Category Archives: Local News
3 arrested in Pickens drug bust
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Three men face charges including possession of methamphetamine in connection with a bust at a Pickens automotive shop Friday.
According to a Pickens Police Department news release, the department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at Varela Brothers Tire and Auto on Friday.
The execution of the search warrant was part of a long-term narcotics investigation, the
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Deal reached in Six Mile FD dispute
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — The parties involved in a dispute between the town of Six Mile, Pickens 
County and Six Mile Fire Department firefighters are hopeful that a path forward has been found that will see two displaced firefighters returned to their positions.
In recent weeks, social media posts have alleged that Six Mile Fire Department Chief Michael Barrett and Assistant Chief Kendall Rampey were
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PC Habitat for Humanity weathers challenges, plans to expand goals
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Despite rising costs for construction, Pickens County Habitat for Humanity plans to up the number of people it helps put into homes.
The nonprofit held its Have a Heart for Habitat dinner on Thursday evening in Pickens.
“Your presence here tonight shows not only your generosity, but also your belief in the power of community, passion and the simple truth that everyone deserves a safe and
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4th annual Barn Boots and Brew is Tuesday
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is set to present its fourth annual Barn
Boots and Brew and silent auction on Oct. 7.
The event will be held at Arabella Farm. located at 125 Buck Ridge Road in Sunset. and is sponsored by presenting sponsors Jack’s Parlour, Therapy 360, Ruth and Rex Rice and Gilstrap Roofing.
The evening will feature live music by Luke Deuce and The Wildcards, an open bar for the first hour (cash bar to follow), food and a silent auction. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night
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Courier Community Calendar 10-01-25
• 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 Thursday, Oct. 9.There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community events and other community needs.
The games should conclude around 9 p.m. Bingo night will be a family-friendly event and monetary prizes will be available. Cards are $1 each, with no limit on the number of cards that can be purchased for each round.For more, contact Bob Spalding at (864) 430-0119 or bob@bobspalding.net.
• Widowed persons group meets monthly
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of
Former LHS booster club treasurer, 2 others charged after investigation
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Three members of a local family are facing charges after police say approximately $40,000 was embezzled from the Liberty High School booster club and used for personal gain over a two-year span.
Brandy Spivey Karr, former treasurer of the Liberty High School booster club, faces charges of breach of trust greater than $10,000, computer crimes act and conspiracy, while Scottie Ray Karr and Shaun Ray Karr were both charged with conspiracy.
“The School District of Pickens County has policy and practices in place to support and
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Pickens man sentenced in fatal DUI
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Pickens man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after 
pleading guilty to driving under the influence resulting in a death.
Jose Ismael Alejos, 61, entered a guilty plea on Sept. 18 to one count of felony driving under the influence resulting in death, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said in a news release Monday.
During the plea hearing, assistant solicitor Jake Lampke
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MUSC, BHSPC seeking research study participants
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — Participants are needed locally for research studies on both vaping and 
methamphetamine use, and the results of those studies could lead to new treatments.
Elizabeth Chapman is the program manager for the Medical University of South Carolina at its Pickens site, the satellite office of Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County.
“Recruitment is always a challenge in our area, just because I don’t think we have a lot of research opportunities available, especially with people who suffer or struggle with
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Man arrested in gas station thefts
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — A man faces charges in connection with two burglaries at a Liberty gas station earlier this month.
The V-GO gas station at 8349 Moorefield Memorial Highway was burglarized on Sept. 2 and again on Sept. 17, according to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office news release issued
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Man’s body found in pond
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and Pickens County Coroner’s Office are 
investigating after a man’s body was found in an Easley pond Monday afternoon.
PCSO Chief Deputy Brett Barwick said in a release deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to a 911 call to the 400 block of Crest Drive at 1:57 p.m.
“Human remains were found in a pond located around
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