Category Archives: Local News
Local woman remembered at State House ceremony
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — A local woman killed last year was remembered last week in a ceremony honoring victims killed by domestic violence in 2024.
The 28th annual Silent Witness Ceremony was held Oct. 7 at the South Carolina State Capital Complex in Columbia, S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson said in a release
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Liberty woman dies in car wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A Liberty woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal two-vehicle 
collision earlier this month.
Pickens County chief deputy coroner Tommy Page said in a release that Pickens County Emergency Medical Services
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Now open in Easley
Hester Store & Co., located at 1735 Hester Store Rd. in Easley celebrated its official grand opening Sept. 27 and what a celebration it was. The event was filled with familiar faces, joyful memories, delicious treats, and a strong sense of community spirit. Pictured Pickens Chamber Board Member David Michel is Pickens with store owners David Cody Rathbon and Tasha Diann Carpenter, as the duo cut the ribbon. The new owners, who are are veterans and a brother and sister team, are beginning an exciting journey, where there dedication and hard work have brought new life to the historic building, that has been a part of the community for generations.
Wilson’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is October 31
PICKENS — Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, set for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 719 East Cedar Rock St. in downtown Pickens.
Guests can enjoy spooky yard decorations for all ages, along with cotton candy, mixed
Pickens BooGrass Festival to offer great music Nov. 1
PICKENS — Enjoy a full day of bluegrass music and more at the historic Hagood Mill in 
Pickens during the first-ever Pickens BooGrass Festival.
Featured performers include the Edgar Loudermilk Band, an award-winning group known for stellar musicianship and soaring vocals, with more than 50 industry nominations and awards.
Also scheduled to perform is Backline, winner of the 2024 Blue Highway Fest Rising
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Spooky Halloween Fun in Pickens County
Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.
CLEMSON, OCT. 23
Clemson Heritage Senior Living is hosting a Trunk or treat Halloween Bash, 140 Cambridge Drive, Clemson. Grab your costumes and candy buckets — it’s time for some spooky fun on Oct. 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. What to Expect: Decorated Trunks – From spooky to silly, our residents and staff are going all out. Candy Galore – Bring your sweet tooth. Costume Fun – Dress to impress. Costumes encouraged for all ages.
LIBERTY, OCT. 24
Get ready for Halloween fun with City of Easley annual Treats on the Street, located downtown Easley. Bring the kids for candy, costumes and community spirit on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
EASLEY, OCT. 24
Join Foothills Child Development Center for a spooktacular evening of family fun at their Trunk or Treat! Friday, Oct. 24 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. located at, 40 Southern
Courier Community Calendar 10-22-25
• Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church
Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help.
• Legion and JROTC to retire flag Oct. 28
American Legion Post 11 and Pickens High JROTC will conduct a flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday October 28 at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be at the American Legion Post 11, 185 Hagood Street. The community is invited to attend. For more information contact Randall Wood at 864-498-2721.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County
Liberty mayoral debate set for Monday
LIBERTY ‑- Hear directly from Mayor Erica Woods and Andrea Wagner at a 60-minute mayoral debate on Monday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center.
The evening opens with remarks by Clay Counts and is moderated by Roy Costner. Public is invited.
See streaming on Liberty Advocate Facebook page
Wolf Creek annexation gets early OK
PICKENS — The city of Pickens recently approved planned development (PD) zoning associated with a 
proposed annexation and residential project known as Holder Ridge, located near Wolf Creek School Road and Mauldin Lake Road, during a regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pickens City Hall. The PD framework establishes specific design, density and infrastructure standards for the project while
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Pickens man charged with lottery fraud
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Pickens man is accused of fraud involving lottery tickets after an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
SLED spokeswoman Renée Wunderlich said the South Carolina Education Lottery requested the investigation.
Charles Ray Seawright, 47, of Pickens, is charged with two counts of intent to defraud, counterfeit game 
tickets, she said.
Seawright was charged on Oct. 4.
A warrant alleges that on July 26, Seawright “with intent to defraud” unlawfully passed a quantity of stolen South Carolina Education Lottery
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