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Moratorium on data centers gets early OK
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — During Monday’s regularly scheduled Pickens County Council 
meeting, council members approved the first reading of a moratorium that would prevent any new data center development in the county for six months as officials study infrastructure needs in the area.
Prior to voting, council heard from Frank
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Courier Community Calendar 11-4-26
• 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.
• PHS class of 1966 to hold 6oth reunion
Members of the Pickens High School Class of 1966 will come together this fall to celebrate a milestone as they mark the class’s 60th anniversary reunion.
The reunion will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Larry Looper’s Red Barn, located at 101 Laurenwood Drive in Pickens.
Classmates and their guests will enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, memories and reconnecting with longtime friends. A barbecue chicken dinner with two
Annual Halloween Spooktacular in Pickens is Saturday
PICKENS — Families are invited to celebrate Halloween with candy, sweet treats and costumed characters at the annual Wilson’s Spooktacular at 719 E. 
Cedar Rock St. in Pickens. The Halloween Block Party hosted by founders Ray and Stephanie Wilson will start at 5 p.m. Oct. 31.
The Halloween night celebration in Pickens will feature cotton candy, cupcakes, drinks
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Grace United Methodist Church holiday market set for Nov. 6–7
PICKENS — Grace United Methodist Church will hold its annual Holiday Market on Friday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The market, held in the church fellowship hall, will feature homemade baked and canned goods, handcrafted needlework, wood crafts, holiday decorations and other items.
Prepared foods will include quiche, baked spaghetti, soups and casseroles that can be heated for a meal or frozen for later use during the holiday season.
Grace UMC is located at 309 E. Cedar Rock St. in Pickens.
For more information, visit graceumcpickens.org or call the church office at 864-878-2161.
Courier Spooky Halloween Fun 10-28-26
EASLEY, OCT. 28
United Wesleyan Church will host a Fall Festival on Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 738 Rice Road in Easley. The free, family-friendly event will feature games, prizes and free candy, with food trucks available on-site for purchase. The festival will also be Teal Pumpkin Project-friendly.
SIX MILE, OCT. 29
The Town of Six Mile is hosting a Trick-or-Treat on Main event on Oct. 29. The fun evening of trick-or-treating will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Main Street.
PICKEN, OCT. 29
The Doodle Park After Dark Movie Night at the Pickens Recreation Center grounds will take place on Oct. 29, starting between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Families are invited to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy a special outdoor screening of the Disney Halloween classic Hocus Pocus under the stars, with popcorn, snacks, and drinks available for purchase.
Courier Community Calendar 10-28-26
• 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.
• PHS class of 1966 to hold 6oth reunion
Members of the Pickens High School Class of 1966 will come together this fall to celebrate a milestone as they mark the class’s 60th anniversary reunion.
The reunion will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Larry Looper’s Red Barn, located at 101 Laurenwood Drive in Pickens.
Classmates and their guests will enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, memories
Halloween Happenings in Pickens Countys
DACUSVILLE, OCT. 24
Dacusville United Methodist Church is hosting a Fall Festival (“Fall into Faith”) on Oct. 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1339 Thomas Mill Rd, Easley, SC 29640, featuring free food and drinks, games, cake walks, a photo booth, and more.
EASLEY, OCT. 25
Calvary Hill Baptist Church is hosting a Fall Fest on Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. at 501 Rampey Street, Easley, SC 29640, featuring food, a trunk-or-treat, a chili cook-off, bouncy houses, and music.
Halloween block party planned on E. Cedar Rock Street, Pickens
PICKENS — Families are invited to celebrate Halloween with candy, sweet treats and costumed characters at the annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, 719 E. Cedar Rock Street, in Pickens. The Halloween Block Party hosted by its founders Ray and Stephanie Wilson will be Oct. 31 starting at 5 p.m.
The Halloween night celebration in Pickens will feature cotton candy, cupcakes, drinks and other refreshments, along with plenty of candy for trick-or-treaters. Halloween characters will add to the festivities as neighbors gather for an evening of family fun and fellowship.
Organizers said they are excited to share this year’s celebration with their friends at Manna Post Acute.
Trick or Treat Down Main Street set for Halloween
DACUSVILLE, OCT. 24
Dacusville United Methodist Church is hosting a Fall Festival (“Fall into Faith”) on Oct. 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1339 Thomas Mill Rd, Easley, SC 29640, featuring free food and drinks, games, cake walks, a photo booth, and more.
EASLEY, OCT. 25
Calvary Hill Baptist Church is hosting a Fall Fest on Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. at 501 Rampey Street, Easley, SC 29640, featuring food, a trunk-or-treat, a chili cook-off, bouncy houses, and music.
