Daily Archives: 02/11/2025
Red Devils fall at Upper State
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — One win away from advancing to the Class 2A state wrestling championship for the second time in three years, the Liberty High School wrestling team hosted Chester on Wednesday night.
The Red Devils fell behind early in the match but were able to make up ground with two late pins from Brian Reed and Nathan Harris cutting the deficit to 34-24. However, Eris Steele was able to secure a
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Signing Day 2025
Over a dozen athletes from around Pickens County signed last Wednesday to advance their academic and athletic careers at schools across the country. Above: Carter
McCollum (football, Presbyterian), Kade Maxey (football, the Citadel), Ashlyn Knight (volleyball, Clinton), Allison Hendricks (volleyball, Clinton) and Kaylee Bolding (softball, Limestone) signed at Pickens High School. Right: Kyler Turner (football, Erskine) signed at Easley High School. Below: Phelim Crowley (swimming, Davidson), Ashby Williams (cross-country/track and field, Appalachian State), Jay Owens (swimming, Converse), Curtis Henry (swimming, Lenoir-Rhyne), Parker Summers (soccer, Southern Wesleyan), Trey Bartels (track, the Citadel), Jamarion Williams (football, Minnesota West), Lee Turnipseed (baseball, Charleston Southern), Spencer Conn (football, Murray State), Julian Baldwin (baseball, USC Sumter), J.W. Sarkees (rugby, Penn State) and Bruce Brown (football, Furman) signed at Daniel High School. Not pictured is Daniel signee Tremaine Davis Jr. (football, Johnson C. Smith).
Your co-op is here for you
Beginning in the latter half of 2024, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative shifted how its members are billed.
I’ve received more feedback about this than anything else throughout my years of service to Blue Ridge. 
Most of it has been positive, as many of you see that you have ultimate control over how much money you can save and that
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Time to end excessive school board spending
I have written about this in the past, and the recent article titled, “Old Pickens Middle set for renovations” made me realize school board spending on capital projects would be worthy of an update.
First, some history. In 2005, the citizens of Pickens County voted down a $197 million bond referendum to build new schools. The people sent a clear message that they wanted the schools to be built a little at a time. Instead of listening to the voters, the next year the
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-12-25
On true love and romance
Dear Editor,
When it comes to romance, here is something to think about.
On “The Andy Griffith Show,” Andy, Barney, Aunt Bee, Gomer, Goober, Helen and Thelma Lou are not married. Only one main character I know of is married. Guess which one? That’s right, it’s Otis! Otis is the town drunk!
In the animated world, you have Mickey Mouse, who has a girlfriend named Minnie. Donald Duck has a girlfriend named Daisy. The only character that has a wife is Mickey’s friend, who is a dog. His name is
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Lord forgive me and I will be clean
God’s love and His provision of eternal salvation is the greatest peace and security we could ever hope for.
We heard His truth, became convicted, we saw our need for a Savior, and by faith we repented of our 
sin, and cried out for Him to save us. Second Corinthians assures us that when we receive Jesus as our Lord, our old spirit becomes
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AARP membership: It’s worth having
After many years at the same cost, AARP increased their membership fee to $20 at the beginning of this year. But it’s still a bargain when you consider the additional benefits, savings and discounts that are 
available, as well as the newspaper and magazine.
The website (aarp.org) lists discounted gym memberships, travel and vacation packages, insurance, flowers and so
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Courier Obituaries 2-12-25
JACQUELINE HAMILTON
LIBERTY — Jacqueline Hamilton, 68, of Liberty, passed away on Feb. 2, 2025.
She was born on March 11, 1956 to Jack Dupree and Clara Jean Crane Tinsley. She was a graduate of Clemson University. She owned a farm equipment and supplies business for 38 years. She was a member of Easley First Baptist and the head of the Board of Directors of the Pickens County Humane Society. She enjoyed caring for animals, shopping, the beach and taking care of her husband, Moseley, of 35 years.
Pree is survived by her husband, Moseley Hamilton; her sister, Jeannie Tinsley Gilstrap; one sister-in-law; three brothers-in-law; many nieces and nephews; a close friend, Barbara Robinson; and many more close friends.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Funeral services were held on Feb. 7 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley. Burial took place at Greenlawn Memorial Park following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pickens County Humane Society at 500 Five Forks Road, Liberty.
Visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.
EDA MARIE BISELLI WHITE
EASLEY — Eda Marie Biselli White passed away on Feb. 2, 2025, at Viva Senior Living Center.
Mrs. White was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, on July 4, 1925, to the late Gino J. and Annette Zaffini Biselli. She grew up in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada, and after her marriage moved to St. John’s. Quebec, Canada, where she was employed by the Singer Manufacturing Company in the payroll and cost departments. Mrs. White was a homemaker as well as a teller for several years in the South Carolina National Bank and the first manager of Brunswick Yarns’ Mill Store. She enjoyed playing bridge, various hand crafts, baking and gardening. Mrs. White was an active member of the Pickens Garden Club and the Pickens
Give the gift of healing this year
The gift of massage treats recipients to relaxation and the healing power of therapy and can serve as an escape from the stresses of daily life.
In their 21st annual consumer survey, the American Massage Therapy Association says 19 percent of consumers reported receiving a massage from a professional therapist in the previous year. Many
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Choose wisely when selecting Valentine gifts
As the clock ticks down to Valentine’s Day, the pressure is on to find the ideal gift. While some 
sweethearts may provide some clues to help with Valentine’s Day shopping, many gift-givers are on their own.
The National Retail Federation predicts that, in 2025, consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from last year’s $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020. With so much money invested, shoppers no doubt want to find the best gifts possible. When shopping for Valentine’s Day, try to avoid these common mistakes and choose gifts that are creative and heartfelt.
- Skip the gas station flowers, candy or last-minute gifts. Valentine’s Day is a time to show you care. If you’ve left gifting to the last minute, you may make the situation worse by giving somethingYou must be logged in to view this content.
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