McManus, Wilson win Pickens runoffs
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Voters in the city of Pickens returned to the polls one final More »
Blue Flame win 17th volleyball state title
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — Down 24-19 in the third set of Saturday’s Class 4A state More »
County volleyball players named all-state
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The S.C. Coaches Association for Women’s Sports (SCCAWS) announced its 2024 All-State More »
This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY only in PICKENES COUNTY COURIER
DANIEL OVERCOMES SLOW START IN FIRST-ROUND WIN OVER DREHER; LIBERTY FALLS IN PLAYOFF OPENER; FLAME COME UP SHORT AT CAMDEN; More »
Hagood-Mauldin House gets major renovations
PICKENS — The major restoration work at the Hagood-Mauldin House and Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts in uptown Pickens More »
Officials hope to combat rising mosquito populations
By Jonathan Veit
Courtesy Clemson University
news@thepccourier.com
Mosquitoes are breeding in abundance in floodwaters left behind by Tropical Storm Debby, prompting officials throughout 
the state to step up pesticide treatments to control them.
Experts with the Clemson University Extension Service and Regulatory Services units are advising beekeepers to be aware of increased sprayings and prepare to cover their hives if necessary
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Area man convicted of child sex crime to receive new trial
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A Pickens County man convicted a decade ago of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor will receive a new trial following a ruling issued earlier this month by the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Justin Ryan Cone, of Pickens, was convicted in 2014 and sentenced to 30 years, the ruling said.
In the background portion of the ruling, justices wrote that Cone had an ongoing sexual relationship with the victim’s
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Investing our abilities into God’s kingdom
As a freelance faith columnist and Christian author, I’m honored to have the opportunity to provide thoughts and ideas to relay to others.
I’m sure all Bible teachers and pastors feel they are God’s messengers. What I do is nothing more special than how millions of other Christians serve Him, and I humbly acknowledge that most are more talented and effective. God’s
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Stranded in space
NASA astronauts Commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Pilot Sunita “Suni” Williams boarded the Boeing Starliner for an 
eight-day tour that turned into an eight-month mission (so far).
It reminds me of that fateful day that five passengers boarded a ship called the Minnow for a three-hour tour. They ran into a bad storm and ended up stranded on Gilligan’s Island, a tropical paradise, unable to get back home.
Butch and Suni did not run aground in a storm. Their spaceship had a
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Turning off monitoring machines?
Telemetry medicine is a huge benefit for surgery or cardiac patients. Using fancy high-tech equipment, these patients can be monitored while they recover, and their vital signs are continuously transmitted to medical staff. So it’s great … except 
when it’s not.
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Inspector General recently investigated two cases where the whole system failed
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Courier Obituaries 8-28-24
TREVOR ZION BAUKNIGHT
EASLEY — With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Trevor Zion Bauknight, 55, on Aug. 22, 2024. 
He was the beloved husband of Amanda Cox, both of Easley and formerly Sumter.
Born in Kingsport, Tenn., and raised in Sumter, he was the son of Amanda Mosier Bauknight and Dennis Lehman Bauknight.
Trevor attended his beloved Sumter High School, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, with degrees in religious studies and history.
Trevor was a project manager and editor at Martin Printing. He worked for The Sumter Daily Item for many years, and whether you knew it or not, you probably saw him on the sideline of a high school football game under those Friday night lights. He was also the art education director for the Sumter County Gallery of Art.
There are no words to explain how incredibly special he was. He was
Peach State and Pinnacle credit unions merge
Lawrenceville, Ga. — Members of Pinnacle Credit Union voted in favor of merging with Peach State Federal Credit Union during a special meeting of members held on Aug. 15.
The financial merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and is effective Sept. 1, 2024. Pinnacle and Peach State have a shared history of serving educators and possess common values, mission and culture, according to a news release.
Pinnacle Credit Union was founded in 1926 under the name Atlanta Teachers Credit Union and is currently the second oldest credit union in Georgia. In 2014, the credit union completed major technological enhancements that provided members with convenient digital banking options, and over the last two years added two locations to expand branch access for members.
“We are excited to welcome Pinnacle members and staff into the Peach State family and look forward to building meaningful relationships with our new communities,” Peach State president and CEO Marshall Boutwell said. “It is our goal to make this transition as smooth as possible for Pinnacle’s members, with minimal impact on their day-to-day banking activities.”
Peach State is a $934 million credit union that serves more than 70,000 members across Georgia and South Carolina. It operates as a not-for-profit financial cooperative with a mission is to provide quality financial services that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of its member-owners. The credit union’s passion for helping members and communities led it to create the Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. To learn more, visit peachstatefcu.org/CARES.
Courier Calendar of Events 8-28-21
• Andy R. and Bessie Shelton Ross reunion set for this Sunday
The descendants of Andy R. and Bessie Shelton Ross will gather for their annual reunion this Sunday.
This year’s reunion will be held at the Evans home on Booger Branch Road in Six Mile. In addition to the reunion, family members will be celebrating Ruby Evans’ 75th birthday, which she marked this Monday.
Family members are asked to bring a basket well filled with food and drinks. Lunch will begin around 1 p.m.
• Fleet Reserve meets on third Saturday
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15 meets on the third Saturday of each month at Chicopee United Methodist Church,
Upstate Field of Honor to be hosted in county this Friday through Sept. 11
EASLEY — The Foothills Civitan Club and the Dacusville Community Club will cohost the Upstate’s first Field of Honor 
from this Friday, Aug. 30, through Wednesday, Sept. 11.
An opening ceremony will be held the evening of Aug. 30, with events throughout the week including a Quilts of Valor dedication, a first responders tribute, and a ceremonial retiring of old flags. Old and damaged flags may be dropped off in the flag
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