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Hiott announces retirement, endorses Counts for ‘26 election
PICKENS — South Carolina House of Representatives Majority Leader and District 4 Representative Davey Hiott announced his decision to retire at the end of his current term on Monday, concluding a distinguished career in public service that has spanned over 20 years.
Representative Hiott expressed his gratitude to the citizens of District 4 for their unwavering support throughout his tenure.
“Serving the people of District 4 has been the honor of a lifetime,” said Hiott. “Together, we’ve achieved so many great things: protecting the unborn, strengthening Second Amendment rights, and making
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Green Wave comeback comes up short against Greenwood
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Jumping out to an early 17-7 lead, the Easley High School boys’ basketball team looked to be well on their way to another Top 10 victory against ninth-ranked Greenwood on Friday night.
However, foul trouble for Easley sophomore forward R.J. Stack slowed the Wave and allowed Greenwood’s CJ Terrell to get going, leading the Eagles to roll on a 31-9 run into the second half. Despite a ferocious comeback attempt led by senior Ethan Crews, the run was too much for Easley to
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Freedom to Read event sees large turnout
CENTRAL — Efforts to limit books that schools and libraries may include took center stage on 
Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Central-Clemson Library. Ninety Oconee and Pickens Counties residents gathered at the library to hear Josh Malkin, Advocacy Director, ACLU of South Carolina, SC. Malkin’s talk ranged from
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Why is physical activity important?
Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight.
When losing weight, more physical activity increases the number of calories your body uses for energy or “burns off.” The burning of calories through physical activity, combined with reducing the number of 
calories you eat, creates a “calorie deficit” that results in weight loss. Most weight loss occurs
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Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda is coming to Pickens First Baptist Church
PICKENS – The Watoto Children’s Choir is from Uganda, Africa travels the world each year to share how Christ has changed their lives. On January 24 the choir will be coming to Pickens for all to enjoy. The will be be special guests at Pickens First Baptist Church located at 406 E Main St. in Pickens with singing set to begin at 7 p.m. This special concert will be free to all and everyone in the community to enjoy their wonderful sound and feel this heartwarming, musical performance of their new album – “Better Days – There Is Hope.”
The Watoto Children’s Choir is a Christ-centered ministry in Uganda, East Africa. The Chior is currently on a 6-month tour, launching in the USA on the East Coast that presents the story of orphaned and abandoned African children who’ve received the love and care needed to help them rise above their circumstances, ready to make a difference in the world as
Local churches hold breakfast to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Area churches came together Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Griffin Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pickens hosted the Community Prayer Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning.
Pickens Presbyterian Church Elder Bill Ranson served as emcee. He said the community prayer breakfast has been held for 19 years, and he’s been able to attend all but one of them.
Ranson said King worked to “help America realize her true destiny, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence: that
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VA officer, supporter ask delegation for changes
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The county’s interim Veterans Affairs officer asked members of the Pickens County Legislative Delegation to consider implementing changes that would allow his office to handle its caseload.
Walt Carter addressed the delegation during its annual meeting held in Pickens County Council chambers on Jan. 13.
The following evening, Carter gave some more details about the office when he spoke at a Six Mile Town Council meeting.
Carter assumed his role in June 2023.
“At that time, the office did not have any full-time personnel to
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Liberty wrestlers reach milestones at County wrestling championships
Three Liberty High School wrestlers reached huge milestones during the Pickens County Wrestling Championships last Friday. Liberty senior and Limestone signee J.T. Spence broke the school record for wins surpassing Cole Murphy’s record of 169 wins, while junior Alex Allison and senior Bray Cain each reached 100 career varsity wins.
