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New exploitation charges filed against Easley man
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man already in custody now faces new charges of child abuse.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the new charges against 35-year-old Carl Lee Robert Price on Thursday.
Price was arrested on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor, Wilson said in a release. He was already in custody on similar charges from 2022 when he was charged with the new counts on March 1, Wilson said.
Investigators received a CyberTipline from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that led
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Group of residents opposes potential Easley addition
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A group of residents in the Sheriff Mill Road area are hoping to convince Easley City Council members to vote down a proposed annexation.
Kelsey Crooks has lived in the area for 30 years.
The annexation of Sheriff Mill Road and Brown Drive would ease the way for a proposed development of 250-300 patio homes, she said.
“That seems a little bizarre with the extensive wildlife that’s on the property and the watershed that’s on the
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Community supports teen heart transplant recipient
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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LIBERTY — Proceeds from a church’s fundraiser this weekend will go to assist the family of a Liberty teen who received a heart transplant last month.
Aaron Whitmire received his new heart on Feb. 2. He turned 14 while hospitalized at MUSC, according to Liberty First Baptist Church member Karin Shore.
“He’s a sweetheart,” she said. “He’s the sweetest kid.”
To help offset the family’s expenses related to the heart transplant, Liberty First Baptist Church will be sponsoring a
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Local scouts and community help feed the hungry
PICKENS — The third annual community food drive sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 was held last Saturday, with more than 1,000 cans collected for those in need at the Pickens Amphitheater.
Financial contributions were also accepted. This year’s winner of the Golden Can Award was the Pickens Garden Club, which won with 280 cans.
All items and donations go to the Gleaning House Food Pantry. Anyone who would like to make a late donation can email pickenstroop51@gmail.com with any questions
Exchange craft supplies at Hampton Library
That thing taking up space in your craft closet might be just what another crafter is looking for. Bring your unwanted craft supplies to the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley before Friday, March 17, to have them included in the library’s first Craft Supply Swap Meet. The Craft Supply Swap Meet will take place on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event is open to everyone. A craft supply donation is not required to attend the swap meet.
Keowee Lodge members asked to give contact info
COUNTY — The Keowee Lodge #79 A.F.M. needs help to update its records.
Members are asked to take a moment to contact the lodge and update their contact information
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Courier Community Calendar 3-8-23
• County Republican Party plans meetings
The Pickens County Republican Party is planning precinct reorganization meetings on Saturday, March 11. To accommodate all 61 precincts, there will be three sessions — 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Blue Ridge View Baptist Church will be the location for all three sessions.
Voters can find their precinct session by visiting pickens-sc.gop. Fill out the RSVP form and you will receive a map and your
Easley post office renamed for fallen soldier
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Easley’s post office will bear the name of a local man who died defending the nation.
A dedication ceremony was held Wednesday at Easley City Hall in honor of U.S. Army Pfc. Barrett Lyle
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New principals named for 4 county schools
School board trustees OK hires at Clemson, Hagood, Dacusville Middle, Daniel
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County will welcome five new principals for the 2023-24 school year, and school board trustees approved four of the new leaders at their meeting this week.
At Monday’s school board meeting, trustees voted to approve Jessica Hendricks to lead Hagood Elementary, Nate Roper to be principal at Dacusville Middle, Adam Russell to lead Daniel High and David Thompson as Clemson Elementary principal.
Pickens Elementary will also have a new principal next year after the retirement of current principal Donna Harden, and school district communications director
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Police seek man after downtown Clemson bar fight
By David Ferrara
Courtesy The Journal
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CLEMSON — A suspect has been identified in a downtown Clemson bar fight that led to a man being airlifted to a Greenville hospital Feb. 19.
Julian Tristen Mackenzi Garren, 23, is charged with one count of second-degree assault and battery, according to a
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