Future unclear for Easley Big Lots
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The future of the Easley Big Lots location is in doubt, following More »
A guide for a veteran’s New Year’s resolution
Although I have been using variations of these ideas for the past 12 years, the main credit for them come More »
Traditional traditions
Stressful holidays are often caused because there is so much stress during the holidays. The stress of having to find More »
Courier Letters to the Editor
A cleanup well done Dear Editor, I would like to say “job well done” to Pickens County, SCDOT and FEMA More »
Pickens native Gantt plays the Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Local musician and singer Jake Gantt of Pickens got to live a dream once again on Dec. More »
Anthony, Smith receive inaugural Pinnacle Award
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Two Pickens County residents were recently recognized for their service to Pickens County.
Tammy Anthony and the late Bobby Smith were awarded the Pinnacle Award during Pickens County Council’s
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Dillard-Hillcrest holds annual sunrise service
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — On Easter Sunday, Dillard Funeral Home, Hillcrest Memorial Park and Palmetto Cremation Services held their annual Easter Sunrise Service.
The Sunday service was presented by the Pickens Ministerial Association and was officiated by the Reverend Mark Dibler of Bible Baptist Church in Pickens in conjunction with Dillard-
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A farewell to leisure in America’s pastime
With all the craziness going on in America today, there’s one thing we absolutely do not need.
A clock in the game of baseball.
Baseball, one of the symbolic underpinnings of our democracy, is under assault by the forces of digitization.
Yes, they brought in a clock.
A timer.
A hurry-up-and-get-it-over-with contraption.
The Yankee agitators who run Major League Baseball are aiming to destroy the most important
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Courier Letters to the Editor 4-12-23
Freedom of information
I was shocked to hear the discussion and proposal at the March 6th Pickens County Council meeting. The attempt to punish Councilman Saitta’s freedom of speech to his constituents was egregious. It was obvious Councilmen Bowers, Costner and Wilson do not understand The Freedom of Information Act. Section 30-4-40 states, “ A public body MAY but is not required to exempt from disclosure” certain content.
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When the Scammer is a Doctor
Mostly you think of scammers who steal as lowlifes, but it’s not always the case. Sometimes they’re well-educated professionals who have a 
lot to lose when they’re caught.
Take the case of the doctor who took money that was meant to go to those who’d suffered
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Pressure canning dial gauge check
COUNTY — Pressure canning is an important, safe method of preserving low-acid foods and Clemson Extension staff are available to help South Carolina residents ensure their equipment is ready for the 2023 canning season.
Low-acid foods include meats and vegetables. The dial gauge is one important piece of pressure canning equipment. Clemson Cooperative Extension Service staff members from around the state recently were trained in how to perform accuracy checks on dial gauges to ensure the dials are properly working. South Carolina residents can contact their local Extension office to check
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Courier Obituaries 4-12-23
AUSTIN MAULDIN
SIX MILE — James Austin Mauldin Jr., 59, died on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at AnMed Medical Center.
Austin was born in Pickens County on Sept. 9, 1963, to Brenda Albertson Mauldin and the late James Austin Mauldin Sr.
In addition to his mother, surviving with many cherished memories of Austin are his wife, Clarissa; children, Zack Mauldin (Jennifer), Cassie Sprott (Eric), Vivian Ebenhack (Ross),
Lions sweep county track meet
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Pickens County’s four public high schools took to the track at Liberty High School last Tuesday for the annual Pickens County Championships. The meet proved to be a record breaking day for all four schools as they head into the home stretch of the spring season.
The big winner on the day was Daniel High School taking both the boys and girls championships for the third consecutive meet.
The Daniel boys team produced the most county champions with 13 different athletes taking championships as individuals or members of a
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