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Stone named DWD football coach
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — One day after sources indicated to the Courier that Walhalla High School head football coach Chris Stone was set to take the head coaching job at Daniel High 
School, the School District of Pickens County made the hire official Wednesday morning.
In a quick turnaround, Stone had his first chance to meet with the public Wednesday night in the school’s gym. There, he laid out his vision for Daniel football after two successful seasons leading the Razorbacks.
“I truly believe that the things that are about
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Area educator advocates for children at State House
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A local woman has been traveling to Columbia and to the nation’s capital to advocate for the future of early childhood education and other childcare issues.
Chasity Lesley is the director of the Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center.
“I’ve been in early childhood education for 18 years,” she said. “In Columbia, I’m on the
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Azalea Fesitval returns to Pickens later this month
PICKENS — The return of the Pickens Azalea Festival is just a few short weeks away.
The festival returns on April 25 and 26 for its 41st year, bringing with it the charm, community and creativity that have made it a beloved Upstate tradition. Held in downtown Pickens, the two-day event offers a weekend packed with artisan vendors, live music, food trucks and family fun—all while supporting local nonprofits and community causes.
This year’s festival is partnered with the South
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Festive Easter Fun In Pickens County
• Easter Bunny to be at Market at the Mill
Come see the Easter Bunny on April 12 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Market at the Mill, free to take your own pictures. They will also be having the Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt starting at 11 a.m. meet at Front Office for the first clue. The first one to find the Golden Egg WINS $100 Market Bucks (spends like cash).
• East Side Baptist to host Spring Fest
Join East Side Baptist Church, 920 Anderson Drive, Liberty, for a fun-filled time of family-friendly activities at their Spring Festival! Come celebrate the season with them as we reflect on the true meaning of Easter, the resurrection of Jesus and the hope it brings, while enjoying fun activities for everyone such as Easter story, Easter and spring crafts, BBQ plates for sale, petting zoo and much more! The festival will take place on April 12 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., rain or shine! Bring your loved ones and invite your neighbors! Let’s celebrate this season of hope and joy together.
• Church Picnic set at FCC in Liberty
Fellowship Community Church – Liberty invites you to a Church Picnic, Norris Park 608 Norris Hwy, Central, SC 29630. Fun for the entire family there will be egg hunt, ball game for the adults/older kids, games, food, and inflatables and much more including prizes /Easter basket giveaways.Come, have fun with them on April 13 at 11:45 a.m.
• Hop over for egg hunt in Central
Hop on over to the Central Heritage Museum garden April 13 for their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Garden Party! They will have music, activities, pictures with the Easter Bunny, treat options, and 2,000 eggs to find, hunting begins at 2:00. Get eggcited for an afternoon of spring fun in Central!
• Rice’s Creek to host Easter Egg Hunt
Join Rice’s Creek Baptist Church, 504 Rices Creek Church Rd, Liberty, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Family Park on April 16 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will plenty of eggs to hunt, prizes, sandwiches and dessert, and the Easter Bunny may hop in.
• Easter fun planned at Roller Time Center
Looking for something to do on Easter Weekend? Roll into Easter fun at our Egg-citing Skate and Hunt, Roller Time Family Skate Center Easley, 719 Ross Ave, Easley. Special visit from the Easter Bunny! Come roll with them on April 19 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Lace up your skates, hunt for hidden eggs, and enjoy a wheely awesome time with friends and family!
Don’t miss out on the ultimate Easter adventure on wheels.
• Easter Egg Hunt to be at Elljean Baptist
Kids (preschool to 5th grade) are invited to join Elljean Baptist Church, 605 Elljean Rd, Easley, for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! April 12 at 10 a.m.
• Hunt’s Memorial to host Easter events
Please join Hunt’s Memorial Baptist Church, 501 Alex Drive, Easley, for their annual youth sponsored Easter Egg Hunt for babies through fifth grade on April 19 at 10 a.m. and Easter Worship Service on April 20 at 10 a.m.
Lions sweep county track meet
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — With a little over a month to go until state qualifiers, Pickens County’s four public high schools took to the track at Liberty High School on April 1 for the Pickens County Track and Field Championships.
On a day that saw eight county championship records broken, Daniel High School reigned supreme, taking first in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions.
Boasting a meet-high nine county champions, the Daniel girls fit the billing of a state championship contender after a runner-up finish in Class 3A last season.
“This is the culmination of all the things we’ve
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***BREAKING NEWS””* Chris Stone hired as new D.W. Daniel Head Football Coach **ONLINE EXCLUSIVE**
CENRAL — The School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees has approved the selection of Chris Stone as the next Head Football Coach of D.W. Daniel High School.
NEW DW DANIEL HEAD FOOTBALL COACH CHIS STONE
Stone brings a combination of leadership, coaching expertise, and passion for community-centered athletics. A graduate of Eastside High School and varsity football player at the collegiate level at Clemson University and Furman University, Stone has most recently served as the Head Football Coach and CATE teacher at Walhalla High School. In 2024, he was named All-Mountain Lakes Coach of the Year after leadingWalhalla to several h Stone’s coaching career reflects varied experience at the varsity and junior varsity levels, as well as on both sides of the ball. His previous roles include:
- Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Mauldin High School (2019-2023)
- Offensive Coordinator at Easley High School (2016-2019)
- Defensive Assistant at Mauldin High earlier in his career
- Coordinator experience coaching quarterbacks, wide receivers, defensive backs, and outside linebackers
- Selected as Quarterbacks Coach in the 2019 High School Blitz All-Star Game
4 charged in Table Rock fire
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — South Carolina Forestry Commission law enforcement officials have arrested three teens on charges related to the origin of a fire that has burned more than 
13,000 acres at Table Rock.
Officers arrested 19-year-old Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh of Taylors and 18-year-old Greenville residents Tristan Tyler and Isaac Wilson on Tuesday morning,
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Blaze 30 percent contained
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Firefighters, other first responders and ordinary residents alike welcomed the rain that began to fall on the highest priority wildfire in the entire country over the weekend.
Thank to the rain and the efforts of more than 500 people fighting the Table Rock Complex Fire, the blaze was 30 percent contained as of Monday afternoon, according to
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