Daily Archives: 10/26/2021
Pickens eyeing 4A state title as playoff run begins
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Lady Blue Flame volleyball team downed Travelers Rest and Westside to complete a clean slate of region wins and now turns its attention to the state playoffs.
“The Lady Blue Flame had a strong finish to the regular season this week as they beat both Travelers Rest and Westside in three straight sets,” Pickens coach Rikki Owens said. “While hosting Travelers Rest, we honored our eight seniors, who have each contributed to
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Liberty downs Greer Middle College to open Class 2A volleyball playoffs
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — One year removed from winning a region title before falling in the first round of the playoffs, the Liberty Red Devil volleyball team entered their first-round matchup with Greer Middle College last Thursday 
hoping to avoid a similar outcome.
The back-to-back region champion Red Devils did just that, taking care of business in the first round by sweeping the Blazers by scores of 25-21, 25-20 and 25-22.
“Last year was tough,” Liberty head coach Carla Simpson
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Daniel dominates Keenan to advance in state playoffs
By Michael Crouchley
Courtesy The Journal
news@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Daniel High School volleyball coach Hayley Hoover had a simple message for her team heading into Thursday’s playoff opener against Keenan.
“It’s win or go home,” Hoover said. “We just talked about how every game is important now, so we had to play with a sense of urgency.”
She couldn’t have hoped for a better response from her team, as the Lions dominated the match from start to
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Blue Flame snap five-game losing skid with win over Travelers Rest
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
TRAVELERS REST — After recovering an onside kick up 38-34 with less than a minute and a half to play, the 
Pickens Blue Flame seemed to have wrapped up their first victory since early September
against Travelers Rest on Friday night.
But the Devildogs had other plans, forcing a turnover on downs at their own 30-yard line to give themselves a chance for some late-game heroics.
With 35 seconds left, the game was going to come down to a Blue Flame defense that struggled to get stops during their five-game losing streak and an explosive Devildog offense led by receiver Jacari Hellams.
According to Pickens tailback Andon Rogers, there was no doubt that his team would get the stop, as it had in key moments throughout the night.
“I had full confidence in our defense,” Rogers said. “I knew they were going to get the stop.”
Rogers’ confidence proved wise, as freshman linebacker Anthony Nix picked up a sack to force the Devildogs into two unsuccessful last-second heaves, and a Jaden Jackson interception sealed a 38-34 win that kept the Blue Flame’s playoff hopes alive.
While the defense’s play late was essential for the victory, it was the play of Rogers down the stretch that kept Pickens alive for the entirety of the second half. After picking up just 45 yards in the first half as freshman fullback Carter McCollum carried the load, Rogers came alive in the second half, picking up 138 yards and two touchdowns.
“I kept saying ‘We’ve gotta win this game,’” Rogers said. “If we don’t win this, we’re not going to the playoffs.”
Rogers, who totaled 183 yards on 28 carries with four touchdowns, said the driving factors in his game-changing second half play were his disappointment in the Blue Flame’s matchup with Travelers Rest in 2020 and a friendly rivalry with Devildog tailback A.J. Rains.
“I’ve known A.J. since middle school,” Rogers said. “Competing against him, I just kept telling myself, ‘He can’t beat me. I can’t go through that again and give him bragging rights.’”
Rogers’ day may have ended up overshadowing McCollum, but the freshman made his presence felt throughout the night, as he pounded away at Travelers Rest to the tune of 26 carries for 133 yards as he opened things up for Rogers. For McCollum, it was the second straight week in which he went over the 100-yard mark, as he continues to fill in admirably for injured senior Brennan Perkins.
“They played great, but they played behind a pretty good offensive line,” Pickens head coach Chad Smith said of his backs. “You can’t say enough about Carter McCollum — he is a man as a freshman — and Andon is just Andon.”
That offensive line took a major hit during the second quarter, as senior center and team captain Griffith Roach went down with a lower-leg injury, hampering the Blue Flame rushing attack and allowing Travelers Rest to come back and tie the game at 21-21 at the half.
After receiving treatment from the Pickens training staff, Roach tested out his leg and came back in the second half to help provide the boost the Flame needed up front.
