Daily Archives: 03/25/2025
Courier Letters to the Editor 3-26-26
In support of Counts for House
Dear Editor,
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that I endorse Clay Counts, who is running for Pickens County’s S.C. House District 4 seat since Davey Hiott is not seeking reelection. In talking with Clay, I feel he has a good understanding of the needs not just of the residents of Pickens County, but of the state as a whole.
Clay has worked closely with Rep. Hiott through the years and has gained the proper insight and ability to represent our
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A slimmed-down VA
The staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs continue. As of today, another 585 non-mission-critical or duplicate contracts are terminated, out of 90,000 existing contracts totaling $67 billion. This will put $900 million back in the kitty 
to be spent on veterans, their caregivers, families and survivors.
That’s a lot of money.
It makes me wonder how those contracts came to be in the first place. The canceled contracts covered such services as taking minutes at meetings,
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Courier Obituaries 3-26-25
EDITH MCJUNKIN
LIBERTY — It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Edith Bowie McJunkin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and cherished member of the Liberty community, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Manna Health and Rehab in Pickens.
Born in Greenwood, she was the widow of Walter Ansel “Walt” McJunkin and a daughter of the late Claude and Louise Hall Bowie.
Mrs. McJunkin was a longtime member of East Side Baptist Church. She retired from Belk in Easley where she worked many years as a buyer and manager.
Her family was very important to her, and there was nothing that brought her more joy than spending time with all her boys and all her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include her three sons, Steve McJunkin (Susan) of Central, Neal McJunkin (Dale) of
The Clemson bus driver who talks smiles
By Grace Dumit
Special to the Courier
gdumit@g.clemson.edu
CLEMSON — On a weekday morning, Clemson University students rushed to board the Blue Route Tiger Transit bus at a 
remote commuter parking lot to get to class on time. The doors swung open to reveal the warm, inviting smile of their bus driver, Arthur Lynn Collins. Jr.
Students affectionally call him “Mr. Lynn.” He welcomes every passenger who steps on his bus with that inviting smile, no matter the
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Southern Vault Event Venue opens
Local businesswoman Tunckie LeCroy cut the ribbon earlier this month on the new Southern Vault Event Venue, located in the heart of downtown Pickens at 104 E. Main St. The newly renovated 100-year-old building can play host to any special occasion, including weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, corporate events and more. Email southernvaultvenue@yahoo.com for more information.
Former Liberty mayor honored for 50 years of service to legion
LIBERTY — For half a century, Bill Knight of American Legion Frank D. Callaham Post 
67 in Liberty has been a steadfast member of the American Legion, dedicating his life to service, both in and out of uniform.
Knight was recently honored with a prestigious award for 50 years of continuous membership, and his legacy stands as a testament to duty, sacrifice and community leadership.
A United States Marine, Knight served from 1967 to 1968 with the elite
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Courier Community Calendar 3-26-25
• Porter’s Chapel to host Chili Cook Off
Are you ready to try some mouth-watering chili? If you love chili and want to enjoy a great time, Porter’s Chapel will be the place to be this Saturday, March 29.
All are invited to enjoy lunch and the church’s first-ever Chili Cook Off.
The event will be held from noon-3 p.m. and there will be many chili recipes to try in a taste-testing that visitors will help judge.
Chili will be eat in or take out, and the meal will include a bowl of chili, slaw, cornbread and dessert. Porter’s Chapel is located at 152 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384
