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The Comfort Cause aids cancer patients
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A local nonprofit that serves those battling cancer is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month.
Candice Harper Heatherly is the founder of the Comfort Cause, which provides baskets full of items helpful to those 
undergoing chemotherapy.
The project has its roots in Heatherly’s own bout with cancer.
“I went through all this while I was working,“ she said. “A lot of people,
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PC 250 contests winners revealed
By Lynda Abegg
For the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Everyone was swaying to the music at the Pickens Amphitheater last Saturday, celebrating 
Independence Day with music and fireworks. The Pickens County 250 Committee (PC250), decided to celebrate our
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Clemson University partners with STEM Global Action for SC schools
By Ken Scar
Courtesy Clemson News
news@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — Through a new partnership with STEM Global Action, Clemson University’s Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access, will launch the STEM South Carolina (STEM SC) initiative as part of the University’s mission to enhance educational access to all students for success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
One of the core initiatives of Clemson University’s strategic plan, Clemson Elevate, is to transform lives by community outreach that enhances educational and
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Best of the best
Pickens County Courier readers cast thousands of ballots for their favorite businesses from across the county, and the time has finally come to officially unveil the winners of the fifth-annual Readers’ Choice Awards.Check inside today’s issue for a special keepsake section listing the winners and honorable mentions across more than 100 categories.
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SDPC honored for innovation
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) was honored as an Innovative District at the distinguished 2024 Model Schools Conference.
Hosted by the Center for Model Schools, the annual gathering celebrates excellence and innovation in education, spotlighting
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