Fire on the Mountain
More than 200 acres burn in Six Mile Mountain fire, no injuries reported By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com SIX More »
Easy Bend Rodeo Company returns to T. Ed Garrison Arena
The 28th Annual Spring Championship IPRA Rodeo was held at Clemson’s T. Ed Garrison Indoor Arena over the weekend. Spectators More »
Blue Flame softball takes down Green Wave
EASLEY — With the spring sports season picking up some early steam, the Easley High School softball team hosted Pickens More »
SC Waffle Fest ’25 is only 4 weeks away in Liberty
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty will host a brand-new festival in 2025. The event is the first-ever Waffle Fest More »
Blue Flame introduce new football coach to community
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — In front of a gathered crowd in the Pickens High School cafeteria on Monday night, new Pickens head football coach James Reynolds laid out his vision to lead the Blue Flame back to prominence.
Pickens athletic director and former head football coach Chad Smith introduced Reynolds, highlighting his belief in his replacement as a man and role model.
“My vision for this was to get someone who shared the values I hold dear,” Smith said. “He’s a man that I would want leading my sons, and he’s a man that I
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Easley dominates Eagles to stay unbeaten in region play
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Off to an unbeaten start in region play, the Easley Green Wave girls’ soccer team hosted Greenwood on Friday hoping to stay in the driver’s seat in Region I-4A. The Green Wave were able do just that as they cruised to a 4-0 win over the Eagles.
Though he was happy with the win, Easley head coach Paul Horn thought his team could have played a more complete game.
“I felt like we dominated the game in the first half,” Horn said. “We tried come out and coast through in the second half, but when we put the foot to it, we showed how good we can be.”
The Green Wave indeed dominated in the first half, controlling possession from the start and getting
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Dixie downs Devils with big seventh inning
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Coming back from a 5-0 deficit to tie things up in the fifth inning, the Liberty High School softball team appeared to be on the verge of a storybook comeback on March 21 against Dixie.
Instead, the Hornets blasted the Red Devils for 12 runs in the seventh inning to build an insurmountable lead in a 17-8 win.
“It’s like we just gave out of gas,” Liberty head coach Brian Fuller said. “A couple of bad things happened, and we just kind of let it steamroll.“
Starting with a double from Dixie’s Reaganne Stoll, the Hornets had nine straight batters reach base in the seventh, scoring six runs before Aubrey Satterfield got
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Courier Obituaries 3-29-23
CANDICE ‘CANDY’ ANN COX MACMILLAN
CAMPOBELLO — Candice “Candy” Ann Cox MacMillan, 40, loving wife of Lonnie MacMillan, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born Nov. 1, 1982, in Pickens County, Candy was the daughter of J.W. Cox and Judy Reid Newton. Candy “My Little Lady” loved her family dearly, especially her children. She enjoyed sunflowers, leaves when they changed colors and going to the lake.
In addition to her husband and parents, Candy is survived by her children, Katara Ann MacMillan and Braylen Weslee
Keowee Lodge members encouraged to attend 3 upcoming meetings
PICKENS — The Keowee Lodge #79 A.F.M. wants to inform all its members that the group will be discussing some important changes to its bylaws at the upcoming meeting and the next three meetings.
These changes will impact the dues and fees collected from members.
“As an organization, Keowee Lodge #79 strives to maintain a sustainable and transparent financial model,
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PHS Scholar-Athletes
The February Scholar-Athletes of the Month at Pickens High School are Adelyn Jewell and C.J. Martin. Jewell is a JV soccer player and was nominated by Tim Murphy. She is the daughter of Phillip and Caroline Jewell. Martin is a member of the varsity baseball team and was nominated by Dirk Ellenburg. He is the son of Tripp and Sherri Martin. This month’s awards were in memory of longtime supporters of PHS athletics Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hooper. Awards were sponsored by coach Stan Butler and Dr. Ashley Butler.
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• Pinewood Derby set for Doodle Pavilion
Cub Scout Pack 51 is inviting all area first responders to participate in the annual Pinewood Derby competition, which has a new location this year.
Emergency officials’ attendance will give Cub Scouts an opportunity to meet and engage with local first responders while enjoying a fun event. Previously planned at
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Courier Classifieds 3-29-23
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Courier Trespass Notices 3-2
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 the undersigned:
Dollie G. Morris Mar. 2023
Cathy D. Clark Mar. 2023
