Monthly Archives: March 2021
2 new scams to watch out for
They never stop. Scammers are continually busy, and so must we be to stay one step ahead of them. Here are two more scams they’re trying to foist on us.
If you’re still working and receive W-2 or 1099 forms, look them over very carefully. If it’s a 1099-G, that’s for unemployment benefits. Did you receive those benefits? If not, it means that a scammer has used your identity to
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Letters to the Editor
No place like home
Dear Editor,
I’ve heard it said, “Be it ever so humble, there is no place like home.” That’s true.
What is a home? A home bricks and mortar do not make. Nor wood nor stone. Home should be a place where you can go when the entire world hates you and they will accept you and you can find love and peace there. There is no judgment in a true home, only love and encouragement.
Dreams are often started at home and spread to the world. A home can be many helping one
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Courier Obituaries 3-10-21
EDWINA GARRETT CRANE
EASLEY — Edwina Garrett Crane, 91, wife to William Carl “Bucky” Crane Jr., went home to her 
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5, 2021.
Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Pike Garrett. She was a member of Easley First Baptist Church for 71 years and a member of Nosegay Garden Club. Mrs. Crane will be remembered for the notes of encouragement she wrote to those in need.
Mrs. Crane is survived by her husband of 71 years, William Carl “Bucky” Crane Jr.; son, William Carl Crane III (Jackie) of Easley; daughters, Candy C. Shuler of Marion and Sally G. Crane of Columbia; and brother, George E. Garrett (Georgia) of Pickens. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Drew Droege, Garrett Droege, William Carl Crane IV and Wesley
Liberty wrestlers win state championships
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — After a great day at the Class 2A-1A Upper State championship last week, the Liberty Red Devils wrestling team had high expectations for the state championship meet at Dreher High School on Saturday.
They more than met those expectations in Columbia, bringing two state champions and two other top-three finishers home from the competition.
Blake Chandler and Trent Burdette were the big winners for the Red Devils on
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Pickens club volleyball teams host free clinic for area players
PICKENS — Pickens Carolina One volleyball coaches and 16 Elite and 18 Elite players put on a free clinic Saturday for more than 75 girls who currently play for Pickens recreation teams.
“This clinic has been an idea in my mind for quite a while,” said Nikki Anthony, head coach of the 18 Elite team. “Carolina One has been operating out of the Pickens Recreation Department for more
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Adult coed volleyball leagues now forming
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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Easley downs Lions to open play in Shock City Invitational tourney
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Coming into the 2021 baseball season, Pickens County had two teams ranked in the top 10 of their respective classes, as Daniel and Easley were 10th in Classes 3A and 4A, respectively.
On Friday night, the two teams faced off in the first game of the Shock City Invitational, with Easley
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Pickens softball takes Red Devil Varsity Invitational
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Pickens High School kicked off softball season with a bang over the weekend, going 3-1 
and winning the Red Devil Varsity Invitational with a 5-3 win over homestanding Liberty.
The Blue Flame started tournament play on Friday night against the Walhalla Razorbacks.
The Blue Flame took an early lead in the second, as Regan Powell doubled home Amber Clark and Caroline
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65th anniversary
The Rev. William Edwards Harris and Mildred Syphronia Guthrie Harris celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Jan. 28. Rev. Harris is a retired minister with the Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Harris is a retired inspector with WestPoint Stevens. Rev. Harris served in the U.S. Army, as did the couple’s two sons and two daughters. The couple’s eldest daughter is the elected Veterans Administration officer for Pickens County. The Harrises have six children and many grand and great-grandchildren.
Clemson Extension offers Zoom programs to help manage diabetes
With a new year comes new goals. If you have diabetes, are at risk for diabetes, or know a loved one with diabetes, check out these two great programs for free education on diabetes.
The Health Extension for Diabetes program is a free
diabetes self-management and support group. The American Diabetes Association has recognized the program as a practice-tested diabetes self-management and support program. The program’s primary goal is to help you better manage your diabetes to prevent or delay complications. The program includes seven education sessions and seven support sessions
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