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Lodge makes donation
On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Liberty Masonic Lodge made a generous donation of $500 to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office K-9 fund. The check was presented at Liberty Masonic Lodge No. 235 in Liberty. Pictured during the presentation, front row from left, are Deputy Tyler Bishop and K-9 Lily, and Lodge Worshipful Master Reid Bagwell handing the donation to Cpl. Corey Baker with K-9 Rico. Shown in back are Bro. Dustin Rochester and Bro. Donnie Lostraglio.
Keowee Charity Golf Classic set
PICKENS — The Keowee Charity Golf Classic is set for Sunday, Sept. 15, starting at 2 p.m.
The event will be played at The Rock Golf Course and Resort, located at 171 Sliding Rock Road in Pickens.
The cost for the event is $70. Price includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart and lunch. Golf format is captain’s choice, with registration beginning at 1 p.m. and a shotgun start scheduled at 2 p.m.
There is a raffle planned, with tickets on sale for $5 each or five for $20. Proceeds from the tournament will go to the local food bank, The Gleaning House and 10 Line Ministries 10LineMinistries.org).
For more information, call (864) 414-2054 or email keoweegolfclassic@gmail.com.
Courier Community Calendar 9-11-24
• Gospel True Tones to celebrate 50 years
The Gospel True Tones will be celebrating 50-plus years of making music on Sept. 15 with a special concert at the Oolenoy River Baptist Assocation building on Secona Road in Pickens.
The event will start at 4 p.m., with the doors opening at 3 p.m. Performing will be the Gospel True Tones, David Galloway,
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Man dies after hitting deer on motorcycle
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — An Easley man died Saturday, several weeks after he was injured when he hit a deer with his motorcycle.
Pickens County Chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 29-year-old Jesse Luke Posey.
The collision happened at 1:36 a.m. Aug. 6 on U.S. Highway 178 near Mauldin Lake Road, 1 mile south of Pickens, South Carolina Highway
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New group aims to assist with veteran issues
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The Pickens County Veterans Council seeks to help the other veteran groups in the area stay connected, while educating residents on veterans issues and the benefits of joining such groups.
Tom Smith is the interim chairman of the Pickens County Veterans Council. He spoke to the Courier about the council on Aug. 24.
“The purpose is to give a common spot for all the veterans groups — the American Legions, the Marine Corps League, all
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Central approves conditional zoning for five parcels
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
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CENTRAL — Central Town Council conditionally approved planned unit development residential (PUD-R) zoning for five parcels of land during a special-called meeting Tuesday night — immediately after its town planners voted against it.
The five parcels of land on Eighteen Mile Creek Road and M and M Road were categorized as the “18 Mile PUD plan.” The land is owned by Youngblood Land Co LLC of Easley.
The town Planning Commission met directly before council to discuss
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PCAC helping survivors, despite financial challenges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — Federal spending cuts are impacting organizations that support survivors of crime, including the Pickens County Advocacy Center.
PCAC executive director Lou Anne Johnson recently spoke at a Pickens Rotary Club meeting about the center’s work in
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SDPC celebrates recent successes at board meeting
At its regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting last week the School District of Pickens celebrated recent successes within the district. Above: Student Body Presidents from each of our four high schools were recognized for their outstanding leadership: Mahogany Cobb (Daniel), Anna Grace Rice (Easley), Will Tope (Liberty) and Sara Beth Brock (Pickens). Bottom right: Three of the SDPC’s Board of Trustees members were recognized for reaching one of the six levels of the South Carolina School Board Association’s Boardsmanship Institute: Mrs. Betty Garrison, Level 4, Mrs. Karla Kelley, Level 4 and Mr. Randy Robinson, Level 1. Bottom left: Caroline Morris, Char Burgner and Darian Byrd are recognized for the SDPC receiving a national award from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). In July, NSPRA recognized SDPC as a recipient of a 2024 Golden Achievement Award for our 2023-28 Strategic Plan. This national-level award highlights excellence in all aspects of school public relations, communication, marketing, and community engagement. SDPC was the only district in South Carolina to earn this achievement.
Third annual Barn, Boots & Brew set for September 24
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County will present its third annual Barn, Boots & Brew and Silent Auction on Septe. 24, 2024. The event will be held at Arabella Farm – 125 Buck Ridge Road – Sunset, South Carolina and is sponsored by 
Cornell Dubilier, Jack’s Parlour, and Sealevel Systems.
The event will include appetizers, pulled pork and brisket BBQ, small plate tapas, desserts, and beverages, including cash bar. Highlights of
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Eastatoee Bowie family plans 100-year reunion
The above photo was taken in 1924 at the home of Erskin Calhoun Bowie, which is in the Eastatoee Valley in Pickens County. This is a photo of Calhoun and his siblings, spouses and their children. A 100-year celebration for the descendants (grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. ) of the Eastatoee Bowie family is scheduled at the home on Saturday, Sept. 28. Notices will be mailed to all available addresses. Meat and drink will be provided, but family members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert, if possible. An RSVP is requested to determine headcount for the meal. Call Larry Bowie at (864) 878-0837 (leave message with info), text (864) 421-3705 or email larrybowie54@gmail. com. Pictured and numbered are 1. Zelotez Bowie, 2. Mrs. George Bowie, 3. Hank “Hinkle” Bowie, 4. George Bowie, 5. Dick Finley, 6. Hamp Bowie, 7. Paul Bowie, 8. Elizabeth Nimmons, 9. Mae Bowie, 10. Lorrise Nimmons, 11. Sue Lewis, 12. Bessie Finley, 13. Clecia Adair, 14. James Adair, 15. lva Bowie, 16. Kate Lewis, 17. Beth Lewis, 18. Lila Lee Robertson, 19. Margery Lewis, 20. Mrs. Erskin Finley, 21. Hattie Adair, 22. Rosalie Lewis, 23. Cleo Bowie, 24. Jessie C. Bowie, 25. Mrs. Henry Bowie, 26. Pearl Bowie, 27. Mrs. Calhoun Bowie, 28. Clarence Cartee, 29. Calhoun Bowie, 30. Mrs. Margie Lewis, 31. Barbara Lewis, 32. Mrs. Bill Stewart, 33. Miss Elsie Burgess, 34. Maude Bowie, 35. Mrs. Harriet, Bowie (Grandma), 36. Ruby Bowie, 37. Glenn Bowie (Baby), 38. Mrs. Loyde Finley, 39. Miss Janie Nimmons, 40. Earnest Cartee, 41. Mrs. Lilly Finley, 42. Isaac Nimmons, 43. Herman Robertson, 44. Mrs. Kitty Robertson, 45. James Robertson, 46. Tom Robertson, 47. Bill Stewart, 48. Loyde Finley, 49. Brown Bowie, 50. Mrs. Guy Bowie, 51. Babe Bowie, 52. Guy Bowie, 53. Arnette Finley, 54. Olar Chapman, 55. Tom Robertson, 56. Erskine Finley, 57. George F. Bowie, Jr. , 58. Dwain Bowie, 59. Fletch Finley, 60. Brunner Bowie, 61. George Robertson, 62. Pete Lewis, 63. Lindsey Nimmons, 64. Bill Bowie, 65. Ben Robertson, 66. Lewis Nimmons, 67. Kizzie Nimmons, 68. Henry Bowie, 69. Rev. Jim George (no kin), 70. Mrs. Jim George (no kin) and 71. Rev. Glen Stewart (no kin). Not Present were J. B. (Jay) Robertson, Henry Finley, Wade Lewis, Hermie Lewis, Lillian Lewis and Lois Finley.
