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 »
How can we keep our children safe?
Do you know anybody who favors the widespread sale of assault weapons to the public? I’ve talked to a lot of people and so far haven’t found a soul who thinks this should be happening. So far, the majority of those polled want a 
ban.
Why is this happening? Well, I can only speak for myself, but if you want to protect children and if you value their lives, you realize that easy access to AR-15s and other weapons of war is making children and others victims of slaughter.
Even though the majority of us want assault weapons banned,
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A closer look at Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is one of the most popular chapters in the Bible, and many have said it is one of the wonders of the literary world.
It is so deep that scholars are perplexed and yet so simple that children can enjoy it. However, in all of its beauty and profound wisdom, we should pray that we do not lose our reverence for its interpretation. It is easy to allow familiarity to make us cold and indifferent to chapters such as this and others like John 3, Romans 8,
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Don’t disregard AARP
Starting when we reach age 50, our mailbox becomes flooded with frequent invitations to join AARP. At that age, we don’t want to hear about anything for seniors because, in our eyes, we aren’t seniors yet. We don’t even qualify 
for a senior discount at local stores. So maybe we don’t even look at the piles of literature and ads AARP sends. But maybe we should.
There’s more to AARP than meets the eye. For a mere $16 per year, we
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Caregiver reassessments paused
If you’re a family caregiver, or if you’re a veteran receiving family care services, heads up: The Department of Veterans Affairs is suspending the annual reassessments for those in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for 
Family Caregivers.
At the same time, at least for now while they review the program, the VA won’t change stipends based on a reassessment nor remove anyone from the program.
They will, however, continue to do reassessments when there is
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Courier Obituaries 7-13-22
REGINA LYNN ELLENBURG
CENTRAL — Regina Lynn Ellenburg, 59, died on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at AnMed Health Cannon Hospital.
Born in Whitmire, she was a daughter of the late Thomas E. Jones and Violet Whitlock.
Mrs. Ellenburg was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She loved her family and especially spending time with
Honoring America’s Heroes
Clemson welcomes Vietnam POWs for campus tour
CLEMSON — People passing by Memorial Park at Clemson University one day last month might have seen what
looked like a typical group of visitors getting a tour of the area directly across from Memorial Stadium.
A cluster of men, most flanked by their wives or other family members, followed as their tour guide walked them through the layered symbolism of the park, which was designed to honor Clemson alumni who have died
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Banjo Extravaganza is this Saturday
PICKENS — Hagood Mill will host a Banjo Extravaganza this Saturday, July 16.
The educational event will trace the long history of the banjo from its earliest beginnings as a gourd instrument in Africa to today’s modern-day cousin, which is well recognized. Witness the rich history of sounds, songs and playing styles that have evolved along with the instrument for hundreds of years. If
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Community Calendar 7-13-22
• Fleet Reserve set to meet on July 16
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15, will meet this Saturday, July 16, at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla.
Open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. Contact
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Easy as pie blueberries
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
July is National Blueberries Month, and fortunately for us, blueberries are now available locally, and they are in abundant supply.
They’re delicious by themselves in a bowl, mixed with chopped cantaloupe and sliced bananas as a fruit salad or dropped into a bowl of cereal. But if you want to take blueberries into the dessert arena, feel free to try any of these recipes.
When a blueberry pie or cobbler is taken from the oven, a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top only makes it better. So help yourself.
