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 »
Why, my soul, are you so downcast?
Since before the world was made, God has known you and loved you. He has never taken His eyes away or ignored you. If you were to write down all the blessings and victories He has given to you, they would prove He has called you, has been guiding you, and has many wonderful things planned for your future. Do you believe 
this today? Is your life heading in a direction that you are excited about, or are you downcast?
At this time of year, it’s common for many people to be filled with a mixture of emotions. Some are dealing with anxiety,
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Justice, security and order dependent on faith in action
To accomplish anything in this world, for something to transition from an idea to reality, knowledge, will and action are necessary. A simple example of this would be building a house. Knowledge alone will not produce a house. The house itself is the fruit of knowledge, will and action.
We can apply this same analogy to building harmonious, prosperous communities, and constructing a society that is characterized by justice and equity. Moral action is light — it is the building material for safe and peaceful communities,
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Courier Letters to the Editor 12-7-22
Let’s keep the spirit of Christmas
Dear Editor,
Christmas is upon us. A time of the year when all can be like family, no matter the race, religion or non.
Seems people this time of the year are more forgiving than at others. Well, not all, of course, for the spirit of Scrooge is still alive and well.
People who hate Christmas are a truly a sad bunch. Could be happy and joyous but had rather snarl and snap at our heels and ankle, gnawing away. Maybe they’re
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Courier Obituaries 12-7-22
BENNY HANSON
EASLEY — Benny Hanson, 70, loving husband of 51 years to Shirley Hanson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 3, 2022, at his home.
A native of Transylvania County, N.C., Benny was born on Feb. 22, 1952, the son of the late Arthur and Edna Hanson. Mr. Hanson enjoyed fishing and loved to spend time at the lake. Benny loved the Lord and shared the gospel through the ministry of his family’s gospel bluegrass band. He was a family man who loved his wife,
Pickens girls run BHP off court in win
PICKENS — Coming off their first playoff win in more than a decade, the Pickens Blue Flams girls’ basketball team had high hopes coming into the 2022-23 campaign, and they look well on their way to meeting expectations after an 84-49 win over Belton-Honea Path to start the regular season on Nov. 29.
“I’m excited about this one,” Pickens head coach Rikki Owens said. “I feel like they came out and executed straight from the jump and they finally ran our offense as
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Green Wave girls use big fourth-quarter comeback to beat Daniel
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Falling behind by as many as 10 points twice, including a 36-26 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Easley girls’ basketball team knew it needed a big effort to overcome Daniel on Thursday night.
Forcing five turnovers down the stretch, the Green Wave were able to make their way back into the game behind junior forward Olivia Gramblin’s nine-point fourth
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Crews lifts Easley in win over Lions
CENTRAL — In a battle of two new-look squads, the Daniel Lions held the advantage through nearly three quarters as they boasted an eight-point lead over county rival Easley with less than 40 seconds left in the third quarter on Thursday night.
That was until four huge three-pointers from Easley sophomore Ethan Crews swung the game in the Green Wave’s favor, allowing them to pull ahead and stun the Lions in a 55-46 win.
Trailing 36-28 late in the third, Crews kicked off his breakout performance with the shot of
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Blue Flame boys fall apart in loss to Bears
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Taking a 21-6 lead in the first quarter, the Pickens High School boys’ basketball team looked ready to take another step forward in year four under head coach Jeff Harrelson against the Belton Honea-Path Bears on Nov. 29.
However, Blue Flame turnovers and offensive struggles in the following quarters allowed BHP to not only claw back, but take an eight-point lead with just more than three minutes to go. With one last push from guard Jaden Jackson, the Flame were able to cut the lead to 46-44 before the Bears powered through with a
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PES unveils Hope Garden
PICKENS — Pickens Elementary recently unveiled the Memorial Hope Garden in remembrance of two students who passed away in recent years.
Funded with $50,000 from the Lowe’s Hometowns program the school received in July 2022, Pickens Elementary is now able to provide an outdoor learning environment for students and teachers alike.
In July, Pickens Elementary School was selected as one of 100 schools and organizations in the U.S. to be awarded the Lowe’s Hometowns grant. The current hope
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