Daily Archives: 03/16/2021
Daniel’s Hicks named to North-South all-star team
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — Even with the season ending a few weeks ago, honors continue to roll in for Daniel senior guard Sincere Hicks.
Hicks was selected for the S.C. North-South all-star girls’ basketball game on Thursday.
Hicks’ selection for the game is the culmination of a stellar senior season in which she averaged 10.5 points, 2.1 rebounds,
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Adult coed volleyball leagues now forming at Pickens Rec
PICKENS — The Pickens Recreation Department is now holding registration for adult coed volleyball.
Players must be 21 years of age, with ID required. The registration fee due at signup will be $45 per couple for in-city residents and $55 for out-of-city residents. Individual fees are $22.50 in city and
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Courier Obituaries 3-17-21
BECKY HOOKER
NORRIS — Carolyn Rebecca “Becky” Peele Hooker, 52, passed away peacefully at home on 
Wednesday, March 3, 2021, after an extended battle with MS.
Becky is lovingly remembered by her husband, A. Henry Hooker Jr.; a son, Nicholas Hooker (Hope), and granddaughter, Presley; mother, Marion Peele; brother, Carlton Peele (Lanie); nephew, Brady Peele (Jamie); niece, Meagan P. Schulenberg, and great-nephew, Maddox.
She was predeceased by her father, Bobby L. Peele.
Becky was a graduate of Clemson University’s nursing
Important to demand sunshine
It is Sunshine Week across America. South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act — the Sunshine Law — gives you access to government meetings and public records.
Let me share with you the preface to the S.C. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA):
“The General Assembly finds that it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that citizens shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in formulation of public policy.”
This sentence sums up the intent of South Carolina’s Sunshine Law — that it is crucial to be aware of the important decisions public bodies make in your
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Open gov’t is key to an honest gov’t
When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.”
That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for office again. No one wants to be held directly responsible for letting the public down.
Case in point is the recent catastrophe in Texas, when unexpected winter storms left 4 million homes without power, ruptured pipes and tainted the water supply for
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Do you wonder what the robins know?
I heard someone this week say, “One robin A not make a spring.” Very true. But inevitably, that thought must be followed by a question. How many robins does it take to make a spring?
This is very important, because we all need to know when it’s alright to pack up the flannel shirts and bring out the shorts.
It may seem unimportant to some people, but it is not.
We can’t decide it is spring just because the date on the March calendar says it is.
According to the calendar, spring is just a few days away.
And we have definitely gone on Daylight Saving Time, that invention that is celebrated by some and cursed by others.
The peony on the walkway thinks spring has come, because its
Table Rock to host women’s adventure weekend
PICKENS — Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) recently announced that registration for the 
2021 Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend is now open.
The annual event was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but is now officially open to registrants for November 2021.
The Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend was the brainchild of now director, Mary Roe. Roe wanted an event that would help women feel empowered and comfortable in the outdoors. With an array of courses
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Pickens Chamber’s March member of the month
Holly Springs Center, located at 120B Holly Springs School Road in Pickens, was named the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce March Member of the Month. The center’s School of Mountain Arts (SOMA) is modeled after John C. Campbell Folk School. It offers Appalachian arts and culture, artisan gallery and field trips that focus on Appalachian arts and culture. The vision of Holly Springs Center is to enhance community unity for all ages through opportunities for growth, exploration, creativity and connectivity. Pictured, from left, are Abby Baker, Crystal Stone, Donna Owens, Liza Holder, Anna Chastain, Lisa Turnick and Lauren Willis.
Back to Work 50+ Workshop is April 1
PENDLETON — Job seekers who are 50 and older — and want to update their skills — may be eligible to receive free job training through the AARP Back to Work 50+ grant at Tri-County 
Technical College.
The Back to Work 50+ program is designed to help unemployed men and women over the age of 50 update their job-search skills, and in
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Soapstone’s first fish fry of the season is this Saturday
PICKENS — Soapstone Church invites everyone to a special fundraiser at the church, located at 296 
Liberia Road in Pickens, this Saturday, Feb. 20.
The event will feature fine cooking and will be held from noon-8 p.m.
It will also be the first chance this year to get some of Ms. Mable’s cooking.
Visitors will enjoy true Southern cooking, including a fish fry, barbecue and fried chicken with all the fixings right from Ms. Mable’s kitchen.
For more information, call (864) 414-8470.
