This WEEK in FOOTBALL FRENZY
Green Wave lose homecoming heartbreaker to Mauldin; Daniel shuts out Travelers Rest; Devils to open region play; Pickens to return More »
Soup kitchen celebrates two decades of service
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — For more than two decades, an organization in Easley has provided hot More »
Lions win county golf tournament
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — For the first time in more than 10 years, The Rock Golf More »
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 »
Some things don’t matter
There are people who are famous for different reasons — some good, some not so much. But sometimes something unimportant happens that becomes 
magnified into significance just because people continue to talk about it.
Such was the incident at the Academy Awards between actor Will Smith and host Chris Rock.
What happened? One man, Chris Rock, publicly mocked the medical condition of the other’s wife. The target of
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The passion of Christ is God’s amazing grace
April is the month of new beginnings, when trees begin to sprout their leaves and flowers emerge from the ground to express their beauty. This is also the time when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
God’s infinite love for us is the foundation of the Christian faith, for without Jesus being raised to conquer death, hell and the grave, He would have been just another courageous martyr. You see, His perfect blood was sprinkled
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Simple man of simple means
Simple man of simple means
Dear Editor,
I am a simple man of simple mind and simple means. I could be happy living in a cave. As long as the cold and dampness is kept off, why not?
Well, there might be a problem with a mama bear wanting to take up residence in my cave. You think I’m going to tell a 350-pound mama bear she can’t
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hibernate in my cave, you better think again! Be like, “Hey, you can’t come in here!” “Grrrr!!” “Yes, ma’am, and when do you like your wakeup call?”
I don’t need to have a lot of material things to be happy like so many. A good book to read, a CD to listen to or just visiting with family or friends. We come into this world with nothing and we leave with nothing. The more we have, the more responsibility we have. If money brought us happy, then why are so many millionaires filing for divorce? Money is not “the root of all evil,” as so many misquote. It’s actually, “the love of money is the root of all evil.”
When I was a child, simple things meant the world to me. A bicycle, a dog and the open road was all it took to make me happy. A bicycle was your transportation into the world to be explored. If you had a dog, you had a true friend for as long as you both lived. A friend who never left your side in good or bad times. A friend you could talk to and open up your very heart to and never have to worry about anyone hearing a word.
To me, sitting in a restaurant drinking warm coffee on a cold day is my way of relaxing instead of drinking and getting drunk. What we take into us becomes a part of us. Liquor ages you and weakens our resistance. What you let in becomes your master.
I love listening to old radio shows like “Richard Diamond, Private Detective” and “The Great Gildersleeve.” I like helping others and get my happiness from seeing those I’ve helped having a good time. I make no difference in anyone, no matter the race or religion. I’m happy with what I have. So many whose burden is greater than mine. I’m grateful to have another day to live when I wake up.
Who knows what good may come?
Eddie Boggs
Westminster
Courier Obituaries 4-13-22
STACY L. SIMMONS
CENTRAL — Mrs. Stacy Longmeyer Simmons, 60, wife of Robert “Squirrel” Vincent Simmons, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022.
Born in Anderson County, a daughter of Elizabeth Goforth Longmeyer of Easley and the late Robert Duane Longmeyer, Mrs. Simmons was a graduate of Travelers Rest High School, a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Stacy was a true friend to all. She loved riding motorcycles, but her greatest love was for
Daniel can’t capitalize against Wren at home
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Facing Wren in a crucial Western 3A matchup on Friday night, the Daniel High School baseball team struggled to muster run support throughout the night and headed to the seventh inning down 6-0.
There, Brodey Conn managed to finally put the Lions on the board with a two-out double, but it proved to be too little, too late as mistakes and missed opportunities resulted in a 6-2 loss.
“It’s tough to win ballgames when you’re playing a team like Wren that’s always going to be
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Green Wave fall against Science Hill
EASLEY — After a late-inning loss to Laurens last week, the Easley Green Wave looked to rebound against the Science Hill (Tenn.) Hilltoppers on Saturday.
However, the Green Wave were unable to get back on track against their out-of-state opponent in a 4-0 loss.
Turning to Kaleb Owens on the mound, the Green Wave saw the sophomore deliver, giving up just one hit in the
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Thornall’s arm, bat help lead Flame to third straight win against Liberty
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Coming off two straight region wins, the Pickens Blue Flame softball team hosted county foe Liberty on Monday and kept the momentum going in a 7-2 win.
The Blue Flame win was made possible by a strong day from freshman Kylie Thornall, both in the circle and in the batter’s box.
“She played awesome,” Pickens head coach Lizzie Fela said. “She’s just a freshman, so her coming in
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Native Plant Garden plans scavenger hunt
PICKENS — Volunteers at the Joe and Maggie Rampey Interpretive Gardens, located at the Pickens County Museum of Art and History in Pickens, will host an 
open house and children’s scavenger hunt from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, as part of the Pickens Azalea Festival.
Children will be challenged to complete a scavenger hunt to locate specific plants native to the Upstate, many of which are expected to be in bloom in early May. Garden volunteers will also be
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Quilt fundraiser
A pieced fan quilt will be the prize for an upcoming Pickens Senior Center Fundraiser. A blue and off-white muslin quilt top with a classic fan pattern was donated to the Granger Fiber Arts Center at the Hagood Community Center. The quilt was hand-quilted on a traditional frame by the Granger Fiber Arts quilters. The beautiful 59-by-77-inch coverlet will fit a full-sized bed. Each pieced fan is intricately embellished with lace. The quilting patterns are traditional handwork. The backing is solid blue. Tickets for the drawing for the special quilt are available Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Pickens Senior Center, located 129 Schoolhouse St. in Pickens from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. until April 30. The winner will be drawn at the Will Brothers Early Spring Jam concert at the center. Ticket are $1 each, with all the proceeds going to the center. The winner does not have to be present to win.
Community Calendar
• Legion to host flag retirement April 16
The American Legion Post 52 in Easley will be performing a flag retirement ceremony at 11 a.m. on April 16. The ceremony will be at the Pope Field Recreation field in Easley.
• Open house set for McKinney Chapel
Everyone is invited to visit the historic McKinney Chapel at the Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, located at 655 Cleo Chapman Road in Pickens County.
An open house will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 1-3 p.m.
Repair and maintenance of the beloved chapel and graveyard are extensive and need immediate and costly attention.
