Category Archives: Community
YAM Alumni performed and competed at International Bluegrass Music Association
RALEIGH, N.C. — Each year in the early fall our Young Appalachian Musicians/YAM alumni have the ultimate chance to learn, network with other bluegrass enthusiasts, and perhaps perform at a large, international event—IBMA. The International Bluegrass Music Association is held around the first week in October in Raleigh, NC each year.
One of the best opportunities at IBMA is Kids On Bluegrass. Youths under 19 audition from all over the world. The ones who get the coveted
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Cub Scout explore the Upstate
Cub Scouts from Pack 51 rest on a railroad car after touring Stumphouse Tunnel in Oconee County. In addition to the tunnel, the Cub Scouts and their families hiked to the bottom of Issaqueena Falls, explored the rest of the park and finished up with a picnic lunch. Pack 51 meets on Tuesday night, 7pm-8pm at Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens and youth can join the Pack if they are from ages 5 to 10. Please feel free to visit a meeting or if you need more information, please contact pickenstroop51@gmail.com.
Courier Community Calendar 10-4-23
• Guardian ad Litem training planned
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County. There are only two training sessions left for 2023, beginning on October 17 and November 6.
Both morning and evening virtual sessions are available to help accommodate volunteers’ busy schedules. Volunteers should be at least 21
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Grand opening
Santa Fe Grill House and Bar recently held its formal grand opening in Pickens. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Sept. 21 at 116 Ann St. A steakhouse with a Mexican flair, Santa Fe Grill is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Pictured are Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, Maria Martel, Rafael and Carmen Lopez, Pickens City Councilwoman Lois Porter, Debbie Gravely, Pat Mulkey and Hugh Latimer.
Community Calendar 9-27-23
• Amazing Grace to host homecoming
On Oct. 1, Amazing Grace Fellowship will be celebrating homecoming. Amazing Grace Fellowship is located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens. EDIFY will be singing during the Sunday School Hour starting at 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Roger Stephens will be the special speaker, followed
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Bunton speaks to LCSB
Mary Anne Bunton, chair of the Anderson University Board of Trust, and her husband, Ray Bunton, were the guests of the Liberty Community Scholarship Board at a recent morning coffee meeting with former Liberty Community Scholarship recipients Jaida Smith (2020), Lexy Whitaker (2022) and Millie Bigbee (2023), all accomplished young women who are currently pursuing degrees at Anderson University. Bunton is in the center, standing with Smith on the left, Whitaker on the right and Bigbee second from right. Bunton’s service is in evidence in small and large ways across Upstate communities, as she has been a member of the Anderson University Board of Trust for more than three decades. Not pictured are scholarship winner Gabriela Juan (2022) and Carla Stone, First Citizens Bank vice president and honorary board member.
Courier Community Calendar 9-20-23
• Amazing Grace to host homecoming
On Oct. 1, Amazing Grace Fellowship will be celebrating homecoming. Amazing Grace Fellowship is located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens. EDIFY will be singing during the Sunday School Hour starting at 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Roger Stephens will be the special speaker, followed by dinner in the fellowship building. Pastor Doug Saylors and the congregation invite everyone to join them for this time of worship.
Annual Barn, Boots and Brew set for Sept. 26
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is set to present its annual Barn, Boots and Brew and Silent Auction on Sept. 26.
The event will be held at Arabella Farm, located at 125 Buck Ridge Road in Sunset, and is sponsored by Cornell Dubilier, Jack’s Parlour and Sealevel Systems. The event will include appetizers, Nashville-style BBQ, dessert and beverages, including a cash bar. Highlights of the evening will be line dancing with a dance caller, a wine pull with unique wines and a large silent auction. Highlights of the silent auction are
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Phillips birth
Andrew Lee Phillips was born at 2:14 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2023, to Trinity Bragg and Benjamin Phillips. He weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz., and was 21 inches long. Andrew’s parents would like to recognize his grandma, Jessica Cox, his great-grandma, Lisa Gilstrap, and his great-great-grandpa, Tom (T.J.) Cox.
