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Graham’s office announced his death at age 71 in a statement early Sunday morning. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed - [Pickens PD responds to bomb scare](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-pd-responds-to-bomb-scare/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A Pickens man faces multiple charges after a suspicious package at a gas station prompted a heavy police response on July 5. According to a July 5 Pickens Police Department release, PPD officers responded at 5:13 p.m. that day to a report of a “suspicious package believed - [Area man gets 25 years for sexually abusing minor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/area-man-gets-25-years-for-sexually-abusing-minor/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A local man was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor victim under 11 years of age. In a news release issued Monday, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said Donald Grady Moore, 53, was - [Woman dies in Marietta wreck](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/woman-dies-in-marietta-wreck/) - MARIETTA — A Greenville woman died after her moped was struck by a wreck in northern Pickens County on July 2. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Lynn Major Hansen, 62, of Greenville. In a July 3 release, Wilson said deputy coroner Marsha Subscribe Today or Login - [Two face drug, weapons charges](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/two-face-drug-weapons-charges/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Two people face multiple charges after the execution of a search warrant in a narcotics investigation. According to a July 6 Pickens Police Department release, officers executed a residential search warrant at 9:13 a.m. that morning as part of an “ongoing narcotics investigation.” During the search, officers - [Clemson University names new president](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemson-university-names-new-president/) - CLEMSON — Clemson University’s Board of Trustees unanimously selected Benjamin C. Ayers, Ph.D. as the University’s next president last week. Ayers will assume the presidency on Aug. 1. A nationally respected academic leader, accomplished administrator and award-winning educator, Ayers comes to Clemson from the University of Georgia, where he serves as senior vice president for - [Man sentenced to 20 years for meth trafficking](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-meth-trafficking/) - PICKENS — A Pickens County man was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine. In a Tuesday news release, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said Ted Gregory Davis, 63, pleaded guilty on Friday to two counts of trafficking between 28 and 100 grams of meth. During the plea hearing, assistant solicitor John E. - [Pickens to hold inaugural bluegrass event in the fall](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-to-hold-inaugural-bluegrass-event-in-the-fall/) - PICKENS — The City of Pickens will launch a new downtown bluegrass jam series this fall aimed at celebrating Appalachian music, supporting local businesses and drawing visitors to Main Street. The series, called “Pickin’ in Pickens,” will feature informal bluegrass jam sessions throughout downtown rather than scheduled stage performances. Musicians will gather at participating businesses - [Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness-2/) - These famous words written by Thomas Jefferson, enshrined in our Declaration of Independence, are very familiar to us. They are foundational to the life of our nation and define the theme of American civic life. On this 250th anniversary of our nation, we should reflect on this seminal statement. Thomas Jefferson was influenced by the - [Courier Political Cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-9/) - [Why didn’t we bring an umbrella?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/why-didnt-we-bring-an-umbrella/) - We’ve heard the old saying that “Life is not a bed of roses” as life has its ups and downs, and unfortunately, most of us will experience our share of hard times. Whether it’s financial anxiety, a medical situation, family problems, frustrations, sadness, or maybe blaming yourself for whatever, sometimes life can be tough. However, - [Courier Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-98/) - Recreation and ATAX funding Dear Editor, The county government does not have a recreation department, but it sets aside and allocates $300,000 a year to local recreation efforts — $50,000 for each of the six council districts. For example, in the recent past, the council allocated $25,000 to Six Mile Recreation, $4,600 to the Special - [The Jewish nation’s lasting influence on Christianity](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-jewish-nations-lasting-influence-on-christianity/) - Zechariah 2:8 “For thus saith the Lord of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.” For centuries the Jewish nation has been criticized, hated and many murdered by the misinformed. To base an opinion of a culture, nation or - [Courier Obituaries 7-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-7-15-26/) - GWYENELL ANN ‘GWEN’ CARRANZA LIBERTY — With deeply heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful mama, Gwyenell Ann Carranza, affectionately known to everyone as Gwen, who left us on June 29, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on April 30, 1965, Gwen was a bright light of love, laughter and pure generosity - [Sealevel Systems celebrates 40th anniversary](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sealevel-systems-celebrates-40th-anniversary/) - LIBERTY — Sealevel Systems Inc., a leading provider of rugged, industrial-grade