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Man charged with posing as police officer
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
OCONEE COUNTY — A Pickens man faces several charges in Oconee County, including impersonating a law enforcement officer.
According to an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office release issued Friday, Jason Dwayne Whitlock, 42, of Edens Road, is charged with impersonating a law enforcement
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Largest fundraiser yet for Family Promise Pickens County
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County’s recently hosted its 4th Annual Barns, Boots and Brew fundraiser, celebrating a record-breaking event and highlighting the significant impact community support has made on local families experiencing
homelessness. With generous contributions from sponsors and guests, the event, held at Arabella Farms on October 7, marks the organization’s largest fundraiser to date.
The Rev. Dr. Nath Briley, Executive Director, stated, “We are truly humbled by the
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Semper Fi Barn to host Veteran’s Day and Marine Corps 250th birthday event
SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will honor veterans from all branches of service and 
celebrate the Marine Corps 250th Birthday at a combined event on November 8th, 2025 from 11am to 1pm. The event will take place at the Semper Fi Barn,
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Liberty honors young holiday artists
LIBERTY — Christmas is in the air in Liberty. The fourth annual Create the Liberty Community Scholarship Board’s Christmas Card art contest is in full swing.
The LCS board and guest judges met to select the 2025 winners from among beautifully drawn entries provided by LHS art teacher Amanda Stokes — Molly Burgess, Bonnie
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Courier Community Calendar 10-29-25
• Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church
Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next
Wilson’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is October 31
PICKENS — Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, set for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 719 East Cedar Rock St. in downtown Pickens.
Guests can enjoy spooky yard decorations for all ages, along with cotton candy, mixed
Spooky Happenings Around Pickens County
Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.
CENTRAL, OCT. 30
Get ready for the cutest howl-oween ever. Join The Central Roller Mills on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m . for our Pet Costume Contest! From spooky pups to sassy cats, they can’t wait to see your furry friends strut their stuff.
Prizes for the best-dressed pets, lots of laughs, and plenty of photo ops you’ll want to frame. Costumes optional for humans… but highly encouraged.
EASLEY, OCT. 31
Swing by Fleetwood Post Acute’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m. The Residents and Staff would love to see you there and give you a Sweet treat, 200 Ann Drive, Easley, SC 29640.
PICKENS, OCT. 31
Get ready for a spooktacular night in Pickens! Join City of Pickens- City Hall on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the Annual Main Street Trick-or-Treat — it’s going to be frightfully fun.
Located on Main Street, Pickens (Ann Street to Catherine Street).
SIX MILE, OCT. 31
It’s that time of year again — Six Mile’s annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street is back on Oct. 31from 6 – 8 p.m. Local businesses and churches will line Main Street to hand out candy, kids will parade in costumes, and families can enjoy an evening of community fun and Halloween spirit. Families dress up, show out, and enjoy a night of community tradition.
LIBERTY, OCT. 31
This year, City of Liberty teaming up with Potters Clay Fellowship to bring even more fun to Halloween night.
In addition to Trick-or-Treat on Commerce Street, we’ll have a fall festival set up in Sarlin Park thanks to Potters Clay Fellowship. As always, this is a free event for the children in our community! The fun will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31.
SIX MILE, NOV. 1
Join Gap Hill Baptist Church for their Fall Festival on Nov. 1. The event goes from 6-8:30 p.m. There will be Trunk or Treat, Chili Cook-off, Cakewalk, S’mores, Hayrides and Fire Pits. Gap Hill Baptist Church is located at 127 Gap Hill Rd, Six Mile.
Two charged in Pickens fentanyl bust
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Two Anderson County men face multiple drug charges following undercover operations by the Pickens Police Department’s Special Operations Unit.
According to a PPD release issued Friday, the Special Operations Unit conducted multiple undercover operations during the months of August and September, resulting in
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Local homeless shelter no longer under threat of eviction
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The founders of the county’s only homeless shelter say that the Pickens 
County Shelter of Hope is no longer under threat of eviction.
As the Courier earlier reported, the Shelter of Hope was served with a 30-day eviction notice on July 29.
On Sept. 17, Sunshine Gantt, who
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Forum planned for Central candidates
CENTRAL — The town of Central will hold a forum for the four candidates running in 
the Nov. 4 election for three city council positions and the one candidate running for
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