Monthly Archives: April 2023
Jury trial requested in fatal DUI case
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — The Clemson University student accused of driving under the influence in a March wreck that killed a 68-year-old man has requested a jury trial, which could come later this fall.
That means Michael Lyon III, of Spartanburg, will not appear in traffic court on Wednesday as originally
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Pair of Prisma Health docs offer advice to treat and beat allergies
UPSTATE — ‘Tis the season for itchy eyes, sneezing and surfaces covered in a fine yellow-green coat of dust.
Just reading that sentence may trigger your eyes to water and nose to sniffle.
Two physicians from Prisma Health talked last week about what causes allergies, available
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The angel said, ‘Jesus is not here, He is risen!’
This is the time of year when Christians focus on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Spring is a season of new life, as His followers remember how He suffered and shed His blood on the cross and after three days He arose victoriously from the grave.
To be honest, holy week is not so much a jolly time of celebration, but rather calls for serious meditation, humility and being grateful for the precious gift of salvation. It is bittersweet because it’s never pleasant to imagine an innocent person being brutally tortured, but knowing that Jesus miraculously came back to life is a demonstration of His infinite power and authority
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Courier Letters to the Editor 4-5-23
Awakening a sleeping giant
Dear Editor,
It is time for the sleeping giant to awaken.
With the indictment of President Trump, our nation is forever changed. The rule of law has been dealt a death blow. This latest instance of the weaponization of our justice system is assuredly among the most egregious to date and marks March 30, 2023, as a day in infamy in our nation’s history. Make no mistake about it — the deep state is alive and well. We are no longer the shining city on the the hill, nor the land
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Courier Obituaries
Liberty City Councilman Chuck Powell dies at 75
CHARLES EDWARD POWELL
LIBERTY — Charles “Chuck” Edward Powell passed away peacefully, at the age of 75, on March 28, 2023.
Chuck was born on Dec. 10, 1947, in Liberty, the youngest of Ruby and Claude Powell’s six children. He graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1967 and then graduated from Tri-County Technical College in 1969. Chuck enjoyed a 44-year career with Duke Power.
In 1969, Chuck married the love of his life, Katherine “Kathy” Louise Harmon. The early years of their marriage brought two children, Stephen and Chris, and several moves within the Carolinas. They eventually returned home to Liberty, where they lived the last 43 years. Chuck served as a deacon at Liberty First Baptist Church, a council member and mayor pro tempore of Liberty city government and an elder at Five Point Church. Chuck loved hosting holiday gatherings and family celebrations at their home. He was a loyal Gamecock fan and an even more devoted fan of his grandchildren’s various sports and activities. Chuck’s love for his family was surpassed only by his deep, abiding love for the Lord. He took every opportunity to share
Duzan’s dazzling effort moves Pickens atop region standings
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — With the Region I-4A lead on the line, the Pickens High School softball team hosted Greenwood last week looking to put itself in pole position heading into the final month of the regular season.
Thanks to the stellar play of freshman Sophie Duzan in the batter’s box and in the circle, the Blue Flame were able to hang on to beat the
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Lions fall to rival Seneca
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After tying the game for the second time of the night in the sixth inning, the Daniel High School baseball team was hoping to 
take its momentum into the final frame to pull out a crucial region victory over rival Seneca on Friday night.
Instead, Bobcat star Jacob McGovern quickly answered with a single to right field to give Seneca the lead, and Daniel had no response in the final
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Derrell Jackson named new Easley boys’ hoops coach
Wren grad helped lead ‘Canes to state title in 2022
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A little more than a month after its coaching search began, Easley High School has found the man who will lead its varsity boys’ 
basketball program in the coming years.
The school announced Derrell Jackson as its new boys’ basketball coach in a press release last week.
Jackson comes to Easley after a 12-year stint at Wren High School in various coaching roles. Most recently, Jackson has been serving as associate head coach at Wren High School under head coach Fran
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Need for speed
Cub Scout Pack 51 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday — in spite of the weather. The rain cleared just in time for the races to get underway. The overall Pack 51 winner was Price Dillard, pictured above with Scoutmaster Perry Gravely. Scouts competed with local first responders from the Pickens Police Department, EMS and Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, and Pickens County Emergency Management. Price’s car also won those races.
Easley native supporting versatile missions in US Navy
NORFOLK, Va. — An Easley native, U.S. Navy Seaman Landon Bryant supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2.
Bryant joined the Navy a year and a half ago and today serves as a yeoman.
“I joined the Navy because I didn’t want to go to college,” Bryant said. “I knew if I wanted to start a long-term career, the
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