Monthly Archives: August 2025
Veteran medical care
Veterans who receive community care for medical treatment have been required in the past to seek and receive new referrals every 90 to 180 days. Just getting that referral or 
authorization can cause delays in treatment. Now, with changes at the VA, those referrals won’t be as frequent.
Starting now, in 30 different categories of medical care, referrals and new authorizations
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Courier Obituaries 8-27-25
ERIC HOOPER
CLINTON – Mr. Eric Stanley Hooper, 62, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, received the call to 
go join the Lord in his room, in the house that Jesus the great carpenter, had finished and prepared for him.
Eric was born in Pickens, on Aug. 31, 1962, to the late Wayne Hooper and Margaret Brittle. Eric enjoyed playing with his spinning tops, receiving arm and back rubs from everyone, looking at Southern Living Magazines, and being the shredder person at the Whitten Center in Clinton.
Eric is survived by his siblings: JoAnn Steinseifer (David),
Future Innovators shine as McKissick Academy earns National STEM Status
EASLEY — McKissick Academy of Science and Technology (MAST), a Pre-K to 5th grade magnet school in the School District of Pickens County, has officially earned Cognia STEM Certification, joining an elite group of elementary schools in South Carolina and across the nation recognized for excellence in science, technology, 
engineering, and math education. MAST is now one of only a few elementary schools in South Carolina, and among just over 400 worldwide, to meet Cognia’s high
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Grand reopening
The Walmart Supercenter Pickens celebrated its official grand reopening on Friday. The event showcased the store’s recent renovations and updates, all designed to enhance the shopping experience and strengthen ties with the local community. Store Manager Tonya Bovain, representing Store #3191, welcomed guests and highlighted the exciting changes. One standout feature is a vibrant mural celebrating the spirit of Pickens. As part of the reopening festivities, Walmart also made generous donations to local organizations in support of the community. To top off the event, the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce honored Walmart as Business of the Month.
Community Calendar 8-27-25
• Firelocks exhibits coming to museum
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History will host “Firelocks of the American Revolution” from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 6.
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
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Courier classifieds 8-27-25
Announcements
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Courier Trespass Notices 8-27-25
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
Courier Notice to Creditors 8-27-25
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: Grady Mac Ashe
Date of Death: 7/9/2025
