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Pickens resident says she was falsely linked to altered emails
PICKENS — A Pickens resident says her name was falsely linked to altered emails pertaining to Pickens City Council last year, which led her to be referred to the South 
Carolina Law Enforcement Division for investigation.
Pam Winters asked for “the truth” during the citizens comment portion of city council’s April 13 meeting.
She said she’d been “paying attention and gathering information for four very long
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UCM to begin Giving Garden
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Work will soon begin on a new way to assist clients at United Christian 
Ministries.
Executive director Melanie Johnson discussed the “Giving Garden” with the Courier on Monday morning.
“For the last couple of years, in our strategic plan, we wanted to increase the amount of
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Layoffs announced for Liberty plant
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A manufacturer at the Pickens County Commerce Park will lay off about a third of its workforce there.
The April 10 WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Network) Report announced Industrial Plastics Group LLC would have layoffs impacting 74 employees at its
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New scholarships help open a path for future engineers to transfer from Tri-County Tech to Clemson University
By Paul Alongi
Clemson News
news@thepccourier.com
PENDLETON — Aspiring engineers at Tri-County Technical College will have a new pathway into Clemson University through STEPS2Clemson, a program that provides 
significant scholarships and academic support for students with demonstrated financial need.
The program offers up to $10,000 in scholarship support during students’ first year, which is completed at Tri-County. After transferring to Clemson, students are eligible for up to $15,000 per year for up to three years, contingent on
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Meals on Wheels volunteers honored for dedication to local seniors citizens
COUNTY — The volunteers at Meals on Wheels was recently recognized for their outstanding 
commitment to serving our community and its senior citizens by Rep. Phillip Bowers, who represents the Six Mile, Central and Clemson area in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Meals on Wheels volunteers provide and deliver meals to homebound individuals and senior citizens within the
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Old-Time Weekend Jam returns, April 17-18
Pickens — Get ready for a toe-tapping, foot-stomping celebration of traditional Appalachian music and culture as the Old Time Weekend Jam returns to Hagood Mill Historic Site on April 17–18, 2026.
This beloved annual event brings together talented musicians, traditional craftspeople, and history enthusiasts for a full weekend of music, hands-on demonstrations, and community gathering in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Weekend Schedule
& Highlights
Friday, April 17
Gates open at noon for campers, with the weekend kicking off at the Heritage Pavilion with a lively evening concert beginning at 7:30 PM. Featured performers include:
• The Blue Wall Ramblers
• The Down Homesteaders
Saturday, April 18
(10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The music continues with a full day of performances from some of the region’s finest old-time
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Community Calendar 4-15-26
• PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th Reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. arbecue, macaroni and cheese, and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will also be provided. The Traveling Tap, a local beer truck, will be on hand selling beer and wine. A professional photographer will also be available to take a commemorative PHS 50th anniversary class photo for only $20. The event will be $40 per person. April 1.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the once‑in‑a‑lifetime Class of 1976 Pickens High School reunion, contact Mike Dickard by phone at (864) 505‑2147 or by email at mikedickard@bellsouth.net.
• 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
Streambank workshop aims to protect the Saluda
EASLEY — Save Our Saluda and Clemson Extension are excited to announce the 2026 Streambank Stabilization Workshop on Tuesday, April 28 at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.
The workshop will include an indoor morning speaker session with topics including streambank repair,
riparian buffers, restoration sauccess stories in the Upper Saluda Watershed, exotic invasive species
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Dept. of Labor recovers $95k for IHOP cooks
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — An Easley IHOP location is one of three franchise locations that failed to pay overtime to cooks, according to the US Department of Labor.
A release from that agency issued April 2 said it recovered $95,095 in back wages for 33 cooks at three IHOP locations in both North and South Carolina that failed to pay overtime, as required by federal law.
The US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found a
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Signature Foods USA to open new plant in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A specialty food products manufacturer will invest $11.5 million and create more than 200 jobs in the Anderson County portion of Easley.
Signature Foods USA announced on April 2 it had selected Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation, a SC Department of Commerce release said.
“Signature Foods USA’s decision to establish operations in
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