Pickens sweeps Bishop England for 18th volleyball championship
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — Having dropped just one set on its way to the Class 4A More »
Balance key for state champs
Last season, when the Pickens High School volleyball team overcame a year of adversity to secure the 17th state championship More »
Pickens runoff set for Tuesday
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Voters from Pickens will return to the polls one final time this More »
TD Bank closing one Easley branch
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A TD Bank branch in Easley is among the more than 50 More »
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DROUGHT ENDED Red Devils take down Pelion for first playoff win since 2016 Lions survive Dreher to advance; Easley season More »
Remembering the past, looking to the future
By Steve Townsend Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — As the late summer sun set at the at the More »
Stay ready for the next storm
In many areas of the country it’s been a harsh winter. Snow, ice, wind, flooding … we’ve seen it all, sometimes several of those at the same time. We need to be 
prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at us.
The first step is to know what’s coming, and when. While the local news and weather can be your trusted source, having other options can’t
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Records center has caught up
The National Personnel Records Center, part of the National Archives and Records Administration, has finally cleared up a huge, four-year backlog of 
work. Caused by the COVID pandemic, at one time they had a list of 600,000 requests for records.
From what we hear, it was a crazy time, with only a certain number of emergency personnel allowed to work in the building at once to take care of
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Courier Obituaries 2-7-24
JEFFREY NEIL HOOPER
EASLEY— Jeffrey Neil Hooper, 61, born May 22, 1962, passed away at home in 
Easley on Jan. 23, 2024.
Jeff was predeceased by his father, James Ronald Hooper. He is survived by his mother, Irene Hooper; two children, Chelsea Oslar (Tim) and Jordan Hooper (Alex); and one sister, Cyndi Hooper.
To those who have known Jeff, he will be forever remembered for his indomitable spirit, his tremendous love for Harley-Davidsons and a cool Chevy truck. Jeff was also known to enjoy the companionship of his dear friends, while oftentimes entertaining a good cold beer, or maybe even two. Jeff would be remiss if it wasn’t mentioned that he cherished the time he had with his best friend Steve Kitchens, who paved the way ahead and was assuredly awaiting Jeff’s arrival, so they could be reunited again. May Jeffrey Hooper rest in peace, and may his family find strength and solace in the
WAA’s mobile exhibit to visit county
COUNTY — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the organization most recognized for placing more than 3 million veterans’ wreaths at more than 4,224 locations nationally and abroad on National Wreaths Across America Day.
However, the work to recognize our nation’s veterans, military families and
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Red Devils to take on Chesnee for upper state championship
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The Liberty Red Devil wrestling team took two big steps toward defending their Class 2A wrestling championship over the last few days by taking down Landrum and Ninety Six to open the wrestling duals playoffs.
With those wins, the Red Devils will now have to travel to Chesnee on Wednesday to take on the top-ranked Eagles for the upper state
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Green Wave upset fifth-ranked Pickens at home
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After letting an early lead slip away, the Easley girls’ basketball team 
went into the locker room against the fifth-ranked Pickens Blue Flame in danger of dropping its fourth straight game.
Instead, the Green Wave (9-15, 3-5 Region 1-4A) shutdown Pickens (18-3, 6-2) in the third quarter and held on from there in their best performance of the year as they pulled out the 38-28
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Red Devil boys drop GTC on senior night
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Coming off four straight losses, the Liberty boys’ basketball team looked to get back on track against the Greenville Tech Charter Warriors last 
Tuesday.
The Red Devils delivered, showcasing their potential in a 77-
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Easley boys bash rival Pickens
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Coming off a tough overtime loss to Greenwood, the Easley boys’ basketball team hosted Pickens on Friday night hoping to get over the hump with a rivalry win.
The Green Wave (9-15, 3-5 Region 1-4A) were able to do so in a big way as they
demolished the Blue Flame (4-18, 0-8) 85-37.
“We lost a tough game last night at Greenwood in overtime,” Easley head
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Ballet Magnificat to presents ‘Deliver Us’ at SWU in Central
CENTRAL, S.C. – Ballet Magnificat, America’s premiere Christian ballet company, will present Deliver Us!, at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts 
Center at Southern Wesleyan
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Coffee with a cause
On Friday February 2, Freddie Frei cut the ribbon at Dusty Rose Coffee Roasters. A locally owned and operated coffee bean roasting company. The new business’ moto is “Roasting coffee with a cause – Rescuing horses one cup at a time.” You can learn the full story at www.drcroasters.com. DRCR offers coffee beans from Colombian, Mexico and Ethiopia. They have whole bean or ground, medium, medium dark or dark roast and sold retail or wholesale Picture are Tim O’Briant, Danny Adams, Allie Winter, Owner Freddie Frei, Floyd Rogers, Brittany Chapman, Bryan Owens. The new business is open 9am – 4pm Wednesday – Saturday and located in Warehouse 1, booth P30 in the Market at the Mill, 225 Pumpkintown Highway, Pickens. For more information call (864) 780-3878.
