Category Archives: Community
Paying it forward
Stephanie Gillespie made Angel Gowns for infants who passed as part of a way to pay it forward. She is a member of the South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR) Fort Prince George Chapter of Easley. At her first chapter meeting, she heard the chapter regent talk about a project that was close to her heart and say she would like someone in the chapter to do this wonderful project. Angel Gowns are usually made from wedding dresses, but the ones pictured are made from donated DAR Page dresses. She made five gowns ranging in size from mini preemie to newborn. They were donated to a local hospital to have on hand for families who lose an infant for last pictures and burial. She now has a wedding gown, and the next ones will be made from it. “Losing a child is one of my worst fears. I feel very humbled to be able to provide this small comfort during such a terrible time,” Gillespie said.
Community Calendar 6-8-22
• 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.
• CRO starts Dolly’s Imagination Library
Cliffs Residents Outreach, a nonprofit supporting education in Pickens County, recently launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the following Pickens
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Rogers golf tourney scheduled Saturday
PICKENS — The 18th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 4.
The tournament, which annually benefits a male and female senior basketball player from Pickens High School planning to attend a university, college or technical school, is set to kick off with a 2 p.m. shotgun start at Southern Oaks Golf Course in Easley.
The tournament will follow a captain’s choice format, and entry costs $75 per person or $300 per four-person
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Now open in Pickens
The Willow Retreat Wellness Center recently held its formal ribbon cutting and official grand opening celebration. The Willow Retreat Wellness Center is located at 4606 Moorefield Memorial Highway in Pickens and offers massage, esthetics, infrared sauna and oxygen bar. For more information, call (864) 915-7454 or find the business on Facebook @willowretreatpickens. Find the business on Fresha and book your own appointment. Pictured are Joseph Taylor, Casey Taylor, Bailey Whitfield, Brittany Chapman of Alliance Pickens, Bryan Owens of the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, Emory Taylor, Leticia Taylor, Bonnie Stowers, Jeannie Roberts, Stephanie Rutledge, Alfred Rutledge, Annette Burrell, Lauren Burrell, Angela Harman, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry and Melinda Lambert.
Varisian wins chair
The winner of American Legion Post 11’s Azalea Festival Adirondack glider chair fundraiser raffle was Jon Varisian of Marietta. Post 11 would like to thank all the people who stopped by the booth and took a chance to win the chair. All the funds raised will go to support the many activities of Post 11. This year, the post sent five boys to Boys State and six girls to Girls State. The post also sent one young man to Law Cadet Academy. Post 11 is a key supporter of the Pickens High School JROTC program.
Courier Community Calendar 5-11-22
• 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.
• Cleanup day set for Liberty cemetery
Westview Cemetery in Liberty, located on Old Norris Road, will be having a cleanup day on Saturday, May 14, starting at 9 a.m. The event is in preparation for a Memorial Day ceremony. Please bring your weedeaters and mowers and come join Pickens County Veterans Affairs, Liberty American Legion Post 67 and the
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32nd annual Issaqueena Festival set for May 21
SIX MILE — Organizers of the annual Issaqueena Festival are expecting mild weather with lots of tasty food, craft vendors, kid games and activities, along 
with live music at this year’s family-oriented event.
Approximately 50 vendors will line Main Street in Six Mile as the festival gets underway at 10 a.m. May 21, providing food and handmade and locally sourced items of all descriptions.
Other activities include a car show, appearances by the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokees with dance and Cherokee storytelling, train rides for kids and continuous live music from two
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Harden Scholarship winner announced
The scholarship committee of the Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has announced Lana “Brooke” Smith as the winner of the 2022 Dr. John Harden Scholarship. Smith is a senior at Pickens High School. She is involved in various clubs and organizations within the school and community. The Pickens County Career and Technology Center has recently begun an emergency medicine class. Smith was given the opportunity to be a part of the class and will graduate as a licensed EMT before she graduates high school. The scholarship committee wishes to congratulate Smith and recognize all applicants and wish them all much success in their careers in the health care field.
5Oth anniversary
Winferd and Elaine Riggins celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 2. The couple want to thank the Lord for 50 years of holy matrimony.
Lions plan broom sale
Doug Hinkle unloads an order of brooms as the Pickens Lions Club prepares for its annual broom sale at the Pickens Azalea Festival this weekend. The Lions will be located at booth 329 in front of Bivens Hardware. There will be no price increase on the brooms this year.
