Daily Archives: 07/02/2024
New presumptive for VA health care
The VA has added three types of cancer to the list of presumptive illnesses and disabilities that it will consider to be service-connected. “Presumptive” means the VA “presumes” your condition was 
caused by your service, which means you don’t have to prove anything.
The three new conditions are male breast cancer, urethral cancer and cancer of the paraurethral glands.
If you were diagnosed with any of those three new cancers
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Getting by on a low food budget
I recently read a report about price increases and inflation. It was financially technical, meaning it used a lot of terms that regular people would need to look up to understand, which means most of 
us wouldn’t … which left the writer of the report free to come to conclusions not connected to
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Courier Obituaries 7-3-24
LILLIE MAE CHASTAIN
EASLEY — Lillie Mae Chastain, 88, of Easley, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Mae was born on May 9, 1936, in Pickens County to the late Wydman and Edna Browning. She was a homemaker who loved God, her family and her home. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley. She loved listening to gospel music; reading poetry and books, especially her Bible.
Mae is survived by her three daughters, Linda Wade of Easley, Patricia LaChance (Jeff) of
County July 4 events planned for this week
COUNTY — With the nation getting ready to observe its 248th Independence Day, people from around Pickens County will have plenty of places to celebrate over the next few days.
EASLEY
The City of Easley will host the Historic Easley 4th of July Festival for two days of excitement and
fun from July 3-July 4.
On July 3rd, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., visitors will be able to explore a variety of craft vendors and kick off the festivities with some unique finds. The celebration is set to continue on July 4th from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a fireworks display that will light up the night at 9:45 p.m.
The event will have a free kids’ zone packed with
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Moore named All-American
EASLEY — In just three years, 864 Elite has witnessed the emergence of its first AAU All-
American.
Aubrey Moore’s exceptional skills as a setter have propelled her to become one of the top players in the 14u division. Leading 864 Elite 14U with over 700-plus assists, her setting ability has played a crucial role in achieving an impressive kill percentage of
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Duke Energy plans sirens test July 10
UPSTATE – The outdoor warning sirens around the Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested 
between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10.
The 65 sirens within 10 miles of the Oconee Nuclear Station will sound for five to 30
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Legistlative Delegation plans meeting on July 11
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Delegation will be holding a meeting on Thursday, July 11 at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center. The Center is located at 314 West Main Street, Liberty, SC 29657. The meeting will take place from 6-8 p.m.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting.
Community Calendar 7-3-24
• Widowed persons group meets in Easley
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay Restaurant at 7027 Highway 123 in Easley. For more information, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032
• Legion Post 67 seeks new members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• Legion Post 52 to meet on 4th Tuesday
American Legion Post 52 officials invite all military veterans to join them in Easley. Meetings are
