Category Archives: Local News
County calls on cities to stop annexations
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County officials are calling on area municipalities to cease annexation so the cities and the county 
can collaborate on planning efforts.
During their Dec. 4 meeting, Pickens County Council members unanimously passed a resolution calling on local municipalities to cease any and all
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Atkinson sworn in as Six Mile mayor
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — New Six Mile Mayor James Atkinson said his election to the town’s top seat is “a humbling experience.”
Atkinson and new town council members Mark Beckman and Beau Proffitt were sworn in during Six Mile Town Council’s
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Celtic Christmas set for Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The music of the Appalachian region was heavily influenced by the influx of Scotch and Irish immigrants, 
and this influence has been integral in the development of American folk music traditions. With Christmas approaching and the New Year beckoning, it is time once again to honor the musical traditions of the
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Pickens Fire Department brings Christmas to local residents
By Elizabeth Whiten
Staff Reporter
liz@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Don’t miss the heartwarming “Bringing Christmas to You” parade, hosted by the Pickens Fire Department 
on Dec. 17, starting at 2:30 p.m. The special event will surely warm hearts and bring smiles to all. The event will take place throughout Pickens.
Bringing Christmas To You Route
- Leave Pickens Fire Department on Johnson St. toward Hampton Ave,You must be logged in to view this content.
- Left on Hampton Ave.
- Right on Jewel St.
- Circle through Market at the Mill
- Left on Edens Rd.
- Left on Fox Squirrel Ridge Rd.
- Left on Moorefield Mem. Hwy.
- Left on Sparks Ln.
- Turn around at Old Middle School
- Right on Sparks Ln.
- Left on Moorefield Mem. Hwy.
- Circle through Ingles Shopping Center
Liberty City Administrator Calvert resigns
Former Pickens admin Trotter named interim
LIBERTY — Liberty’s city administrator tendered his resignation last week.
In a release issued by the city on Nov. 29, officials announced Michael
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Discounted internet options to be available for SDPC families
By Andrea Kelly
Courtesy the Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — Families across the School District of Pickens County can get discounted internet thanks to a new program.
All families of SDPC students are eligible to participate in the Affordable
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Clemson appoints new city attorney
By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy the Journal
lpierce@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — The city of Clemson has found its next city attorney after not having one for several months.
Clemson City Council was swift at Monday night’s meeting in unanimously appointing Michael Kozlarek of King Kozlarek Law firm based in Greenville. He was finally selected after several interviews were made during an executive
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Pickens County schools participating in Red Kettle Ring Off this Saturday
COUNTY — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties prepares for its annual Red Kettle Impact Campaign.
This season, there are multiple opportunities for community support.
On Saturday, The Salvation Army will partner with the School District of Pickens County to host a Red Kettle Ring Off
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Let’s Talk Pickens Parks and Rec
The Doodle Trail is one of the most popular hiking and biking trails in the update. A large portion of that popularity is 
due to its history with the railroad. People will travel from miles (and even states) away to walk where decades of men and women rode.
Most of the Doodle history can be read around the Doodle Park and in books at our Pickens Brance Library on N. Catherine St. Soon there will
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Roper: Public input to be sought on 183 fixes
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens county administrator Ken Roper encourages the public to take part in meetings in 2024 to give their 
input on a massive project to improve S.C. Highway 183.
In October, officials announced that the highway will receive more than $95
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