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Local election filings open Monday

Local election filings open Monday

By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — With election season inching closer, Pickens County’s municipal general election candidate filing More »

County educational efforts highlighted at recent meeting

County educational efforts highlighted at recent meeting

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Educational efforts in the area include preparing young readers to “read to More »

Dive into summer with family friendly activities

Dive into summer with family friendly activities

Go on a Scavenger Hunt Whether at a beach, park, or even walking the neighborhood, families can have a list More »

Pickens Chamber hosting community events at the Pickens Amphitheater

Pickens Chamber hosting community events at the Pickens Amphitheater

PICKENS — The Pickens Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to come have fun at the Pickens Amphitheater during the summer More »

 

DHS to honor past athletes

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

CENTRAL — Daniel High School will be honoring its prep-to-pro athletes in a big way at a ceremony at the school next month.

The D.W. Daniel High School athletic department announced the upcoming 2024 Lion Pride Jersey

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Retirement Celebration, honoring the outstanding achievements of its esteemed athletes on Monday. The banquet, set to take place on May 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the D.W. Daniel High School Gymnasium, promises to be an evening of celebration and recognition.

The event will pay tribute to multiple athletes in the Athletic Hall of Fame who have distinguished themselves by representing Daniel Athletics at the collegiate and professional levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate the careers and contributions of these exceptional individuals.

Confirmed athletes scheduled to attend (subject to change) include Kevin Breedlove, Marq Cerqua, DeAndre Hopkins, Jarvis Jenkins, members of Kent Lawrence’s family, Shaq Lawson, Jim Sutherland, and DeShawn Williams. Although unable to attend, Carley Hoover’s family will be present to honor her in absentia.

Tommy Plumblee, athletic director at Daniel High School, expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “Daniel High School has a proud tradition of athletes who have represented the school at the collegiate and professional level. The banquet will honor all Hall of Fame members who have participated in professional sports in their respective sport.”

In addition to the main program, a silent auction will be held during the event, offering attendees the opportunity to bid on exclusive items and experiences.

Tickets are now available on the athletic website at https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/tickets. For inquiries or information about business sponsorships, please contact the Daniel High School Athletic Department office at 864-397-2917 or 864-397-2918.

 

 

Woman dies after Clemson accident

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

CLEMSON — A Mt. Pleasant woman died a day after her car overturneda wreck in Clemson on Saturday.

Pickens County chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 20-year-old Caroline

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DSS names new County director

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

COUNTY — The new director of the Pickens County Department of Social Services is a familiar face at the agency and in Pickens County.

Last week, the South Carolina Department of Social Services announced Cindy Wolthius as the new Pickens County DSS director.

Wolthuis began her social services career at the

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Sundling receives Liberty Small Business Scholarship

LIBERTY — The Liberty Community Small Business Scholarship is awarded to aspiring students who demonstrate business potential and a strong drive to create and execute innovative business ideas. Liberty High School senior Tristen Sundling is the 2024 recipient who impressed the selection committee in the in-person interviews with her drive and determination. About her startup, Sundling said,

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Honoring his service

First responders from around the area came together last week for the funeral procession of Sergeant Brian Atkins of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office following his death on April 8. Sgt. Atkins began his career with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 when he joined the detention center. Brian later transitioned to the Uniform Patrol Division, where he most recently served as the Sergeant of the Charlie Team. Pictured are members of South Carolina state troopers, the City of Pickens police department, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Clemson police department,the City of Liberty police department, the Greenville Countys Sheriff’s Office, the Pickens Rural fire department and the Pickens City fire department.
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Hub Clemson passes council

CLEMSON — Despite hundreds of opposed residents showing up to the Clemson City Council chambers — and spilling out into the lobby — Hub Clemson passed its final reading on Monday. Clemson City Councilmen Bob Brookover, John Ducworth and John Fulmer joined Mayor Robert Halfacre in once again voting for the planned

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Inmate dies at detention center

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — State officials are investigating the death of a Pickens County Detention Center inmate found hanging from a bedsheet last week.

