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Flame bounce back with shutout win over; Daniel takes region lead; Wave comeback falls short; Liberty earns home playoff game; More »
Flame take down TR in round one
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Winners of five straight matches heading Thursday’s first round matchup with Travelers More »
Organizations team up for ‘Fighting Fentanyl’ event
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Several organizations came together last week to educate the community about the More »
Robinson to serve as president of the National Funeral Directors Association
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — During its 2024 International Convention and Expo, held Oct. 20-23 in New Orleans, Christopher P. Robinson, CFSP, More »
Liberty man, 51, dies in accident
LIBERTY — A Liberty man was killed in a single-vehicle accident last week.
Pickens County deputy coroner Gary Duncan identified the victim as Patrick Steven Barr, 51, of Terrapin Crossing Road in Liberty.
The accident took place at 3:35 p.m. Dec. 16 on U.S. Highway 178 at Red Barn Road, three miles south of Liberty, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt.
The accident occurred as Barr was driving a 2006 Toyota pickup truck east on Highway 178, he said.
The truck passed a car in a lawful passing zone and returned to its lane before traveling off the right side of the road and striking a tree, Bolt said.
Barr was the sole occupant of the vehicle, Bolt said.
He was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene, Duncan said.
The Highway Patrol is investigating.
Mayor asks for teamwork
The holiday season is upon us, and now we come to the part of the year where many of us truly look forward to the celebration of Christmas and the coming New Year.
Due to the virus, as a city, we have had to make decisions that we felt were in the best interest of our citizens. With a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Upstate and in Pickens County, I’m here today asking for your help.
Currently, we have a resolution in effect that recommends citizens adhere to the CDC guidelines of
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What Christmas offers this year
I guess it goes without saying that Christmas will be a little different this year for most of us.
It seems like every year you hear somebody say, “It doesn’t really feel like Christmas this year.” 
Usually, the complaint is that Christmas has become too commercialized — which is certainly true.
I think we all have some idyllic memories of Christmas past, filled with magic reindeer, snowflakes, Christmas carols and the joy of giving and receiving gifts around the Christmas tree.
And, of course, a baby in a manger.
This year, though, it’s not only unfulfilled holiday expectations and too much hustle and bustle that
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Disaster averted — we found a tree
If 2020 has taught us nothing else, we have learned that the everyday life we took so for granted has changed. The simple things we didn’t even think to count as blessings have vanished, and we’ve all 
had to adjust.
Day by day, we found that even though we were almost out of what we consider basic necessities, we can’t just run into the store and pick them up.
Often, if we tried to order something online we were shocked to see the words, “Out of Stock.” During the early days of the coronavirus, we couldn’t find bread. So then, when I decided to bake our own bread, there
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Courier Letters to the Editor 12-23-20
Soapstone thanks all for support
Dear Editor,
Our Soapstone Church family wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
We are grateful for all of your support over the years — this year especially!
With all your support and care, we have paid off the mortgage to our humble church and property and we are now entering Phase 2, establishing an endowment foundation to protect it for future generations.
We invite you all, once again, to celebrate the Soapstone fish fry in 2021. We will have our first fish
Local movie with a message makes TV debut
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Local talent recently came together to tell a timeless story in a modern way.
The short film “Christmas Possibilities” premiered Monday, Dec. 21, on Roku TV.
“I am very pleased with what they’ve been able to put together,” said Pickens County Council chairman Roy Costner, who wrote the majority of the script. “It’s a 20-minute movie that tells this great Christmas story.”
The movie is the result of discussions had at Costner’s church, Hilltop Wesleyan in Liberty, in October.
“We were sitting at church saying we don’t think we can
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Courier Obituaries 12-23-20
ELLA MAE POPHAM HOLLIDAY
PICKENS — Mrs. Ella Mae Popham Holliday, 90, of Pickens, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Easley.
Mrs. Holliday was born in Pickens County on May 8, 1930, to the late Lewis and Florence Searcy 
Mauldin. She was twice married, first to the late Lloyd Popham and then to the late Bill Holliday. She spent her life as a seamstress and was a member of Bethany Church of God. Mrs. Holliday was a woman who was loved by all — the epitome of unconditional love. Her faith and family were most important to her, and she was truly the example of a Godly woman and
Tetter earns Liberty Police Department’s TREE award
By Derek Thomas
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The Thomas’ Recognition of Excellent Employee (T.RE.E.) service award is an annual award that was started in 2019 to recognize the hard work, dedication and loyalty of the workers of the Liberty Police Department.
This year’s winner was Capt. Vic Tetter, who started working at the Liberty Police Department in 2013. Since that time, Tetter has earned three promotions and served the agency well, according to Chief Adam Gilstrap.
Tetter is a hard worker who is dedicated to the Liberty Police Department, Gilstrap said. During his career with the Liberty Police Department, he has grown
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Pickens Chamber Member of the Month
Kentwool has been named the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce December Member of the Month. Kentwool has gone from a great idea to making the world’s best sock. All Kentwool products are infused with a proprietary blend of super fine Merino wool yarn and combined with other premium natural and high-tech fibers. Kentwool’s integrated technology process creates an optimal micro-climate that promotes wicking and comfort while reducing friction, abrasion and muscle fatigue. Kentwool is located at 671 Runnymede Road in Pickens. Visit kentwool.com to order. Pictured are Kentwool Yarn president Keith Horn and Kentwool Performance president Lauren Luneckas, along with chamber board of directors members Liza Holder, Debbie Gravely and Bryan Owens.
