Category Archives: Local News
Man dies in Easley wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A 21-year-old man died following a single-vehicle wreck on Monday.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Matthew Dale Barton, 21, of Greenville.
The wreck happned at 1:52 a.m. Monday on Pelzer Highway at Tinsley Drive, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper
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Man dies in Easley wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A Pickens County man was convicted last week on two counts of third-degree 
criminal sexual conduct with a minor, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick announced Monday.
A Pickens County jury convicted Dane Jordan Harris, 35, on Oct. 7, Crick said in a release.
Assistant solicitors Morgan Cancel and Jake Lampke presented evidence at the trial establishing Harris sexually abused a 13-
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Courier Community Calendar 10-14-26
• LWV to host event in Clemson Oct. 20
Everything you don’t know about elections – Topic of the League of Women Voters (LWVOP) meeting, Tuesday, October 20 at 5:30 pm at the Clemson United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Road, Clemson. Guest speakers are Pickens County Board of Elections Chair, Cary Kaye, and Oconee County Board of Elections Chair, Jim Murray. LWVOP does not support or oppose any political party or candidate; it supports an informed public. All are welcome.
• 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.
35th Anniversary concert set to honor Grace United’s treasured pipe organ is this Sunday
PICKENS — To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the acquisition of its Moller pipe organ, the congregation of Grace United Methodist Church invites the community to a concert featuring six talented local musicians. All are invited to join the congregation the congregation on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m., for “Thunder and Whispers: The Power of the Pipe Organ.” A reception will follow in the Grace Fellowship Hall. Gifted organists Ralph Boggess, Robin Cantrell, Rodney Cleveland, William Thomas Cleveland, Carolyn Hamlin and Carla Padgett
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Liberty councilman charged with DUI
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A Liberty City Councilman was charged with driving under the influence over the weekend.
William Bolt “Bo” Cooley was arrested by the South Carolina Highway Patrol on Saturday in Greenville County, according to arrest records.
Cooley represents Ward 3 on Liberty City Council. He was elected to his first term on council in November 2025.
The city of Liberty issued a statement Monday about Cooley’s arrest.
“The city has learned that Councilman William Bolt Cooley has been charged in Greenville County with an alleged first
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PCSO: Gun found in vehicle at LHS
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Several juveniles face charges after a handgun was found in a student’s vehicle in the parking lot at Liberty High School.
A School District of Pickens County release issued Friday said LHS administration received information that morning from a parent that “led school administration and the school resource officer to investigate a concern involving three students.”
During the investigation, law enforcement found a handgun
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Easley’s Shuckin’ Shack helps fight blood cancers
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Last month, the Easley Shuckin’ Shack took part in raising funds for Blood Cancer United.
A leader in blood cancer research, support and advocacy, Blood Cancer United has a goal of 
enabling those with blood cancer to gain more than 1 million additional years of life by 2040.
The Courier spoke with Elena Rivera, general manager of the Easley Shuckin’ Shack location, during the “Shuck Cancer” event on Sept. 25.
“Tonight, we’re doing an oyster roast to benefit
PCSO investigating Easley stabbing
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a weekend stabbing at a party in Easley that led to a multi-county police chase.
Chief Deputy Brett Barwick said in a Sunday news release that deputies responded to a 911 call at 3:17 a.m. that morning in the 1300 block of Highland Road in Easley.
He said deputies made contact with a person who “appeared to have stab wounds to the upper torso area.”
EMS responded and the person was taken to Greenville
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One killed, two injured in house fire
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — An Easley woman died and two others were injured in a house fire Wednesday.
In a release issued Sept. 30, Easley Fire Department Battalion Chief Lee Kaiser said the 
department responded to a reported structure fire at 200 Le Ann Drive in Easley.
“Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a heavily involved structure fire and began fire suppression and search
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