Local attorney witnessed Iranian drone attacks while stuck in Dubai
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A local attorney experienced Iranian missile strikes first-hand during a visit to More »
Couple charged in baby’s death
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A couple has been charged with homicide by child abuse after their More »
Naturalist, historian Chastain remembered
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com SIX MILE — The life of writer, historian and naturalist Dennis Chastain was celebrated More »
Waffle Fest returns to Liberty
LIBERTY — The City of Liberty is set to host the second annual SC Waffle Fest on Saturday from 10 More »
Liberty celebrates 150 years with music, treats, community spirit
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty marked a major milestone recently as residents gathered to celebrate the town’s 150th anniversary More »
Courier Obituaries 5-1-24
MARGARET FUJI KELLY SMITH
DACUSVILLE — Margaret Fuji Kelly Smith, 75, passed away on March 26, 2024, after a three-year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and husband of 57 years.
Born Aug. 28, 1948, in Yokohama, Japan, Margaret was the daughter of Yoshie Sugizaki Kelly and the late Edward L. Kelly.
Margaret worked in the banking industry and retired after 45 years of service. Her dedication to serving others is a reflection of her successful
County teams open playoffs
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — With the school year winding down, Pickens County squads are hoping to finish the year strong in the South Carolina High School League playoffs.
The best represented school from Pickens County this season is Daniel High School, withits baseball, softball, boys’ tennis, boys’ soccer and girls’ soccer teams all represented in the Class 3A playoffs.
The Lions’ tennis team has already more than made its mark by downing Broome, Powdersville and Chapman on their way to their third consecutive upper state championship. The Lions will host Clinton
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Wave come back late to down Aiken in playoff opening win
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Easley advanced in the 4A Upperstate district tournament Monday coming back twice in taking a 4-3 win over Aiken.
Easley (22-4) will host Lancaster Wednesday. Lancaster beat Greer, 12-3.
The Green Wave used a familiar set up of good pitching and defense and good use of the bunt game
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Daniel baseball drops tiebreaker game with Crescent
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy The Journal
esprott@upstatetoday.com
ANDERSON — The Daniel High School baseball team will have to wait at least one more year to break its befuddling region-title drought that dates all the way back to the Nixon administration.
Despite no shortage of heroic moments and gritty effort over 11 innings of action, the Lions came up just short of third-ranked Crescent in the teams’ first-place tiebreaker game on Tuesday night, as the Tigers captured the Western 3A region
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Sweet Potato Pie Kids to play at Rhythm on the River event
PIEDMONT — Music from talented bands, a kids zone experience for the entire family, more than 15 food trucks and 30 craft vendors will bring out the community to AnMed Rhythm on the River May 4 at Dolly Cooper Park in Powdersville.
The action will run from noon-8 p.m. on the bank of the Saluda River. Admission is free.
“We love this event not just because we’re community members
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Courier Community Calendar 5-1-24
• GGWC to host ‘Day of Prayer’ event
There will be a National Day of Prayer event at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, May 2, at Golden Grove Wesleyan Church, located at 7997 Moorefield Memorial Highway in Liberty.
The event will begin in the church sanctuary, with the option of moving to various prayer stations in the church during the prayer hour. Emphasis will be on this year’s theme, “Lift Up the Word. Light Up the World.” and the Scripture theme from 2 Samuel 22:29-31. All
Courier Classified Ads
Announcements
Courier Trespass Notices 5-1-24
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:
George Hannah May 2024
