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Easley mayor helps woman raise awareness of rare heart condition
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A local woman is raising awareness about a condition many people might not know about.
Hannah Byers, 31 years old at the time she spoke to the Courier on Feb. 19, has already suffered multiple heart attacks and has learned she has spontaneous coronary artery dissection, also known as SCAD.
What was first believed to be her first attack occurred on Oct. 23, 2024. She was readying her son for
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Deadline for entries is March 7, 2025
Clarke tells story of Soapstone in Greenville
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE — The story of Soapstone Baptist Church and Mable Owens Clarke’s family farm is the story of land nearly taken, land defended and land preserved for generations to come.
Clarke is the “Matriarch of Soapstone Church,” Carlton Owen said in his introduction of her at a Lunchbox Learning event held at the Upcountry History Museum in Greenville on Feb. 19.
“Black people were among the first settlers in America, but not necessarily by choice,” she said. “The history of my community, my people and
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Liberty wrestlers win state titles
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
FLORENCE — The Liberty High School wrestling team finished another strong season on the mats over the weekend with three Red Devil wrestlers bringing home Class 2A state championships.
J.T. Spence finished his illustrious career at Liberty with his third consecutive state championship in the 190-pound division. Spence pinned both Bryan Charles of Marion and Brody Tonon of Phillip
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Women Build 2025 is March 8
EASLEY — Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) is thrilled to invite the community to take part in Women Build 2025, an inspiring event that unites women from all walks of life to create lasting 
change through affordable housing. Taking place on March 8, International Women’s Day, at 517 Habersham Lane in Easley, this event is part of Habitat for Humanity’s global Women Build movement, which empowers women through hands-on learning and meaningful action.
Women Build 2025 is more than just a construction event—it’s a movement. By working together to build safe and affordable homes, participants help create stability for families in Pickens County while raising awareness of the housing challenges many face.
“Women Build isn’t just about putting up walls—it’s about strengthening families and creating stability,” said Tamara Dourney, Executive Director of Pickens County Habitat for Humanity. “When women have the opportunity to learn new skills and take an active role in building homes, they’re also building a stronger foundation for their families and their future. Whether you’re on-site with us or supporting from afar, every effort makes a real difference.”
How to Get Involved
Volunteer: No construction experience? No problem! Women Build 2025 provides on-site training and tools.
Fundraise: Can’t attend in person? Join our peer-to-peer fundraising challenge to help raise critical funds for affordable housing.
Sponsor: Businesses and individuals can support Women Build by sponsoring this event or providing materials.
Donate: Every contribution helps us reach our goal of creating safe, affordable housing for families in need.
To learn more, sign up, or donate, visit https://pickenshabitat.org/womenbuild.
Together, we can empower women, strengthen families, and transform communities.
Since 1981, Pickens County Habitat for Humanity has built or renovated more than 100 homes, serving over 325 individuals. As the second-oldest Habitat affiliate in South Carolina, PCHFH remains committed to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing through community partnerships and volunteer-driven efforts.
For more information, visit pickenshabitat.org.
Easley’s Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library Celebrating 20th Anniversary
EASLEY — The Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library, located at 304 Biltmore Road is Easley, is excited to invite the community to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Thursday, February 27 from 1 – 5 
p.m. This special event will reflect on two decades of service to the residents of Easley and Pickens County and commemorate the library’s enduring role in promoting
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Scipio discusses State of Pickens
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Mayor Isaiah Scipio wants residents to know that he’s doing “everything in my power to do what’s right for the city of Pickens.”
“That’s what I ask myself every time I have to make a decision — is this best for our little town?” Scipio said in a State of the City address posted 
to the city Facebook page on Friday.
“When I first became mayor, I found out that we had a lot of things that we needed to address,” Scipio said.
One of the main issues was water, he said.
“We’ve had a lot of dirty water,” Scipio said. “We had a meeting and we talked about it, and the main thing was having clean water and trying to
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2 face theft, drug charges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Two people face multiple charges following a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office investigation into property crimes and illegal drug activity, according to a news release issued last week.
Chandler Allen Crawford and Lisa Michelle White, both of Liberty, were taken into custody on Feb. 5 following the execution of two search warrants at a home on Liberty Highway, the Feb. 11 release said.
Detectives and members of the agency’s Community Action Team recovered two stolen motorcycles and
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