Category Archives: Community
Local scouts and community help feed the hungry
PICKENS — The third annual community food drive sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 was held last Saturday, with more than 1,000 cans collected for those in need at the Pickens Amphitheater.
Financial contributions were also accepted. This year’s winner of the Golden Can Award was the Pickens Garden Club, which won with 280 cans.
All items and donations go to the Gleaning House Food Pantry. Anyone who would like to make a late donation can email pickenstroop51@gmail.com with any questions
Exchange craft supplies at Hampton Library
That thing taking up space in your craft closet might be just what another crafter is looking for. Bring your unwanted craft supplies to the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley before Friday, March 17, to have them included in the library’s first Craft Supply Swap Meet. The Craft Supply Swap Meet will take place on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event is open to everyone. A craft supply donation is not required to attend the swap meet.
Keowee Lodge members asked to give contact info
COUNTY — The Keowee Lodge #79 A.F.M. needs help to update its records.
Members are asked to take a moment to contact the lodge and update their contact information
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Courier Community Calendar 3-8-23
• County Republican Party plans meetings
The Pickens County Republican Party is planning precinct reorganization meetings on Saturday, March 11. To accommodate all 61 precincts, there will be three sessions — 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Blue Ridge View Baptist Church will be the location for all three sessions.
Voters can find their precinct session by visiting pickens-sc.gop. Fill out the RSVP form and you will receive a map and your
Textile legends
Taken in 1972, the above picture shows the Fairhaven Mill basketball coached by former Pickens County Sheriff’s Office detective Juke Hendricks. According to Terry Hallums, a member of the team, the Fairhaven Mill team was the first all-black basketball team to play in the Greenville Textile Tournament at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium. Pictured in the back row, from left, are James “Red Boy” Griffin, Marcus “Tree Top” Rosemond, Doug “Big D” Dukes, Zion McKinney, Danny Hendricks and Juke Hendricks. In front are Donnie Hendricks, Ronnie Anderson and Terry Hallums. All of the players attended Pickens High School, and the team brought home the Class C trophy from the tournament.
DAR brightens vets’ Valentine’s Day
CLEMSON — Valentine love and goodies surprised residents at Richard Campbell Veterans Home and Everlan and Dominion Senior Living in Clemson
Members of Fort Prince George Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution loaded up six baskets with gifts during their February chapter meeting and then surprised the residents of Richard Campbell
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Courier Community Calendar 3-1-23
• Scouts to hold 3rd annual food drive
The third annual community food drive sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 will be held this Saturday, March 4.
Canned goods and other non-perishable items will be collected at the Pickens Amphitheater between 10 a.m. and noon. Financial contributions will also be accepted. The business, organization or church donating most items will receive the Golden Can Award.
Last year, more than 2,348 items and $200 in donations were collected. All items and donations will go to the Gleaning House Food Pantry.
Email pickenstroop51@gmail.com with any questions.
• St. Michael’s oyster roast set for March 18
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley. Proceeds from the event
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Deep Winter Blues at Hagood Mill Saturday
PICKENS — It has been cold and bleak outside, so why not heat things up this weekend?
Bring your special someone and enjoy a day of music and memories this Saturday, Feb. 18, as the Hagood Mill presents “Deep Winter Blues.” The site is set to be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Upcountry South Carolina is a historical Mecca for the blues. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the streets of Laurens County, Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson
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Pickens Chamber Member of the Month
Pickens Country Florist has been chosen as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s February Member of the Month. Pickens Country Florist is located at 207 Garvin St. in Pickens. The shop is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-noon. Pickens Country Florist offers fresh and silk flower arrangements for all occasions. Visit pickenscountryflorist.com or call (864) 507-3106 for all your flower needs. Pictured are Kendal Drennen, Debra Baker, Kathryn Chen, Lois Porter, owners Shawn and Jeff Joseph and Debbie Gravely.
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• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty.
The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
• St. Michael’s oyster roast set for March 18
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley. Proceeds from the event benefit multiple charitable organizations in Pickens County.
Attendees enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, Brunswick stew, and beverages (photo ID required). If oysters aren’t your favorite, the event also offers other food options.
Tickets are $45 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and free for children 5 and under. Rain or shine, oyster-shucking takes place outdoors, so attendees are
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