Monthly Archives: May 2021
Man killed after car turns in front of motorcycles
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man died Sunday after a four-vehicle wreck.
Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley identified the victim as 37-year-old Maurice Washington of Pathfinder Circle.
The collision occurred at 2:24 p.m. on U.S. Highway 123 near Turner Hill Road, one mile north of Easley, according to
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County kicks off new litter program
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County will be able to use some COVID-19 relief funds to enlist local nonprofits to take part in its “Pick Up Pickens” litter program, which officially launched Monday.
County officials held a press conference Monday afternoon to discuss the program, which aims to pay local nonprofits that sign up $250 for each mile of county roads the groups clean up.
The pandemic worsened the county’s litter issue in a couple of ways, county administrator
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Work to begin on Table Rock overlook pull-off
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Many visitors stop on S.C. Highway 11 to take pictures of Table Rock, the most photographed natural feature 
in the state.
A project that will make stopping and taking those pictures safer at the Grant Meadow overlook has gone out to bid.
County administrator Ken Roper discussed the overlook and other park matters during his update to county council during its May 3 meeting.
“The county’s going to provide a safe and dedicated space to take that photograph and to pull over and enjoy the view,” he
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County establishing guidelines for American Rescue Plan funds
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — County officials want to be sure that any spending of Pickens County’s allocation from the American Rescue 
Plan does not come under federal scrutiny at a later date.
County Council passed a resolution during its regular May meeting establishing guidelines for usage of those funds.
The American Rescue Plan Act includes $65 billion in “direct, flexible aid” to every
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For want of a shoe, a horse was lost
Do you remember the old saying we learned in elementary school? Miss Moore, our sixth-grade teacher, cited it often. Thinking back, I recall hearing this when anyone didn’t show up with their homework.
It goes like this:
“For want of a shoe, a horse was lost. For want of a horse, a rider was lost. For want of a rider, a soldier was lost. For want of a soldier, a battle was lost. For want of a battle, a war was lost.”
I was reminded of this while I searched for pine straw this week. Or pine
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Hot sauce spirituality
It’s easy to find people who can express their opinions about the Bible while at the same time having a tight grip on the amount of their will they surrender to God. Sound familiar?
In a controlled environment and at a comfortable distance, many live their lives keeping God in a box and only letting Him out when they want something or have a crisis. I can write from my own experiences, as I’ve lived much of my life this way.
It’s only after spending years researching about the war between our
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What will we do with our time?
What did we really accomplish this past year? We’ve had time, certainly, with all these lockdown days, weeks and 
months, to do any number of things.
After reviewing my year of COVID, I realize that I could have done so much more, had I only known just how long
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Experience of a lifetime
Dear Editor,
Sometimes we experience things we just need to share. Maybe say thanks to the people who made it possible.
Last Thursday, May 6, was the National Day of Prayer. So grateful our government still recognizes and encourages us to pray. This may not always be the case.
I am also grateful to the churches and the businesses who provide a place for us to collectively gather and make our
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Courier Obituaries 5-12-21
DORIS HART GRANGER
EASLEY — Mrs. Doris Hart Granger, 75, loving wife of Mr. William “Butch” Granger, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital.
Mrs. Granger was born in Greenville on Aug. 23, 1945, to the late Ralph and Callie Fowler Hart. She retired from her passion after 38 years from Baptist Easley Hospital as a registered nurse. Mrs. Granger loved her family, and most of all, her Lord and Savior. She
Big Cliff’s cuts ribbon
On Friday, April 30, the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held the formal grand opening for Big Cliff’s BBQ. While Big Cliff’s BBQ has been open for a couple of months, owner J.C. Smith waited to have the ribbon cutting on the same weekend as his mom’s 70th birthday. In attendance were friends, family, employees, members of the chamber board, political representatives and Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry. Big Cliff’s BBQ is located at 304 Ann St. in Pickens. For more information, call (864) 643-5458, visit bigcliffsbbq.com or find the business on Facebook.
