Monthly Archives: January 2024
The Light of Humanity
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” — Matthew 4:1-4.
Author Primo Levi, writing about his 11 months in the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz, said that hardest thing to bear was not the hunger, the
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Courier Letters to the Editor
Things to know about primaries
Dear Editor,
I have been an election poll worker for many years. Here are some things you may want to know about South Carolina’s upcoming Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) elections.
The Democratic PPP will be Saturday, Feb. 3. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Republican PPP will be Saturday, Feb. 24. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
All voters are required to show a government-issued photo ID when checking in to
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Courier Obituaries 1-31-24
BLAINE BRYANT
SIX MILE — Blaine Walker Bryant, 61, of 410 John Holliday Road, passed away 
on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Pickens, he was a son of Debra Durham Bryant and the late Patrick Fred Bryant.
Surviving, in addition to his mother of Six Mile, is a brother, Larry Bryant (Kim); his nephew, Jonathan Bryant (Marie) and their children, Adysen, Autumn, and Ingrid; his niece, Andrea Lollis (Michael) and their children, Gavin and Adam.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Bryant.
Blaine led a simple yet fulfilling life, finding joy in the simplest of pleasures. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheel Cars and random junk. He also enjoyed drawing.
But most of all, Blaine adored the moments spent with his beloved nieces and
SC High School League announces regions for 24-26 athletic seasons
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — With classification appeals in order, the South Carolina High School League announced region alignments for the next two years for its members last week with plenty of changes in order for Pickens County schools.
After being in different classifications since 2020, Daniel High School and Pickens
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Easley girls bash Berea
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After a tough loss to Pickens, the Easley girls’ basketball team returned 
home last Tuesday looking to get back on track against the Berea Bulldogs.
The Green Wave had no trouble doing that as they pummeled the Bulldogs in a 70-29 win.
“It’s good to get a win,” Easley head
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Green Wave survive Berea for crucial region victory
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Taking on a scrappy Berea team, the Easley boys’ basketball team to keep it’s momentum going after a win over rival Pickens the previous week.
The Green Wave used a hot start to take the lead and they held it from there to take down the Bulldogs to take sole possession of fourth place in Region 1-4A in a
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Courier Community Calendar 1-31-24
• Legion Post 52 to meet on 4th Tuesday
American Legion Post 52 officials invite all military veterans to join them in Easley. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post building at 310 Pope Field Road in Easley.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens
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