Local residents, businesses provide aid to neighbors, WNC after Helene
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene, many people in the Pickens More »
This WEEK in FOOTBALL FRENZY
Swinney becomes ACC’s winningest coach in road victory over FSU; Wave announce 2024 Hall of Fame class and Red Devils More »
SCHSL approves changes to prep sports calendar
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — With high school sports around the state thrown into disarray over the More »
Courier Letters to the Editor 10-9-24
Hurricane help from local citizens Dear Editor, Since early last Friday morning, I have seen some of the best from More »
This Week In FOOTBALL FRENZY!
Tigers take care of business against Stanford; Daniel still waiting for region opener; Wave looking to turn things around; Liberty More »
Building with living stones
As a Christian faith writer, I am blessed with God providing me with spiritual insights and considerations to relay to others.
He creates opportunities for me to share, however, what I do is not anything more special than how millions of other Christians are serving Him, and I humbly 
acknowledge that most are more talented and effective than myself. I’m just a small piece of a large puzzle, one voice among many who is pointing toward the one who has all authority, who created everything and knows everything.
I can honestly say that I’m consumed with writing about God and the Christian life, and my testimony includes
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Courier Letters to the Editor 9-7-22
Preserve and protect Highway 11
Dear Editor,
“What is a conservative after all, but one who conserves, one who is committed to protecting and holding close the things by which we live. … And we want to protect and conserve the land on which we live — our countryside, our rivers and mountains, our plains and meadows and forests. This is our patrimony. This is what we leave to our children. And our great moral responsibility is to leave it to them either as we found it or better than we found it.” — Ronald Reagan
Sometimes, it is the obvious that is the hardest to see. It is the God-given scenic magnificence of the S.C. Highway 11 corridor that drives property values. If we
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Green Wave hold off late Wade Hampton rally for first win
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE — Easley hung on Friday night for a 28-27 win over Wade Hampton, getting a stop on a late two-point conversion to seal the win.
The Green Wave (1-1) had chances to put the game away with several scoring chances in the second half, but had to hold on in the end.
“At the end of the day, you’ve got to celebrate a win,” Easley coach Jordan Durrah said. “The objective is to win the game. It was
ugly. We didn’t want it to be that close after being up that much in the first half. They did a great job of fighting back and making it a game.”
Playing without injured starting quarterback Kalab Sutton, the Green Wave started freshman Jay Stoker, up from the junior varsity squad, at signal-caller. He rushed for two scores, passed for another and had two scoring passes erased
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Southside hands Blue Flame first loss of season
By Cheri Anthony
Special to The Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Pickens was looking to start its season a perfect 3-0, but the Flame faced a tall task with an explosive Southside offense on Friday night.
Although the Blue Flame entered the contest with confidence after Jaden Jackson racked up 305 yards the previous week against Franklin County, Ga., 
Southside’s attack was too much for the Pickens defense to contain in a 48-27 loss, the Flame’s first of the season.
Pickens’ captains for the contest were Daniel Ross, Conner Hayes, Jackson and Sammy Edwards. The Flame won the coin toss and elected to receive. With two wins already under their belt, Friday night’s game looked to be going the Blue Flame’s way, as they took the opening kickoff 61 yards in seven plays for a touchdown. Six runs were capped
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Second half slip dooms Red Devils against Eastside
By Matthew Kannarney
Special to The Courier
news@thepccourier.com
TAYLORS — After suffering its first loss of the 2022 season against Blue Ridge, Liberty tried to get back in the win column last week, but the Eastside Eagles had other plans.
The Eagles’ effective rushing attack and the Red Devils’ own turnovers in the second half were too much for Liberty to overcome at
the end of the night, as they lost 38-13 to drop to 1-2 on the year.
The game began with the Eagles taking the opening kickoff and starting on their own 29-yard line. The Eagles fed the ball to junior running back Kalvin Banks early and often. In a methodical fashion, Eastside drove 71 yards, scoring on a one-yard touchdown run by Banks. After a failed
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Daniel comes off of bye week looking to stay perfect
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — If there were any questions about a dropoff for the Daniel High School football team this season, they have seemingly been answered with a dominant 2-0 start to the season.
Having already outscored Greer and Easley by a combined 106-28, the bigger question now seems to be whether the Lions’ 26-game winning streak will come to an end anytime soon.
Entering this season, all eyes were on the Lions’ quarterback position, where senior Blaine Simons
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Tigers overcome sluggish start to dominate Georgia Tech in opener
By Ian Taylor
Courtesy The Journal
itaylor@upstatetoday.com
ATLANTA — It was tough and gritty — there were even two blocked punts along the way — but it was a win for Clemson in its season opener on Monday night.
On the strength of 27 unanswered points to end the night after a slow start — and a mere four-point lead midway through the third quarter — the fourth-ranked Tigers ran away in the late stages against Georgia Tech for a 41-10 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Tigers (1-0, 1-0 ACC) struggled with the Yellow Jackets (0-1, 0-1) a season ago in a narrow 14-8 win at Memorial Stadium, and it didn’t come easy again
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Courier Obituaries 9-7-22
RAY GRAY
LIBERTY — Mr. Homer “Ray” Gray, 83, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Homer Gray and the late Mary Jane Riggins Gray, Mr. Gray was a retired brick mason and was of the Baptist faith. Ray loved the outdoors and spending time in the woods, coon hunting with his coon dogs. Ray loved and adored animals, especially his companions, Clyde and Speckles and his dogs that have passed. He will be remembered for his love of both bluegrass music and the simple things in life.
Surviving are his daughter, Allyson Kay Gray (Joe Yantz) of Liberty; a brother, Jerry “J.C.” Gray (Donna) of Easley; special nieces, Sharon King, June Coleman
Bakery has new owner
With pumpkin spice season in full swing, Martha’s Marvelous Munchies in Pickens has a new owner, Ashley Brantley. Brantley has bounced right into Martha’s Marvelous Munchies after previous owner Martha Ellenburg decided to retire. The bakery will be keeping its previous hours, Wednesday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and looking to expand to Saturday in the future. Brantley wants to uphold what Ellenburg has done and expand the business into local stores for more access to the delicious treats. The bakery will carry delicacies from biscuits to cakes to cinnamon rolls to pimento cheese and more. Looking forward, Brantley will be adding her personal recipes once the heat of the holidays cools off.
Pinnacle Veterinary Group earns AAHA accreditation
CLEMSON — Pinnacle Veterinary Group announced recently that it has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
Pinnacle Veterinary Group earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client
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