Category Archives: Local News
Liberty Scholarship Board announces 2026 student scholarship winners
LIBERTY — The Liberty Community Scholarship Board announced the winners of five scholarships made possible by the generous support of individuals, businesses and organizations across the Upstate.
Each scholarship includes specific eligibility requirements that recipients must meet to receive funding. Inspired by the Liberty Community Scholarships motto—enroll, enlist,
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• PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. this Saturday, May 9, at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will also be provided. The Traveling Tap, a local beer truck, will be on hand selling beer and
Coroner: Man died evading PCSO deputies
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said a man killed in a 
motorcycle wreck early Sunday morning was evading law enforcement.
In a release issued Sunday, Wilson identified the victim as Stephen Buck Bowman, 58, of Greenville.
He said Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle in the Saluda Dam Road and Prince Perry
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Man charged in attempted robbery at Dollar General
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The suspect in the attempted robbery of a Dollar General store earlier this 
month has been found and arrested.
Evyn J. Patton is charged with attempted strong armed robbery, according to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office news release issued Friday.
On April 5, a man entered the Dollar General on Table Rock Road in Pickens County and went to the counter
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Remains identified as missing Liberty man
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Human remains found in July 2024 have been positively identified by the Pickens County County Coroner’s Office as those of a Liberty man last seen earlier that 
year.
Justin Scott Gasper was last seen around 10 p.m. May 3, 2024, leaving his home on Shivers Lane in Liberty.
On July 6, 2024, the Pickens County Coroner’s Office and Pickens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 140 Shivers Lane “in reference to human
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Local man sentenced for meth trafficking
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A Pickens County man was sentenced last week after being convicted of trafficking 
methamphetamine.
In a release issued Friday, April 23, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said a Pickens County jury had convicted 45-year-old Daman Paul Strickland Jr. the
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A Classy Touch Photography gets 2026 photgraphy awards
LIBERTY — A Classy Touch Photography recently announce as a 2026 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and a 2026 winner of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards. This marks the third 
consecutive year that the business has been recognized with these prestigious accolades, representing the top local wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples across the industry’s leading platforms.
This year marks the 20th annual Best of Weddings awards for The Knot and the 18th annual Couples’ Choice Awards for
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5th Annual AnMed Rhythm on the River Festival returns to the Saluda
UPSTATE — The fifth annual AnMed Rhythm on the River festival returns to Powdersville’s Dolly Cooper Park on Saturday, May 2, with live music, food trucks, local arts-and-crafts vendors and more.
The free, family-friendly festival showcases Powdersville’s picturesque recreation destination on the Saluda River.
“This is the only park on the Saluda River in the Upstate, and the festival gives us the opportunity to
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Business of the month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has announced Butterfly Wellness Yoga Meditation Center as its April Business of the Month. Butterfly Wellness is a beloved local gem in the greater Pickens area, known for their diverse class offerings, a beautifully restored building, and community favorite events, including the worldwide phenomenon, the Gingys holiday series featuring Pickens Police Chief Randell Beach, which they originally created and continue to organize. Support local and visit Butterfly Wellness Yoga Center for Healing Arts to experience the community spirit they bring to everything they do. Pictured are Barbara Center – United Way, Gingy, Chief Beach, Abby O’shields, Brayden, Allison Goodwin, Kit Heelan- Owner, Melissa Sherbon, Gingy, Jerri Davis – United Way.
Courier Community Calendar 4-29-26
• PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will also be provided. The Traveling Tap, a local beer truck, will be on hand selling beer and wine. A professional photographer will also be available to take a commemorative PHS 50th anniversary class photo for only $20 payable in cash or check only, no cards. The event will be $40 per person.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the once‑in‑a‑lifetime Class of 1976 Pickens High School reunion, contact Mike Dickard by phone at (864) 505‑2147 or by email at mikedickard@bellsouth.net.
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30
