***ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *** Blue Flame head to Columbia in quest for 17th State Championship
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — For the first time since 2021, the Pickens High School volleyball team More »
Prisma to build hospital in Easley
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Prisma Health plans to build a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health More »
Blue Flame roll past rival Daniel to advance in Class 4A playoffs
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After dropping two five set battles to rival Daniel in the regular More »
Swearing in
Members of the Pickens County’s Legislative Delegation take the oath of office on the Pickens County Courthouse steps in Pickens More »
This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY only in PICKENES COUNTY COURIER
LIONS OVERCOME SLOW START AGAINST SENECA TO WIN SIXTH STRAIGHT REGION TITLE; EASLEY DROPS FINALE TO GREENVILLE; RED DEVILS FALL More »
Selugadu set for this weekend at mill
PICKENS — Every November, the Hagood Mill Historic Site observes Native American Heritage Month by holding the Native American Celebration. More »
Lady Flame win three road matches
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Lady Blue Flame volleyball team went on the road last week and collected three wins, against Greenville, Westside and Walhalla.
The Lady Blue Flame’s record currently stands at 6-2 overall and 5-0 in region play. The wins against Westside and Walhalla were in Region I-4A matches.
“Being on the road all week is tough, but the girls always make the bus rides home fun and memorable,” Pickens coach Rikki Owens said. “The girls are developing a strong chemistry,
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Lingering effects of COVID-19 infections
So far, there have been more than 6.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. More than 200,000 people have died from COVID-19-related complications, making COVID the third-leading 
cause of death in the U.S.
In S.C., there have been more than 140,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 3,000 confirmed deaths.
Most people who contract COVID-19 do recover. CDC defines recovery as:
(1) At least 10 days have passed since the start of
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A guide to agreeably disagreeing
Back in the olden days when I was a child, our family had heated political discussion at the dinner table. Not heated in an angry way, but passionate, in an interesting way.
We all participated. And everyone contributed their opinions. But there was a rule, unspoken but followed. Everyone had the right to disagree.
When there was a point being debated, the arguments had to be backed up with facts. It was alright to hold different views on issues, but when your particular view was stated, the reason for your view on an issue had to be explained.
We could disagree. But we couldn’t accuse those who disagreed with us of stupidity, ignorance or insanity. We couldn’t call anyone a liar or get up and leave the
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Courier Letters to the Editor 9-30-20
Keepers of tradition
Dear Editor,
I read the story titled, “DNR denies permit for Jocassee Gorges event.” DNR said the decision was made to deny the permit for the cycling event after hearing the public comments.
I attended the meeting and agree with DNR’s decision, though my reasoning was a bit broader.
For those who didn’t attend the meeting or missed the article, the overall question was whether DNR should approve an event that could lead to the commercialization of the Jocassee Gorges.
Decisions that touch on or deal with local tradition center on the question of who has the standing
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SC Fiddling Convention re-scheduled for October 17 at historic Hagood Mill
PICKENS — Old-Time musicians near and far descend on the grounds of Hagood Mill to compete in the official state-sanctioned two-day South Carolina Fiddling Convention each year.
Due to special COVID-19 circumstances the event is looking very different in 2020. Tickets for the event are extremely limited to 200. The fiddling competition will occur on site and will be live-streamed to a virtual audience.
The mill will operate and will have living history
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Legion Post 52 and Robinson to honor vets
EASLEY — Easley’s American Legion Post 52 will partner with Robinson Gardens to remember and celebrate all American veterans of the United States military on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Post 52 members will participate in a commemoration event at Robinson Memorial Gardens at 1425 Powdersville Road in Easley. The program will begin at 11 a.m.
Amazing Grace to celebrate annual Homecoming Oct. 4
PICKENS — Amazing Grace Fellowship, located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens, will be celebrating its homecoming on Oct. 4.
The Chordsmen Quartet will be singing during the 10 o’clock hour. Rev. Doug Saylors will be speaking during the 11 o’clock hour. Lunch will follow the service in the fellowship building.
Mill offers digital inclusion program
PICKENS — The COVID-19 pandemic has created a sudden, massive public need for trustworthy 
digital inclusion services.
Millions of Americans need support from digital inclusion programs: to get connected with affordable home internet, find affordable computing devices and learn basic digital skills.
“Digital Navigators” is an adaptation of traditional digital inclusion programming to this new reality, providing one-to-
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Courier Obituaries 9-30-20
HOWARD LEE SPIVEY
LIBERTY — Howard Lee Spivey, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.
Mr. Spivey was born in Polk County, N.C., and was the son of the late Oberian Spivey and Pearlie Searcy Spivey and loving husband for 60 years to Avis Wall Spivey.
Mr. Spivey was of the Baptist faith and attended when he could Potters Clay Fellowship. He was a lover of all animals. He carried dog and cat food with him always, just to feed the strays. He would say that taking care of the strays was what led him to be successful. His first job was with Reeves Constructions, and that brought him to this area. He moved on to being a business owner
