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 »
Devils sweep Ninety Six to return to Upper State finals
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — After losing all-state players Chantzli Fowler and Kendall Meinders to graduation, it was easy to temper expectations for the Liberty High School volleyball team heading into the 2022 season.
“There was a lot of doubt going into the season,” Liberty senior Teagan Owens said. “From losing Kendall and Chantzli, it seemed like everyone thought there was going to be a dropoff.”
Those beliefs have proven to be anything but true, as the Red Devils took down former region foe Ninety Six 3-0 in the third round of the playoffs last
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Pickens shocked by Aiken at home
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Down 17-16 in the consequential fifth set against Aiken, the Pickens Blue Flame were in a familiar spot, having already survived match point against the Green Hornets four times late in the set.
When Aiken’s Baylee Rabun served, both Ava Owens and Faith Clarkson moved to receive the serve, with Owens making the play, only for the ball to fly toward Clarkson’s vacated spot. With the season on the line, Pickens’
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Daniel falls at Wren to end season
By Ryan Daveport
Courtesy The Journal
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PIEDMONT — The members of the Daniel High School volleyball team had their backs to the wall Wednesday night, but they were going down swinging.
The season was on the line in Round 3 of the Class 3A playoffs at Wren (24-4), last season’s Upper State champion. Wren’s height and hard-hitting front line had taken control after Daniel opened the
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Red Devils rally late in regular-season finale against Chesnee
By Ryan Davenport
Special to the Courier
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LIBERTY — Among the more common refrains in coaching is “You will make mistakes, but it is how you respond after those mistakes that means the most.”
The Liberty High School football team was a textbook case of that old adage during Friday night’s 49-41 win over the visiting Chesnee Eagles (2-8), with the Devils’
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Late Greenville run leads to blowout loss for Easley
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
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EASLEY — Region I-4A champion Greenville scored 28 fourth-quarter points Friday night to pull away from an injury-depleted Easley in a 42-0 win.
Easley (6-4, 2-3 Region I-4A) turned the ball over three times in the fourth quarter.
“We just tried to tell the guys — nobody wants to be in for moral victories, especially within our program where we
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Lions top Crescent for fourth consecutive unbeaten regular season
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
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IVA — With a chance to finish the regular season unbeaten for a fourth straight year, the Daniel High School football team traveled to Crescent on Friday night and cruised from start to finish in a 42-0 win.
“It’s just a special thing to be a part of,” Daniel head coach Jeff Fruster said. “I’ve been a part of this program as a player and a coach. To be able to do this with the staff that I have and guys that truly care about the game, it’s very special.”
The members of Daniel’s senior class finished their
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Pickens’ season comes to an end with loss to Greenwood
By Cheri Anthony
Special to The Courier
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PICKENS — Friday night was senior night for all of the Pickens High School athletes as the Blue Flame football team was aiming for its second conference win.
With Greenwood in town, Pickens was trying to capitalize on the momentum from the previous week’s big win over Berea, but it was not to be as the Eagles came out with a 40-13 win.
Sixteen seniors were recognized before the game for their contributions to the football team — Daniel Ross, Jaden Jackson, Samuel Maw, Jacob Santeler, Jacob Lewis, Jeremy Burgess, Devon Hogan, Tucker Perry, Sammy Edwards, Campbell Hardin, Gavin Martin, Eli
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Courier Obituaries 11-2-22
GLENDA GAIL DALTON
MARIETTA — Glenda Gail Dalton, 55, loving wife of 36 years to Kevin Dalton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 24, 2022, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
A native of Pickens County, Gail was born on Dec. 19, 1966, the daughter of the late Nancy Norris and Hagood Norris Sr. Gail was a member
Easley NJROTC drone team ties for 2nd at competition
EASLEY — Easley High School’s Navy JROTC drone team competed in its first competition of the new year on Saturday, Oct. 8, at St. Stephens High School in Hickory, N.C., tying for second place out of 16 teams.
With the Naval Education and Training Department embracing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for the Navy JROTC units, it has
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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.
