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DHS to honor past athletes
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Daniel High School will be honoring its prep-to-pro athletes in a big way at a ceremony at the school next month.
The D.W. Daniel High School athletic department announced the upcoming 2024 Lion Pride Jersey
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Retirement Celebration, honoring the outstanding achievements of its esteemed athletes on Monday. The banquet, set to take place on May 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the D.W. Daniel High School Gymnasium, promises to be an evening of celebration and recognition.
The event will pay tribute to multiple athletes in the Athletic Hall of Fame who have distinguished themselves by representing Daniel Athletics at the collegiate and professional levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate the careers and contributions of these exceptional individuals.
Confirmed athletes scheduled to attend (subject to change) include Kevin Breedlove, Marq Cerqua, DeAndre Hopkins, Jarvis Jenkins, members of Kent Lawrence’s family, Shaq Lawson, Jim Sutherland, and DeShawn Williams. Although unable to attend, Carley Hoover’s family will be present to honor her in absentia.
Tommy Plumblee, athletic director at Daniel High School, expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “Daniel High School has a proud tradition of athletes who have represented the school at the collegiate and professional level. The banquet will honor all Hall of Fame members who have participated in professional sports in their respective sport.”
In addition to the main program, a silent auction will be held during the event, offering attendees the opportunity to bid on exclusive items and experiences.
Tickets are now available on the athletic website at https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/tickets. For inquiries or information about business sponsorships, please contact the Daniel High School Athletic Department office at 864-397-2917 or 864-397-2918.
Woman dies after Clemson accident
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — A Mt. Pleasant woman died a day after her car overturneda wreck in Clemson on Saturday.
Pickens County chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 20-year-old Caroline
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DSS names new County director
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The new director of the Pickens County Department of Social Services is a familiar face at the agency and in Pickens County.
Last week, the South Carolina Department of Social Services announced Cindy Wolthius as the new Pickens County DSS director.
Wolthuis began her social services career at the
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Sundling receives Liberty Small Business Scholarship
LIBERTY — The Liberty Community Small Business Scholarship is awarded to aspiring students who demonstrate business potential and a strong drive to create and execute innovative business 
ideas. Liberty High School senior Tristen Sundling is the 2024 recipient who impressed the selection committee in the in-person interviews with her drive and determination. About her startup, Sundling said,
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Honoring his service
First responders from around the area came together last week for the funeral procession of Sergeant Brian Atkins of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office following his death on April 8. Sgt. Atkins began his career with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 when he joined the detention center. Brian later transitioned to the Uniform Patrol Division, where he most recently served as the Sergeant of the Charlie Team. Pictured are members of South Carolina state troopers, the City of Pickens police department, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Clemson police department,the City of Liberty police department, the Greenville Countys Sheriff’s Office, the Pickens Rural fire department and the Pickens City fire department.
Photos courtesy Ed Leese
Hub Clemson passes council
CLEMSON — Despite hundreds of opposed residents showing up to the Clemson City Council chambers — and spilling out into the lobby — Hub Clemson passed its final reading on Monday. 
Clemson City Councilmen Bob Brookover, John Ducworth and John Fulmer joined Mayor Robert Halfacre in once again voting for the planned
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Inmate dies at detention center
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — State officials are investigating the death of a Pickens County Detention Center 
inmate found hanging from a bedsheet last week.
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chuck James said in a release issued April 9 that an inmate had been found
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Clemson University forestry building to begin construction
By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy The Journal
lpierce@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Construction crews will be out next week as Clemson University gears up for the start of a $68.3 million home for the school’s Department of Forestry and Environmental 
Conservation.
A news release Thursday from the university announced construction on the new Forestry and
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Amazing Shake Finals
Pickens Middle School is thrilled to announce that five Sparks (students at PMS) attended the Global Amazing Shake in Atlanta, Ga., recently. Although they did not have anyone to qualify for the Top 50, they did have a Spark receive a medal for showing the most spirit. PMS is super excited about their Sparks’ skills that were displayed during the event. Pictured are Ethan Bishop, Wesson Griffin, Addison Norris, Aubrey Beeco and Ella Tetor.
Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce recently announced their April Member of the Month as The Sandwich Shop, inside the Market at the Mill located at 225 Pumpkintown Highway, Warehouse #2 in Pickens. The Sandwich Shop, is open Wednesday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., and serves breakfast all day along with hot and cold sandwiches, fries, drinks and more. To place an order at The Sandwich Shop call 864-991-6205.
