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Trump takes South Carolina
STATE — In his bid to return to White House, Donald Trump secured a huge victory over the weekend with voters in 
the state — and locally — giving the former president another big endorsement over former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley.
Statewide, Trump received 451,905 votes (59.8 percent) outpacing former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who finished with 298,674 votes statewide (39.52 percent).
In Pickens County, the former president received 15,606 votes (67.6 percent), more than double the 7,328 votes (31.74 percent) for Haley.
County shelves Trump payment
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Pickens County delayed reimbursing itself $30,000 more than a month after former President Donald Trump’s campaign visit to the area, while the city pulled its request for money.
Attorney Les Hendricks told Pickens County Council his opinion was that an accommodations tax (ATAX) application had to be filled out and reviewed by an advisory committee for a recommendation before full
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City plans to invoice Trump campaign
Pickens statement: Media ‘spreading false information’
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — The city of Pickens announced Friday it would bill former President Donald Trump’s campaign amid a slew of media reports about the summer visit.
The Journal reported July 20 the city and Pickens County were on track to receive a combined $40,000 in accommodations tax (ATAX) reimbursements to cover emergency personnel expenses related to Trump’s July 1 stop. The newspaper also published a legal memo from the
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Roper: Trump rally chance for agencies to work together
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pickens earlier this month was an opportunity for the county government to show off how well it collaborates with other agencies, according to county administrator Ken Roper.
The rally attracted tens of thousands of people to Pickens to see Trump, with attendees starting to line up in the early-morning hours to grab a good spot to see the former president speak that afternoon.
Roper discussed the rally during county council’s July 10 meeting.
“An event happened in Pickens County on July 1,” he said. “You may have heard about it. That event was, despite what your political leanings are, despite who you
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Pickens addresses vendors shut out at Trump campaign event
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — The city of Pickens has apologized for shutting out committed vendors from setting up shop during a July 1 rally for former President Donald Trump.
The city published an open letter last week saying the inconvenience happened “due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.”
“It is indeed unfortunate that the vendors on East Main Street did not get the opportunity
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Trump pledges to end ‘automatic citizenship’
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Former president Donald Trump promised during a local visit this month to end birthright citizenship if elected to a second term.
Trump discussed immigration during a campaign rally held on Main Street in Pickens July 1.
The former president, who is the heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination
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Trump looks forward to upcoming local visit, calling Pickens ‘my area’
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — South Carolina remains important to former President Donald Trump, and he’s looking forward to his upcoming rally in Pickens.
The 45th president of the United States spoke exclusively to the Pickens County Courier on Tuesday afternoon ahead of his July 1
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Trump, Graham and Carter are county’s choices
72 percent voter turnout smashes previous highs
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS COUNTY — Election Day saw huge turnouts all over the country, and it was no different 
in Pickens County, as more than 72 percent of all registered voters in Pickens County, a new record high, cast ballots that will shape the country for the next four years.
The county also saw its highest number of absentee ballots ever cast, with a whopping 24,673 voters making it out to the polls early or mailing in their ballots due to the state of emergency option afforded in response to the COVID-19
Rep. Clary joins GOP effort to beat Trump
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Outgoing Republican state Rep. Gary Clary has been named to a committee of fellow Republicans looking to defeat President Donalda Trump this year.
“When you have someone who is just a demagogue who wants to attack — whether it’s women, the 
press, minorities, the disabled — it’s just not something I believe that a president should be doing,” Clary said Thursday of his decision to serve as legislative outreach chairman for National Republicans.
Clary said he didn’t support Trump’s initial presidential bid in 2016, backing Ohio Gov. John Kasich instead. But when Trump received the Republican nomination and was eventually elected president, Clary said he tried to be supportive.
“Just like every other president I voted for or against, I have always
Trump takes county; Hiott, Clary win; Saitta loses school board seat
PICKENS COUNTY — Election Day saw huge turnouts all over the country and it was no different in Pickens County as voters turned out in force with more than 65 percent of all registered voters making their way to the polls to cast votes that will shape the country for the next four years.
The election results in Pickens County were not without problems. As of 1 a.m., the Pickens County Board of Voter Registration and Elections was still trying to tally total votes. At press time, results were still not complete for several races.
Pickens County voters overwhelmingly let it be known that Republican Donald Trump was their choice for president, with Trump winning easily over Democrat Hillary Clinton by more than 50 percent of the vote. The Trump/Pence ticket garnered 34,004, while Clinton/Kaine managed 9,813 with 63 of 70 precincts reporting. Nationally, at press time, Trump looked poised to become the 45thpresident of the United States, leading Clinton 244-215 in the electoral vote.
Other candidates getting votes for president in Pickens County were Libertarian Party candidates Gary Johnson and Bill Weldwith 1,119, Green Party candidates Jill Stein and Amaju Barakawith 299, Constitution Party candidates Darrell Castle and Scott Bradley with 153,American Party candidates Peter Skewes and Michael Lacey with 218 and independents Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn with 518
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican, won his seat by picking up 35,429 votes, defeating Thomas Dixon (7,273), Bill Bledsoe(353) and Michael Scarborough(294), all with 63 of 70 precincts.
Congressman Jeff Duncan took a victory over Hosea Cleveland in the District 3 race with 35,891 votes to Cleveland’s 8,557 votes, with 63 of 70 precincts reporting.
In State House of Representative races, District 3 Rep. Gary Clary retained his seat by defeating Travis L. McCurry8,147 to 1,570 votes with 23 of 26 precincts reporting. District 4 Rep. Davey Hiott (13,245 votes) dominated Libertarian Joey Lum (1,383 votes) with 26 of 30 precincts reporting.
For the S.C. House District 10 seat, incumbent Republican Joshua Putnam faced Democrat Anna Brown. Putnam got the win with 1,576 to Brown’s 351, with 9 of 11precincts reporting.
In Clemson, seven candidates were vying for three seats on Clemson City Council. Incumbents Crossie Cox (1,871) and John Ducworth (1,791) along with newcomer Mark Cato (1,510) took the wins, with Jim Oswald(1,394), Eunice Lehmacher (1,232), Drake McNeary (1,116) and Christine Minor(1,320) falling short.
In the Pickens County School Board District 3 race, incumbent Alex Saitta lost his seat to newcomer Shannon Haskett by the slimmest of margins. Haskett took the victory with 3,857 votes to Saitta’s 3,577, with 12 of 14 precincts reporting.
In the race for a Brushy Creek Watershed District Commission seat, Eric McConnell took the win with 444 votes to Gary Nevil’s 213 and Scott Smart’s 336.
Some county voters got to weigh in on referendums.
Residents of the Shady Grove Rural Fire District saw this question on their ballots: “Shall the fire tax millage rate for the Shady Grove Rural Fire District be increased by 4.6 mils in order to correct the current operating deficit, and provide additional manpower and improve fire protection and emergency response for the District?” Voters said yes (442) to passing the referendum, with 100 casting no ballots.
Two Pickens County municipalities will now allow businesses to sell alcohol on Sundays.
Central voters said yes with 527 votes to 217 no votes. Easley voters said yes 5,627 to 4,008 no to allow sales.
All results are unofficial and will be finalized and certified on Thursday.
