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Clemson University earns top rating for free speech
CLEMSON — It’s a one-two punch for students’ ability to speak out. Another 
leading South Carolina university has earned the top rating for free speech from the Foundation for
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Now open in Pickens
On Thursday, June 20, Wholesale Cabinet Supply held a formal grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new showroom, located at 202 S. Catherine St. in Pickens. Wholesale Cabinet Supply offers quality kitchen cabinets with personal service at great pricing. The new business has manufactured cabinets, LVP flooring and custom cabinetry. Customers can shop Wholesale Cabinet Supply’s entire selection at thewcsupply.com or visit the showroom to work with the company in person. Pictured are Greater Pickens Chamber of Comerce ambassadors Hugh Latimer, Regina Harned and Meechi Green, Pickens city administrator Tim O’Briant, Pickens Mayor Isaiah Scipio, Wholesale Cabinets Supply vice president and operations manager Chance Callahan, store owner and designer of Cascade Fine Cabinetry Alan Callahan, Wholesale Cabinet Supply owner Scott Wienert, Wholesale Cabinet Supply designer and showroom manager Brooke Callahan, Wholesale Cabinet Supply designer and showroom manager and co-owner of Cascade Fine Cabinetry and Wholesale Cabinet Supply’s manufactured sample door shipping manager Lynn Callahan.
Courier Community Calendar 6-26-24
• Widowed persons group meets in Easley
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay Restaurant at 7027 Highway 123 in Easley. For more information, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032
• Legion Post 67 seeks new members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from
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County seeking new VA Officer
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The Pickens County Legislative Delegation is seeking the appointment of a new Veterans Affairs officer after the resignation of Pickens County Veterans 
Affairs officer Sherry Harris.
Rep. Davey Hiott said Harris has retired.
Harris began working in the Pickens County
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Pickens County Council approves 2024-25 budget
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Pickens County Council approved its approximately $94 million fiscal 
year 2024-2025 budget (FY 25) at a special-called meeting Monday night.
Council approved the third readings of two
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Local woman dies in possible drowning
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
MARIETTA — The Pickens County Coroner’s Office and the Pickens County 
Sheriff’s Office are investigating a possible drowning that happened Sunday evening.
Pickens County deputy coroner Tommy Page identified the victim as 34-year-old Lisa Marie
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Scholarship golf tournament continues to be successful
PICKENS — 14 teams participated in the 20th annual Charles F. Rogers 
Scholarship Award Golf Tournament held at The Rock Golf Club and Resort on June 15.
The event, which is held annually, raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High
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Pickens residents asked to boil water
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Following a water main break, the City of Pickens is advising the residents of the certain streets to vigorously boil their water for at least one full 
minute prior to drinking or cooking.
According to a release from the
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Cummins joins Easley Head and Neck Surgery
EASLEY — Easley Head and Neck Surgery is happy to announce that Linda 
Cummins, Au.D., has joined its team!
Dr. Cummins comes to Easley Head and Neck Surgery with over 30 years’
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Members of the Month for May and June
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has announced the May and June Members of the Month at left The is the May Member of the Month Creek Jewels and Gems. Creek Jewels and Gems offers one of a kind handmade and recrafted jewelry. Rustic signs, home Décor and so much more. Pictured are owners Johnny and Theresa Dye, along with Chamber Board Members Trish Morgan and Melisa Sedler. The business is located at 317 E. Main Street in Pickens and is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and also on Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit their website at www.creekjewelsandgems.com. At right is the June Member of the Month Crafts Plus Events located at 305 E. Main Street in Pickens. Crafts Plus Events provides gifts, favors, decorations and event centerpieces, along with custom accessories for parties, showers, weddings and any special occasion you want to celebrate. Crafts Plus Events is open Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. They can be reached at 864-270-0684 or CraftsPlusEvents.com. Pictured are in front are Vicky Miller, Terri Moore, Diane Curry, Jade Lusk and Regina Harned, In back are Hugh Latimer, Melvin Moore, Harold Alexander, Fletcher Perry, Debbie Gravely and Candice Stephens.
