Monthly Archives: September 2024
There are some things God cannot do
When we think about God being The Almighty, we see Him as having infinite power and authority in 
heaven and earth, and this is certainly true.
Remember the passage in Matthew 19:26 where Jesus is explaining to His disciples about how difficult
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Courier Letters to the Editor
On Freddie Owen death penalty case
Dear Editor,
I have watched with interest how some have protested the use of the death penalty in the Freddie Owen case. They cite the sixth commandment, but seem to forget that Owen is the killer, not the state of South Carolina. They should read Deuteronomy 19:11-13, which seems to apply in this case.
J.G. Taylor
Sunset
Highway repaving projects
Dear Editor,
The state is in the midst of a 10-year highway improvement plan. I want to update you on what the SCDOT is up to concerning repaving our state highways inside Pickens County.
Last year, the SCDOT repaved S.C. 186 in Dacusville. It is now finishing repaving S.C. 186 east out of
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Volunteers need by VA to help with ‘Wall that Heals” exhibit
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Veterans Affairs is honored to host The “Wall That Heals” in Pickens County November 8 until closing at 2 p.m. on November 11.
The three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point along with a mobile Education Center will be available to visit at Deer Wood
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Courier Obituaries 9-25-24
TERESA ANN REECE
PICKENS — Teresa Ann Reece, 57, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born Nov. 1, 1966, in Anderson, Teresa was the daughter of the late James Edward Dodgens and Patsy Ann Dove. Mrs. Reece enjoyed camping, listening to old country music, coloring and doing word searches. She especially liked to get together with friends and family and socializing. She loved her
DAR, fire department mark Bells Across America
By Lynda Abegg
Special to The Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Housed in the county’s old jail building, the Pickens County Museum of Art and History got a bit noisy when the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) started ringing their bells, then the Pickens Fire Department joined in with a few blasts from its fire engines.
Bells Across America is an annual celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. On Sept. 17, people
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Amazing Grace to host homecoming
PICKENS — Amazing Grace Fellowship, located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens, will be hosting its annual Homecoming on Oct. 6.
The event will feature Isaac’s Well from Hendersonville, N.C., as the special singers. Singing will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Former AGF pastor the Rev. Tim Williamson will be speaking during the worship hour. Lunch will follow in the fellowship building.
The Rev. Doug Saylors extends a special invitation to all who would like to join in for this time of worship and fellowship.
Courier Community Calendar 9-25-24
• C.E.R.M to host historical event
The Columbus and Edith Rogers Mansell (C.E.R.M.) Foundation invites the community to “Tying our Past with our Future.”
The historical event will include music and reflections by the Mansell and Rogers youth. Special speaker will be Edna Knight-Batie of Dayton, Ohio. The event will be held at 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Pickens First Baptist Fellowship Building, located at 406 E. Main St. in Pickens. Adults will be admitted for a $50 donation. Youth and teens are free. All donations will go toward the building construction funding. THe mission of C.E.R.M. is to “Build Up, Lead and Celebrate” the heritage and the future potential of Pickens County and its historically underserved communities.
• Pickens class of 1979 to hold reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1979 will hold a 45-year reunion in Pickens on Saturday, Oct. 26. Also invited are members of the classes of 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1981. It will be a casual affair at Fred’s Back
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Courier Classifieds 9-25-24
Announcements
Courier Trespass Notices 9-24-25
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Greg and Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2024