“It was amazing,” Smith said of Roach’s second-half return. “He’s a tough kid, and he’s a captain for a reason. I’m really going to miss him next year.”
As impressed as he was with the fight his defense showed late, Smith was quick to point out the way they started, with a fumble recovery by freshman Luke Scruggs and a pick-six by Jackson helping Pickens take an early 14-0 advantage.
“First half, we had a lot of help from our defense,” Smith said. “They were knocking the crap out of them.”
Despite both his offense and his defense clicking, perhaps the proudest moment of the game for Smith may have come late in the fourth quarter, as his son, sophomore kicker Hunter Smith, drilled a 23-yard field goal attempt to give the Blue Flame a 10-point advantage with less than two minutes remaining in the contest.
“I’ve got a lot of faith in him — he’s a good kicker,” Smith said. “It was a kick under pressure, and he nailed it. It was a proud coach moment and a proud dad moment.”
With the win, the Blue Flame now move into a three-way tie with Travelers Rest and Walhalla at the bottom of the region. A win against Westside this week would secure a playoff spot for the Blue Flame, and Smith is happy that his team has positioned itself for a playoff opportunity after its troubles over the last month.
“The kids fought unbelievably hard, and I’m very proud of them,” Smith said. “That was one heck of a ball game.”
The Blue Flame will return to action at home on Friday against Westside. The game will be held at Bruce Field in Pickens due to continued groundwater issues at Bill Isaacs Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Christ Church hands Red Devils third straight loss in home finale
By Clay Hamlett
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — In the world of high school football, seniors are typically the glue that holds a group of players together. Their experience, wisdom and maturity are immeasurable and often guide a team through the various 
hardships that come with every season.
Still, there is something exceedingly special about the nine young men from Librty High School who spent last Friday night putting their
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Easley on brink of playoffs behind Brown’s breakout season
EASLEY — Coming off an open date, the Easley Green Wave are in an unfamiliar position for many of their players.
With their win over Pickens two weeks ago, the Green Wave clinched their first playoff spot since 2017. Most 
impressively, the playoff push comes just one season after Easley finished 1-7 in head coach Jordan Durrah’s inaugural season at the helm.
While the Green Wave are riding a high, Easley quarterback A.J. Brown isn’t
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Daniel uses off week to get rested and ready for region finale, playoff run
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — With one week left in the regular season, the Daniel Lions continue to sit at the top of the South Carolina Class 3A football mountain coming out of their open date due to some standout performances over the course of the season.
The key to Daniel’s string of successes — the Lions are riding an 18-game winning streak — has been senior quarterback Trent Pearman, and he continues to impress after his breakout junior season.
In just eight games in 2021, Pearman has thrown for 2,027 yards and 26 touchdowns
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Courier Classifieds 10-27-21
Announcements
Up to $15,000.00 of GUARANTEED Life Insurance! No medical exam or health questions. Cash to help pay funeral and other final expenses. Call Physicians Life Insurance Company – 855-837-7719 or visit www.Life55plus.info/scan. SW
—————————————-
TRAIN ONLINE TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-965-0799 (M-F 8am-6pm ET). The Mission, Program Information and Tuition is located at CareerTechnical.edu/consumer-information. SW
—————————————-
DONATE YOUR CAR TO KIDS. Your donation helps fund the search for missing children. Accepting Trucks, Motorcycles & RV’s , too! Fast Free Pickup – Running or Not – 24 Hour Response – Maximum Tax Donation – Call (888) 515-3810.
SW
—————————————
Never Pay For Covered Home Repairs Again! Complete Care Home Warranty COVERS ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES. 30 DAY RISK FREE. $200.00 OFF 2 FREE Months! 1-888-910-1404. SW
—————————————-
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance – NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW
—————————————-
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 is the last day to redeem winning tickets in the following South Carolina Education Lottery Instant Games: (SC1265) Gold Tripler; (SC1281) Wild 9s; (SC1266) 5X the Money. SW
Help Wanted
HELP WANTED: Someone to help with maintence on mobile homes. Full time. Call 864-230-4162. TFC
—————————————-
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER WANTED. Must have clear MVR. Class A or B. 864-230-4162. TFC
—————————————-
ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 99 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.1 million readers. Call Alanna Ritchie at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
For Sale
FOR SALE: 2 side-by-side plots in Garden of Peace, Highlands Memorial Gardens in Apopka Fla. $3,500 each or both for $6,500. Call 828-506-9066.
