Blue Flame win 17th volleyball state title
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County volleyball players named all-state
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Hagood-Mauldin House gets major renovations
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Faithfulness and hard work are appreciated
As the calendar eases out of August into September, we thank God for our blessings and will soon see the return of colorful leaves on trees, football season, and bonfires.
The unofficial end of summer also means Labor Day is here. Whether you are retired or still laboring in your career, we congratulate all of you on a job well done! This week many of us will travel, go out to eat, shop, have a cookout, or
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Councilman weighs in on gov change
Dear Editor,
In reference to your article “Mayor Talbert no longer urging change in government form.”
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Facing fallout from massive data breach
The word going around is that hackers have stolen 2.9 billion Social Security numbers, which means everyone. And now it 
appears all that information, including other personal information, has been released on the internet. That batch of data can include not only Social Security numbers, but names, phone numbers, current and former
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K2 presumptives — too late for too many
Sixteen thousand veterans who served at K2 are now eligible for expanded Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. This 
will be welcome (and overdue) news for many.
K2, also known as Karshi-Khanabad and Camp Stronghold Freedom, was an Uzbekistan airbase used from 2001 to 2005 during Operation Enduring Freedom after the Sept. 11 attacks.
The VA is now making Gulf War illnesses a presumptive in those who
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Courier Obituaries 9-4-24
JACKSON WARNER DUNCAN SR.
PICKENS — Jackson Warner “Jack” Duncan Sr., 85, passed away Aug. 27, 2024, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Mr. Duncan was born in Sept. 24, 1938, to the late Furman and Winnie Duncan. He was retired as owner and operator of Duncan Grading. Mr. Duncan was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a lifelong resident of Pickens. Mr. Duncan loved to be outdoors, hunting, racing, football and working.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Mary Anna Duncan; three sons and their wives, Jack Duncan Jr. (Rachel), Freddie Duncan (Wanda) and Eddie Duncan (Teresa), all of Pickens; nine grandchildren, Jessica Worthington (Harris), Shane Duncan (Becca), Kayce Owen (Matthan), Richard Duncan, Brandon Duncan (Charlesie) and Bryson Duncan (Ashley), all of Pickens, Rebekah Rice (Logan), Andrew Simmons (Erin) and Paige Ellison (Rylee); 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Shelby Crowe.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his six siblings, Robert, Jerry, Billy and Mickey Duncan, Loretta Ellenburg and Kathy Lackey Putnam; and an infant granddaughter, Anna Duncan.
Graveside services were conducted at Hillcrest Memorial Park on Aug. 30. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting dillardfunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
GALE ELIZABETH HARBIN
EASLEY — Gale Elizabeth Harbin (Beth), 74, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.
Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Geraldine Royster.
Beth was born July 9, 1950 in Anderson and grew up in Pendleton. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and wife who
Eastatoee Bowie family plans 100-year reunion
The above photo was taken in 1924 at the home of Erskin Calhoun Bowie, which is in the Eastatoee Valley in Pickens County. This is a photo of Calhoun and his siblings, spouses and their children. A 100-year celebration for the descendants (grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. ) of the Eastatoee Bowie family is scheduled at the home on Saturday, Sept. 28. Notices will be mailed to all available addresses. Meat and drink will be provided, but family members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert, if possible. An RSVP is requested to determine headcount for the meal. Call Larry Bowie at (864) 878-0837 (leave message with info), text (864) 421-3705 or email larrybowie54@gmail. com. Pictured and numbered are 1. Zelotez Bowie, 2. Mrs. George Bowie, 3. Hank “Hinkle” Bowie, 4. George Bowie, 5. Dick Finley, 6. Hamp Bowie, 7. Paul Bowie, 8. Elizabeth Nimmons, 9. Mae Bowie, 10. Lorrise Nimmons, 11. Sue Lewis, 12. Bessie Finley, 13. Clecia Adair, 14. James Adair, 15. lva Bowie, 16. Kate Lewis, 17. Beth Lewis, 18. Lila Lee Robertson, 19. Margery Lewis, 20. Mrs. Erskin Finley, 21. Hattie Adair, 22. Rosalie Lewis, 23. Cleo Bowie, 24. Jessie C. Bowie, 25. Mrs. Henry Bowie, 26. Pearl Bowie, 27. Mrs. Calhoun Bowie, 28. Clarence Cartee, 29. Calhoun Bowie, 30. Mrs. Margie Lewis, 31. Barbara Lewis, 32. Mrs. Bill Stewart, 33. Miss Elsie Burgess, 34. Maude Bowie, 35. Mrs. Harriet, Bowie (Grandma), 36. Ruby Bowie, 37. Glenn Bowie (Baby), 38. Mrs. Loyde Finley, 39. Miss Janie Nimmons, 40. Earnest Cartee, 41. Mrs. Lilly Finley, 42. Isaac Nimmons, 43. Herman Robertson, 44. Mrs. Kitty Robertson, 45. James Robertson, 46. Tom Robertson, 47. Bill Stewart, 48. Loyde Finley, 49. Brown Bowie, 50. Mrs. Guy Bowie, 51. Babe Bowie, 52. Guy Bowie, 53. Arnette Finley, 54. Olar Chapman, 55. Tom Robertson, 56. Erskine Finley, 57. George F. Bowie, Jr. , 58. Dwain Bowie, 59. Fletch Finley, 60. Brunner Bowie, 61. George Robertson, 62. Pete Lewis, 63. Lindsey Nimmons, 64. Bill Bowie, 65. Ben Robertson, 66. Lewis Nimmons, 67. Kizzie Nimmons, 68. Henry Bowie, 69. Rev. Jim George (no kin), 70. Mrs. Jim George (no kin) and 71. Rev. Glen Stewart (no kin). Not Present were J. B. (Jay) Robertson, Henry Finley, Wade Lewis, Hermie Lewis, Lillian Lewis and Lois Finley.
Courier Community Calendar 9-4-24
• 100th annual Fisher reunion is Saturday
The 100th annual Fisher reunion will be held at Lake Toxaway Baptist Church on U.S. 64 just above Toxaway Falls on Saturday, Sept. 7.
The business meeting will begin at 10 a.m., and lunch will follows in the picnic area at noon.
Please bring a covered dish or two and your lawn chair. All paper goods will be provided. All descendants, collateral lines and friends are heartily welcome to attend. Organizers encourage attendee families to bring poster boards with pictures for display. Your last name may not be Fisher, but your mother’s, grandmothers or great-grandmother’s — or a grandpa on your mother’s side — might have been. Come and learn about your rich heritage. Many Fisher descendants are buried in the Lake Toxaway Baptist Church cemetery. Fishers have been in Transylvania County since the early 1840s.
• Keowee Charity Golf Classic planned
The Keowee Charity Golf Classic Sunday, Sept. 15, starting at 2 p.m. The event will be played at The Rock Golf Course and Resort, located at 171 Sliding Rock Road in Pickens.
The cost for the event is $70. Price includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart and lunch. Golf format is captain’s choice, with registration beginning at 1 p.m. and a shotgun start scheduled at 2 p.m.
There is a raffle planned, with tickets on sale for $5 each or five for $20. Proceeds from the tournament will go to the local food bank, The Gleaning House and 10 Line Ministries 10LineMinistries.org).
For more information, call (864) 414-2054 or email keoweegolfclassic@gmail.com.
• Mt. Bethel UMC and Porter’s Chapel UMC plan revival
Believers are urged to enjoy the love, joy and peace of Jesus Christ during a joint “In the Grip” Revival on Sept. 15-18. The
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Courier Trespass Notices 9-4-24
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:
Greg and Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2024
