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New beginning
Ribbon cut on homeless shelter
PICKENS — On Monday morning, the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held a long-awaited ribbon-cutting for the Pickens Shelter of Hope, Pickens County’s only homeless shelter.
The seedlings for the shelter began in January of 2018 out of a meeting of concerned citizens over the need for a homeless shelter in Pickens County. Led by Tracy and Sunshine Gantt, a group of 15 people went to work on the
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Work to begin on Table Rock overlook pull-off
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Many visitors stop on S.C. Highway 11 to take pictures of Table Rock, the most photographed natural feature 
in the state.
A project that will make stopping and taking those pictures safer at the Grant Meadow overlook has gone out to bid.
County administrator Ken Roper discussed the overlook and other park matters during his update to county council during its May 3 meeting.
“The county’s going to provide a safe and dedicated space to take that photograph and to pull over and enjoy the view,” he
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County establishing guidelines for American Rescue Plan funds
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — County officials want to be sure that any spending of Pickens County’s allocation from the American Rescue 
Plan does not come under federal scrutiny at a later date.
County Council passed a resolution during its regular May meeting establishing guidelines for usage of those funds.
The American Rescue Plan Act includes $65 billion in “direct, flexible aid” to every
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Big Cliff’s cuts ribbon
On Friday, April 30, the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held the formal grand opening for Big Cliff’s BBQ. While Big Cliff’s BBQ has been open for a couple of months, owner J.C. Smith waited to have the ribbon cutting on the same weekend as his mom’s 70th birthday. In attendance were friends, family, employees, members of the chamber board, political representatives and Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry. Big Cliff’s BBQ is located at 304 Ann St. in Pickens. For more information, call (864) 643-5458, visit bigcliffsbbq.com or find the business on Facebook.
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
POWDERSVILLE — As time wound down in Monday night’s Class 3A Upper State championship matchup between Daniel and Powdersville, 
both teams struggled to get over the gap and take control.
The Lions had hopped out to a 1-0 lead late in the first half, but the Patriots battled back to tie it up in the second.
With just four minutes to go and their first-ever trip to the state championship on the line, the Lions turned to their senior playmaking stalwarts Reece Murphree and Lauren Watrous.
The duo didn’t disappoint, as Murphree found Watrous with a perfect pass, which she sent into the lower left corner of the net to secure a 2-1 win and cement their
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Courier Trespass Notices 5-12-21
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
Liberty hopes for big crowd at BBQ & Jeep Festival
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Kelley Norwine believes Liberty is “a well-kept secret.”
Norwine and other organizers of the Liberty BBQ & Jeep Festival hope many people will discover the city while attending the event Saturday.
“We’re excited about it,” she said. “We’ve been working hard on it.”
The festival will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. this Saturday, May 8.
The festival is listed as a SC BBQ Association event.
Commerce Street, West Front Street and some smaller streets downtown will be
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Deal to preserve iconic Table Rock vista
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Table Rock is the most photographed natural wonder in South Carolina, and for years, images of the mountain have been captured by visitors from Grant Meadow, the hay meadow at its base.
A collaboration between landowner Hoyt Grant and several conservation groups will ensure that no development will ever mar future photographs.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday morning at the meadow to celebrate the addition of 21 acres of the property to a conservation agreement established in 2013.
“I think you can all see why this is one of the most iconic views in South Carolina
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