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Body found identified as missing man
PICKENS — A body found in Pickens earlier this month has been identified as that of a man reported missing in December.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said in a Jan. 22 release that chief deputy coroner Tommy Page was notified on Jan. 17 on the discovery of a body in the area of C. David Stone
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Family of man found dead speaks out
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The family of a missing man whose body was found in Pickens earlier this month has released a statement criticizing those who have treated their relative’s death as “a source of entertainment.”
Timothy Lee Evett, 20, was last seen in downtown Pickens on Dec. 3, 2025. A body found in the area near C. David Stone Road in Pickens on Jan. 17 was officially identified
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Man sentenced after circular saw assault
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Pickens man was sentenced to two decades in state prison last week after attacking a man with a circular saw in 2024.
Maynot Geoyanny Manzanares Romero, 24, pleaded guilty to attempted murder on Jan. 20, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy
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Pickens woman sentenced for meth trafficking
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Pickens woman was sentenced to prison time on meth trafficking charges last week.
Kristin Nicole Maltba, 42, pleaded guilty on Jan. 20 to trafficking between 10 and 28 grams of methamphetamine, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said in a news release.
Assistant solicitor John E. Gardner presented evidence
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Man accused of exploiting minors
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man faces charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, 
according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
Shawn Phillip Elliott, 39, is charged with four counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, Wilson said in a release issued Jan. 22.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Easley Police Department made the arrest
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Upcountry Fiber reports millions of cyber threats blocked
PICKENS — Broadband internet service providers Upcountry Fiber and West Carolina have released their annual cybersecurity trends data, covering the nearly 7.53 million 
intrusions detected, and web threats, viruses, and malware blocked across their 54,000 customers in Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, McCormick, Pickens and Oconee counties. Through their Wifi X service, Upcountry Fiber and West Carolina offer network-level security that proactively keeps malicious websites, viruses, and
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PC Native Plant Jubilee returns on May 2
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Native Plant Jubilee will return for its second year Saturday, May 2, bringing together gardeners, conservationists, families and nature lovers from across the Upstate. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Liberty Elementary School.
The Jubilee was founded in 2024 by Ellen Haynes of Seven Springs Farm in Six Mile 
with the goal of increasing awareness, education and access to native plants in Pickens County. The idea grew out of her desire to share her love of native plants and help local residents understand their
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Courier Community Calendar 1-28-26
• 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 Museum. Guests are invited to the meetings to learn the 20 reasons to join Rotary.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each
Blue Ridge Electric Co-op Encourages Members to Prepare Now for Potential Ice Storm Outages
PICKENS — Blue Ridge Electric Co-op is urging members to prepare now for potential extended outages from an ice storm forecasted to hit the Upstate this weekend. Co-op leadership has secured multiple out-of-state crews to respond to any weather-related outages.
Blue Ridge always maintains a stock of poles, transformers and other equipment to repair damage. Although forecasts continue to change daily, now is the time to prepare for potential power outages, said Blue Ridge CEO/President Jim Lovinggood.
“Winter weather in our service area can be unpredictable, and ice storms have the potential to cause significant damage to our infrastructure,” he said. “That’s why we’re urging members to prepare now. Once the storm hits, it will be too late.”
If you or someone you care for depends on life-supporting medical devices, make plans now in case electrical service is interrupted. If necessary, contact your medical provider for backup equipment.
Best safety practices include having the following items on hand:
- Cash
- Non-perishable food; manual can opener
- Flashlights
- Batteries; portable chargers
- Fuel for Generators • Water
- First-Aid Kit and Prescriptions
Outage Reporting BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 734 W. Main Street, Pickens, S.C. 29671 Conveniently report outages by texting OUT to 800-240-3400, through the mobile app or by calling 888-258-3743. The co-op’s control center and member service representatives will remain available 24/7.
Members should bookmark the co-op’s online outage page and follow Blue Ridge across social media platforms for the latest information.
Body found in Pickens
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The Pickens County Coroner’s Office and the Pickens Police Department are investigating after a body was found Saturday.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said Chief Deputy Coroner Tommy Page was notified at 3pm Saturday, Jan. 17 that a body had been discovered in the area of C. David Road
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