Pickens council races head to runoff
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Four years after a record-breaking turnout for the 2020 election, Pickens County More »
This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY only in PICKENES COUNTY COURIER
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 »
Community Calendar 10-14-20
• Concert and BBQ Cook-off is Nov. 14
The Country Folks Will Survive Concert and BBQ Cook Off in Pickens on Nov. 14 will offer local residents a chance to party, tailgate style.
Gates will open for BBQ competitors at noon Friday, Nov. 13, and attendees at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Ticket prices start at $3 for kids’ general admission, with multiple add-on opportunities.Tickets are
Courier Obituaries 10-14-20
JOHN MARSHALL HOLLOWAY
EASLEY — Mr. John Marshall Holloway, 85, husband of the late Betty Jean Bowens Holloway, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020.
Born in Easley, he was a son of the late Ida Mae Robinson. Mr. Holloway worked at the Easley hospital for many years and later worked with the Easley Recreation Department. Many also knew him from the work he did at the flea markets selling Avon.
Mr. Holloway loved sports and he loved people. Anyone who knew him knows what a kind and gentle spirit he was. He will be greatly missed by all of his family friends.
Surviving are a son, George Davis of Liberty; and numerous loving family and friends.
In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Holloway was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Jean Holloway Robinson.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
“God doesn’t give us what we can handle; God helps us handle what we are given.”
Visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.
IRENE GRIFFITH
LIBERTY — Irene King Griffith, 98, of Liberty, died on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Liberty on Oct. 10, 1922, she was the widow of William F. “Bill” Griffith and a daughter of
Lady Blue Flame sweep region, knock off reigning state champs
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Lady Blue Flame volleyball team defeated region opponents Travelers Rest and Westside last week to sweep the region and become region champs.
Pickens also downed two-time Class 3A state champion Powdersville on Saturday.
“What an exciting week it has been for the Lady Blue Flame,” Pickens assistant coach Pamela Clarkson said. “Our young ladies ended the week with a sweep of the region, as they have gone 8-0. I am proud of each of their efforts and their determination to this point and as we finish out the last remaining
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Pickens’ Saitta sets school record during Senior Night meet
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Blue Flame cross-country teams held Senior Night as they competed on their home course last week for the final time this season.
Pickens seniors Amber Saitta, Angel Howell, Stefani Gillespie, Brooke Crawford, Dylan Bray, Jackson Masters, Levi Shelton, David White, Griffin Mason and Cody Massey were all recognized.
In the girls’ varsity race, Saitta broke the previous school record of 19:59 by 22 seconds with a time of 19:37 and a second-place overall finish. Seventh-grader Grace Newman rounded out the top 10 with a time of 21:31. Junior Holly Newman ran her personal best time of 24:24, and Howell ran her season-best time of
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Late field goal clinches Pickens’ first win over Easley in a decade
By Scott Sasser
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — On a night where it seemed like the Pickens Blue Flame and the Easley Green Wave were never going to stop trading punches, the Blue Flame came out victorious against all odds.
Everyone left their hearts on the field, and Pickens kicker Zander Gravely
kicked his way into Blue Flame lore, booting a game-winning 20-yard field goal with only 1:43 left to play.
The Pickens victory broke a nine-year losing streak to the rival Green Wave.
Although there were a plethora of exciting moments and plays that left the crowd cheering for more, the
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First-time starter Pearman leads Lions to win over defending champs
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Facing an early 3-0 deficit through one quarter, the Daniel Lions seemed to have finally met their match against defending Class 4A state champion Wren on Friday night.
Coupling the early deficit with the fact that Daniel was without starting quarterback Jackson 
Crosby, it seemed like it could be a long night for the Lions.
However, the Daniel defense put on an almost perfect showing the rest of the way and junior quarterback Trent Pearman found his footing in the second half, leading the Lions to a dominant 30-10 win over the Hurricanes.
The Daniel defense continued to prove to be one of the best and most opportunistic in the state, getting its third pick-six in as many weeks. In the
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Late miscues cost Easley against Flame
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The 2020 Easley-Pickens football game was one for the ages and will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to be there.
Pickens got a 20-yard field goal late in the game and held on as an Easley
field goal went wide left at the buzzer in a thrilling 38-37 homecoming game at Bill Carr Stadium on Thursday night.
The Pickens win was the Blue Flame’s first in the rivalry since 2010.
“Great game, great rivalry game right there,” Easley coach Jordan Durrah said. “It’s kind of what you expect when you come out and watch Easley and Pickens.”
The game had it all — several lead changes, both teams recording a safety on defense and above all, several
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Last-second stop costs Devils opener
By Clay Counts
Special to The Courier
claycounts21@yahoo.com
LIBERTY — After a two-week delay to the start of the season because of COVID-19 protocols, the Liberty High School football team finally made its 2020 debut under the lights at Red Devil Stadium on Friday night.
In a Senior Night contest against the Ninety Six Wildcats, Liberty
came within one yard of opening the season with a victory in a 14-12 loss.
Sporting their new red helmets, the Devils battled Ninety Six all night and held a 12-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter before a late Wildcat touchdown put them behind the eight ball.
With just 2:53 left in the game, Liberty was tasked with taking the ball 71 yards to come away with the win. After making it the first 70, the Red Devils were held out twice at the
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Hurricanes no match for No. 1 Tigers in top-10 clash
By Michael Crouchley
Courtesy The Journal
michael@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — The first top-10 clash at Memorial Stadium in more than four years turned into a defensive clinic from Clemson on Saturday night.
The top-ranked Tigers (4-0, 3-0) won 42-17 to remain unbeaten while holding the seventh-ranked Miami Hurricanes (3-1, 2-1) to only 210 total yards on offense in the pouring rain.
“It was good to see the guys have a good week of practice and bring it into the game,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said. “We had a great plan and we felt really good about it.”
The opening drive of the night lasted 10 plays as the Tigers moved steadily down the field. Senior wide receiver Amari Rodgers caught passes on the first three
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