WWII vet Pace visits Hagood Elementary for Veterans Day
By Alicia Looper Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Hagood Elementary had a unique visitor on Veterans’ Day this More »
LHS football coach retires
LIBERTY — Coming off Liberty High School’s season ending loss on Friday night, Liberty head football Paul Sutherland announced his More »
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NO ANSWERS Camden hands Daniel its largest loss since 2016 in playoff rout Strom storms past Liberty; Clemson hangs on More »
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Jack Lewis Scholarship to help students with passion for conservation UPSTATE — Friends of Lake Keowee Society (FOLKS) has announced More »
Pickens sweeps Bishop England for 18th volleyball championship
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Hagood Mill hosts SC Old Time Fiddler’s Convention Sept. 19-20
PICKENS — Old-time musicians from across the region will gather at the Hagood Mill Historic Site for the annual South Carolina Old Time Fiddler’s Convention, featuring the official SC State Fiddling Championship, on Friday and Saturday, September 19–20. This beloved, state-sanctioned two-day event draws competitors, music lovers, and 
families for an unforgettable weekend of traditional tunes, history, and community.
The festivities begin Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Pavilion with a special concert featuring Kristen Harris, Taylor Trew, Ben Riesser along with Evan and Mick Kinney.
On Saturday, the SC State Fiddling Championship kicks off at 9
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Now Open in Pickens
Rusty Rooster at 19 East Main Street, Pickens celebrated its grand opening on August 14. This fantastic store has relocated all of its carefully curated merchandise from Easley to Pickens. Be sure to stop by to explore their beautiful collection—from unique home décor and handcrafted jewelry to vintage treasures you won’t want to miss. Pictured are Dave and Ivy Michel, Theresa Dye, Trish Morgan, Lisa Nicholson, Kim Day, Adrienne LaRusso, Meechie Green, Melisa Sedler and Harold Alexander
Courier Community Calendar 8-20-25
• Firelocks exhibits coming to Museum
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History will be host “Firelocks of the American Revolution” on September 6 from 4 – 6 p.m.
The exhibition will open with a reception. There will be free food and drinks. All are invited to meet collector Ken Nabors and see many reenactors in American Revolution period dress.
During the American Revolution (1775-1783), flintlock rifles stood as both a practical tool of war and a symbol of the colonists’ determination to secure independence.
The Ken Nabors collection features examples of rifles, pistols, powder horns, and other objects from the Revolutionary period.
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History is located at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens.
For more information of the incredible exhibition call864-898-5963
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Gospel singing set in Easley Aug. 30
Get ready for a soul-stirring evening of Old School Gospel Music at the fifth Saturday Gospel Singing, hosted by Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley. The singing is Aug. 30 with doors oping at 3 p.m. and singing starting at 4 p.m.
The master of ceremonies will be the Rev. Charles Hendricks. The devotional team is The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers.
The event will feature performances by Pastor Rebbeca Mackey, the Butler Brothers, Joe Chancellor and the Chancellor Singers and the Rev. Bobby Johnson and the Johnson Family, the Horns of Praise, Bro. James Gaines, Bro. David Galloway and the The Kindred Family. Pastor Tim Sutton and the entire Divine Purpose Outreach family invite you to come and be blessed by an evening of uplifting gospel music, praise and fellowship the old-fashioned way.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
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Courier Trespass Notices
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Kevin Hardin Sept. 2025
Greg & Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2025
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Mary Ann Shivers Sept. 2025
Courier Notice to Creditors 8-20-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate:
Deborah Sue Winkler Edwards
Courier Legal Notices 8-29-25
Advocates urge SDPC to educate students involved in camp assault
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — In a news conference held on Friday afternoon, Pastor’s United for Action, 
the Pickens County NAACP, local pastors and other community leaders came out in support of the “Daniel 4,” requesting that the students involved in an alleged assault that happened at a
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