10/13, 20, 27, 11/3
—————————————–
FOR SALE: Disabled Veteran selling opening and closing: Vault at Hillcrest Memorial Garden. $4000+value, but will sell for $3000 or best offer. For more information, call 864-419-6988.
9/22 – 11/24
—————————————–
The Generac PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-888-655-2175. SW
—————————————-
FOR SALE: 2 Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery lots side by side. $5000. Buyer pays transfer fees. 864-868-3495. TFC
—————————————-
Two great new offers from AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the new iPhone 11 or Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e ON US with AT&T’s Buy one, Give One offer. While supplies last! CALL 1-855-928-2915. SW
—————————————-
AT&T TV – The Best of Live & On-Demand On All Your Favorite Screens. CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo for 12months. Stream on 20 devices at once in your home. HBO Max FREE for 1 yr (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) Call for more details today! (some restrictions apply) Call IVS 1-855-237-9741. SW
—————————————-
DIRECTV for $69.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. One year of HBO Max FREE. Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Call for more details! (some restrictions apply) Call 1-844-624-1107. SW
—————————————-
DIRECTV NOW. No Satellite Needed. $40/month. 65 Channels. Stream Breaking News, Live Events, Sports & On Demand Titles. No Annual Contract. No Commitment. CALL 1-877-378-0180 SW
—————————————-
DISH Network. $64.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today! 1-877-542-0759. SW
—————————————-
Earthlink High Speed Internet. As Low As $14.95/month (for the first 3 months.) Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink Today 1-877-649-9469. SW
—————————————-
Viasat Satellite Internet. Up to 12 Mbps Plans Starting at $30/month. Our Fastest Speeds (up to 50 Mbps) & Unlimited Data Plans Start at $100/month. Call Viasat today! 1-866-463-8950. SW
—————————————-
Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-875-2449. SW
—————————————-
GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-844-775-0366.
SW
—————————————-
AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo agmt. Includes 1 TB of data per month. Get More For Your High-Speed Internet Thing. Ask us how to bundle and SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. Call us today 1-855-724-3001.
SW
Auctions
ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.3 million readers. Call Alanna Ritchie at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
—————————————-
3-DAY ESTATE TAG SALE. OCT 29TH, OCT 30TH & OCT 31ST. 10AM-6PM. 2272 Holmans Bridge Road, Blackville, SC 29817. Estate of Mrs. Martha Bolen. 4200 sq. ft. house is packed with antiques, contemporary furniture, art, linens, china sets, glassware, designer items, appliances, patio items and much more! Browse web at www.cogburnauction.com. 803-860-0712. SW
—————————————-
Online Only Firearm Auction, Rifles, Shotguns & Pistols of all Calibers, & More, at Ned’s Pawn Shop in Rockingham, NC, Begins Closing 11/9 at 2pm, ironhorseauction.com, 800.997.2248, NCAL 3936. SW
Services
NORTON BUILDERS AND GRADING: Specializing in custom homes. All phases of construction, including framing, siding, trim, flooring and decks. Grading including lot clearing, drive ways, septic tanks, landscaping and water features. Fully licensed and insured with 30 year of experience. Pictures and references available. Call or text 864-423-8852 or email us at nortonbuilders70@gmail.com.
10/6, 13, 20, 27
—————————————-
NEED NEW FLOORING? Call Empire Today to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 844-254-3873. SW
—————————————
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation: 844-524-2197 SW
For Rent
ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE to more than 2.1 million S.C. newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 99 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Randall Savely at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
Wanted
DO YOU HAVE OLD COMICS? Collectors looking for vintage comic books. Preferably pre-1990, but willing to consider a little newer. If you have some you want to get rid of, call us at (864) 360-2357 or (864) 637-8062. If no answer, please leave a message. TFC
Courier Trespass Notices 10-27-21
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Diane P. and Stephen J.
