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 »
State declared drought-free
COLUMBIA — After a dry autumn caused an uptick in wildfires, South Carolina has received much-needed rain.
The S.C. Drought Response Committee met Tuesday to update the drought status of each county in the state and announced the whole state is now drought-free.
The committee met Dec. 9 because of the surge in wildfires and placed 34 counties into incipient drought status.
South Carolina had twice the 10-year average of wildfires in the month of November and in the first week of December had already surpassed 1.5 times the
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Navigating the Wild West of free enterprise
Maybe you can help me with a decision: Should I buy one tube of Aim toothpaste for 84 cents or go with the three-pack for $11.26?
I’m no math whiz, but that three-pack deal looks a little outrageous.
Yet I run across this kind of off-the-wall, weird, ridiculously high priced stuff online all the time. I suspect you do too.
It seems like a fairly recent phenomenon, and I thought maybe it was somehow related to the supply chain issue,
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Narcan, fentanyl test strips are lifesaving tools
Those with severe allergies carry EpiPens. Some diabetics carry glucose monitors and accessories, as well as insulin and quick ways to raise their blood sugar.
Those can be lifesaving in times of need.
The opioid crisis is both a national and a local problem. You probably know someone who has been impacted by it. I know I do.
Maybe someone in your life has substance use disorder and you
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-9-22
Show love at all times
Dear Editor,
February is already here. Second month of the new year begun.
February is remembered for Valentine’s Day. Some may not know about a priest named Valentine who was executed on Feb. 14 by the Roman government for continuing to perform marriages,You must be logged in to view this content.
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When praying for rain, don’t forget your raincoat
We’ve heard the old saying that life is not a bed of roses for as long as we can remember. I understand what it’s trying to convey, but I’ve also thought it would not be all that great to lie down on a bed of sharp thorns.
Nevertheless, the point is that life will have its ups and downs, and most of us will experience our share of hard times. Whether it’s a financial worry, a medical situation, relationship problems or being concerned for the condition of the world, life is a daily challenge.
However, amid all that is going on, we have the opportunity to know God, who is an endless source of love, authority and hope. We can choose to embrace the encouraging truth that He cares about our problems and to
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Courier Obituaries 2-9-22
DAVID EARL GILSTRAP
PICKENS — David Earl Gilstrap, 76, husband of 44 years to Kathy Grant Gilstrap, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at his residence.
A native of Pickens County, David was born on Nov. 11, 1945, to the late Glenn and Edna Hannah Gilstrap. He retired from Bellsouth with 31 years of service 25 years ago and worked as a reserve deputy with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office for years. David was a long-time member of Porter’s Chapel United Methodist Church, where he worked with the youth and Senior Action group
County athletes sign with colleges
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County high schools had a successful National Signing Day last week, with 22 seniors inking to continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level.
At Daniel High School, more than a dozen student-athletes signed
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Red Devils take down Greenville Tech
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — With their playoff push in full swing, the Liberty Red Devils got off to an ugly start against the Greenville Tech Eagles last week.
Leading just 23-19 against the 1-10 Eagles, Liberty head coach Jonathan Dilworth was hoping his players would respond to their less-than-ideal start.
“We got into them at halftime,” Dilworth said. “We told them at halftime that we had to
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Liberty girls top Warriors
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — After a punishing start to the season, the Liberty High School girls’ basketball team has gotten back on track in region play, evidenced with a 40- 
17 win over the Greenville Tech Warriors on Feb. 1.
“It wasn’t quite as good as we played against Ninety Six, but we played better defensively,” Liberty head coach Gregg Thomas said. “Offensively, we struggled
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Pickens girls split pair of region games as season nears end
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Lady Blue Flame girls’ basketball team defeated region foe Travelers Rest last week, but lost to cross-county region rival Easley.
“This was another big learning week for us,” Pickens coach Rikki Owens said. “We saw the grit developed from losing close games help us to pull ahead and win against Travelers Rest. We underperformed against Easley, but every loss is a learning experience and helps
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