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Man arrested in Clemson drug bust
By Norm Cannada
Courtesy The Journal
ncannada@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — An anonymous tip this week in Clemson led to the arrest of a local man on multiple drug charges and the
drugs — some measured in pounds — were seized by the Clemson Police Department.
Carson McDowell, 24, of Freedom Drive in Clemson, is
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DANIEL SENIOR CLASS BECOME PROGRAM’S FIRST THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS AFTER DROPPING CAMDEN IN OT
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Pickens PD, market to help wounded officer
PICKENS — The Pickens Police Department has partnered with the Market at the Mill for a bluegrass benefit concert for 
the family of Cpl. Lucas Watts, an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was critically injured in the line of duty on Nov. 16.
The event is planned for 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Market at the Mill, offering an opportunity for the community to show support for Watts, his family and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. The community is invited along with other law enforcement agencies to join the Pickens Police Department in showing support and helping a true hero and his family.
The event will start with bluegrass by Mack & Friends from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by special words from law enforcement from 6:30-7 p.m. Lilly and Friends will close the night with bluegrass from 7-8:30 p.m.
Donations will be accepted at the door. All money raised will go to Watts and his family. There will be food trucks, as well as limited seats, so all are encouraged to bring a chair.
The event is continually growing, and Pickens police hope to gain more partnerships. For information, contact Barry Crawford with Market at the Mill or the Pickens Police Department.
County parades are back on after last week’s rain
By Elizabeth Whiten
Staff Reporter
liz@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — With the rain that fell most of the last weekend, many Pickens County Christmas parades had to be rescheduled. Below is a list of the current schedule for parades in the area.
PICKENS
The Pickens Christmas parade has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 pm. Rest assured, all the floats, bands, Santa, and fireworks will still be part of the parade.
Bring your family and friends, dust off your time-traveling goggles, and join us for a celebration of the season at the Pickens Christmas parade.
EASLEY
The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce will be putting on the Parade of Lights this year in Downtown Easley. The parade is set to begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 9. For more information about the event, visit easleychamber.org or call the Chamber at (864) 859-2963.
SIX MILE
Six Mile’s 52nd annual Christmas parade will be rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m.
LIBERTY
Liberty’s spectacular Christmas parade has been rescheduled to Dec. 9 starting at 3 p.m., downtown Liberty.
DACUSVILLE
Dacusville will be holding its Christmas parade at 2 p.m. Dec. 9.
PICKENS – Bringing
Christmas to You
Don’t miss the heartwarming “Bringing Christmas to You” parade, hosted by the Pickens Fire Department on Dec. 17, starting at 2:30 p.m. The special event will surely warm hearts and bring smiles to all. The event will take place throughout Pickens.
Bringing Christmas
To You Route
- Leave Pickens Fire Department on Johnson St. toward Hampton Ave,
- Left on Hampton Ave.
- Right on Jewel St.
- Circle through Market at the Mill
- Left on Edens Rd
- Left on Fox Squirrel Ridge Rd.
- Left on Moorefield Mem. Hwy.
- Left on Sparks Ln.
- Turn around at Old Middle School
- Right on Sparks Ln.
- Left on Moorefield Mem. Hwy
- Circle through Ingles Shopping Center
- Left on Ann St.
- Left on E. Main St
- Left on N. Lewis St
- Right on Queens Ct.
- Circle Queens Ct. back to Griffin St.
- Right on Glassy Mountain St.
- Left on E. Baker
- Right on Ann St
- Right on E Jones Ave
- Left on Jewel
- Right on Woodrow
- Right on Schoolhouse St.
- Right on Bruce St.
- Left on Planer St.
- Left on Railroad St.
- Right on John St.
- Right on E Cedar Rock St.
- Stop at Manna Health
- Left on E Cedar Rock St
- Left on Hampton Ave
- Hampton Ave continue to Gentry Memorial Hw.y
- Circle through Wal-Mart
- Left on Gentry Mem. Hwy
- Circle through Tractor Supply
- Left on C. David Stone
- Right on S. Lewis St.
- Left on E. Main St.
- Right on N. Catherine St.
- Right on Pineview Dr.
- Circle Pineview Dr.
- Right on Margaret St.
- Right on Reece Mill Rd.
- Left on Faubus Dr.
- Left on Nealy St.
- Right on Henderson St.
- Right on Windwood Dr.
- Left on Thomas Rd.
- Left on Shady Grove Rd.
- Left on W. Main
- Right on Secona Rd.
- Right on Secona Dr.
- Left on Pinewood St.
- Left on Allgood Dr.
- Right on Secona Rd.
- Right on Dean St.
- Left on Timber Dr.
- Right on Sugar Maple Dr.
- Left on Rolling Pines Dr.
- Left on Walnut Dr.
- Left on Lakewood Dr.
- Right on Dean St.
- Right on Secona Rd.
- Left on S Catherine St.
- Left on Westbrook Ln.
- Right on S Church St.
- Left on W Lee St.
- Right on Rosemond St.
- Right on Bivens St.
- Right on W. Main St.
- Right on S. Catherine St.
- Left into Cannon Hospital
- Stop at Cannon Hospital
- Left on Pendleton St.
- Left on Liberty Dr.
- Follow Ridgon Cir.
- Left on Pendleton St.
- Left on Gowens St.
- Right on Garvin St.
- Right on Johnson St.
- End at Pickens Fire
Department
Courier Classified 12-6-23
Announcements
D.W. Daniel Lions are State Championship bound.
Late BHP fumble secures Daniels’ third state championship appearance in four years. Lions survives BHP 28-23 to earn state championship berth. Daniel to face familiar foe in Camden. Clemson defense demolishes South Carolina.
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Clemson officer honored for service
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS – A City of Clemson police officer was recognized Tuesday for his law enforcement service and his service to the community.
Detective Chris “PT” Chancellor received the Billy Wilkins Award at a
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County Christmas parades start this week
COUNTY — With Christmas just around the corner, municipalities throughout the county are getting into the holiday spirit with their annual Christmas parades and celebrations.
First up, will be the city of Pickens as it prepares to host the 2023 Pickens Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. The parade will be held starting at 7 p.m., on Main Street in
