Easley mayor helps woman raise awareness of rare heart condition
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A local woman is raising awareness about a condition many people might More »
Pick up a Pickens County Courier to vote in the Pickens County Courier’s Readers’ Choice Awards
FINAL WEEK! Pickens County has to offer, and you could win $50 in Pickens County Courier’s Readers’ Choice Awards!! Ballot More »
Clarke tells story of Soapstone in Greenville
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com GREENVILLE — The story of Soapstone Baptist Church and Mable Owens Clarke’s family farm More »
Liberty wrestlers win state titles
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com FLORENCE — The Liberty High School wrestling team finished another strong season on the More »
Women Build 2025 is March 8
EASLEY — Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) is thrilled to invite the community to take part in Women Build More »
Easley’s Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library Celebrating 20th Anniversary
EASLEY — The Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library, located at 304 Biltmore Road is Easley, is excited to invite the More »
Spying sealife, smiling selfies and senatorial selection
Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get any crazier, a Russian spy whale was spotted some 900 miles away from where he was supposed to be.
A what?!
Yes, a Russian “spy whale.” First, their spy balloon blows off-course (supposedly) right over us, and now this!
But the story I saw was not about the Russians employing a Kraken to spy on us. Apparently we
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School board has authority
I read the story about the school board being sued for removing the book, “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.” I read the complaint 
filed by three parents, the NAACP and the ACLU. It is a weak case, and I hope the school board has the courage to stand by their decision.
Whether or not you agree with their decision to remove the book, the school board has the
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The tax man taketh
Benjamin Franklin said that “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Franklin, a philosopher, newspaper publisher and 
inventor of the lightning rod and bifocals, had also laid the groundwork for the Constitution. However, this balding, paunchy, nerdy guy was adored by women and would get the ladies all “aflutter.”
Franklin entered into a common-law marriage with plain and plump Deborah Read, a childhood
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Are we dedicated to accomplish His will?
We might as well lay all the cards on the table and establish that it’s easier to go to church and put some money in the offering plate than to develop a consistent relationship with God.
Along with our genuine love for Him is to recognize the need for a fervent prayer life. Being religious without praying is popular. Why is this? Because we do not care enough to pray. Prayer meetings? Really? The first thing that comes to our mind is that we can pray at home. This is true, but if you already have a faithful prayer life, it seems you would want to be the first one to
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Courier Obituaries 6-7-23
MARGARET OMEGA KELLEY
EASLEY — Margaret Omega Kelley, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Jerry B. Kelley Sr.
Omega (Meg) was born in Oconee on Jan. 26, 1941, to the late Jesse Dyar and Marvin Jane Seaborn Dyar. Mrs. Kelley was a homemaker.
She loved to crochet and made many dish cloths and potholders to give to the community. Meg loved spending time with her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a faithful member of Free Wesleyan Church in Easley.
Mrs. Kelley is survived by her son, Michael Kelley (Jenny); a daughter, Junise Stracener; and a daughter-in-law, Joyce Kelley. She is also
County athletes named all-state
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — With the spring sports season coming to a close last month, high school all-state lists have been released, and five county athletes were listed among the state’s best in their respective sports for the 2023 season.
Daniel High School saw the most athletes named all-state, with two members of the Lions’ girls’ soccer team and a member of the Daniel
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Legion Post 52 off to hot start
EASLEY — The American Legion Post 52 baseball team began its new season last Wednesday night with a 13-12 come-from-behind walk-off win over Asheville Post 70.
Easley struggled last season, failing to win a game. New coach Jonathan Hall recruited through social media, attracting some of the area’s finest players as he hopes to restore the team to the glory days of years ago and prove that American
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Dilworth named LHS athletic director
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Following the resignation of athletic director Hal McManus last month, Liberty High School has selected a familiar face to fill the role.
According to a statement released by the school, Jonathan Dilworth has been selected as Liberty’s next athletic director.
“I’m extremely excited for this opportunity to be the next Liberty High School athletic director,” Dilworth said. “I’m ready to help lead our
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Rogers golf tourney planned for Saturday
PICKENS — The 19th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled for this Saturday, June 10.
The tournament, which annually benefits a male and female senior basketball player from
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Frankenmuth Insurance names Byars Agency Diamond Achiever
EASLEY — R. Carl Byars Agency Inc. has been named South Carolina’s 2022 Diamond Achiever by Frankenmuth Insurance, a multi-state super-regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth, Mich.
The annual Diamond Achiever awards are presented to the highest-performing agencies based on set criteria, including length of appointment, profitability, growth and policy retention.
“It is an honor to present R. Carl Byars Agency’s management team and staff with our
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