Monthly Archives: August 2022
12 plead guilty in trafficking investigations
COLUMBIA — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced last week that 12 people charged in major drug conspiracies investigated by law enforcement around the state — including multiple agencies in Pickens County — have pleaded guilty and been sentenced to more time in prison.
The cases are part of the “Prison Empire” and “Graceland” conspiracies indicted by the State Grand Jury. In both
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Do you remember where you were?
Do you remember where you were when you heard that Elvis had died?
Hard to believe, but it was 45 years ago this week.
I was living in Macon, Ga., and it was my friend and musical collaborator Kevin Vannoy who gave me the news.
It was a hot day — Aug. 16, 1977 — a Tuesday, like this week.
I had just gotten back home after walking a couple of miles to the Kroger store to buy some cream cheese.
A bass player from Australia whose name I can’t remember had drifted into
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Courier Letters to the Editor 11-17-22
Clarity and call to action
Dear Editor,
The right questions will lead to clarity. With clarity often comes a call to action…
Question No. 1: What do $4 a gallon gas and the skyrocketing cost of groceries have in common? Answer: Both are the result of Democrat party policies.
Question No. 2: Why are millions of illegal aliens flooding across our southern border? Answer: It is the direct
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Lines of communication
The path to victory was never promised to be an easy one. It’s filled with faith blended with hard work, persistence and a passion to follow God’s directions.
What type of victory are you referring to? The only success and accomplishment that has eternal value is when we follow and accomplish God’s will. So, what is this? Well, there is His general will which includes His written word that is given to help us learn how to
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Getting ready for open enrollment
Before we know it, that yearly event will be here — when we have to decide what to do about our Medicare plans between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7 for coverage that will begin Jan. 1.
There are several things we have to consider, such as taking on a prescription drug plan or changing to a new one, or staying with original Medicare or going with an Advantage plan or changing
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Courier Obituaries 8-17-22
JERRY LYNN BANKS
PICKENS — Mr. Jerry Lynn Banks, 75, loving husband of Helen Banks for 44 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at his residence.
Jerry was born in Pickens on Aug. 29, 1946, to the late Samuel Petty Banks Sr. and Frances McKinney Banks. Jerry was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger. He spent his life as an entrepreneur, starting many businesses, and in his free time enjoyed playing pool, woodworking, working on his ‘31 Model A and gardening. Jerry was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church.
In addition to his loving wife of 44 years, Jerry is survived by his three children, Kimberly McCollum (Eric), Julie Patterson (Allen) and Rebecca
Blue Flame hope stout group up front will lead to improvement
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Following a strong start to the 2021 campaign, the Pickens Blue Flame football team faltered down the 
stretch, going just 1-7 over their final eight contests due to a combination of injuries, lack of depth and complications from the COVID-19 pandemic.
With Blue Flame head coach Chad
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Liberty looks to move forward with returning group
By Ryan Davenport
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The rebirth of Liberty Red Devils football program is coming together, piece by piece.
Year two of the Paul Sutherland era at Liberty means the Red Devils have a full offseason under their belts. While 
this year’s Devils will be led by a small six-man senior class, each class behind them contributes at
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Easley seeks to build on strong ‘21 campaign in Durrah’s third season
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
ejolley@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — There is a lot of optimism around the Easley Green Wave football program as head coach Jordan Durrah enters his third season.
After making the playoffs last season, finishing as region-runner up and hosting a state playoff game for the first time in many seasons, there is hope that the wins keep coming this year.
The Green Wave had a tremendous summer, winning the Pendleton
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Lions aiming to be 3A’s first three-time consecutive state champion since 1965
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After taking home back-to-back Class 3A state championships, the Daniel Lions enter the 2022 
football season with a chance to do something no other team in school
history has done before — win three state titles in a row.
In fact, should the Lions take home the championship again this year, they would be the first 3A team in the state since the 1963-65 Gaffney Indians to complete the accomplishment.
However, Daniel head coach Jeff Fruster doesn’t see that as his primary motivator this
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