Liberty residents protest city budget
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY – Concerned residents in and around Liberty held a protest before Liberty City More »
Lions best Waccamaw after midnight for third straight state championship
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — Despite a four-hour delay to the start of their Class 3A state More »
Daniel seniors to leave lasting legacy
Last season when the Daniel boys’ soccer team won its second state championship in a row, it was a historical More »
Wave fall in game one at Upper State
By Eugene Jolley Courier Sports news@thepccourier.com LAURENS — Laurens took the opening game of the Upperstate 4A baseball series Monday More »
AnMed earns ‘A’ grade for hospital patient safety from Leapfrog Group
UPSTATE — AnMed has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization. The More »
Liberty residents protest city budget
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY – Concerned residents in and around Liberty held a protest before Liberty City Council’s regular session Monday night.
According to the protest’s Facebook event page, Liberty Police Chief Adam Gilstrap granted permission for a peaceful protest to be held from 5:30pm – 6:15pm Monday, May 13, ending
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Easley man dies after Hwy. 123 traffic accident
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY – An Easley man died Saturday after a motor vehicle accident on Highway 123.
Pickens County Chief Deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Lemuel Owen Smith, 67, of 505 W. 2nd Avenue, Easley.
The accident occurred at 12:20 pm Saturday, May 11 at 6907
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Six Mile man killed in crash
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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CENTRAL — A Six Mile man died after a single-car wreck in Central on Friday night.
Pickens County chief deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Jonathan Reid
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Planning Commission denies RV park application
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY – The Pickens County Planning Commission voted Monday to deny an application for a 25-site RV Park on Mile Creek Road.
The commission had previously denied the land use approval application in March.
Pickens County Planning Director Trad Julian said the 6-acre site is served by Mile Creek Road, Love and Care Road and Mountain View Church Road.
“This proposal meets all the USDO standards,” he said.
The proposal has also received cursory approval
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PYAC host succesful golf tourney
PICKENS — The Pickens Youth Athletic Corporation hosted their third annual Golf Tournament 
on Saturday, April 27th, at Table Rock Golf Club & Resort. 52 golfers enjoyed a barbeque lunch at noon before their 1 p.m. shotgun start.
“Our Board would like to graciously thank all those who participated in
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FCA scholarship winners announced
COUNTY — The John and Sylvia Peters Heart of a Champion Scholarship from Foothills Fellowship of Christian Athletes winners were announced last week.
Foothills Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes works with area athletes and coaches throughout
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Roper discusses first responder radios, response times
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Pickens County first responders are receiving their new radios following the move to a 
new system, and the reviews have been good so far.
Last summer, Pickens County Council approved using more than
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Revolutionary War vets honored at Old Stone Church
CLEMSON — The United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or its 250th birthday, on July 4, 2026. The American Revolution 250 Commission was established to plan, promote, and commemorate this birthday. One way to remember South Carolina’s patriots is to memorialize their bravery with a marker so their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Carolyn Nations, Chair of the Pickens County 250 Committee, welcomed more than 75 people who
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Musings on the merry month of May
There is an old expression that dates to the 1600s — “April showers bring May flowers.” The sun is shining, the azaleas are blooming, birds are chirping, and gardeners are humming — therefore, it 
must be May.
Another old expression is “Marry in May and you’ll rue the day.” Ancient Romans believed it was unlucky to get married during animal mating season
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