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Easley woman dies following dog attack
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY – An Easley woman died on July 21, more than a week after being attacked by a dog in her home.
In a release issued July 29, Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore identified the victim
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Searcy announces candidacy for Easley City Council – Ward 2
EASLEY — April Searcy, a lifelong resident of Easley, is proud to officially announce her candidacy for Easley City Council, representing Ward 2. A dedicated community 
volunteer and advocate, April is stepping forward to serve the city she loves by bringing hands-on experience, a passion for service, and a deep commitment to the people of Easley.
“For years, my family and I have poured our hearts into
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Cannon auxiliary seeks new members
PICKENS — AnMed Cannon Hospital in Pickens is welcoming new members to its 
celebrated volunteer auxiliary.
The only requirements are a willingness to help the hospital and those it serves and four hours a week. Applications and more information are available by visiting the front desk of the hospital between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by visiting anmed.org/volunteer-auxiliary-opportunities-cannon.
Alzheimer’s group meets in Easley
EASLEY — The Easley Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group has changed its meeting day and time for the next few months.
The group will now meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in
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Courier Community Calendar 8-6-35
• 100th Lewis reunion planned August 10
All are invited to the 100th reunion of the descendants of James and Mary Stewart Lewis on Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Mountain Grove Baptist Church fellowship Hall, located at 644 E. McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1 p.m., and cups and plates will be provided.
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Gospel singing set in Easley Aug. 30
Get ready for a soul-stirring evening of Old School Gospel Music at the fifth Saturday Gospel Singing, hosted by Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley.
The singing is Aug. 30 with doors oping at 3 p.m. and singing starting at 4 p.m.
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Missing man found dead
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A missing man was found dead in Liberty last week.
Deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office were searching for David Jeremiah 
Smith, 60, who was last seen the morning of Tuesday, July 22, on Christopher Lane in Liberty.
Smith had known medical issues and was last seen wearing black Skechers slip-on shoes, blue jeans and
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County Council discusses paid parental leave
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — At its mid-month meeting last week, Pickens County Council discussed the 
possibility of adding paid parental leave to its benefits for county employees.
Councilwoman Claiborne Linvill requested this benefit be added for county employees during a meeting in June before the current fiscal year started on July 1, but the matter was tabled until Monday.
“I was at a conference, and they said that if a local government could do anything, if you could only have one
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TCTC Vet Tech program reports 100% pass rate
PENDLETON — Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology program 
reports a 100% pass rate on the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
All 10 of the 2025 Veterinary Technology graduates passed this national credentialing exam. This is a first for the
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Courier Community Calendar 7-30-25
• Lewis 100th reunion planned for August 10
All are invited to the 100th reunion of the James and Mary Stewart Lewis Reuion, Sunday, August 10 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church fellowship Hall 644 E. McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. p.m., cups and plates prived..
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, August 24 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
