County staff still discussing Helene lessons
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County staff are continuing to discuss ways the county can better More »
Lions’ Williams captures second XC state championship
By Eric Sprott Courtesy The Journal sports@upstatetoday.com NEWBERRY — With roughly 900 meters to go in the final cross-country meet More »
This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY only in PICKENES COUNTY COURIER
Lions outlast Richland Northeast behind Conn’s big day; Liberty, Pickens and Easley season in reviews’ Clemson clobbers the Citadel; all this More »
Red Devils win inaugural Liberty Tip-Off tourney
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Trailing 25-19 at halftime of its Liberty Tip-Off tournament championship game with More »
God loves unity
When we read, in Matthew 22:36-40, about our Lord being questioned by the Pharisees as to which is the greatest More »
Blue Ridge Bank opens new Pickens branch
PICKENS — Blue Ridge Bank recently held the grand opening of its new branch at 628 Ann St. in Pickens. More »
The American sestercentennial is coming soon
The Fourth of July celebrations are over. The parades and festivals have faded, the fireworks have exploded, and the ants are munching on the remnants from the picnics. We have celebrated, once again, our freedom, forever grateful to those colonists who fought to create a nation 
“of the people, by the people and for the people.”
If the Fourth of July celebrations are over, that means it is time to start planning for next year’s
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It’s time to prepare for chaos in the skies
(Cue theme music)
Meet George Jetson!
…his boy Elroy!…
…And George is skittering off in his family’s bubble-top jetcar to his leisurely job at Spaceley’s Sprockets, sometime in the 21st century…
In the six decades since Hanna-Barbera created a futuristic cartoon called “The Jetsons,” we’ve seen a lot of technological progress on this planet — a lot more than most of us probably could have imagined in the early 1960s.
It’s easy to take it as a matter of course, how fast things have changed in the past two or three
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Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Humans have always wanted to be happy. It’s the reason and purpose that people live. Why do we work and make money? Because according to our natural instincts, spending money and buying the things we desire is supposed to make us happy.
Why do I use the word supposed? Well, we might imagine and hope that certain things can make us happy, but the sobering truth is they usually do not.
How many times have we heard that being prosperous does not make people happy? More than
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William F. Holland Jr. is a minister, chaplain, psalmist and author. As a freelance faith writer, his books and newspaper and magazine articles are enjoyed around the world. Dr. Holland’s weekly column, “Living On Purpose” is focused on bringing spiritual hope and encouragement through God’s Word. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.
America at a crossroads
Dear Editor,
The Fourth is over now, and before you can blink we’ll be going around thinking about Christmas! Time flies the older we get, it seems like. Election Day is next year, too.
America is at a crossroads now, and your vote could be what saves it. Don’t be a party person, as in, “my party’s right when it’s right, and when it’s wrong, it’s still right!” There are those of just that mentality. Sadly, it is the majority, no matter the party.
Anyone can get up and blow hot air about what they are going to do for you no matter what side you’re on. Don’t worry about the economy
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Clemson students help Central Academy of the Arts second-graders become authors
CENTRAL — Clemson University students at the Pearce Center for Professional Communication helped local second-graders at the Central Academy of the Arts (CAA) achieve the dream of becoming authors this spring.
Working together, the students created a 140-page book, titled “Our Favorite Animals,” which
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Courier Obituaries 7-12-23
CALVIN ‘COWBOY’ ALVOID GALLOWAY JR.
LIBERTY — Calvin “Cowboy” Alvoid Galloway Jr., 71, husband of Cindy Collier Galloway, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Cowboy was the son of the late Ina Estelle Ridley Galloway and Calvin Alvoid Galloway Sr.. He also loved fishing and woodworking.
In addition to his wife Cindy of 46 years, Cowboy is survived by two daughters, Jo Galloway and Samantha Galloway, both of Liberty; one
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Leadership Pickens County graduates 29 in Class XXXI
EASLEY — On May 18, 29 local business leaders graduated as members of Leadership Pickens County (LPC) Class XXXI.
Established in 1991, LPC is sponsored by the chambers of commerce in Pickens County and provides a framework of experiences for local leaders to become more informed and actively involved in the decision-making processes of their community. LPC consists of an opening retreat followed by nine full-day sessions that address areas of leadership skills, diversity, education, government, healthcare, community
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5K run held to benefit Pickens High athletics
The Red, White & Blue Flame 5k was a success on June 24 on the campus of Pickens High School, with proceeds benefiting PHS athletics. The race directors would like to thank the sponsors, participants, volunteers and assistance from the Pickens police and fire departments. Pictured at left are female first-place finisher Marlee Dysart (22:27) and second-place Lauren Green. Not pictured is third-place finisher Emma Kutilek (25:50). Pictured at right are first-place male finisher Sam Sanneman (18:22), second-place Chase Ashe (18:57) and third-place Adam Ellis (19:32). The Red, White & Blue Flame 5k will return next year on June 22, 2024.
Community Calendar 7-12-23
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of
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