Monthly Archives: December 2024
Courier Legal Notices 12-25-25
Cassell awarded Order of the Palmetto
EASLEY — On Thursday, Dec. 12, a huge crowd gathered at the “Feed a Hungry Child Pickens County” facility to show the man that helped start the program, how much he is appreciated by so many around the state.
State House Representative Davey Hiott and State Senator Rex Rice were on hand to present the organization’s founder, Milledge Cassell with The Order of Palmetto, the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.
“I just can’t express how I feel right now. Sometimes you just can’t express yourself to where people feel the way you feel. That’s where I am right now, Cassell said after being surprised with the honor.
“We started out feeding 20 kids in one school, 15 years ago,” Cassell said. “Now we’re feeding over 700 kids, hungry kids in
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Adams saves $1M for City of Pickens
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Efforts by the city of Pickens’ public works director will result in significant savings for the city as it works to replace its water meters, according to officials.
During Pickens City Council’s Dec. 9 meeting, city administrator Tim O’Briant and public works director Trey Adams discussed the ongoing replacement of water meters.
“We’ve been working for a while on examining our water meters and what we needed to do,” O’Briant said.
Officials had budgeted a $3 million expenditure “to replace everything involved in
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Pickens to begin talks on salary study results
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — City of Pickens officials are set to begin discussing recommendations from a firm tasked with conducting a 
study of city employee pay rates next month.
City administrator Tim O’Briant discussed the salary study in both his report to council during its Dec. 9 meeting and his written report included in the council packet.
“The work is largely complete on the Evergreen Solutions market comparison,” he said.
Council members went over “peer cities” with the goal of determining “what cities we
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Pickens musician Gantt plays the Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, TN – Local musician and singer Jack Gantt of Pickens got to live a dream once again on Dec. 9 when he took 
the stage at the Mecca of county music, The Grand Ole Opry.
The appearance marked the fourth time that Gantt was asked to perform on the most prestigious stage in country music.
Gantt plays lead guitar and band leader as well as sings vocal harmonies for Country Music Association international
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Local ties to the Battle of the Bulge on the 80th anniversary
By Tom von Kaenel
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge is an important milestone because it allows us to honor and 
reflect on one of the most significant battles of World War II, which played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of the war and demonstrating the resilience of those who fought in it. Here are some reasons why remembering this anniversary is essential:
Commemorating the Sacrifice and Bravery
The Battle of the Bulge, which took place from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, was the last major German offensive on the Western Front. It involved brutal combat in harsh winter conditions and cost thousands of lives.
Local residents like Douglas Bradbury, from Seneca, Clemson Class of 1940, and
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Wave douse Flame
It proved to be Easley’s night on Friday against Pickens as both the Green Wave’s boys and girls basketball squads picked up wins over Pickens. Below: Easley’s Josalynn Gamble puts up a shot over a Pickens defender in the Wave’s 33-25 win. Above: Easley’s R.J. Stack defends a layup from Pickens’ Riley Owens during the Green Wave’s 76-57 win. Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
Daniel boys maul Franklin County
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Coming off a massive win against Powdersville on Tuesday night, the Daniel High School boys’ 
basketballteam returned to action on Wednesday looking to carry the momentum over against Franklin County (Ga.).
With crisp passing opening up the floor, the Lions scored a
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Red Devils outlast TR in foul-ridden contest
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Despite letting their nine-point halftime lead slip away against Travelers Rest on Friday night, the Liberty High School boys’ basketball team entered the fourth quarter with plenty of confidence as they hoped to regain control and pick up a win over their Class 4A foe.
“I had major confidence,” Liberty junior Kendrick Jackson said. “We practice way tougher than what we do in the game. We
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Daniel girls down Lions
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Playing their second game in two days, the Daniel girls’ basketball team would have had an easy excuse to come out slow against Franklin County on Wednesday night.
Instead, the Lions legs looked nothing but fresh as they hit 12 three-pointers and put the pressure on Franklin County in a 66-41 win to move them to 6-1.
“They’re shooting the ball well right now,” Daniel head coach
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