Category Archives: Local News
County approves building moratorium
By Mike Pulley
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — At its Feb. 2 meeting, Pickens County Council unanimously approved an 
ordinance banning new developments in several categories in an aim to avoid projects that would impact roads and infrastructure and lower quality of life for county residents.
The six-month moratorium prohibits new applications for RV parks, campgrounds, commercial lodging establishments and solar farms.
Also blocked are virtually all residential projects along the
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CPD: Man fired gun at group in Clemson garage
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — A 23-year-old man faces multiple charges after a shooting incident last 
week in downtown Clemson.
Gavin Lamar Tukes is charged with attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm into an occupied building, according to a Clemson Police Department news release issued Friday.
The release said an altercation happened around 2 a.m. Friday morning in the Keith Street parking
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Coroner IDs victim in fatal NYE accident
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PENDLETON — Six weeks after a deadly wreck and vehicle fire just as the calendar 
rolled to 2026, the victim has been positively identified as an Anderson man.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said in a Jan. 1 news release that he and chief deputy coroner Tommy Page had responded to West Queen Street in
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‘Boots On The Ground’ coming to Easley Feb. 22
EASLEY — The Community Action Group presents “Boots On The Ground”, their 
annual Black History Celebration event.
The event will feature skits and performances by the Feet of Foundation and music by The Legendary James Brothers and Charmaine Madison and others.
This celebration will be Sunday, February 22 at 4 p.m. at the Dream Center, 111 Hillcrest Drive in Easley.
Courier Community Calendar
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County
Man arrested after standoff
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — A Central man is charged with resisting arrest after failing to respond to law enforcement at his door.
According to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office release issued Feb. 5, deputies and officers of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Service went to an apartment at 205 Tillwa Court
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Man struck, killed by train
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — A man died Saturday after being struck by a train in downtown Central.
In a release issued Saturday, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 57-year-old
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PRJWS secures $4M for facility
COUNTY — The Pickens Regional Joint Water System (PRJWS) announced this week 
that President Donald J. Trump has signed an appropriations bill that includes $4 million in federal funding requested by U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham to support the PRJWS water treatment facility and transmission project.
This critical investment represents a major step forward in
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Easley students advance in Legion oratorical competition
EASLEY — The American Legion Post 52 of Easley and Post 67 of Liberty jointly sponsored two students to participate in the American Legion Oratorical Scholarship 
program.
Members of the posts heard speeches on Jan. 24 at Geer Memorial Baptist Church from Julia Menendez and Connor Sparks. Both are sophomore students at Easley High School.
Beginning in 1938, the purpose of
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Business of the month
Unique Finds, a vintage variety store was recently named as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s February Business of the Month. If you love discovering one-of-a-kind treasures, this is a must-visit shop. Located in downtown Pickens at 213 E Main St., Unique Finds is bringing vintage to a whole new level. They are open Wednesday–Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictured from L-R: Meechi Green (Board Member), David Michel (Chamber President), Bryan Owens (Chamber Executive Director), Cristine Wilkinson (Owner), Samantha Scott (Board Member), and Ivy Michel (Chamber Ambassador).
