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 »
INSIDE FOOTBALL FRENZY THIS WEEK!
Blue Flame dominate up front to move to 2-0, Lions score early, often to beat county foe Easley and Red Devils drop home opener to Blue Ridge.
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Administrator fields questions from residents
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Sunday alcohol sales, tax bills and the Pickens County Airport are among the topics on the minds of 
Pickens County residents.
In an “Ask the Administrator” video posted on Facebook Friday, county administrator Ken Roper answered questions that residents submitted via social media.
The first question asked if there would be a vote this year on Sunday alcohol
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Report outlines pandemic lessons across Carolinas
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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STATE — A new report from North and South Carolina officials and health experts provides recommendations aimed at helping both states weather the next pandemic.
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health held a press conference Aug. 17 about the release of its latest report, “Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Contagious Disease Outbreak Planning and Response in South
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Scholar-athletes honored
Pickens High School has announced its Scholar-Athletes of the Month for August. Krysta Bennefield is a sophomore member of the PHS JV volleyball team and was nominated by Kimberly Bright for her excellence in the classroom. Bennefield is the daughter of James and Kacie Bennefield. Tucker Perry is a senior member of the varsity football team and was nominated by Tammy Standard for his outstanding leadership both on and off the field. Perry is the son of Lori and David Kocher. PHS Scholar-Athletes are nominated by their teachers for demonstrating academic excellence, a stellar work ethic and impressive leadership in the classroom. This month’s recognition was sponsored by Bee Well Honey Natural Market in Pickens.
Landscaper’s Supply grand opening
Landscaper’s Supply of Easley will hold a grand opening at its new location at 6420 Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley this Thursday through Saturday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 11 a.m. Friday. Landscaper’s Supply is a one-stop-shop for residential and commercial landscaping needs in Upstate South Carolina. The company is one of the most trusted landscaping supply and hardware companies in Anderson, Easley, Greenville, Greer, Simpsonville and the surrounding Upstate areas and offers lawn, garden and landscaping materials, as well as a variety of lawn equipment parts, rentals and repair services.
School board trustee weighs in on book uproar
Under Title 59 of the code of laws of South Carolina, the school board is given executive, legislative and judicial authority over the school district. Whether the book “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You” is in our schools is ultimately a decision that clearly sits on the lap of the school board trustees.
The mission of the school district is to educate our children and prepare them for community life, advanced college or trade education, and gainful careers. Pursuing their education, taking advantage of opportunities presented and working hard to
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Are you sick and tired of surveys?
Dear reader,
Would you be willing to take a brief survey at the end of this column?
… I hope not!
Not that I don’t care what you think about what I’m writing. I care very much. I hope that anything I write will entertain, inform, amuse or move you.
I just don’t want my work — or my worth as a human being — to be
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Words can be forgiven, but they’re not forgotten
We will never rise above or go beyond what we believe and what we speak. It’s a spiritual revelation to comprehend that words have power and where there is privilege there is also responsibility. I realize that we have much to pray 
about, but this request is crucial if we are to live a holy life of integrity and respect. “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips” Psalm 141:3. Since what we say is what we think, it
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Courier Obituaries 8-11-22
MARY MAULDIN HOLDER LARK
PICKENS — Mrs. Mary Mauldin Holder Lark, 92, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Foothills 
Retirement Community, where she had enjoyed residing for the past five and a half years.
Mary was born on Aug. 1, 1930, in Pickens, to James Gilliland and Ressie Mae Moser Holder. When her father died at the young age of 39, the family was taken in by her uncle, Earl Moser, who helped provide for them, along with numerous other family members. It was always very important to her to acknowledge the impact he made on not only their lives, but the lives of many. Before graduating from Pickens High School in 1947 (the last year the school had only 11 grades) she began working at Finley’s Market, where she met Hubert William Lark, who she eventually married in 1948. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage before he passed away in 2007.
After her marriage, she began working at REA (now Blue Ridge Electric Co-op) until their children, Ronny and Penny, were born. Once Ronny was kindergarten age, she began teaching at Pickens First Baptist Kindergarten, where she continued to teach and open the minds of small children to the world for 38 years. Mary lived to see the spark of understanding in the eyes of a child and continued to learn
Blue Flame dominate up front to move to 2-0
By Cheri Anthony
Special to The Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After opening the season with a win over Crescent, Pickens looked to stay unbeaten and add another game to the win column against Franklin County (Ga.) last Friday night.
Playing without injured running back Samuel Maw, the Blue Flame used a “next man up” attitude against the 
Lions, and not even lightning could stop the Pickens running game, which tallied 505 yards on 57 carries in a decisive 42-17 victory.
“Our offensive line totally dominated,” Pickens coach Chad Smith said. “That, along with Jaden Jackson’s hardnosed running and Jacob Lewis’ ability to read blocking on the outside to give himself an
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