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 »
Easley breaks ground on greenway
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The city of Easley officially broke ground on a new trail earlier this month, one whose conception actually predates several other recreational amenities in the city.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held June 19 for the first phase of the Brushy Creek Greenway, which will connect Pearson Road and the
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Future of food — ‘Meat Without A Mama?’
Are you ready for fake meat?
I know, “fake meat” has been around for a while already, but it was just soybeans, pretending.
I’m talking about real fake meat!
Phony baloney.
I know, it doesn’t make any sense.
But can you believe the U.S. Department of Agriculture has just approved the production of
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Bad boys: Whatcha gonna do?
Alexander Hamilton, by today’s standards, would be considered “hot.” He had reddish-brown hair and deep blue eyes. Benjamin Franklin, who was 50 years older, was the only other Founding Father with that special ability to set young women’s hearts aflutter. Hamilton was also 
intelligent. He graduated from Columbia University and was admitted to the New York Bar.
Hamilton was the dashing and handsome hero of the Revolutionary War. He was captain of an artillery company and led his men on a surprise assault of a British fortification. One moonless
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The purpose of God’s covenant
The concept and importance of God’s covenant recurs throughout history. Its repetition emphasizes its critical importance in our relationship with God.
In a religious context, such as in the Bible (Judaism and Christianity), as well as in the other Abrahamic faiths (Islam and the Baha’i Faith), God’s covenant explains and defines the nature
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Courier Letters to the Editor
History will have the final say
Dear Editor,
The game of politics is often played by those adept at promoting their own interests under the guise of public service. Some of the greatest con artists of all time have romped across the nation mouthing platitudes, but their words mean nothing.
Learning that Donald Trump, the moving force behind a failed coup, is to be the honored guest of the city of Pickens in celebration of
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Courier Obituaries 6-28-23
DOROTHY G. PATTEN
EASLEY — Dorothy Griffith Patten, 99, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2023, after a prolonged illness.
She was born on Jan. 2, 1924, in Barrow County, Ga., to the late George Hugh Griffith and Jonnie Lou Gordon Griffith. She was devoted to
Independence Day events planned across county
COUNTY — Pickens County is celebrating Independence Day with a number of events this week.
Central
Central Main Street will celebrate Independence Day from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday, July 1, on Main Street in Central. The event will feature a bike parade, live music from Cane Creek Bluegrass Band, an apple pie contest, a red, white and beard contest and more.
Easley
The city of Easley is throwing a three-day July 4 festival featuring live music Sunday through Tuesday at Old Market Square.
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Community Calendar 6-28-23
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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 the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut off North Palmetto Street. All vets are invited.
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Two-day gospel singing planned
The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty are planning a pre-anniversary celebration at Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church on July
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