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Soapstone preservation effort receives huge boost
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — An effort to preserve a historic African American church for generations to come recently 
received a huge vote of support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The trust’s African American Culture Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF) recently announced it is awarding $250,000 to the Soapstone Preservation Endowment, which seeks to secure
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A Classy Touch Photography earns two prestigious awards
LIBERTY — A Classy Touch Photography is proud to announce its latest recognition in the wedding 
industry, having been honored with The Knot Best of Weddings 2025 and the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award 2025.
These prestigious awards celebrate the highest-rated wedding professionals, as reviewed by real couples, and
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SC Waffle Fest ’25 is only 4 weeks away in Liberty
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty will host a brand-new festival in 2025.
The event is the first-ever Waffle Fest and will be presented by the U.S. Waffle Company.
The festival will take place on March 29 on South Commerce
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Volunteers needed to help local abused and neglected children
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a 
volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County.
Volunteers advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children
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Scouts’ 5th annual food drive planned March 8
PICKENS — The fifth annual Pickens Community Food Drive is set for Saturday, March 8 at the Pickens 
Amphitheater. Items will be collected between 10 a.m. and noon.
Individuals, organizations, businesses and churches are invited to participate
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KidsFest and YAMs coming to Hagood Mill on March 15
PICKENS — KidsFest is coming to Hagood Mill Historic Site on Saturday, March 15.
The event, held in partnership with the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMs), is a family-friendly event featuring performances from local YAMs students, a traditional talent show and interactive games and
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Courier Community Calendar 3-5-25
• Medicade cutbacks or expansion in SC
The League of Women Voters Oconee and Pickens Counties will hear from a representative from CoverSC, Columbia. CoverSC is a coalition of 92 SC organization working for an expanded program to cover the uninsured. The meeting will be Tuesday, March 18, 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Rd, Clemson. The public is welcome.
• SMEC set to host annual oyster roast
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley.
Proceeds from the event benefit multiple charitable organizations in Pickens County. Attendees will be able to enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, Brunswick stew, sides, and beverages (photo ID required).
If oysters aren’t your favorite, the event offers many additional food options. Tickets are $45 for adults,
The Roughest and Toughest Brawl returns to Pickens
PICKENS — The Roughest and Toughest Brawl is making its way back to The Market at the Mill in 
Pickens for an adrenaline-pumping weekend of action soon. The event is set to take place on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8.
This high-energy event will feature 100 local men and women, stepping straight off the streets and into the ring to battle it out for the title of Toughest in the Upstate.
Local combat sports fans are also in for a real treat, as world renowned toughman and combat sports legend Eric “Butterbean” Esch will be in attendance both nights
One dead in Easley fire
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Multiple agencies are investigating after an elderly man was found dead following a fire at his home in Easley.
In a release issued Friday, Feb. 22, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as
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