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Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The past several months have been busy ones for Dr. Lori Carnsew – she 
recently published her first book and received statewide recognition from fellow family physicians.
A family physician, Carnsew has practiced in Pickens County for 25 years “doing full spectrum family medicine,” she said.
“From taking care of babies through nursing home,” Carnsew said.
Nearly 9 years ago, she founded Verity Primary Medicine
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AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson
CLEMSON — AnMed and Urgent Care Group have partnered to open AnMed Urgent Care in Clemson, located at 885 Tiger Boulevard, Building A.
Formerly known as AnMed CareConnect, AnMed Urgent Care continues to deliver exceptional care with expanded hours and improved access to convenient, compassionate and cost-effective services. The clinic is open
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Courier Trespass Notices 7-9-25
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 manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Kevin Hardin Sept. 2025
Greg & Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2025
Thomas and
Mary Ann Shivers Sept. 2025
Treadwell and Erica Zeigler Oct. 2025
‘Long overdue’
Monument to Andrew Pickens to highlight Legacy Square
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Those passing by Legacy Square in Pickens are sure to have noticed work being done where the fountain used to be.
A monument to General Andrew Pickens is being built there, a project that Pickens Historical Society President Wayne Kelley calls “long overdue.”
“There is no proper monument here to General Andrew Pickens, the namesake of our
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Easley thrift store aims to help others
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The operator of DH Tiny Homes Thrift Store hopes his small store can help fulfill a big purpose and assist the currently homeless while preventing others from becoming so in the future.
Dewight Crowley spoke with the Courier on June 25 about his purpose and that of the store, located at 319 Gentry Memorial Highway in Easley.
“I’m a lifelong drifter,” he said. “I started hitchhiking around the country at 14 years old.”
He traversed the country selling souvenirs at events.
“Back in the seventies and eighties we were called drifters,” Crowley said. “Now they’re just called homeless – completely two different things. Part of my ministry is determining the difference between homeless and drifters.”
He drifted again 8 years ago, following a divorce.
“I wanted to find a new life for me,” Crowley said.
That period, before he settled in the area, allowed him to “see the difference between
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America’s top chocolate shop has local roots
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE — A business owned by a Pickens resident recently received national 
recognition.
Last month, USA Today named LaRue Fine Chocolate “Best Chocolate Shop in America.”
The store was nominated by a panel of experts and then voted upon by the national newspaper’s readers.
Elizabeth Logan McDaniel sat down with the Courier at the business’ location in West Greenville on June 20 to discuss the award.
McDaniel grew up in Easley and now lives in Pickens.
Working in the wine industry for more than 10 years, she began making chocolates with
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Local municipalities plan Fourth of July events
COUNTY — With the nation getting ready to observe its 249th Independence Day, people from around Pickens County will have plenty of places to celebrate over the next few days.
EASLEY
The city of Easley will host the Historic Easley 4th of July Festival for two days of excitement and fun on July 3-4.
The celebration kicks off Thursday, July 3, and continues through Friday, July 4, at Old Market Square. Admission is free, and the event will feature carnival rides, local vendors, food trucks and a fireworks finale.
The July 3 lineup includes performances by Luke Deuce at 4 p.m., Eaglewing at 5:30 p.m., and Jake Crutchfield at 7:30 p.m. Music will run until 9 p.m.
The festivities on July 4 begin at 4 p.m. with Commodore Fox, followed by a joint performance from Joe Lasher and Kaitlyn Baker at 5:30 p.m. Country artist Tyler Farr will headline the evening at 7:30 p.m., with a fireworks display to follow his set.
Th event will also have offerings from food trucks serving various options to satisfy every craving, and visitors are encouraged to check out downtown businesses as they enjoy all the festival has to offer.
LIBERTY
Elsewhere, The City of Liberty is set to host its annual “Love My Liberty” Independence Day celebration on July 4 with an evening of family-friendly festivities, live music, and a fireworks show — all free to the public.
The event will take place at the Liberty Rec stadium, where gates will open to community members for a night of patriotic fun. Admission is free, and complimentary bottled water will be provided courtesy of Liberty Mortuary.
Highlights of the celebration include a kids’ area featuring bounce houses, water slides, inflatable games, a dunk tank and a train ride sponsored by Potters Clay Fellowship. Free games for all ages will be available throughout the venue, including cornhole, bucket golf and Jazzminton.
Live music will be performed by local group Songband, followed by a fireworks show to cap off the evening.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets and money for food and beverage trucks that will be on site.
PICKENS
The City of Pickens will continue the Independence Day the following day with a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, July 5, at the Pickens Amphitheater, featuring live music, food vendors, children’s activities and a fireworks display.
The event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. at 114 W. Main St., and is open to the public. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of community entertainment.
The live music lineup includes performances by Whiskey Mountain Band, SongBand and Split Shot. Food vendors will offer a variety of savory and sweet options throughout the event.
Children can enjoy the free Kids Zone, which will feature games, inflatables and other activities from 4 to 9 p.m.
The evening will conclude with a fireworks show, launched from Bruce Field and visible from the amphitheater and throughout downtown Pickens.
SIX MILE
That same night, the town of Six Mile will host its Independence Day celebration from 6-9:30 p.m. at Ponderosa Park.
The event will feature live music, inflatables, food vendors, face painting, balloon artists and fireworks after dark.
Vendors, inflatables, face painting and balloon artists will be available to attendees starting at 6 p.m., and the fun will continue with a kids’ bike parade at 6:30 p.m.
Potato sack races will be open to those in attendance at 7:30 p.m. and The wiffle ball home run derby will begin at 8 p.m., with prizes being presented to winners in four different age groups.
Extra parking for the event will be available at Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church and a free, hayride shuttle is available to and from Ponderosa Park.
