‘A true friend’
Tinsley remembered as friend, mentor By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A fixture in the automotive and banking More »
This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY only in PICKENES COUNTY COURIER
Red Devils handle homecoming business against Landrum; Lions rolling in region play; Pickens to return to action; Easley falls to More »
Elections set for Tuesday
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County voters will return to the polls this week to vote More »
Appalachian Folk Festival to be held Friday, Saturday
PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival, taking place this More »
Market at the Mill’s ‘Stuff the Truck” project set to help Helene survivors
PICKENS – With the Relief effort continuing for Hurricane Helene survivors, one of the biggestobstacle has been oversupply support staging. More »
AnMed CEO discusses current, future growth
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — What began as one woman’s promise to God has developed into a More »
Clements: Clemson planning fully in-person fall semester
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — Clemson University is anticipating fall semester classes will be held in person.
In an update released Friday, Clemson president Jim Clements said signs show the university’s 
“aggressive approach to COVID-19 testing and safety protocols” has paid off.
“While we’re not out of the woods yet, the prevalence of the virus remains well below 1 percent among the University community and with vaccine supplies ramping up, we are
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Our future is being decided today
The greatest life-changing story ever told is that Jesus died for you, which proves he loved you more than anything in the world. He knows your every thought and intention, listens to every word, and 
sees every act and deed. He has never taken His eyes from you, nor has he ever been distracted or too busy
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A potato by any other name
What’s going on with Mr. Potato Head? Or should I say the potato formerly known as Mr. Potato Head? Do you remember Prince when he couldn’t call himself Prince anymore but was called “the 
artist formerly known as Prince?”
And what about Clifford Moore, who played the Lone Ranger and later traveled the country appearing at events as a symbol of good triumphing over evil? He was suddenly forced to stop wearing his mask and donned dark glasses to play his role. He even sued over
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2 new scams to watch out for
They never stop. Scammers are continually busy, and so must we be to stay one step ahead of them. Here are two more scams they’re trying to foist on us.
If you’re still working and receive W-2 or 1099 forms, look them over very carefully. If it’s a 1099-G, that’s for unemployment benefits. Did you receive those benefits? If not, it means that a scammer has used your identity to
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Letters to the Editor
No place like home
Dear Editor,
I’ve heard it said, “Be it ever so humble, there is no place like home.” That’s true.
What is a home? A home bricks and mortar do not make. Nor wood nor stone. Home should be a place where you can go when the entire world hates you and they will accept you and you can find love and peace there. There is no judgment in a true home, only love and encouragement.
Dreams are often started at home and spread to the world. A home can be many helping one
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Courier Obituaries 3-10-21
EDWINA GARRETT CRANE
EASLEY — Edwina Garrett Crane, 91, wife to William Carl “Bucky” Crane Jr., went home to her 
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5, 2021.
Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Pike Garrett. She was a member of Easley First Baptist Church for 71 years and a member of Nosegay Garden Club. Mrs. Crane will be remembered for the notes of encouragement she wrote to those in need.
Mrs. Crane is survived by her husband of 71 years, William Carl “Bucky” Crane Jr.; son, William Carl Crane III (Jackie) of Easley; daughters, Candy C. Shuler of Marion and Sally G. Crane of Columbia; and brother, George E. Garrett (Georgia) of Pickens. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Drew Droege, Garrett Droege, William Carl Crane IV and Wesley
Liberty wrestlers win state championships
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — After a great day at the Class 2A-1A Upper State championship last week, the Liberty Red Devils wrestling team had high expectations for the state championship meet at Dreher High School on Saturday.
They more than met those expectations in Columbia, bringing two state champions and two other top-three finishers home from the competition.
Blake Chandler and Trent Burdette were the big winners for the Red Devils on
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Pickens club volleyball teams host free clinic for area players
PICKENS — Pickens Carolina One volleyball coaches and 16 Elite and 18 Elite players put on a free clinic Saturday for more than 75 girls who currently play for Pickens recreation teams.
“This clinic has been an idea in my mind for quite a while,” said Nikki Anthony, head coach of the 18 Elite team. “Carolina One has been operating out of the Pickens Recreation Department for more
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Adult coed volleyball leagues now forming
PICKENS — The Pickens Recreation Department is now holding registration for adult coed volleyball.
Players must be 21 years of age, with ID required. The registration fee due at signup will be $45 per couple for in-city residents and $55 for out-of-city residents. Individual fees are $22.50 in city and
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Easley downs Lions to open play in Shock City Invitational tourney
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Coming into the 2021 baseball season, Pickens County had two teams ranked in the top 10 of their respective classes, as Daniel and Easley were 10th in Classes 3A and 4A, respectively.
On Friday night, the two teams faced off in the first game of the Shock City Invitational, with Easley
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