Save A Lot gives back to Pickens
PICKENS — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Save A Lot store in Pickens has donated More »
County elections official recognized for excellence
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a stateorganization for going More »
Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School More »
SCDOT seeks public comment on SC 183 roundabout project
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public comment for a roundabout project on S.C. Highway 183.
The project aims to improve the intersection of S.C. 183 — also known as Farrs Bridge Road — with Jameson Road, several miles east of
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Banjo Extravaganza set for Saturday
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historical Site is set to host Banjo Extravaganza this Saturday, July 15.
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.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the rich history of sounds, songs and playing styles that have evolved alongside the instrument for hundreds of years. Anyone who has ever wondered about
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Nuclear station plans celebration
SENECA — Oconee Nuclear Station will celebrate 50 years of reliable, carbon-free generation next week, and Duke Energy is inviting the community to celebrate at its free outdoor movie night on Friday, July 21, at the World of Energy.
“We want the community to share in this milestone celebration of 50 years of operation at
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Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec
When many people see a bee, they may do anything from scream to go into a panic attack.
Growing up in Pumpkintown, I would spend hours working in beehives with my father. Doing this allowed me a unique opportunity to see firsthand the importance of bees and the work they do. Whether you like a spoon full of honey with your tea or enjoy eating a fresh blueberry from a
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Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec is a new column from Pickens Parks and Recreation director Jonathon Morris. He can be reached at (864) 878-2296.
The American sestercentennial is coming soon
The Fourth of July celebrations are over. The parades and festivals have faded, the fireworks have exploded, and the ants are munching on the remnants from the picnics. We have celebrated, once again, our freedom, forever grateful to those colonists who fought to create a nation 
“of the people, by the people and for the people.”
If the Fourth of July celebrations are over, that means it is time to start planning for next year’s
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It’s time to prepare for chaos in the skies
(Cue theme music)
Meet George Jetson!
…his boy Elroy!…
…And George is skittering off in his family’s bubble-top jetcar to his leisurely job at Spaceley’s Sprockets, sometime in the 21st century…
In the six decades since Hanna-Barbera created a futuristic cartoon called “The Jetsons,” we’ve seen a lot of technological progress on this planet — a lot more than most of us probably could have imagined in the early 1960s.
It’s easy to take it as a matter of course, how fast things have changed in the past two or three
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Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Humans have always wanted to be happy. It’s the reason and purpose that people live. Why do we work and make money? Because according to our natural instincts, spending money and buying the things we desire is supposed to make us happy.
Why do I use the word supposed? Well, we might imagine and hope that certain things can make us happy, but the sobering truth is they usually do not.
How many times have we heard that being prosperous does not make people happy? More than
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William F. Holland Jr. is a minister, chaplain, psalmist and author. As a freelance faith writer, his books and newspaper and magazine articles are enjoyed around the world. Dr. Holland’s weekly column, “Living On Purpose” is focused on bringing spiritual hope and encouragement through God’s Word. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.
America at a crossroads
Dear Editor,
The Fourth is over now, and before you can blink we’ll be going around thinking about Christmas! Time flies the older we get, it seems like. Election Day is next year, too.
America is at a crossroads now, and your vote could be what saves it. Don’t be a party person, as in, “my party’s right when it’s right, and when it’s wrong, it’s still right!” There are those of just that mentality. Sadly, it is the majority, no matter the party.
Anyone can get up and blow hot air about what they are going to do for you no matter what side you’re on. Don’t worry about the economy
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Clemson students help Central Academy of the Arts second-graders become authors
CENTRAL — Clemson University students at the Pearce Center for Professional Communication helped local second-graders at the Central Academy of the Arts (CAA) achieve the dream of becoming authors this spring.
Working together, the students created a 140-page book, titled “Our Favorite Animals,” which
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Courier Obituaries 7-12-23
CALVIN ‘COWBOY’ ALVOID GALLOWAY JR.
LIBERTY — Calvin “Cowboy” Alvoid Galloway Jr., 71, husband of Cindy Collier Galloway, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Cowboy was the son of the late Ina Estelle Ridley Galloway and Calvin Alvoid Galloway Sr.. He also loved fishing and woodworking.
In addition to his wife Cindy of 46 years, Cowboy is survived by two daughters, Jo Galloway and Samantha Galloway, both of Liberty; one
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