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County passes FEMA exercise
COUNTY — Pickens County Emergency Management personnel recently completed and passed a hostile action-based (HAB) exercise. 
The exercise, mandated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was held on Aug. 18, and simulates emergency scenarios affecting Oconee
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Pickens fires city admin
4-3 decision followed council’s rejection of separation agreement
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After beginning separation steps earlier in the month, Pickens officials voted to terminate Pickens city administrator Tim O’Briant’s employment last week.
Pickens City Council held a special called meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, and voted to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters.
The executive session agenda listed “discussion of
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This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
BEARS BASHED
Daniel delivers statement in big win over Belton-Honea Path Click Link Below to read full story
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Green Wave comeback falls short
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Liberty drops close contest to Cats
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Blue Flame blast Blacksburg
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Pigskin Pich ’em is back !!!!
Do you think you know football? You can prove it by taking part in the Pickens County Courier’s weekly Pigskin Pick ‘Em contest. Each week, readers will have the chance to pick 12 collegiate football contest with a chance to win gift certificates to local restaurants. For more information on the contest. GET THIS WEEK’S PICKENS COUNTY COURIER TO PLAY.
Gamboa, Moats named 26-27 SDPC employees of the year
PICKENS — While celebrating outstanding teachers and support employees from across the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) last week, two employees were selected for the district’s highest honor.
Pickens High School Spanish teacher Marlynde Gamboa and Edwards Middle School bookkeeper Joy Moats were named the 2026–2027 District Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year.
Both were honored during the annual SDPC Support Employee and Teacher of the Year Banquet on Aug. 25. The banquet celebrates outstanding teachers and support employees from across the district, recognizing their commitment to students, their schools, and the communities they serve.
GAMBOA
Gamboa brings 27 years of experience in education spanning three countries: Colombia, England, and the United States. At Pickens High, she teaches Spanish
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County to celebrate Constitution Week with community bell ringing
PICKENS — The Pickens County America 250 Committee invites the community to 
gather on Thursday, September 17, for “And the Bells Rang for Liberty: A Constitution Week Celebration,” a special patriotic
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Pickens parting ways with O’Briant
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Pickens city administrator Tim O’Briant was suspended indefinitely last 
week, and city council took action this week to relieve him of his duties after he spent a little more than two and a half years on the job.
At a special called meeting held Aug. 19, Pickens City Council voted to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
Following several hours in executive session, council unanimously voted to reconvene.
Councilman Jonathan Baker then moved to suspend the city administrator indefinitely, with full pay and benefits,
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This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Blue Fame gash Easley in lightning plagued contest, set team scoring record in rivalry series
Blue Flame gash Easley in lightning plagued contest, set team scoring record in rivalry series
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Daniel hangs on to top wren
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Easley can’t keep up with Flame
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Devils getting ready for Seneca.
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