This Week In FOOTBALL FRENZY!
Tigers take care of business against Stanford; Daniel still waiting for region opener; Wave looking to turn things around; Liberty More »
Hurricane Helene leaves path of destruction throughout county
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Despite leaving much of Pickens County in an area of devastation, the More »
Think pink for breast cancer awareness
The Courier is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of those whose lives have been affected More »
Hope for Dementia through Light and Sound
By Noelle Thompson Special to The Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Dementia is debilitating for our aging Southern population. With an More »
VA needs volunteers to help with ‘Wall that Heals’ exhibit
LIBERTY — Pickens County Veterans Affairs will host the “Wall That Heals” in Pickens County from Nov. 8 until closing More »
COVID numbers
How does it feel when you’re the only one in the whole grocery store who’s wearing a mask? Or when you get three phone calls from the senior center asking if you’re 
interested in signing up for the monthly ladies lunch, after you’ve already said no?
Do you feel tempted to explain to the young person who gives you the eye in the dairy aisle? Or worse, apologize to the
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Walking on bridges that human eyes cannot see
Soon after Jesus had resurrected, we find a beautiful account found in John chapter 20 that is a wonderful example of how much God loves us and desires to help us.
The friends and family of the Messiah were gathered together after his horrific crucifixion and were still grieving over his death when suddenly, He appears in their 
midst. Even though they remembered how He had promised to return, I’m sure they were still awestruck. Jesus stretches out His hands and reveals His wounds, and of course, they are overjoyed to see Him again. He spoke peace over them, commissioned them, filled them with the Holy Spirit, then vanished.
Thomas was not there that night, and later when he returned, he was told that Jesus had visited them. He responded
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DWD runners compete at national event
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
BOSTON — New Balance held its national indoor track championships last week in Boston, and four Daniel High School athletes proved their merits amongst the best the nation had to offer at the event.
Daniel’s Bryce Emerson, Sam Proffitt, Ashby Williams and Lizah Williams all competed at the event in their respective age groups and earned personal records at the
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Liberty’s Aiken goes the distance to beat county rival Blue Flame
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Taking on a Pickens team with seven college signees, Liberty High School head coach Trey Ulmer gave junior pitcher Elijah Aiken the daunting task of taking on the Blue Flame.
Aiken proved to be more than capable in the role, with one of the best performances on the young season, pitching a complete-game three-hitter while striking out five Pickens batters in a 2-1 Liberty win on Saturday afternoon.
“I’m very proud of Elijah Aiken,” Ulmer said. “He’s a very cerebral, intelligent young man. He works so hard, and I’m just happy to see his hard work
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Daniel’s Hoover named North-South All-Star
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
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CENTRAL — After a standout senior season and career at Daniel High School, Destiny Hoover will have the chance to represent the Lions one more time after she 
was selected for the North-South Girls’ All-Star Basketball game.
The game, which anually pits the best seniors from the upper and lower parts of the state against each other, will be
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Green Wave softball overcomes early deficit to top Seneca
EASLEY — Coming off the first district championship in school history, the Easley Green Wave softball team entered the 2023 season on a cold streak with five straight losses to end the preseason and a 3-1 loss to Seneca to open the regular season.
Taking on the Bobcats again on Thursday, it seemed the Green Wave were going to falter again after falling behind 3-1 in the top of the third.
Instead, the Green Wave found their groove in the batter’s box, scoring five runs in the third and fourth
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Courier Obituaries 3-15-23
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT CATRON
EASLEY — Franklin Roosevelt Catron, 89 husband of Patricia Russell, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Mr. Catron was born on Aug. 22, 1933, in Grundy, Va., to the late John W. and Hattie Catron. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
In addition to his loving wife of 25 years, Mr. Catron is survived by three stepsons, Kessler “KJ” Russell of Richlands, Va., James Russell (Kathryn) of Easley and Joe Russell of Bristol, Va.; five grandchildren, Travis Russell, Amber Brown, Aaron Russell, Houston Huggins III and Chase Russell; and two great-grandchildren, Annley Brown and Gray Russell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John W. Catron, Bruce Catron and Bice Catron; and one sister, Pearl McCay.
Palmetto Cremation Service is handling arrangements.
JAMES WORTH ‘JAY’ PENCE JR.
James “Jay” Worth Pence Jr., 93, a community leader and volunteer for many organizations in the Upstate, died on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his home in 
Pickens.
Dr. Pence was born on Dec. 10, 1929, in Staunton, Va. His mother, Louise Whissen Pence, was a high school teacher, and his father, James Worth Pence, was a headmaster at Staunton Military Academy. Dr. Pence attended Davidson College and graduated from the University of Virginia, where he was Phi Beta Kappa and a top debater. He received masters and doctoral degrees at Cornell University.
He was a faculty member at Virginia Military Institute from 1956 to 1966.
In 1966, he joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he led the effort to create the Speech Communications Department, serving as the initial interim department chair. He retired as a full professor in 1994.
After Dr. Pence’s retirement, he and his wife, Dorothy, moved to Mrs. Pence’s family home in Pickens and together
Kidsfest 2023 planned Saturday at Hagood Mill
PICKENS — KidsFest is a cherished collaboration between two beloved Pickens County nonprofits — the Hagood Mill Historic Site and the Young Appalachian Musicians.
The annual event is set for this Saturday, March 18, at Hagood Mill Historic Site, promising a fun-filled day featuring performances from all the participating YAMs
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Bagwell receives Quilt of Valor
On Sunday, Feb. 12, James Alvin Bagwell was honored for his military service in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era by the Pickens-Oconee Quilt of Valor Committee. Bagwell was the honoree in a patriotic service during the worship hour of his home church, Shady Grove Baptist, where the pastor is Rev. Joe Pace. The Quilt of Valor team is led by Ronny and Linda Hall and Nancy Porter. Pictured, from left, are Alvin Bagwell, Linda Hall (behind quilt), Nancy Porter and Ronny Hall.
Courier Community Calendar 3-15-23
• 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 the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
• Craft Supply Swap Meet is March 18
That thing taking up space in your craft closet might be just what another crafter is looking for. Bring your unwanted craft supplies to the Captain Kimberly
