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 »
County council extends development moratorium on scenic SC Highway 11
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County Council has extended a moratorium regarding development along S.C. Highway 11, citing a need to further study a ordinance to establish standards and limitations on future development along the 
scenic byway.
Recalling the ordinance from committee to allow for second reading was an agenda item at council’s Aug. 8 meeting.
In the meeting’s packet, county administrator Ken Roper
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Behavioral Health Services planning move to Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The executive director of Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County is excited about the opportunity to have all the agency’s departments — and all her staff — under one roof.
A downtown Pickens mainstay for more than three decades, the agency has plans to move after purchasing the former Alice Manufacturing office at 208 E. First St. in Easley.
Having the agency housed in one building has been a longtime goal of Angela
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PC United Way grants $500K for housing aid
EASLEY — Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities, and local United Ways and their partners stand ready to provide support and assistance that will help families find stable housing.
That work is supported by a public-private partnership with S.C. Housing in allocating $11 million to organizations providing housing stability services including case management, housing navigation,
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Liberty Lion of the Year
President Clay Counts of the Liberty Lions Club recently recognized Lisa Cassidy, principal of Liberty Middle School, as the club’s 2021-22 Lion of the Year. Lions Club International is the world’s largest service organization focusing on assisting individuals with vision care needs. The Liberty Lions Club meets the second Thursday each month at 7 a.m. at The Grill in Liberty.
The 7 Wonders of Barnettshire
I’m thinking about starting my own banana republic right here on my property in Easley.
I’ll call myself Sir Ronald, the Bodacious Banana Baron of Barnettshire.
Problem is, I haven’t been able to get any banana trees going. Plus, I’m pretty sure the election would be rigged against me.
So I’m going to hold off on that for now. But there’s no reason why I can’t go
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The window of grace is open
God has been stirring me for the last several years to realize there are many levels in our relationship with Him and that we are to be continually progressing through the stations of the tabernacle on our way to the holy of holies.
He desires to give everyone a personal revelation to become more spiritually sensitive, to hear His voice, along with His wisdom to know what is right and wrong. To develop an awareness of His presence, we
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Letters to the Editor
Thank you for Gravely reunion
Dear Editor,
Thank you for your generous coverage of the multi-state Gravely reunion that we had to miss when I was hospitalized with sepsis on July 20.
I was able to connect on Zoom for the last hour of the event and greet some relatives.
Genealogy is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it can yield interesting stories.
In 1820, for example, the migrating relative from Virginia, John Gravely Sr. (married to Margaret “Peggy” Ballenger) and son, John Jr., signed a petition to the Pendleton District Grand Jury complaining about “peddlers and hawkers” wandering the countryside.
My uncle Horace began family history searches and was intent on connecting with English Gravelys, but was lost at sea Feb. 7, 1943. My father Marvin had similar interest, in part because he knew into his twenties his grandfather Ballenger, born in 1828!
PHS history teacher Lucille Hallum said frequently, “We are what we are because we have been what we have been.”
Will Gravely
Littleton, Colo.
Exercising at the rec center
The senior center commandeered a large space at the rec center to use in an experiment. Their goal: to determine if we actually meant what we said about not coming in for exercise classes in a cramped senior center space where 
we’re all breathing on one another. Find more room, we’d said, room to spread out.
Hence, the borrowed space at the rec center (which had to cancel the Tots and Mommy Workout Hour … something
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City of Liberty gears up for quaint shops
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty has all the makings of a classic Hallmark film. It’s a sentimental, sweet and safe small town with a feast of traditions where everything feels familiar.
Only this isn’t a tale about how the heroine who returns home falls in love and just so happens to save the town. This is a story about opportunity and some of the people behind revitalizing and enhancing the quality of life in
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Member of the month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce recently named the Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market as the August Chamber Member of the Month. The Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market is located at 1449 Walhalla Highway just west of Pickens. The market is a great antique market sitting on more than 60 acres, with 2,000 spots for vendors. The market is open every Wednesday from 5 a.m.-1 p.m., with the market’s office opening each Tuesday for reservations and information. Pictured above are chamber executive director Bryan Owens, Bargain Exchange owners Elease Ellege, Haley and Trey Boggs, along with Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry. To find out more about the Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market, visit bargainexchangefleamarket.com or call (864) 878-4762.
