Yearly Archives: 2020
Courier Notice to Creditors 6-2-20
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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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
Courier Trespass Notices 6-3-20
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:
Courier Classifieds 6-3-20
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Very present help in troubled times
We are not even halfway into the year and our nation is going through a tremendous amount of stress and tribulation. As if the pandemic was not enough, we are now seeing an insurrection of 
hatred and violence, and we still have an election ahead of us.
I would imagine that most of you watch the news, and to be honest, I probably absorb a little too much. Some evenings when I try to sleep, my mind is so hyped-up and distressed with worry that I end up turning and tossing.
Thank God I can ask Him to forgive me and to please flood my mind and heart with His peace,
Easley man charged with murder
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man is charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death Sunday.
Gary Rowland Knight, 66, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime, Easley Police Chief Tim Tollison said in a release Sunday.
Tollison said Easley police officers responded to a report of an assault at 106 Crescent St. early Sunday afternoon.
Upon arrival, officers found a woman with an apparent stab wound, he said.
Tollison said the woman did not survive the injury and was pronounced dead at the scene by Pickens County deputy coroner
Paying Tribute
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has put a hold on most public gatherings across the state and nation, the virus has not quelled the spirit of American patriotism. In lieu of their usual service at Sunrise Cemetery in Pickens, members of American Legion Post 11 placed American flags around the grounds of the Pickens County Courthouse in honor of Memorial Day, which was observed across the country on Monday. To read about the Daughters of the American Revolution presenting a former county councilman with its annual Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award, below
Rocky Nimmons/Courier
Graduations set to be held Friday
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County has announced some slight changes to this week’s graduations, which have already been altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to an email sent to parents last week, district officials decided that in light of Gov. Henry McMaster’s loosening of restrictions on public gatherings and attractions across South Carolina, the limit of attendees per graduate was raised from two to four for the ceremonies, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday at each high school’s football stadium.
Each graduate will receive two tickets
Virus continues to impact local summer events
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced area officials to delay, limit or cancel some events planned for this summer.
In a letter sent to town residents, Six Mile’s Independence Day Committee announced changes to this year’s 4th of July Celebration.
“Unfortunately, since our state and country are not yet fully opened due to COVID-19, we are going to have to limit this year’s event to a fireworks-only event,” the letter said. “This means we will not
30-plus new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in county
COLUMBIA — Pickens County’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases grew by more than 30 over the past week, according to the latest figures released Monday by the South Carolina 
Department of Health and Environmental Control.
DHEC reported Monday afternoon that the county was up to 124 cases of the virus, a jump of 31 from 93 the previous Monday. Tuesday’s figures were unavailable at press time.
Statewide, 10,178 people had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday afternoon, and 440 people had died of related causes.
Pickens County’s rate of infection of 97.73 positive tests per 100,000 residents is eighth-lowest of South Carolina’s 46 counties. Neighboring Oconee County, which has had
New elections director ready for challenge ahead
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — New Pickens County voter registration and elections executive director Travis Alexander understands the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having statewide on the June 9 primary.
There will be an influx of absentee ballots as more voters are reluctant to participate in person due to the pandemic. Another challenge is finding poll workers and managers, since many longtime volunteers decided not to take part this election cycle for fear of exposure to COVID-19. Health and
