Monthly Archives: September 2020
COVID CASES STILL STEADY IN COUNTY
COLUMBIA — With two new deaths confirmed since last week, Pickens County is continuing to see a steady number of cases and deaths in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the probable COVID-19 death of two elderly Pickens County residents on Sept. 13 and Sept. 11, respectively.
The county still has the 12th-lowest rate of infection of the state’s 46 counties, with 2,053.84 cases per 100,000 residents, according to DHEC.
Pickens County added 177 confirmed cases of the virus in
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Tigers open with big win at Wake Forest
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy The Journal
esprott@upstatetoday.com
WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — On Saturday night, Clemson’s veteran offensive leaders performed to their typical standards, and some tantalizing young talent — particularly on the defensive side — 
lived up to the billing as the Tigers opened their season at Wake Forest with a decisive 37-13 victory at Truist Field.
If for no other reason than simply being able to get onto the field in the midst of a pandemic, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said Sunday evening the win was one he’ll never forget as his top-ranked Tigers (1-0, 1-0 ACC) turned in a strong performance.
“It was a very special win for us, and as I told the team,
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Railroad museum refurbishing old Central caboose
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — The Central Railway Museum has not only donated money to help in the refurbishment of the town’s nearly 60-year-old railroad caboose, but is also donating physical labor.
Last year, the museum presented a monetary donation to the town, and for two days a week for the past two and a half months, members have been providing much-needed repairs to the interior of the caboose.
“We’re completely refurbishing the inside — we rewired it completely, put all new lights in, as there
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Mill foundation receives grants from SC Humanities
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Foundation, which supports Hagood Mill Historic Site, has been 
awarded two grants by S.C. Humanities — a Bridge grant for COVID-19 relief and a mini grant for the mill’s Seeds of Change event — both totaling $6,000.
The foundation received a Bridge grant from South Carolina Humanities, which obtained funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic
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Lady Blue Flame open 2020 season with win
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Lady Blue Flame volleyball team started the 2020 season at 
home with an easy victory against region foe Walhalla, 25-8, 25-8, 25-17.
Since high school athletics were never a sure thing this fall during the COVID-19 era, Lady Blue Flame coach Rikki Owens said the team was blessed to take the court against the Lady Razorbacks.
“We were so excited and grateful to be able to have the opportunity to play and be out on the court again,” she said. “The girls are fired up and are not taking anything for
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Never forget
As the United States reflected on a terrible day in its history, Easley first responders gathered together to mark the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, on Friday. “We will always remember the date 9.11.2001,” the city posted on social media. “Just like those brave men and women who endured the horrific scenes on that day, these are the men and women who dedicate their life to our City to ensure the safety of all our citizens. Thank you.”
Courier Obituaries 9-16-20
REBA JANE KIMMONS
CLEMSON — Reba Jane Kimmons, 84, of Clemson passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at 
Heartland Health Care West in Greenville.
Born March 7, 1936 in Louisville, Ky., Reba was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin Cissell and Eliza Katherine Felts Cissell. She was married to Henry (Kim) Kimmons for 49 years until his death in March 2010.
She is survived by her children, Kreg Kimmons and Karen Leslie Armstrong (Brett); brother, Clyde Cissell; sister, Frances Skye; and grandchildren, Jacob Henry Armstrong, Alexandra Ray Armstrong, Connor Brian Armstrong and Kayden Addison Kimmons.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded
Monarchs are passing through
We haven’t seen a monarch butterfly in our yard for more than three years. The population has been decimated during several decades due to climate change, increased use of pesticides, land 
development and loss of both their host plants and habitat to the point that biologists warn they may be facing extinction.
They lay their eggs on the milkweed plant, because it is the only food the monarch caterpillars eat.
They used to fly by the millions en masse each spring en route to Canada and again in the fall, when they began their migration back to Mexico.
Yesterday when I was watering flowers, I was amazed and heartened by seeing three monarch butterflies
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The knowledge of good and evil
As Christians, we often think the world does not know about God and this is the reason they go 
about their merry way being captivated by sin. This may be partly true, as they do not understand all the details about the Bible and what God wants from them, however every human has inherited the ability to know right from wrong.
Originally, Adam and Eve were not concerned about sin and were not controlled by their Maker, but were given free will to make their own decisions. After they fell from the Garden of Eden and were told they would
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Courier Letters to the Editor 9-16-20
The Return in Pickens
Dear Editor,
The conversation around Pickens is about our country morally eroding, heading toward a point of no return. Our Constitution is in jeopardy on our present course, away from our forefathers’ vision for the freedoms we enjoy to have. God had been the foundation of our country’s liberties. Some
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