Daily Archives: 04/01/2025
Lions overcome first half deficit to take down Berea
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Coming off two huge spring break wins over Lucy Beckham and Bishop England, the Daniel High School boys’ soccer team returned to region play on Tuesday night against the Berea Bulldogs.
Daniel came out slow, falling behind 2-1 at the half. Even with their 47-game region winning streak in danger, the Lions remained confident.
“We just trust in our play,” Daniel senior Luka Gasic said. “We knew we were the better
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Inaugural Waffle Fest a succes for Liberty
The City of Liberty hosted the inaugural S.C. Waffle Festival presented by the U.S. Waffle Company on Saturday. Citizens from around the Upstate were able to enjoy the free festival which featured live music, a kid zone and many waffle-based contests.
The King and His Heaven are coming
When we were young, we seldom thought about the afterlife since we were so focused on this one, but as we grow older, we become more curious.
I believe in visions and dreams, but I do not know anyone personally who claims they have been to
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Courier Letters to the Editor 4-2-25
Take Down Tobacco Day April 1
Dear Editor,
My name is Sabrina Bryson, and I am a senior at Liberty High School. I am also a member of the Pickens County Youth Board. I am writing to bring awareness to Take Down Tobacco Day on April 1, where students join together to stand up to Big Tobacco! We are tired of being targeted and used by the tobacco industry to line their pockets with more money while addicting us to their deadly products. We ask Sen. Thomas Alexander, our state senator representing Pickens and Oconee counties, to increase the state’s tobacco prevention funding by $5 million.
As a student in South Carolina, I am concerned about Big Tobacco’s toll on our state. High school students in South Carolina smoke or use e-cigarettes at more than double
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The silver and gold of the Bible
Acts 3:6 “Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”
In the song “House of Gold” we hear the lyrics, “I’d rather be in a deep dark grave and know that my poor soul was saved than to live in this world in a house of gold and deny my God and lose my soul.” Is it possible
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55+ community — is it right for you?
The first thought we have about those over 55 communities is sure, others will be like us, our every need and want will be taken care of.
But is that always true?
There is, of course, a long list of good things about living in a seniors community. In most cases there will
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Courier Obituaries 4-2-25
MICHELLE DEJOHN
LIBERTY — Michelle Dejohn, 69, loving wife of 41 years to Ronnie Hudson, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at her residence.
Born on Oct. 25, 1955, in Syracuse, N.Y., Michelle was the cherished daughter of the late Mike Dejohn and Marion Black. Throughout her life, Michelle was known for her kind heart, her passion for crafting and her love of cooking. She found joy in creating beautiful things and sharing meals with family and friends. Above all, Michelle’s greatest love was her family. Her warm spirit and generous nature touched the lives 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 time of day. The students also encounter his signature bowl of candy and rows of colorful rubber ducks that line the bus’s dashboard.
“I’m just a simple, quiet person most of the time, and when I get around here, I feel I may be offering a little bit
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Young innovators shine at the science fair
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University proudly hosted the 2025 South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair welcoming over seventy bright young scientists from Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Greenville, Greenwood, Oconee, and Pickens counties. Students in grades 3 -12 showcased their innovative research and competed across 22 STEM categories.
The event celebrated the hard work and creativity of the next generation of STEM leaders, offering scholarships, prizes, and opportunities to advance to national and international competitions, including the Regeneron International Science
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Legacy Home Of Recovery to host fundraising event
The Legacy Home of Recovery Board of Directors are excited to announce Legacy Home’s Annual Benefit and Celebration: 
Struggle to Strength on Thursday, April 3 at The Barn at Abundant Blessings Farm in Liberty from 6 – 9 pm. The doors will open for seating at 5:30 pm. In addition to dinner, the night will include an introduction and history of The Legacy Home of Recovery; powerful stories of life transformation from men in recovery who have resided at Legacy; and recognition some of Legacy Home’s key
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