County to host small business events
PICKENS — Pickens County announced that the county will host drop-in events for local small business owners today and Thursday. More »
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Soup kitchen celebrates two decades of service
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Lions win county golf tournament
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Courier Letters to the Editor
Keep the Christ in Christmas
Dear Editor,
It’s that time of the year when most people are more courteous. There’s just something about Christmas!
Some say we shouldn’t celebrate it, however, the angels in heaven were celebrating on the night of His birth, weren’t they? On Earth as in You must be logged in to view this content.
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Courier Obituaries 12-15-21
RONNIE BREAZELE PORTER
PICKENS — Ronnie Breazele Porter, 71, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at his home.
Born in Pickens, he was the son of the late Ivy Roscoe and Grace Helen Breazele Porter. Ronnie was a graduate of Pickens High School and served Pickens County in law enforcement for 32 years.
Ronnie is survived by his children, Kevin Porter (Kim) of Pickens, Kyle Porter (Myra) of Easley and Kirk Porter (Shawna Parham) of
New business cuts ribbon
Elevated Auction and Resale is now open in Pickens. Owner Lisa Pocobello cut the ribbon on her new store, located at 404 Johnson St., on Dec. 2. Elevated Auction and Resale is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Elevated Auction and Resale’s collection is made up of hand-selected items to fit any budget. Pictured at the ribbon cutting, from left, are Mary Frye, Joann Hicks, Chuck Kayse, Anna Chastain, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, Brenda Kayse, Lisa and Todd Pocobello, Linda Hammond and Bryan Owens
Pickens scholar-athletes
Pickens High School recently announced its winter sports scholar-athletes of the week. The female recipient is Hannah Roper. Roper is a senior member of the varsity basketball team and the daughter of Corey and Shannan Roper. She was nominated by Dr. Angela Lucas. The male recipient is Jacob Santeler, a junior member of the wrestling team and the son of Shauna and Chris Henson. He was nominated by Denise Hodges.
Shop Small Winner
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Saturday Shop Small, Shop Local winner was Brenda Gatlin. Gatlin received a prize bag from chamber president Bryan Owens and membership director Lisa Turnick. The chamber would like to thank all local residents for shopping small on Saturday, Nov. 27.
DAR brings holiday joy
ANDERSON — Christmas gifts came early this year to the 197 veterans at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.
The Daughters of Fort Prince George Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution prepared bags for all veterans living at the home. Chapter regent Carolyn Nations, her husband and another chapter member
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Community Calendar
• Legion Post 52 plans events for holidays
American Legion Post 52 will present the Wreaths Across America program at Robinson Memorial Garden at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. Anyone wishing to lay a wreath at the ceremony or just support the program is asked to send a check of $15 for each wreath to American Legion Post 52, 118A Legion St., Easley, SC 29642.
American Legion Post 52 sells American flags and South Carolina flags, all made in the USA. Everyone is invited.
To submit your event, send an email to news@thepccourier.com.
• Local friends and newcomers to meet
The Tri-County Friends and Newcomers will meet the second Monday of each month through April 2022.
The group has a new meeting location in the Powdersville Branch Library off S.C. Highway 81 beginning Monday, Dec. 13. Social time is 10 a.m. Business meeting is at 10:30 a.m.
The group will be having a Christmas event and gift exchange with lunch following.
For more information, contact Barbara Cunningham at (864) 855-9570.
To submit your event, send an email to news@thepccourier.com.
Easy candies for Christmas
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
These four candy recipes are fast, tasty and a little different from the usual Christmas presentation is important.
With the exception of the peppermint bark recipe, they are not just for Christmas, but can be enjoyed at other times of the year.
They also make excellent gifts, as they are easily packed in tins and distributed to friends and family.
