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Two die after 183 collision
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Two Inman residents died following a two-car collision on S.C. Highway 183 last week.
The wreck happened at 11:19 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the intersection of S.C. 183 and Jameson Road in Easley, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway.
The collision occurred as a 2025 GMC pickup was traveling south on S.C.
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Body found after blaze in Liberty
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Multiple agencies are investigating after a body was found following a fire in Liberty 
Monday.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said in a news release that he and deputy coroner Marsha Alexander responded to 316 Spring Valley Road in Liberty at 5:45 p.m. Monday “in reference to a death in a
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Woman headed to prison for deadly shooting
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Liberty woman has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison after fatally 
shooting her boyfriend three years ago.
In a release issued Dec. 9, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said Nicole Michelle Heape, 31, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter on Nov. 8, 2025.
Heape was initially charged with murder and possession of a weapon
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SDPC to buy West End Hall from the city of Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Ownership of West End Hall in Easley will be changing hands after school district officials 
requested the building be sold back to the district.
The sale will benefit the continued and future growth of the district’s Adult Learning Center, according to officials.
In November, Mayor Lisa Talbert said the situation is an unusual one. The school district owns the grounds and gave the city the building.
“It was given to us for $1,” she said. “It’s just a part of our town and it belongs to the school.”
School District of Pickens County superintendent
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Remembering family
Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
Hundreds of families gathered at Hillcrest Memorial Park to light candles in honor of their loved ones during Dillard Memorial Funeral Home’s annual Service of Remembrance, held last Friday evening. Pictured here, Samantha Satterfield, Katherine White, Dean White, David Satterfield, Annabelle White and Brianna Satterfield take part in the emotional service..
Arnolds lends a hand
Arnold’s restaurants owner Gary Durkee, opened his heart and business to help raise money for our Liberty High School students and Pickens County Career and Technology Center students with a December 9 fundraiser. Michael Shore, manager of the Arnold’s in Liberty provided publicity and called for community support. On December 12, Liberty City Council member Rhonda Whitaker was on hand as a check was presented to the LCS Board. The next fundraiser is set for April 7.
Guild presents quilts to Bravo Battery troops
EASLEY – The Upcountry Quilt Guild presented 83 Quilts of Valor to members of the Easley National Guard on November 22 at the Easley Armory.
Each Quilt of Valor must meet specific size requirements, include a Quilts of Valor label with required 
information, be formally awarded (not given as a gift), and be recorded in the national database. As the quilts were presented, service members saw a variety of sizes, colors, and patterns—some featuring panels, others without—each stitched with care and meaning.
Quilts of Valor is a non-profit organization
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Pickens View Live Nativity Experience starts Friday
PICKENS — Pickens View Wesleyan Church, located at 744 Bethlehem Ridge Road, Pickens with host its annual Live Nativity Experience on December 19 through 21 from 6-9 p.m. each night.
This is our seventh year of offering this special live nativity experience to our community, absolutely free at no charge.Just under 3,000 people each year have heard anew and afresh the story of Jesus coming to be with us; enjoyed the
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Festive Christmas Fun in Pickens County
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An epic experience full of community and fun! Free event for all at Pickens View Wesleyan Church on Dec. 19 through the 21 at Five Forks Rd, Liberty, SC 29635.
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The Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas brings an unforgettable celebration of Celtic and Appalachian music, on Dec. 20 starting at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The holiday cheer continues, so come get
Celtic Christmas is this weekend at Hagood Mill Heritage Pavilion
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site invites everyone to gather and celebrate the joy of the season at the Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas, a cherished Upstate holiday tradition honoring the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. The event will take place on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Heritage Pavilion on the Hagood Mill grounds.
A Celebration of Celtic and Appalachian Heritage
The musical traditions of the Appalachian Mountains owe much to the Scotch and Irish immigrants whose songs and instruments helped shape the American folk sound. Each December, Hagood Mill
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