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Cassell awarded Order of the Palmetto

Cassell awarded Order of the Palmetto

EASLEY — On Thursday, Dec. 12, a huge crowd gathered at the “Feed a Hungry Child Pickens County” facility to More »

Adams saves $1M for City of Pickens

Adams saves $1M for City of Pickens

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Efforts by the city of Pickens’ public works director will result in More »

Red Devils outlast TR in foul-ridden contest

Red Devils outlast TR in foul-ridden contest

By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Despite letting their nine-point halftime lead slip away against Travelers Rest on More »

Trespass Notices 12-18-24

Trespass Notices 12-18-24

In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the More »

 

***ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *** Blue Flame head to Columbia in quest for 17th State Championship

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — For the first time since 2021, the Pickens High School volleyball team is headed to the Class 4A state championship after defeating Camden in straight sets on Tuesday.

The Blue Flame started the season slow, failing to win the region championship for the first time in over a decade but have gone on an absolute tear over the last month winning nine straight matches.

While nine straight wins are impressive enough, the Flame have accomplished the feat without dropping a single set in that frame including matchups with three of the Upper State’s top four seeds.

The Blue Flame (25-15) will have a chance to finish the season with the ultimate prize on Saturday as they travel to Dreher High School to take on the May River Sharks (25-10) for the Class 4A state championship. The match is set to begin at 10 a.m.

 

Prisma to build hospital in Easley

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — Prisma Health plans to build a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in Pickens County that it says will take a significant step forward in addressing the region’s growing need for enhanced access to cutting-edge behavioral health services.

Prisma officials hope to begin site work in spring 2025, pending certificate of need approval. Construction is expected to take approximately two years.

According to a news release, the hospital will be supported with $100 million in state funds appropriated to the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) by the state’s General

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Blue Flame roll past rival Daniel to advance in Class 4A playoffs

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

CENTRAL — After dropping two five set battles to rival Daniel in the regular season, the Pickens High School volleyball went into Thursday’s third round playoff match with the Lions looking for redemption and a trip to the Upper State Championship for the first time under third year head coach Mellie Crumpton.

Ultimately those regular seasons results mattered little, as the Blue Flame pulled out three close sets in succession to stun the Lions and move on to the Class 4A Upper State Championship.

“Our thing was to keep it simple and to play ball like we know how to

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Pay increase coming for Easley mayor, council

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — Whether incumbents or challengers, the winners of Easley’s next city council election are set to see an increase in pay.

During their regular November meeting, Easley City Council members approved on first reading amending the “Compensation and Expenses” section of the city code, raising council’s compensation.

According to the documents in the November council packet, the

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Locals participate in ‘Empathy in Action’ exercise

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

CENTRAL — For a few hours last month, some local residents put their empathy for others who deal with substance use disorders and mental health conditions into action, stepping into the shoes of a variety of characters in a role-playing exercise intended to open eyes and minds.

Participants in the “Empathy in Action: A Walk in Our

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Swearing in

Members of the Pickens County’s Legislative Delegation take the oath of office on the Pickens County Courthouse steps in Pickens on Tuesday afternoon. From left are Neal Collins (S.C. House District 5), Davey Hiott (S.C. House District 4), Phillip Bowers (S.C. House District 3) and Rex Rice (S.C. Senate District 2) being sworn in by Judge Karen Roper.

Clemson council election correction

PICKENS — Following last Tuesday’s general election, the Courier erroneously reported that the City of Clemson would have a runoff for its three open city council seats.

Pickens County Election Director Amy Sams originally said that the top four vote getters Alma Evans (2,521), Windsor Sherill (2,489), Adam Jones (2,235) and Bob Brookover (2,183) would face off in a runoff. Sams has since stated she was mistaken in her calculation for a runoff.

The top three finishers Evans, Sherill and Jones, all newcomers to council, will take the open seats.

 

This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY only in PICKENES COUNTY COURIER

LIONS OVERCOME SLOW START AGAINST SENECA TO WIN SIXTH STRAIGHT REGION TITLE; EASLEY DROPS FINALE TO GREENVILLE; RED DEVILS FALL TO CLINTON; PICKENS PUMMELS BEREA; CLEMSON SURVIVES VIRGINIA TECH; all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier.

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Pickens County Art and History Museum set to host Revolutionary War events

PICKENS — Durant Ashmore, a historical consultant and battlefield preservationist will be at the

The Pickens County gaol was built in 1902 and operated for more than half a century before becoming home of the Pickens County Museum of Art and History in 1976.
Photo courtesy Pickens County Library System

Pickens County Art and History Museum, located at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens, on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. for a program entitled, “The Revolutionary War Events in Pickens and Oconee

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Have you considered what you’ll do with your spare time in the New Year? How about volunteering? There are so many ways we can step up.

AmeriCorps Seniors (americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors) provides opportunities to over 200,000 seniors every year to go into the community and give back. If there’s

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