Daily Archives: 08/04/2026
JERRY WAYNE GANTT
PICKENS — Jerry Wayne Gantt, 77, loving husband of 56 years to Deborah “Debbie” Gantt, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 26, 1949, in Pickens, Wayne was the beloved son of the late Avery Lee Gantt and Cora Lee Crumpton Gantt. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including fishing, cheering on the Clemson Tigers and the Atlanta Braves, and spending quiet mornings or evenings on the porch with a cup of coffee. Those peaceful moments reflected the easygoing spirit and contentment that defined his life.
District 1 still alive at Senior League World Series
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Coming off their best finish since the tournament came to Easley in 2017, the local S.C. District 1 host squad is in contention for another strong finish after going 2-1 over the first four days of tournament play.
The host squad, which won the United States championship last summer, was set to begin its defense on Saturday night before inclement weather pushed the game to Sunday morning.
Despite the change, District 1 was able to begin the tournament with a win, taking down Southwest regional champions Laredo American Little League of Laredo,
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Rolling Waterwheel Gospel Revue returns to Hagood Mill
PICKENS — Hagood Mill Historic Site is pleased to announce the return of the Rolling Waterwheel Gospel Revue on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event 
promises a full day filled with the uplifting sounds of hymns and songs of faith echoing across the historic grounds.
This year’s gospel music lineup features an outstanding slate of performers, including: Danielle Yother and Peyton O’Kelley; Barrow and
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Clemson, Prisma examine human factors
CLEMSON — Clemson University and Prisma Health have teamed to help improve 
health system operations and patient experiences, funding seven interdisciplinary research projects to analyze the human factors that affect healthcare.
“Human factors” refer to system processes and procedures – admitting and discharging patients, managing workflow during shift changes, adopting new technologies or administrating
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Courier Community Calendar 8-5-26
• PHS class of 1966 to hold 6oth reunion
Members of the Pickens High School Class of 1966 will come together this fall to celebrate a milestone as they mark the class’s 60th anniversary reunion.
The reunion will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 2-5 p.m. at Larry Looper’s Red Barn, located at 101 Laurenwood Drive in Pickens.
Classmates and their guests will enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, memories and reconnecting with longtime friends. A barbecue chicken dinner with two side dishes, bread and a beverage will be served beginning at 3 p.m.
The cost to attend is $35 per person. Reservations and payment must be received by
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Courier Trespass Notices 8-5-26
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:
Greg & Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2026
Jeanette S. Winchester Oct. 2026
Courier Notice to Creditors 9-5-26
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: Angela Lyn Allen
Date of Death: 5/30/2026
Case Number: 2026ES3900446
Personal Representative:
Frances E. Allen
Address: 117 Roslyn Dr.,
