Category Archives: Local News
County to use ARPA funds for radio upgrades
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County will use more than $10 million of the funds it received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to upgrade its 
emergency radio system.
During their June 5 meeting, county council members voted to allocate $10,366,373 of ARPA funding for the radio system.
During the public forum portion of the meeting, several speakers urged council to adopt a
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Rabbit show set for Saturday at the Hagood Mill
PICKENS — Flint Fire United Rabbit Rebels will be hosting a rabbit show at the histoic Hagood Mill this Saturday.
Flint Fire United Rabbit Rebels is a local American Rabbit Breeders Association Club that is partnering with 4-H to hold a Rabbit Showmanship Clinic and a single rabbit show.
The event is taking place to provide a learning opportunity for youth in preparation for the American Rabbit Breeders Association convention this fall in Louisville, Ky.
The clinic will begin at 4 p.m., with the show starting at 6 p.m.
SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections during July 4 holiday
STATE — In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the July 4 holiday and preceding weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state.
The July 4 holiday is one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina lakes and waterways, and officers want to do everything possible to keep everyone’s weekend fun and safe.
SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water. The boating inspections will be conducted July 1, 2 and 4.
To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dial #DNR on your cellular phone.
For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR boating safety office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html.
Saturday, July 1:
- Pickens County: Twin Lakes landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m.-noon.
Sunday, July 2:
- Oconee County: South Cove County Park landing, Lake Keowee, 10 a.m.-noon
Tuesday, July 4:
- Oconee County: Devils Fork State Park landing, Lake Jocassee, 8-10 a.m.
Man charged with bomb threat
Accused claimed the call was made as a “prank”
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A 25-year-old man has been charged after allegedly calling in a bomb threat against a Liberty business.
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible bomb threat to Imperial Die Casting at 1:30pm Thursday, June 8, according to a release from Chief Deputy Chuck James.
Imperial Die Casting is a manufacturing plant located at 2249 Old Liberty Road.
James said the sheriff’s office immediately responded to the plan, aided in evacuating the
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Man faces drug charges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS COUNTY — A man faces multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant last month.
According to a release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Special Operations Unit agents executed a residential search warrant at the home of De’van Tovantey Nance on
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Easley teen killed in traffic accident
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A 17-year-old from Easley died Tuesday following a two-vehicle collision.
Pickens County Chief Deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Elijah Hunter, 17, of Sequoia Court, Easley.
The accident occurred at 9:59pm Tuesday, June 6 on SC 93 near Maple Way, 0.9 miles west of Easley,
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County launching short-term rental registration system
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS COUNTY — Owners of short-term rentals will soon be required to register with a new system, so that local officials can better collect the accommodations fees levied on those properties.
Public Information Manager Jamie Burns said in a release issued June 5 that Pickens County Council approved a partnership earlier this year with Host Compliance, which specializes in identifying and
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Man charged after traffic stop
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY – A man faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking, after an attempted traffic stop last month.
According to a release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, on May 20 deputies with that agency’s
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Altstatt receives TCTC Adjunct Faculty Award
By Lisa Garrett
Tri-County Technical College
lgarrett@tctc.edu
UPSTATE — Pamela Altstatt’s passion for providing learning experiences that support students’ physical, mental and emotional health and well-being was recognized Thursday, May 4, when she received Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) 2023 Adjunct Faculty Presidential 
Award.
This award is given annually at the spring faculty/staff convocation to the adjunct faculty member who is recognized for excellence in teaching, who has consistently high student evaluations and who supports the
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Community Calendar 6-14-23
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Fleet Reserve hosts meeting on June 17
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 015, will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17 for breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. The meeting will be at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla. It is open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. For more information please call (864) 638-7553 or email spencer.carol@att.net
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Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
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Fishing equipment available at library
Want to go fishing this summer, but have no equipment? Visit the Village Library in Pickens. The branch now has added fishing rods and tackle boxes to its Library of Things through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. These items are only available at the Pickens branch of the library system and will need to be returned there as well. They can be checked out for seven days — all you need is your Pickens County Library card. Call (864) 898-5747 for more information or stop by the Village Library to check them out. Borrow the equipment, keep the memories.
The Village Branch Library is located at 124 N. Catherine St. in Pickens.
