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Officials at the Clayton Research Room at the Southern Wesleyan University Library have a collection of original pictures that they are attempting to identify. We at the Pickens County Courier thought our readers might be able to help. The two pictures include people from the Pickens County area. If you can identify any of these people, contact Mildred H. Brewer at wycar@aol.com or claytonroom@swu.edu with the name and image number under the picture.
Pickens County FFA teams win state titles
COUNTY — Pickens County Career and Technology Center’s FFA chapter competed in the annual state competition and two teams received first-place state championship honors.
Due to COVID-19 protocols, both contests were held as virtual events.
The horse evaluation contest
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Who are they?
Officials at the Clayton Research Room at the Southern Wesleyan University Library have a collection of original pictures that they are attempting to identify. We at the Pickens County Courier thought our readers might be able to help. The two pictures include people from the Pickens County area. If you can identify any of these people, contact Mildred H. Brewer at wycar@aol.com or claytonroom@swu.edu with the name and image number under the picture.
Courier Community Calendar 6-9-21
• Soapstone to hold fish fry next weekend
Soapstone Church invites everyone to a special fundraiser at the church, located at 296 Liberia Road in Pickens, on Saturday, June 19.
The event will feature fine cooking and will be held from noon-8 p.m.
Visitors will enjoy true Southern cooking, including a fish fry, barbecue and fried chicken with all the fixings right from Ms. Mable’s kitchen.
For more information, call (864) 414-8470.
• Libraries offers reading program
This year’s summer reading theme at the Pickens County Library is “Tails and Tales.” The program began on June 7 and runs until July 31. All Pickens County residents will receive a postcard in the mail. The postcard will include a list of fun activities to complete and return to the library. To complete the program, participants can chose to read 10 books, complete 10 activities or a combination of both options to total 10. More postcards will be available at all library branches.
• COTU plans to host meeting on June 17
All are invited to join Conservatives of the Upstate for its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 17.
Scheduled to speak is Rep. Jonathon Hill of Anderson County. Hill will speak to the group about true conservative issues that are not being upheld by elected Republican leadership in Columbia, according to a news release from the group.
The Conservatives of the Upstate will meet at 7 p.m. at Cafe’ Connections, located at 319 E. Main St. in downtown Pickens.
To learn more about Conservatives of the Upstate, visit conservativesoftheupstate.com.
PHS class of 1971 set to hold 50th reunion
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Class of 1971’s 50th reunion will be at The Lighthouse Restaurant Event Center in Seneca from 5-9 p.m. June 19.
The cost of $50 per person covers the cost of heavy hors d’oeuvres, a DJ and lots of wonderful time with old friends and classmates.
Payment can be made by mailing a check to Sharon Crowe, 389 Talley Bridge Road, Cleveland, SC 29635, PayPal to scrowe002@aol.com or Venmo to crowesg@gmail.com.
PHS class of 1971 set to hold 50th reunion
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Class of 1971’s 50th reunion will be at The Lighthouse Restaurant Event Center in 
Seneca from 5-9 p.m. June 19.
The cost of $50 per person covers the cost of heavy hors d’oeuvres, a DJ and lots of wonderful time with old friends and classmates.
Payment can be made by mailing a check to Sharon Crowe, 389 Talley Bridge Road, Cleveland, SC 29635, PayPal to scrowe002@aol.com or Venmo to crowesg@gmail.com.
Local DAR members recognize, honor World War II veterans
COUNTY — The Fort Prince George Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) continues to recognize World War II veterans.
Chapter regent Carolyn Nations recently had the privilege of presenting three veterans with DAR certificates in recognition of their service. The project is part of her chapter’s project of honoring the Greatest Generation’s veterans.
Joe Jones, 98, grew up on a farm in Dacusville prior to going to
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Who are they?
Officials at the Clayton Research Room at the Southern Wesleyan University Library have a collection of original pictures that they are attempting to identify. We at the Pickens County Courier thought our readers might be able to help. The four pictures are people who have served in the armed forces. If you can identify any of these people, contact Mildred H. Brewer at wycar@aol.com or claytonroom@swu.edu with the name and image number under the picture.
Courier Community Calendar 5-26-21
• Veterans’ Haven to hold opening event
The new Veterans’ Haven of Honor, a project that has been in the works for a while, will hold an untraditional groundbreaking ceremony on May 31 at 11 a.m. at 219 N. Palmetto St. in Liberty.
An acquired building and property will be turned into an emergency shelter for homeless veterans of Pickens County.
Rather than a groundbreaking ceremony, volunteers will paint a red, white and blue stripe down the front of the building. Plans are to have South Carolina Veterans Affairs Secretary William F. Grimsley at the event. Everyone is invited to attend.
• Annual Nix family reunion canceled
The annual Nix family reunion for descendants of Ulysses and Lou Annie Monroe Nix, traditionally held the first Sunday
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Festival fun finally returns
Lots to do locally this weekend and beyond
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — After a year of lockdowns and social distancing, spring brings with it a number of festivals and events this year, including many that are returning from last year’s cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pickens Azalea Festival will be held this Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17.
Roads will close at 6 p.m. Friday evening before the cruise-in, which will be held from 7-10 p.m. and will feature cars and Jeeps from all eras.
o fees or applications are required for this year’s cruise-in. Organizers ask that those who would like to participate in the cruise-in enter from South
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