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SDPC honored for innovation
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) was honored as an Innovative District at the distinguished 2024 Model Schools Conference.
Hosted by the Center for Model Schools, the annual gathering celebrates excellence and innovation in education, spotlighting
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Organization honors fallen police officers, including Easley’s Har
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — On the driver’s side of the trailer parked in front of the Easley Police Department on Sunday morning were the names and pictures of 245 American police officers who died in the line of duty in 2022.
On the passenger side were the names and pictures of 135 US police officers lost in the line of duty
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Local Marine receives award
LIBERTY — A local Marine was honored last week in Quantico, Va., for his service to his country.
Allen J. Taylor Jr. (AJ) Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group was awarded the Selected Marine Corps Reserve Ammunition Technician of the Year.
Sgt. Taylor was nominated by Combat Logistics Battalion 451 for services set forth in the following
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Clemson trustees approve tuition freeze
CLEMSON — The Clemson University Board of Trustees took care of some financial business in a special meeting Thursday — freezing tuition for in-state students and learning the university has secured the total funding needed for its new veterinary school.
Thursday’s vote for a freeze is the fifth year in a row for in-state students. Trustees abided by Gov. Henry McMaster’s previous directive for the General Assembly to not hike rates for in-state students for
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County July 4 events planned for this week
COUNTY — With the nation getting ready to observe its 248th 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 from July 3-July 4.
On July 3rd, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., visitors will be able to explore a variety of craft vendors and kick off the festivities with some unique finds. The celebration is set to continue on July 4th from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a fireworks display that will light up the night at 9:45 p.m.
The event will have a free kids’ zone packed with
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Courier Trespass Notices 7-3-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as
Estate: Nathaniel William Cloer
