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 »
Blue Flame see highs and lows in Smith’s final season
PICKENS — Moving into one of Class 4A’s toughest regions this season, the Pickens Blue Flame still managed to get close to .500 in head coach Chad Smith’s final season at the helm of the program.
Smith will be stepping down as head coach while remaining athletic director at the school.
The Blue Flame opened the 2022 season with a bang as they traveled to Iva in week 0 to take on Crescent. In a back-and-forth contest, the Blue Flame managed to come out on top 31-28 after a late sack by Landon McKinney dashed the Tigers’ hopes.
The Blue Flame kept the momentum going in their next matchup at home against
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Tigers ‘respond’ to end Cardinals’ hot streak
By Ian Taylor
Courtesy The Journal
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CLEMSON — The Clemson Tigers won at home for the 39th straight time on Saturday, as they responded to a pair of disappointing performances with a dominant 31-16 win over Louisville.
“The word this week was just ‘respond,’” linebacker Barrett Carter said. “(The coaches) challenged us to respond this week after the loss (to Notre Dame), and I think we did that tonight.”
Clemson (9-1, 7-0 ACC) had been out of sorts for weeks. After struggling to get one over on Syracuse, the Tigers followed their bye week with
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Courier Obituaries 11-16-22
ROGER JOHN LINDSAY
PICKENS — Mr. Roger John Lindsay, 82, loving husband of Judy Lindsay, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2022, at his residence.
Roger was born in Spartanburg, on Feb. 23, 1940, to the late John and Vivian Caldwell Lindsay. In the 1950s, he held the South Carolina state high jump record for 10 years. Roger graduated from the University of South Carolina and then proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard. He was most known for his love of the outdoors, especially bow
DAR observes National Day of Service
EASLEY — This year for the National Day of Service, the Fort Prince George chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution collected school supplies for three local schools and delivered them to the staff of Lakes and Bridges Charter School, Liberty Primary School and 
Pickens Elementary School.
The team presented six large boxes of more than 200 supply items and appreciation trays of muffins and cinnamon rolls for the staff. Supply boxes contained dry erase markers, highlighters, post-it notes, muffins,
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Open to the public
Historic Hampton House 1908 has opened to the public. The former Gilstrap home on Hampton Avenue in Pickens will be host to weddings, corporate events, leadership/diversity and inclusion training and curated special events like foodie getaways, girls’ weekends, etc. On hand to cut the ribbon were owner Beth Velner and officials from the city of Pickens, Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and Pickens County Historical Society. For more information, viist hhh1908.com.
Now open in Pickens
On Saturday, Oct. 22, people gathered with their dogs to help cut the ribbon on Pickens’ newest pet supply store, Savvi Pet Accessories. The new store is located at 129 W. Main St. Owner Laci Roper creates custom collars, leashes and tags. She has a wide variety of pet supplies for cats and dogs, such as toys, treats, clothes, accessories and more. On hand were Jake Turnick with Sheela, Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce president Bryan Owens, Pat Mulkey with Ringo, Dana Roper, Ruth Holiday, Noah Holiday, Corey Brown with Annabelle, Laci Roper, Wyatt Roper, Jenna Brown, Carson Castor, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, Amber Finley with Moose, Ember McCall, Easton McCall and Melissa Shaw. To find out more about Savvi’s, call (864) 551-0051 or visit the store on the web at savvipetaccessories.com.
Courier Community Calendar 11-16-22
• Six Mile Baptist to host ‘Feast-O-Plenty’
Six Mile Baptist Church will host the 15th annual “Feast-o-Plenty” from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.
Last year, approximately 200 people joined the church for the dinner, and this year organizers are hoping to share with even more.
The meal will be served at the Roper Building, located at 150 N. Main St. in Six Mile. The event is a free Thanksgiving meal for anyone living
Courier Classifieds 11-16-22
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Courier Trespass Notices 11-16-22
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of
