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Courier Trespass Notices 7-7-21
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any
Off The Rails
Train cars derail near Norris
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Federal investigators are still searching for answers following a train derailment on the outskirts of Norris last Wednesday.
The train, which runs on the Norfolk Southern railroad, was headed from Charlotte, N.C, to Memphis, Tenn., when the derailment happened, according to a statement from Norfolk
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SWU president enters retirement
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University president Todd Voss recalls the first time he visited the university, when his daughter was planning to attend as a student.
“We drove right by the campus twice before we actually saw it,” Voss said. “Now, you can’t miss it with the track and the beautiful entrance, and the trees, once
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Officials reveal dates for tax-free weekend
COLUMBIA — The S.C. Department of Revenue (DOR) has announced the dates of August’s tax-free weekend.
Computers, clothes, school supplies and other items can be purchased free of sales tax during the 72-hour holiday that begins Friday, Aug. 6. Items can be purchased online and in-store without paying South Carolina’s 6 percent sales tax
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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal. Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation ceremonies are finally happening in person. Sporting 
events have fans in the stands, airports are busy and we all are in the process of reclaiming those elements of life we’ve missed the past year.
However, with that optimism is the reality of the impact the pandemic had on local communities. Local businesses that struggled through the past year, if they were able to stay in business at all, are still trying to recover and regain lost revenues. These locally owned restaurants, shops and services are vital to our economy and provide
July 4 events planned this weekend
COUNTY — Pickens County is ready to celebrate the nation’s independence, with a number of events planned throughout the July 4 weekend.
Clemson
Although Clemson officials had planned to bring the annual celebration downtown after several years in Central, ClemsonFest will not be taking place this year, according to Greater Clemson Chamber of Commerce officials.
Easley
The city of Easley will host a two-day festival in Old Market Square.
Beginning at 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 3, the square’s amphitheater will host concerts from local bands including Carolina Highway, The Flashbacks, Mark Webb Jr. and Song Band Upstate.
On Sunday, July 4, Ansley Burns will perform at the amphitheater at 4 p.m., followed by Joe Lasher at 5:30 p.m. and Colt Ford at 8 p.m.
The amphitheater will also host multiple Ultimate Air Dog shows both days. See cityofeasley.com for the Ultimate Air Dog show schedule.
Fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. Sunday.
Liberty
Liberty will present its Love My Liberty July 4 celebration beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Liberty Recreation Stadium. The event will feature hot dogs, water, snow cones, kids’ games, music and fireworks.
Pickens
The city of Pickens will host a free concert and fireworks show Saturday, July 3, at the city’s amphitheater on West Main Street. Carolina Beggars will perform from 6-8:30 p.m. and the concert will be followed by the fireworks.
The Market at the Mill will hold its third annual charity bike run and bike show rain or shine from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 3.
The bike run entry fee is $20. Entries do not have to be bikes. Everyone is welcome.
Entry fee for the indoor bike show is $10 per bike. Bikes should be entered by 11 a.m., and trophies will be awarded at 5 p.m. Trophies will be given for first, second and third place and best in show.
Giveaways of $500 in cash and $250 in Market Bucks will be held at 4 p.m. Bike show entries will qualify for the cash drawing. All proceeds will go to assist a military veteran.
Six Mile
Six Mile will hold its Independence Day celebration from 6:30 p.m. until dark Friday, July 2, at Ponderosa Park. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a bicycle parade. Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes and to wear American costumes. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated bike, best dressed biker and best overall.
Fireworks will begin after dark.
World War II veteran, 100, receives proclamation from women’s group
CLEMSON — The Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation has proclaimed Clemson resident Mildred Elizabeth Oberhofer as a “Living Legend” in honor of her military service and 100th birthday on May 1.
A ceremony was held on June 16 at Dominion Senior Living in Clemson, with South Carolina
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Liberty OKs trash truck, roll carts despite dissension
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Liberty City Council approved the purchase of a new trash truck, roll carts and a backhoe during a special called meeting Monday night, although some council members and local residents still have reservations about the process that led to the decision.
Mayor Brian Petersen said the new trash truck will save the city money and be safer for public works employees to use.
Council approved a resolution authorizing the lease purchase of the trash truck, roll carts and a new backhoe.
“It’s time for us to buy another truck,” Petersen said. “Our backup truck is 15 years
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