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 »
Taking a moment to share my life and appreciation
For those of you who read this column, I hope the insights and considerations are worth your time.
I have political and social speculations like all of you, but I would much rather stay focused on how awesome God is. I’m just a student 
desiring to understand what I believe, while also trying to listen carefully and be discerning about the convictions of others.
Everyone has their own opinions about everything, and when we become involved in endless
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Courier Obituaries 4-26-23
WYATT KINCAID SHORT
PENDLETON — Wyatt Kincaid Short, 22, of Pendleton, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Central.
Wyatt was born in Oconee County on Feb. 8, 2001, the son of Luke Short of Six Mile and Bertie Baxter of Mountain Rest. Wyatt graduated high school third in his class from S.C. Youth Academy in 2016. Wyatt was a self-employed auto and motorcycle mechanic. His passion was playing guitars and motorcycles — the louder the better for both.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Ada Short.
Surviving, in addition to his father and mother, are his stepfather, Clark Baxter of Mountain Rest;
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Blue Flame fall to Westside with region title on the line
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
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ANDERSON — As Pickens catcher Kaylee Bolding drove the ball down the right field line to bring home Ava Belle Lawton in the top of the ninth inning on Monday night against Westside, it seemed like the Blue Flame were destined to bring home their first region title since 2002.
Add in the insurance RBI double by pitcher Sophie Duzan, who also had not given up a run in the circle since the third inning, and the 6-4
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Lions’ Young earns camp MVP honors
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
ROCK HILL — Heading into his senior season at Daniel High School, accolades continue to come for
offensive lineman Watson Young, and he earned another big one over the weekend as he was named one of two offensive line MVPs at the Under Armour ESPN Camp in Rock Hill.
The 6-foot-3, 280-pound Young competed against some of the top football players from around the Southeastern
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Red Devils demolish Walhalla in five-inning run-rule win
By Justin Robertson
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WALHALLA — The Liberty High School baseball team spoiled senior-night for the Walhalla Razorbacks last week, as the Red Devils took
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Pickens High School names Scholar Athletes
Freda Ruiz and Nicholas Alexander were selected as the March Scholar-Athletes of the Month at Pickens High School. Ruiz is a member of the track team and was nominated by Lisa Furr. She is the daughter of Nazario and Rosario Ruiz. Alexander is a member of the tennis team and was nominated by coach Chad Seaborn and Lisa Hiott. He is the son of Billy and Lori Alexander. Scholar-athletes are nominated by their teachers for academic excellence and outstanding leadership inside and outside of the classroom.
Benefit planned May 6 to help Michelle Turner
PICKENS — A benefit for Michelle Turner, who was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, will be held on May 6.
The benefit will be held at Amazing Grace Fellowship. There will be a vendor/yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. and running until about 3 p.m.
A hot dog sale is planned from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
A singing featuring Heart Sound will start at 6 p.m. Other activities will include a raffle for baskets. Ticket sales will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 6.
Turner has recently been told that she only has two months or less to live. She will be leaving a son behind. The benefit is being held to help with any finances the family may endure.
Grace Fellowship Church is located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens.
Now open in Pickens
Meg Garner cuts the ribbon at her new family-owned restaurant, Mama Megs’ Country Cookin’ — a meat and three restaurant located at 203 Farrs Bridge Road in Pickens. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Check the Facebook page for specials. Pictured are Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerrce ambassadors Brittany Chapman of Alliance Pickens, along with Lisa and John Neel of Keller Williams, Sherri Morris, Tabitha Garner, Farrah Garner, Megan Garner, Joann Garner, Jim Garner, chamber ambassador Adam Cantrell of TD Bank and chamber executive director Bryan Owens.
Brezeale honored
Sidney Marie Brezeale of Sunset, left, received Tri-County Technical College’s Outstanding Veterinary Technology Student Award at the College’s annual awards ceremony recently. Presenting the plaque is Ashley Brady, Veterinary Technology department head.
Garrison wins contest
Ava Garrison, a fifth-grader at East End Elementary School in Easley, won the South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) American history essay contest. She was honored at the S.C. DAR state conference recently. Her parents, Brett and Lauren, attended the luncheon with her. Fort Prince George Chapter DAR sponsored her for the award. Dianne Crooks is the American history essay contests chair for the chapter. Pictured, from left, are Brett Garrison, Ava Garrison, Dianne Crooks and Lauren Garrison.
