Category Archives: Local News
Local man facing charges in ACSO online chat sting
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A Liberty man was among those charged after an undercover online chat operation by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.
Kris Johnson, 39, is charged with criminal solicitation of a minor and second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor or attempt, according to an ACSO release issued Thursday.
Anderson County detectives with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force “led
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Man facing drug, weapons charges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop in Pickens.
According to a Pickens Police Department release issued Feb. 18, officers conducted a traffic stop within city limits that day.
After developing probable cause, officers conducted a search of the vehicle, locating
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Upstate Forever protects Duck Haven
UPSTATE SC — In the final months of 2025, local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever worked with landowners and partners to close on more than 2,100 additional 
acres of conservation easements across seven counties: Anderson, Oconee, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens, and Spartanburg in SC, and Polk County in NC.
“We had a great year-end in 2025, with nine new and amended conservation
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Camp Hagood 2026 registration now open
PICKENS — Registration is now open for Camp Hagood 2026, a three-day immersive summer camp experience taking place June 9–11, 2026 at the historic Hagood Mill 
Historic Site.
Designed for students rising into 2nd through 9th grade, Camp Hagood offers hands-on learning experiences that bring history, nature, and Appalachian culture to life. Campers will explore traditional skills, crafts, music, storytelling, and outdoor activities that highlight the heritage of the Upstate region.
Set on the scenic 56-acre grounds of Hagood Mill, participants will engage in interactive
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Courier Community Calendar 2-25-26
• LWV plans youth event in Clemson
A Clemson University Youth Panel will discus “Lost the Youth Vote? Let’s Talk About Why,” on March 10, 5-6 p.m. at the Clemson United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Road. The event is hosted by The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Admission is free and open to the public.
• 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
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
