Two teens charged after incident leads to damage at Easley church
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Two teens face felony charges after an incident in the parking More »
Juvenile rams into Pickens police vehicle
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A juvenile was taken into custody after authorities said he rammed a More »
AnMed limiting vistors amidst flu outbreak
ANDERSON — AnMed is temporarily limiting visitation to the health system’s hospitalized patients to up to two people at a More »
Chased Down
Red Devils survive third quarter scare to drop county foe Daniel By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After More »
McKissick fourth-graders to celebrate Liberty Day at SC Statehouse Jan. 16
COLUMBIA — Fourth-grade students McKissick Academy of Science and Technology in Easley will join peers from across South Carolina at More »
Lions come back to defeat Pickens
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Dropping two of the first three sets to county rival Pickens, the Daniel High School 
volleyball team seemed to be in trouble even before the Blue Flame jumped out to a 12-8 lead in the fourth set.
With her team in danger of losing sole possession of
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Ed Leese making run for Pickens City Council seat
PICKENS — Ed Leese, a resident of Pickens since 2014, is running for a 12-month seat on Pickens City Council. Leese is a loving husband, father of four sons and proud grandfather.
He volunteers his time with a local unit of the U.S. Navy’s official youth program, earning the “Officer of the Year” award for the Southeast region (Washington, D.C., to Key West.)
Leese is a board member of the Upper South Carolina Council
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Blessed are the peacemakers
In Matthew 5:9, we read, “Blessed are the peacemakers; God shall call them His sons.”
This statement is so familiar to us, and like all things familiar, we tend to take them at face value 
without considering their import. But, if we do take a moment to reflect, the statement reveals that God values and loves peace. And he promises a reward
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Liar, liar, pants on fire
The chant heard on playgrounds around the world contains an additional tribute to that most infamous liar of all, Pinocchio. “Liar, liar, pants on fire, nose as long as a telephone wire.”
Winston Churchill once said “a lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.”
In 1691, it was a crime to tell a lie or spread false news in
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Courier Letters to the Editor 10-16-24
Forum set for Pickens candidates
Dear Editor,
There are eight candidates running for two vacancies for Pickens City Council. On Thursday, Oct. 24, there will be a moderated candidate forum at Café Connections on Main Street from 7-8:30 p.m.
Why should you care about the Pickens City Council election?
While only Pickens city residents — those within the city limits — can vote for city council, the impact affects MANY others.
If you live in the city limits, you really should attend so you can make an educated vote this Nov.
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We ignore our need to change
Transformation is a word used to explain what happens when someone is saved. It’s the theme of the Christian faith, but what about the daily progression of our relationship with God?
Many today think the idea of changing into the image of Jesus no longer applies to them because they go to church and listen to Christian songs on
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Wall that Heals visit to Liberty postponed
LIBERTY — The Liberty visit from the Wall That Heals, originally scheduled for Nov. 8-11, has been postponed.
The event, hosted by Pickens County Veterans Affairs office, would have brought the preeminent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the area for Vietnam veterans, family
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BBQ set to ‘Bridge the Gap’ at Legacy Home date changed to Nov. 9
PICKENS — The Legacy Home of Recovery’s first-ever BBQ fundraiser that was originally set for Oct. 5 at the Mill Church, located at 158 Woodrow St. in Pickens, has been postponed until
Nov. 9 in light of the recent devastation to the area by Hurricane Helene.
Those who need refunds for their tickets are asked to contact the organization.
“We will be glad to accommodate,” the organization said in a news release. “We pray everyone
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Community Calendar 10-16-24
• Pickens class of 1979 to hold reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1979 will hold a 45-year reunion in Pickens on Saturday, Oct. 26. Also invited are members of the classes of 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1981. It will be a casual affair at Fred’s Back 40 with hamburgers and hot dogs. Cost is $20 per person. For more details and information on how to register, visit phsblueflame1979.myevent.com, or email Jeff Green at pickenshs1979@gmail.com.
• Dillard/Hillcrest to restart H.O.P.E.
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of its H.O.P.E Ministries program. The program, which helps others through programs and the
Courier Obituaries 10-16-24
BARBARA ALIENE GILSTRAP
SUNSET — Barbara Aliene Gilstrap, 88, of Sunset, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca.
Barbara was born in Pickens County on Nov. 28, 1935. She was a faithful member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, where she served as Sunday school secretary for many years. Barbara was retired from Winn-Dixie Inc. as a well-known, favorite cashier.
Barbara was the fourth child of 11 children born to Clarence Elwell and Myrtie Hudson Gilstrap of Sunset.
She is survived by one brother, Clarence E. Gilstrap Jr. (Susan) of Sunset; five sisters; Myrtle Barker of Apopka, Fla., Ethel Child of Anderson, Evelyn Gilstrap of Sunset, Shirley Adams of Pickens and Faye Gilstrap of Sunset; nine nephews; seven nieces; and numerous grand-nieces and nephews.
Barbara was predeceased by two sisters, Louise G. Barker and Betty G. Williams; and two brothers, B. Ernest Gilstrap and Frank W. Gilstrap.
A funeral took place on Oct. 15 at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church in Sunset, followed by
