there are a few other safe options for getting 
what we need.
Community Supported Agriculture: Farmers near you like to know in advance if their crops will have a market once it’s time to harvest, and they sell “subscriptions” that allow you, as a shareholder, to pick up fresh food once a week. Do an internet search for “community supported agriculture” in your area. Look for ones that sell more
Courier Obituaries 6-10-20
STEPHANIE ELIZABETH ‘LIBBY’ PIMLOTT
PICKENS — Libby Newton Pimlott, 48, wife of 27 years of James “Jamie” T. Pimlott, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, surrounded by her family after a three-year battle with cancer.
Libby is a daughter of Wayne Newton and Johnnie Cassell Newton. She was a lifelong resident of Pickens County and a 1990 graduate of Pickens High School. In addition to being a devoted Christian wife and mother, Libby was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and served the church for several years as a youth group leader.
After her God, Libby’s greatest love was her family. She met the love of her life and her soulmate, Jamie, when she was 15 years old. Together, they share two beautiful and talented daughters, who
Financial support needed for Soapstone Baptist Church
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PUMPKINTOWN — Soapstone Baptist Church has been a part of Mable Clarke all her life, and she 
wants to make sure the church is on a firm financial footing when she is gone.
A fundraiser is underway to pay off the church mortgage’s remaining $50,000, Clarke said.
“We’re down to nine members that’s left at the church,” Clarke said Sunday. “We have to get this paid off by December, because we’re facing a maturity date coming up on the church.”
For the past 14 years, Clarke has been overseeing monthly fish frys to support the church and its
Local student wins state essay contest
CLEMSON — The Fort Prince George Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Easley announced last week that Clemson Elementary School student Arjun Jain won the South Carolina American History Essay Contest.
There were 64 schools with 911 students competing in the state contest held as part of the annual American History Essay Contest for fifth through eighth graders, including 129 in Pickens County
Grand reopening
The Market at the Mill held its formal grand reopening last Wednesday. Pickens’ huge indoor marketplace has been closed following regulations set forth to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The spacious market located in the old Singer/Ryobi/OWT building offers customers a vast array of vendors that feature antiques, custom jewelry, pottery, baked goods, custom-made furniture, artistic designs and more each Wednesday through Sunday. Pictured, from left, are Pickens chamber director Lisa Turnick, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, market manager Barry Crawford, owner David Hosea, S.C. House Rep. Davey Hiott and Pickens Police Chief Travis Riggs.
Birch advances to national competition
CENTRAL — Alex Birch, a Southern Wesleyan University Music major, will be advancing to the semifinals of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) national competition, placing 
in the top 15 in his category for the nation.
Dr. Amber James of Southern Wesleyan’s Fine Arts Division is thrilled at Birch’s achievement.
“We were blessed to have three of our students advance to the national round: Alex Birch, Josh Amerson and Zachary Wheeler,” she said.
“It is extremely exciting and an absolute honor to have the opportunity to represent Southern Wesleyan University on a
Asparagus can pack a flavor punch
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Asparagus are not just good, they’re good for you. They have vitamin E, K and folic acid and are credited with helping as a conductor of insulin in the body.
They’re a fibrous vegetable, and a serving can fill you up. These are all good reasons to eat asparagus for your health.
But isn’t it nice that something so good for you is delicious.
None of these dishes are really complicated, but they can be served up quickly and pack some punch into an everyday meal.
I hope you’ll enjoy this delicious vegetable.
Courier Legal Notices 6-10-20
NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF: PICKENS
IN THE PROBATE COURT
CASE NUMBER: 2020ES3900238
IN THE MATTER OF:
WALTER HAYNE BRAMLETT
