Daily Archives: 10/22/2025
Pickens approves annexation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Pickens city officials voted to approve second reading of the annexation of 
a large parcel of property at the intersection of Mauldin Lake Road Wolf Creek School Road, the execution and delivery of a development agreement between the city and BRD Land and Investment, the developer who will be turning that parcel into a new neighborhood development, and the classification of that property as a planned
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Blankenship discusses federal ties, crime tips
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Positions within the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office have authority through 
federal agencies that assist them in reducing costs to taxpayers.
Sheriff Tommy Blankenship spoke about that and other matters at the Sept. 29 meeting of Pickens United.
He said he’s signed mutual aid agreements with the federal government regarding the 287(g) program, a law that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to delegate immigration enforcement authority to state and local law enforcement officers.
“We have one task force officer and we have several warrant service officers,” Blankenship said. “Warrant service officers work within the detention center, and
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Body discovered behind vacant Clemson building
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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CLEMSON — Several agencies are investigating after a man’s body was found behind a former bingo hall in Clemson on Sunday.
In a release issued Monday, Pickens County chief deputy coroner Tommy Page said
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Two charged in Pickens fentanyl bust
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Two Anderson County men face multiple drug charges following undercover operations by the Pickens Police Department’s Special Operations Unit.
According to a PPD release issued Friday, the Special Operations Unit conducted multiple undercover operations during the months of August and September, resulting in
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Local homeless shelter no longer under threat of eviction
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The founders of the county’s only homeless shelter say that the Pickens 
County Shelter of Hope is no longer under threat of eviction.
As the Courier earlier reported, the Shelter of Hope was served with a 30-day eviction notice on July 29.
On Sept. 17, Sunshine Gantt, who
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $133,000 for area nonprofits in charity golf tournament
PICKENS — Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm of Upcountry Fiber, raised $133,100 during its annual charity golf tournament on Sept. 29 at The Cliffs at Glassy Mountain.
Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider focused on bridging the digital divide, was founded in 2020 through a partnership between Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and West Carolina. The Upcountry Fiber Foundation, launched in September 2022,
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Forum planned for Central candidates
CENTRAL — The town of Central will hold a forum for the four candidates running in 
the Nov. 4 election for three city council positions and the one candidate running for
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Now Open in Pickens
The official grand opening of Southern Vault Bistro recently took place in downtown Pickens. Housed in a beautifully renovated historic building, Southern Vault Bistro brings fresh energy, rich history, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. From thoughtfully preserved vault artifacts to stunning views of the city, this venue is designed to impress, whether you’re stopping by for a bite or hosting a special event. Now open, the Southern Vault Bistro is serving up a mouthwatering Southern-inspired menu, including favorites like the BLT, Spinach Bacon Quiche, and Nancy’s Famous Chicken Salad Croissant. Pictured are Greater Pickens Chamber member David Michel, Joan Baker, Jennifer Baker, Megan Garner, Fallon Brucke, board member Samantha Scott, Tunckie LeCroy, Misty Ticknor, Candace Babb, and Denise Stone.
Local woman remembered at State House ceremony
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — A local woman killed last year was remembered last week in a ceremony honoring victims killed by domestic violence in 2024.
The 28th annual Silent Witness Ceremony was held Oct. 7 at the South Carolina State Capital Complex in Columbia, S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson said in a release
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