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Father charged with abusing infant
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — An Easley man faces child abuse charges after an area hospital contacted law enforcement.
Joshua Wayne Seawright is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child and inflicting great bodily harm upon a
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Easley man convicted of sex crimes
Victim was resident of Sumter nursing home
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — An Easley man has been found guilty of attempting to sexually assault a nursing home resident.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Monday that 39-year-old Towodi T. Shequoyah of Easley was found guilty by a Sumter County jury Nov. 16 on charges of third-degree attempt to commit criminal sexual conduct, attempt to commit abuse of a vulnerable adult and indecent exposure.
The verdict stems from Shequoyah’s actions while working as a licensed practical nurse at Blue Ridge of Sumter, a
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Woman struck, killed by cars
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — A woman died after being hit by multiple vehicles early Monday morning in Easley.
Pickens County Chief Deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as
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Sunset man killed in crash
PICKENS — A Sunset man died in a single-vehicle accident in Pickens last week.
The accident happened at 8:24 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, on Hagood Mill Road, about 5 miles north of Pickens, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance
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County Christmas parades are right around the corner
By Elizabeth Whiten
Staff Reporter
Liz@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — With Christmas just around the corner, municipalities throughout the county are getting into the holiday spirit with their annual Christmas parades and celebrations.
First up, will be the city of Pickens as it prepares to host the 2023 Pickens Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. The parade will be held starting at 7 p.m., on Main Street
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This year, Pickens will be taking parade goers on a nostalgic trip with their theme: “Christmas Through
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Festive Christmas Fun in Pickens County
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The city of Pickens will light up to officially usher in the holiday season from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 24. The event will feature Christmas stories and carols before the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
The tree lighting will take place at 409 E Cedar Rock St. in Pickens. Pictures with Santa are available at no charge.
A huge holiday market will also be held from 5-6 p.m. on the same day.
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Dillard Funerals and Cremations will host its 29th annual Service of Remembrance event on Saturday,You must be logged in to view this content.
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‘Christmas at the Barn’ fundraiser scheduled for Happy Hooves Center
MARIETTA — Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center will be hosting its 20th annual Christmas at the Barn fundraising event Dec. 10 at Eden Farms, located at 4700 Dacusville Highway in Marietta.
During the event, planned for 2-5 p.m., guests will enjoy reindeer rides (the horses are dressed up with red noses, glitter and antlers), visits with Santa, a Nativity
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Pickens United plans for future
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — For the last seven years, quarterly Pickens United meetings have sought to bring elected officials on the municipal, county and state levels into the same 
room with members of other groups to discuss and work on issues.
The brainchild of Rep. Neal Collins, the group has been meeting since 2016 “as a way to open up communication,” Collins said.
“When I first started, our school board had a little dysfunction going on,” he said. “Our first meeting was about
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County Historical Society dedicate market in Dacusville
DACUSVILLE — Pickens County Administrator Ken Roper welcomed a 
crowd of over 100 people for the dedication and unveiling of the much anticipated Dacusville South Carolina State Historical Marker on Sunday afternoon.
Three years in the making, it is the 32nd State Historical Marker in Pickens County researched, documented, and funded by the Pickens County Historical Society.
Dr. Ronald Rich, PCHS Vice President, spoke on the special history of the community and the lasting importance of the State Marker. Many Dacus family members from near and far attended.
Music was provided by the students of the Dacusville Elementary School and the Dacusville Middle School Ensemble.
