Monthly Archives: August 2024
Young Appalachian Musicians grateful
The Young Appalachian Musicians would like to extend our sincerest thank you to the South Carolina Arts Commission for its astounding generosity this year!
The South Carolina Arts Commission has been a constant partner to Young Appalachian Musicians and Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Inc. over the years. It is no secret, so many impactful programs would be nonexistent without their support. The South Carolina Arts Commission has given thousands to the betterment of the program this year, particularly in three impressive
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Courier Letters to the Editor 8-14-24
How many teens view book bans
Dear Editor,
Every single book written for teen readers deserves to be in the young adult section of our public libraries, not the adult section. Unfortunately, when books are constantly being challenged, teens lose the opportunity to find novels we love and resonate with.
Teenagers have free will, and we won’t read something we’re uncomfortable with. It’s better to learn our boundaries now, when we’re under our parents’ roofs, than later. And I guarantee whatever’s on phone screens can be much
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Finding senior discounts
There are more senior discounts available than we might have expected. We only have to find them!
Check AARP if you are a member. This is where I discovered that the Walmart Plus membership I use for delivery of groceries could be had for $20 less per year, because of my AARP membership.
Look through the AARP list by putting discounts in the search box. You’ll
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Courier Obituaries 8-14-24
VICTOR THOMAS SPEARMAN
EASLEY — Victor Thomas Spearman, 66, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.
Born in Easley, he was a son of the late Perilla Starr Hall and Rufus O. Spearman Sr.
Victor loved golf and watching NASCAR. He also proudly served with the U.S. Air Force for two years and the U.S. Navy for 12 years.
Victor is survived by a son, Jonathan Spearman of Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Amanda Finesey (Sean) of Liberty; brothers, Rufus O. Spearman Jr. (Barbara) of Easley and Gary L. Spearman of St. Peters, Mo.; a sister, Donna M. Barker of Tennessee; and grandchildren, Gabriel and Lochlan Finesey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,
Hagood Mill Foundation set to celebrate 5 years
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Foundation is set to host a five-year anniversary celebration during the mill’s Third Saturday event on Aug. 17.
Since taking over the day-to-day operations of the Hagood Mill Historic Site in July 2019, the foundation has made significant improvements to the site. The
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Marler, Pickens Dental mark 40 years
PICKENS — This year, 2024, Dr. Don Marler is celebrating 40 years in practice in Pickens.
Marler grew up in Woodruff. After graduating from Wofford College, he attended the College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. There, he met Dr. Dan Hinton. Upon graduation, he and Hinton came to Pickens to begin practicing. They started Pickens Dental Associates in November 1985, and as
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Happy birthday
Angie and Ann want to wish their father, Larry R. Thomas, a very happy birthday. We love you.
Member of the Month
Solitude Pointe, located at 102 Table Rock Road in Cleveland, was recently announced as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s August Member of the Month. At Solitude Pointe, visitors can enjoy the privacy of a beautiful luxury cabin nestled among the foothills of South Carolina surrounded by abundant nature, enjoy a cup of coffee on the screened-in porch or relax their cares away in their private hot tub. Those who are always looking for a new S.C. RV park can enjoy a private place to settle their RV among the trees. Pictured are owners Rodney and Amy Ross and chamber board of directors members Trish Morgan, Jessica Callahan, Melisa Sedler and Debbie Gravely. For more information about Solitude Pointe, call (864) 836-4128 or visit solitudepointe.com.
GriefShare now offered at Pickens First Baptist
PICKENS — When a loved one dies, it can feel like you’re alone.
Few people understand how painful and isolating your grief can be. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer by
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