Monthly Archives: September 2022
Daniel comes off of bye week looking to stay perfect
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — If there were any questions about a dropoff for the Daniel High School football team this season, they have seemingly been answered with a dominant 2-0 start to the season.
Having already outscored Greer and Easley by a combined 106-28, the bigger question now seems to be whether the Lions’ 26-game winning streak will come to an end anytime soon.
Entering this season, all eyes were on the Lions’ quarterback position, where senior Blaine Simons
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Tigers overcome sluggish start to dominate Georgia Tech in opener
By Ian Taylor
Courtesy The Journal
itaylor@upstatetoday.com
ATLANTA — It was tough and gritty — there were even two blocked punts along the way — but it was a win for Clemson in its season opener on Monday night.
On the strength of 27 unanswered points to end the night after a slow start — and a mere four-point lead midway through the third quarter — the fourth-ranked Tigers ran away in the late stages against Georgia Tech for a 41-10 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Tigers (1-0, 1-0 ACC) struggled with the Yellow Jackets (0-1, 0-1) a season ago in a narrow 14-8 win at Memorial Stadium, and it didn’t come easy again
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Courier Obituaries 9-7-22
RAY GRAY
LIBERTY — Mr. Homer “Ray” Gray, 83, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Homer Gray and the late Mary Jane Riggins Gray, Mr. Gray was a retired brick mason and was of the Baptist faith. Ray loved the outdoors and spending time in the woods, coon hunting with his coon dogs. Ray loved and adored animals, especially his companions, Clyde and Speckles and his dogs that have passed. He will be remembered for his love of both bluegrass music and the simple things in life.
Surviving are his daughter, Allyson Kay Gray (Joe Yantz) of Liberty; a brother, Jerry “J.C.” Gray (Donna) of Easley; special nieces, Sharon King, June Coleman
Bakery has new owner
With pumpkin spice season in full swing, Martha’s Marvelous Munchies in Pickens has a new owner, Ashley Brantley. Brantley has bounced right into Martha’s Marvelous Munchies after previous owner Martha Ellenburg decided to retire. The bakery will be keeping its previous hours, Wednesday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and looking to expand to Saturday in the future. Brantley wants to uphold what Ellenburg has done and expand the business into local stores for more access to the delicious treats. The bakery will carry delicacies from biscuits to cakes to cinnamon rolls to pimento cheese and more. Looking forward, Brantley will be adding her personal recipes once the heat of the holidays cools off.
Pinnacle Veterinary Group earns AAHA accreditation
CLEMSON — Pinnacle Veterinary Group announced recently that it has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
Pinnacle Veterinary Group earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client
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Library system unveils new satellite branch in Six Mile
SIX MILE — The Pickens County Library System has announced its newest satellite branch for library services in Six Mile.
Outdoor holds pickup lockers will be available for use at Six Mile Town Hall, located at 106 S. Main St. in Six Mile.
Installation of the new lockers, along with a book drop, extends library services to the community of Six Mile, allowing
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COVID-19 grief support group to meet
EASLEY — The Pickens County Library System has announced the start of a brand-new support group at the library.
The group will give participants the opportunity to discuss their grief and loss experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support group sessions will be facilitated by students of Southern Wesleyan University’s Masters in Counseling
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Courier Community Calendar 9-7-22
• UWC set to host fall market on Sept. 17
All are invited to a fall fest, vendor fair, craft show and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be at United Wesleyan Church, located at 738 Rice Road in Easley, in the church’s Lifeline Building, with
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Courier Classifieds 9-7-22
Announcement
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Help Wanted
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For Sale
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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
Services
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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
Antiques
BOB AND DOTTIE ARE BACK with antiques, clocks radios, wrist and pocket watches, Market At the Mill, Room P112 Building 2 Wed, Thur., Fri and Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11/30/22
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
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IN SEARCH OF VINTAGE VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS AND GAMES! Two longtime video game fans looking for old consoles and video games to add to their collection. Looking for NES, Sega Genesis, SNES, Playstation and more. If you have some you are looking to get rid of, call us at (864) 508-2117 or (864) 637-8062. If no answer, please leave a message. TFC
