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Festive Christmas Fun in Pickens County
Pickens
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.
Pickens
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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Courier Community Calendar 12-17-25
• PPC invites all to holiday carols event
Pickens Presbyterian Church invites the community to a special Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. The church ask you to join them at 311 West Main St. in Pickens for a beautiful morning of scripture readings and beloved Christmas carols, celebrating the story of Christ’s birth.
This year’s service will feature a live instrumental ensemble, and Pickens Presbyterian Church’s adult choir adding an extra layer of warmth and tradition to this seasonal favorite.
All are welcome.
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next Bingo session will be
Man charged in Easley killing
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man is charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death over the weekend.
Brandon Wayne Hopkins, 35, also faces a charge of possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with the stabbing death of 41-year-old Crystal Lynn Pace of Easley.
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett Barwick said in a release issued Saturday, Dec. 6, that the PCSO Communications Center received a call at 8:19 a.m. that morning about a possible stabbing in
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Easley man charged with exploitation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man faces nearly a dozen charges connected to the sexual 
exploitation of minors, S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson said last week.
Benjamin Hoyt Graham, 48, was arrested on Nov. 21, Wilson said in a release issued Dec. 2.
Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which led them to Graham, he said.
Wilson said Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigators with the
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Pickens woman charged in alleged Medicaid scam
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Pickens woman is one of two people facing charges for alleged Medicaid 
fraud, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
In a release issued Dec. 2, Wilson said his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) arrested Tami Ferguson Stewart, 65, of Simpsonville, and Sydney R.
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Fourth annual Shop with a Hero held in Pickens
PICKENS — Fostering Love, a local nonprofit, hosted its fourth annual Shop With a 
Hero event on Dec. 1, bringing together first responders from across Pickens County to help provide children with a positive and memorable Christmas experience.
Children are recommended for the program by family liaisons with the Pickens County School District. Each selected child is paired with a first responder — including law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs — for a shopping trip at Walmart, where
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Festive Christmas Fun in Pickens County
Central
The Semper Fi Barn on will have photos with Santa on Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m. the public welcome. Bring your favorite first responder (Police, Firefighter, EMS, Dispatch, Veterans and Community). this a free event. The Semper Fi Barn is located at 314 Smith Memorial Highway, Central. For more info, email semperfibarn@gmail.com or call Tom @ 864-643-9197.
Pickens
Due to inclement weather, the Pickens Christmas Parade has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year right here in Pickens.
This holiday season will be filled with community cheer, twinkling lights, and all the small-town Christmas magic you love. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas Traditions and Tales” — a celebration of the stories and customs that make the season bright, from timeless holiday tales to cherished family memories.
Easley
Visit Downtown Easley with family and loved ones on Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. for the Annual Easley Christmas Parade of Lights. The parade will be filled with floats and performances that will take over downtown Easley. To get the best view, get there early
Courier Community Calendar 12-10-25
• Liberty Scholarship fundraiser planned
Arnold’s of Liberty will host a fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to show support for the Liberty Community Scholarship.
A percentage of all sales will be donated by owner Gary Durkee. Enjoy a great meal, snack or dessert and support Liberty High School and Liberty PCCTC youth. Arnold’s manager Michael Shore is in charge of the event.
• PPC invites all to holiday carols event
Pickens Presbyterian Church invites the community to a special Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. The church ask you to join them at 311 West Main St. in Pickens for a beautiful morning of scripture readings and beloved Christmas carols, celebrating the story of Christ’s birth.
This year’s service will feature a live instrumental ensemble, and Pickens Presbyterian
