Christmas parades to begin this week around Pickens County
By Elizabeth Whiten Staff Reporter liz@thepccourier.com COUNTY — It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas as merchants and More »
County honors Pinnacle Performers of the Month
COUNTY — Five county employees were highlighted as “Pinnacle Performers”, in recent months for going above and beyond in their More »
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Christmas parades to begin this week around Pickens County
By Elizabeth Whiten
Staff Reporter
liz@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas as merchants and homeowners are putting up their trees covered in lights and holiday decorations galore.
As the calendar inches closer to Christmas Day, many Pickens County municipalities will be hosting their annual Christmas parades.
Parades will kick off this week with the city of Clemson’s annual Christmas parade set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, on
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Get Ready for a Magical Journey into the Heart of the North Pole
PICKENS – The City of Pickens is delighted to announce the highly anticipated 2024 Pickens Christmas Parade, bringing 
the spirit of the season to life on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7 p.m. on Main Street, Pickens.
This year’s theme, “Santa’s Workshop,” promises to transport attendees into the magical heart of the North Pole. Parade-goers can look forward to dazzling floats featuring elves hard at work crafting toys, reindeer gearing up for their global journey, and Santa himself preparing for his magical Christmas Eve flight.
Grand Marshal Announcement
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce proudly names Betty McDaniel as the 2024 Grand Marshal. A lifelong Pickens resident, Betty is a celebrated educator, cultural preservationist, and community leader.
Betty founded the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMS) program in 2008, introducing over 400 students across Pickens County to the rich traditions of Southern Appalachian music. Her dedication to preserving local heritage through initiatives like YAMS and Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music (POSAM) has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award.
Special Musical Guest: The Chicago Pipe Band
This year’s parade will also feature the world-renowned Chicago Pipe Band, blending the timeless sounds of bagpipes and drums with holiday cheer. Known for their vibrant performances, the band promises to deliver an unforgettable experience as they march through the heart of Pickens.
Event Details
Parade Route:
The parade begins at Legacy Square and concludes at Pickens Presbyterian Church.
Roper reviews past two years
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Monday night’s Pickens County Council meeting marked the last official meeting for the current county council.
It was the last regularly scheduled meeting for councilmen Roy Costner and Henry Wilson.
Pickens County administrator Ken Roper gave a “high-level overview” marking some of the achievements of the current county council and county staff over the past two years.
“This is a particularly special meeting for this county council, as it concludes the scheduled
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Man dies in vehicle fire
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — An Easley man has died after his vehicle ignited following an accident on Monday night.
Charles Dennis Youngblood, 63 of Easley, was involved in a traffic accident that caused
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Officials urge winter weather preparedness
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — With hard freezes predicted for this week, officials are urging the public to be ready for the cold weather.
Gov. Henry McMaster has declared Dec. 1-7 S.C. Winter Weather Preparedness Week for 2024.
In a video posted to the Pickens County SC Facebook page Monday, county emergency services director Billy Gibson shared some winter weather tips.
“With winter weather coming along, we want to make sure you’re ready,”
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County honors Pinnacle Performers of the Month
COUNTY — Five county employees were highlighted as “Pinnacle Performers”, in recent months for going above and beyond in their jobs. The honorees include: Elizabeth Brock, Austen Richey, Krystal Hopkins, Matthew Dalton and Chris Simmons.
Brock serves as a Legal Investigator for the Solicitor’s Office, where she has worked for the past 27 years. She was nominated by her longtime colleague Anita Anthony, who said Elizabeth has
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Annual Turkey Trot gathers donations for local children
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Though a downpour Thursday morning had some people worried, the sun came out in time to shine over the starting line at the 13th annual Turkey Trot.
More than 500 people lined up to participate in the 5K, hosted by Gotta Run Clemson.
Ashton Deriso took overall first place with a record-breaking 16:06, while Michaela Hylen took first place for the women with 20:17.
Amber McKenna finished just a few strides behind Hylen, but her second-place finish was still a personal win. McKenna finished chemotherapy treatment in
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Wall That Heals set to visit Liberty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) has announced The Wall That Heals national tour schedule for 2025 including a stop in Liberty from May 15-18.
The Wall That Heals exhibit includes a three quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center. The traveling exhibit honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed
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