Category Archives: Local News
Wagner elected Liberty mayor
Pickens, Central races headed to Nov. 18 runoff
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Voters returned to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent them in 
the coming years in municipal seats around Pickens County.
In the only locally contested mayoral races this cycle, Liberty saw incumbent Mayor Erica Romo Woods unseated by challenger Andrea Wagner. Woods picked up just 87 votes compared to Wagner’s 518 votes in the election.
Elsewhere in Liberty, William Bo Cooley, Mikail Cantley, Jon Humphrey and Gerald Wilson all earned spots on Liberty City Council in unopposed races.
In Pickens, voters will have to wait two more weeks for the council chamber to be filled
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UCM aid needs soar
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A single mother of young kids fleeing an abusive relationship, low on funds and trying to cover the costs of her new apartment until she receives the first paycheck 
from her new job in Powdersville.
A server in Central already living paycheck to paycheck, unable to get her kids to school and herself to work until her car gets the expensive repair it needs to get back on the road.
A retired couple in Six Mile who have suddenly found themselves raising their young grandchildren, trying to pay for groceries, school supplies and clothing on their fixed income.
Those are just some of the true stories experienced by clients of United Christian
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American Legion set to honor fallen Pickens native, WWII vet.
By William Gravely
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
BELTON — The American Legion of Belton is honoring the memory of Pickens native, 
Rev. Horace Edward Gravely who perished in the North Atlantic on Feb. 7, 1943 as a chaplain aboard the USS Henry Mallory, on Veteran’s Day.
The first surviving son of A. W. and Betty McKinney Gravely, he graduated from Pickens High School (delayed by the accidental death of his father in 1918) and of Wofford College in 1927. He entered the Upper South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South the next year and served appointments
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Man charged with posing as police officer
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
OCONEE COUNTY — A Pickens man faces several charges in Oconee County, including impersonating a law enforcement officer.
According to an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office release issued Friday, Jason Dwayne Whitlock, 42, of Edens Road, is charged with impersonating a law enforcement
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Largest fundraiser yet for Family Promise Pickens County
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County’s recently hosted its 4th Annual Barns, Boots and Brew fundraiser, celebrating a record-breaking event and highlighting the significant impact community support has made on local families experiencing
homelessness. With generous contributions from sponsors and guests, the event, held at Arabella Farms on October 7, marks the organization’s largest fundraiser to date.
The Rev. Dr. Nath Briley, Executive Director, stated, “We are truly humbled by the
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Semper Fi Barn to host Veteran’s Day and Marine Corps 250th birthday event
SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will honor veterans from all branches of service and 
celebrate the Marine Corps 250th Birthday at a combined event on November 8th, 2025 from 11am to 1pm. The event will take place at the Semper Fi Barn,
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Liberty honors young holiday artists
LIBERTY — Christmas is in the air in Liberty. The fourth annual Create the Liberty Community Scholarship Board’s Christmas Card art contest is in full swing.
The LCS board and guest judges met to select the 2025 winners from among beautifully drawn entries provided by LHS art teacher Amanda Stokes — Molly Burgess, Bonnie
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Courier Community Calendar 10-29-25
• Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church
Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next
Wilson’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is October 31
PICKENS — Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, set for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 719 East Cedar Rock St. in downtown Pickens.
Guests can enjoy spooky yard decorations for all ages, along with cotton candy, mixed
Spooky Happenings Around Pickens County
Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.
CENTRAL, OCT. 30
Get ready for the cutest howl-oween ever. Join The Central Roller Mills on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m . for our Pet Costume Contest! From spooky pups to sassy cats, they can’t wait to see your furry friends strut their stuff.
Prizes for the best-dressed pets, lots of laughs, and plenty of photo ops you’ll want to frame. Costumes optional for humans… but highly encouraged.
EASLEY, OCT. 31
Swing by Fleetwood Post Acute’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m. The Residents and Staff would love to see you there and give you a Sweet treat, 200 Ann Drive, Easley, SC 29640.
PICKENS, OCT. 31
Get ready for a spooktacular night in Pickens! Join City of Pickens- City Hall on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the Annual Main Street Trick-or-Treat — it’s going to be frightfully fun.
Located on Main Street, Pickens (Ann Street to Catherine Street).
SIX MILE, OCT. 31
It’s that time of year again — Six Mile’s annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street is back on Oct. 31from 6 – 8 p.m. Local businesses and churches will line Main Street to hand out candy, kids will parade in costumes, and families can enjoy an evening of community fun and Halloween spirit. Families dress up, show out, and enjoy a night of community tradition.
LIBERTY, OCT. 31
This year, City of Liberty teaming up with Potters Clay Fellowship to bring even more fun to Halloween night.
In addition to Trick-or-Treat on Commerce Street, we’ll have a fall festival set up in Sarlin Park thanks to Potters Clay Fellowship. As always, this is a free event for the children in our community! The fun will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31.
SIX MILE, NOV. 1
Join Gap Hill Baptist Church for their Fall Festival on Nov. 1. The event goes from 6-8:30 p.m. There will be Trunk or Treat, Chili Cook-off, Cakewalk, S’mores, Hayrides and Fire Pits. Gap Hill Baptist Church is located at 127 Gap Hill Rd, Six Mile.
