Yearly Archives: 2020
Courier Notice to Creditors 5-20-20
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 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
Trespass Notices 5-20-20
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 5-20-20
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Help available for residents impacted by storms
WASHINGTON — Local residents who were affected by the strong storms that blew through the 
area on April 12-13 have the opportunity to apply for federal disaster relief funds.
President Donald Trump recently issued a disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina, including Pickens County, in the wake of the storms that spawned deadly tornadoes across the state. Also included in the declaration were Aiken, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee and Orangeburg counties.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering help for local residents who suffered losses in the storm. To apply for FEMA help, visit
Dining in again
Authorities issue guidelines for restaurants
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — As restaurants reopen their dining rooms, state authorities have issued guidelines intended to keep customers and employees safe and prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
Last week, Gov. Henry McMaster announced that restaurants throughout the state would be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday. His announcement followed 
two weeks of meetings by accelerateSC, the group tasked with developing a coordinated economic revitalization plan.
McMaster announced Monday that some close contact businesses such as barbershops and gyms will be able to reopen next week.
“As we gradually and methodically lift restrictions
High school graduation dates set
PICKENS — The School District of Pickens County announced Thursday that graduation 
ceremonies for its four high schools will take place at 8:30 a.m. May 29 at each school’s football stadium.
In the event of rain, ceremonies may be moved to 8:30 a.m. May 30.
To allow for social distancing procedures to be followed at the ceremonies, each senior will receive a limit of two free tickets for family members to attend. All ceremonies will be live-streamed so that those who cannot attend can watch.
Parking, safety, ticket distribution and other details for graduation will be communicated by each high school.
County up to more than 70 virus cases
COLUMBIA — After a weekend that saw 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county reported over a three-day period, Pickens County was up to 73 confirmed positive cases of the virus according 
to the latest figures released by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday.
No new cases were reported on Monday in the county, but there were five new cases Sunday and four Saturday to go with one announced on Friday.
As of Monday afternoon, 7,792 confirmed positive tests for the virus were reported statewide, with 346 deaths. One person died in
New election director hired
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Following a tumultuous couple of months, the Pickens County Board of Voter Registration and Elections has hired a new executive director heading into June’s primaries.
Travis Alexander, who has been a Greenville county poll worker and elections official for nearly 12 years, was selected by the board to replace former director Rodney Allen.
“We are excited to have Travis join the county in this leadership role,” board chairman Jim Liddle said. “I look forward to him moving us through this busy election year with confidence. His
Local couple delivering meals, kindness to Cannon staff
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The staff of AnMed Health Cannon wish to recognize a local couple for a weekly act of kindness and comfort.
Lorraine and Ernie Dandeneau “have really gone above and beyond,” registered nurse Karen Keane said.
Since March, the Dandeneaus have been delivering homemade meals to hospital staff, Keane said.
“In March, Lorraine brought some soup for the staff in the ER,” she said. “It was so well received that Ernie said ‘Why don’t we just feed everybody?’ One meal would have been great, but to continue? It’s become a mission for them. They wanted to feed us, to show that they care for us and appreciate what we do.”
Each week, the Dandeneaus make meals for both the day shift and the night shift.
Keane herself works on the night shift and said those
County’s state of emergency declaration expires
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The county is no longer in a state of emergency as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and officials work through the Kickstart Pickens County process.
When county council met on May 4, the emergency declaration was set to expire at midnight that evening. The declaration gave acting county administrator Ken Roper flexibility to make decisions
