Daily Archives: 05/07/2024
Volunteers revitalize old Soapstone schoolhouse
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Volunteers were working over the weekend to renovate the one-room schoolhouse on the grounds of historic Soapstone Baptist Church.
For more than 150 years, the church has been a cornerstone of Pickens’ Liberia community, founded by freed slaves after the Civil War.
The schoolhouse, which is nearly 100 years old, has been adopted by Greenville-based Harper
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Elected officials discuss budgets
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — It’s budget season for South Carolina, Pickens County and local municipalities.
Finances were among the topics area county elected officials discussed at a recent meeting.
Pickens United held its spring quarterly meeting on April 29 at Clemson Fire Station #2.
S.C. Senate President Thomas Alexander is a member of the Pickens
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Six Mile opens new pavilion named for former Mayor Stoddard
By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy The Journal
lpierce@upstatetoday.com
SIX MILE — Tuesday afternoon was a momentous occasion for the town of Six Mile as the community watched former mayor Roy Stoddard cut the ribbon for the new pavilion that was named in honor of him.
The town officially broke ground on the state-of-the-art park pavilion off Main Street near the end of last year when Stoddard was still the mayor. It was formally dedicated the “Capt. Roy C. Stoddard Pavilion” Tuesday under the new leadership of Mayor James Atkinson in front of several
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Mother’s Day without mama
Most people have already lost their mother by the time they’re my age, I suppose.
So I’m thankful that I had 70 years with mine.
I don’t know if having had her gentle and loving presence in my life for so long makes it easier or harder to face Mother’s Day without her for the first time.
Mama left us on April 8, the day the sun hid its face
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Christ is interceding on your behalf today
Some individuals are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my Son-in-law about him being 
from another planet because he claims he’s never been sick, however, like the rest of us, there will come a day when something will go wrong. As a minister, I’ve seen my share of sickness and pain and
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Letters to the Editor 5-8-24
Primary voting notes
Dear Editor,
I read the official “Notice of Elections” from the Registration and Election department in the Pickens Courier a couple of weeks ago. A lot of fine print there.
A few points to keep in mind. June 11 is a primary election. There is a Democrat ballot and a Republican ballot. When you go to vote the poll managers will ask, which primary do you want to
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Courier Obituaries 5-8-24
DONNA GUY
PICKENS — Donna Guy, 78, of Pickens, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Donna was born in Burlington, Vermont to the late George and Alice Hutchby. She was raised at
Nazareth Orphanage in Raleigh, N.C. She graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School. During her working life, she was an insurance agent at Nationwide and a dedicated caregiver. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed medical mysteries and inspirational books. She loved to bake pound cake and cookies and enjoyed baking for all of her friends, family and for anyone who made a difference in her life. Donna was kind hearted and generous. She
Wave advance to district finals
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Easley baseball team is now just one win away from a berth in the 4A Upperstate championship series following a 5-3 win over Indian Land Friday.
Easley (24-4) scored five runs in the second inning and three pitchers secured the win in the winner’s bracket game.
Easley now only needs one win, while
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Lions drop Panthers to advance to Upper State
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After cruising through their first two playoff games, the Daniel girls’ soccer team was 
in serious danger on Saturday morning against Chapman, when two Panther attackers raced toward the Lions’ goal in the
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