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chuck James said in a release issued April 9 that an inmate had been found

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Clemson University forestry building to begin construction

By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy The Journal
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CLEMSON — Construction crews will be out next week as Clemson University gears up for the start of a $68.3 million home for the school’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation.

A news release Thursday from the university announced construction on the new Forestry and

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Nobody likes inflation, especially if it is your waistline that is inflating from eating too many sugary donuts. Waistline inflation is caused from eating too many donuts. Economic inflation is caused from spending too much money to buy those donuts. When demand is high and the money supply

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An optimist chooses to see life differently

The older we are, the more we can see how the world has changed. The Bible reveals the human race fell from God’s favor when Adam and Eve decided to disobey God in the Garden. Since that separation curse, all humans are now born with a depraved nature. Our spirits and minds can be transformed through God’s power, but this does not

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mean the optimist ignores reality or has blind faith. So how can we regain a positive attitude and discover restored spiritual security with our Creator? For those who are truth seekers, God’s word explains the problem of sin, and also reveals the solution is found in Jesus Christ who is the way, the truth, and the life.

Whatever your political and theological views, we can agree there is much concern about what is happening around the world and where we are headed as a civilization. We have the Middle-East conflicts that often include Israel, an upcoming presidential election in the fall, and the Christian community predicting the coming of Christ will be soon, just to name a few. A troubling aspect of many people’s disagreements is how they base their opinions on what someone else has told them instead of researching for themselves. Since God knows everything, the best solutions for every problem is to listen to Him, but rarely is this mentioned or sought after.

Amid our worries about the cultural moral decline, advancing artificial intelligence, and our family’s future, everything is not all gloom and doom. God is moving and miracles are being seen all around us. Like you, I read the editorial sections and watch the news, and mostly what I gather is someone repeating over and over how bad everything is. However, we do not need to be bombarded with negativity about how the world is falling apart at the seams. We need to hear that God created all things, and is in total control of everything! We have the choice to jump on the bandwagon of fear, or we can decide to be an agent of change and make a positive difference.

Isn’t it refreshing to know that all is not lost and we can shine for God as bright as we desire? Perspective is a keyword to consider because it allows us to discern and think carefully about what has been said. When someone relays a story, we should remember they are relaying a view of what they believe. For example, when we hear that no one can be trusted in our government and how society is evolving into a majority of mindless zombies, we should realize this is a “glass half empty” view. In reality, many kindhearted and loving individuals are demonstrating what Christ died for them to be. This is not the hour to give up and hang our harps on the willow trees. It’s a day to examine our hearts and choose to obey and fulfill our calling because we love God.

Each day we maneuver our way through the daily grind while trying to maintain our sanity at the same time. Nonetheless, let us be reminded that if we are going to be an information sponge, we should be careful how we interpret what we absorb. Yes, the masses have serious problems, but we should not burn down the forest just to get rid of poison ivy. Everyone is not evil or a dangerous liberal, and neither is every member of the modern generation brainwashed with humanism. No matter what the majority deems politically correct, as Christians we are to be helping build God’s Kingdom with love. This includes praying for those who have yet to meet God. There is a huge difference between spectators who do a lot of complaining and participators who spend their time and energy trying to accomplish God’s will.

May we examine our convictions carefully and be willing to accept and follow God’s truth that sets us free from sin and gives us peace and joy. Be encouraged, the darkness of discouragement will never overcome the eternal light of God’s compassion and mercy. Instead of pointing out all the people who do not care, we could start identifying and appreciating those who do. What will you decide? May we scrutinize our convictions and intentions and be willing to listen and embrace the Alpha and Omega who is, who was, and who is to come.

 

Dr. Holland lives in Central Kentucky with his wife Cheryl, where he is a Christian author, ordained minister, worship leader, and community chaplain. To read more visit: billyhollandministries.com

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