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Ethics board fines former Easley mayor
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — The S.C. Ethics Commission has found that former Easley Mayor Butch 
Womack violated portions of the Ethics Act while serving as mayor.
The Ethics Commission’s panel issued a public reprimand and ordered Womack to pay to the commission a reduced civil penalty of $2,000 ($1,000 for each count) and an administrative fee of $1,500 for a total of $3,500, according to a demand and order signed Nov. 11.
Womack was also ordered to reimburse the city of Easley $2,247.17 and to provide to the commission proof that payment has been made.
During an Oct. 16 hearing on the matter, the commission’s general counsel, Courtney Laster, said the claim centered on the contention that Womack, while mayor, used city resources to
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PC Municipal Association award winners named
CENTRAL — More than two dozen public safety workers across Pickens County were honored last month for their dedication and service to the community during the 
Pickens County Municipal Association’s annual banquet
The event, sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, was held Nov. 17 at Southern Wesleyan University. Association President and Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre served as emcee, and South Carolina House Majority Leader Davey Hiott delivered the
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Family of late Easley Fire Captain named Easley Parade Grand Marshal
EASLEY — The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce announced last month that the family of retired Easley Fire Department Captain Barry Bridges has been selected as the 
Grand Marshals for the 2025 Easley Christmas Parade.
The honor was announced at the Easley Chamber of Commerce State of the County luncheon.
“Captain Bridges’ gave many years of dedicated service to the Easley community as a fireman” stated Dr. Brian Swords, Easley Chamber of Commerce President, but many never realized that Capt. Bridges also volunteered as Santa Claus for countless Easley Christmas parades
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Outgoing mayor signs Waffle Fest proclamation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — In one of her last acts as Liberty’s mayor after losing her seat to Andrea Wagner in last month’s municipal election, Erica Romo Woods signed a proclamation “gifting” the SC Waffle Fest to the city of Liberty.
In a Nov. 25 post on her “Mayor Erica Romo Woods – Liberty, SC” Facebook page, Woods said she “proudly and joyously” signed a proclamation Nov. 20 gifting the festival to the city of Liberty.
The document said Woods “for the Love of Liberty” proclaimed the South Carolina Waffle Festival, its
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Bazaar and artisan market set this weekend at Holy Trinity Episcopal
CLEMSON — Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold its 82nd annual bazaar andartisan market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the church fellowship hall, located at 193 Old Greenville Highway across from Clemson University.
The event will offer a festive day of handmade gifts, local art, baked goods, holiday décor and one-of-a-kind treasures — all while supporting the community. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect present or just want to soak up the holiday spirit, the
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Community Calendar 12-3-25
• Liberty Scholarship fundraiser planned
Arnold’s of Liberty will host a fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to show support for the Liberty Community Scholarship.
A percentage of all sales will be donated by owner Gary Durkee. Enjoy a great meal, snack or dessert and support Liberty High School and Liberty PCCTC youth. Arnold’s manager Michael Shore is in charge of the event.
• PPC invites all to holiday carols event
Pickens Presbyterian Church invites the community to a special Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. The church ask you to join them at 311 West Main St. in Pickens for a beautiful morning of scripture readings and beloved Christmas
Festive Fun In Pickens County
Pickens
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year right here in Pickens. This holiday season will be filled with community cheer, twinkling lights, and all the small-town Christmas magic you love. The Pickens Christmas Parade will be Dec. 5 starting at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Christmas Traditions and Tales” — a celebration of the stories and customs that make the season bright. From timeless holiday tales to cherished family memories
Central
The annual town of Central’s Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. The parade will go through town on Main St. and will end at the Mt. Zion Cemetery area.
Several animals test positive for rabies locally
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Multiple pets have been placed into quarantine after separate encounters 
with skunks in Pickens County that letter tested positive for rabies, according to recent news releases from the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH).
In a release issued Nov. 24, DPH officials said a skunk found near Browning and Barrett Meadow roads in Central tested positive for rabies.
The skunk was submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing on Nov. 19 and was confirmed
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Guardsman charged with exploitation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
ANDERSON COUNTY — An Easley resident and member of the National Guard is 
charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation that began last year.
According to an Anderson County Sheriff’s Office release issued Nov. 20, Jared Allen Dill, 45, was arrested that
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Pickens man dies in Mauldin wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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MAULDIN — A Pickens man died earlier this month after a motorcycle wreck in Mauldin.
According to a media release from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, the agency responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the area of 500 Ashmore Bridge Road in Mauldin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead from blunt force injuries at the scene, the
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