computing and I/O solutions, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. As Sealevel commemorates its past and future with ayear-long 40th anniversary campaign, “Forty & Forward,” the company will honor the people, products and partnerships that have defined its first four decades and support - [Hagood’s Banjo Extravaganza set for July 17-18](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hagoods-banjo-extravaganza-set-for-july-17-18/) - PICKENS — Hagood Mill Historic Site is gearing up for a weekend of music, history and family fun as it hosts its annual Banjo Extravaganza on July 17-18. The two‑day event will feature live performances, demonstrations, and activities celebrating one of the region’s most iconic instruments. Festivities begin Friday evening with admission set at $10 - [Rogers memorial tourney continues legacy of giving to Pickens-area youth](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/rogers-memorial-tourney-continues-legacy-of-giving-to-pickens-area-youth/) - EASLEY — Ten teams participated in the 22nd annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament held at Southern Oaks Golf Club on July 11. The event, which is held annually, raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to Subscribe Today or Login - [Pickens Chamber July Business of the Month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-chamber-july-business-of-the-month/) - Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market has been named the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s July Business of the Month. A longtime community landmark, the market owned by brothers Trey and Bryan Boggs has grown into the area’s largest outdoor flea market, welcoming shoppers every Wednesday for more than 30 years. Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market - [Community Calendar 7-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-7-15-26/) - • Hilltop Wesleyan to host free seminar Hilltop Wesleyan Church will host a free seminar called “Mental Health and the Church: Unpacking Anxiety and Depression” from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, July 18. The seminar will feature Charles Redwine D.Min., LMFT. Redwine is the assistant pastor at the church and a licensed mental health therapist. Hilltop - [Cook fresh with basil](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cook-fresh-with-basil-2/) - [Courier Legal Notices 7-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-7-15-26/) - LEGAL NOTICE Wills of the following decedents have been delivered to me and filed. No proceedings for the probate of said Wills have begun. Donald Richard Metcalf filed Jan. 9, 2026 Grady Royce Black filed Jan. 13, 2026 Wilton Lewis Davenport filed Jan. 16, 2026 Gene Kenneth Price filed Jan.20, 2026 George Thomas Webster, Jr. - [Courier Classifieds 7-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-7-15-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW Help Wanted DUMP TRUCK DRIVER WANTED. Must have clear MVR. Class A or B. - [Courier Trespass Notices 7-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-7-15-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 7-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-7-15-26/) - 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 - [Back Home](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/back-home/) - [Woman dies in detention center custody](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/woman-dies-in-detention-center-custody/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — A woman being held at the Pickens County Detention Center died while in custody June 30. On July 1, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett Barwick issued a release about the inmate’s death. “The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to report the death of an - [SC Supreme Court to hear cases at CU](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sc-supreme-court-to-hear-cases-at-cu/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — Clemson University will host the South Carolina Supreme Court in late summer. DJ Laws is the presidential coordinator for community relations at Clemson University. She spoke about the Supreme Court’s visit during her update at Pickens United’s June 29 meeting. The court will be at Clemson University - [Parks, recreation a focus for Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/parks-recreation-a-focus-for-easley/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Many improvements are either recently completed, underway or in the works for the facilities overseen by the city of Easley’s Parks and Recreation Department. City administrator Tom Couch discussed that work during the 2026 Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce “State of the City” Luncheon, held June 18 - [Sheriff looking to protect seniors, churches, roads, lakes](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sheriff-looking-to-protect-seniors-churches-roads-lakes/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Protecting highways, waterways and populations that may be more vulnerable to crime are among Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship’s concerns. Blankenship began his update at the June 29 Pickens United meeting with a thank you to Pickens County Council “for recognizing that we as a county needed - [DEW: County unemployment rate rises in May](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dew-county-unemployment-rate-rises-in-may/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — The unemployment rate in Pickens County saw an increase during the latest jobs report released in late June. The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reported that unemployment in the county went up from 3.5 percent in April to 4 percent in May. The rise in - [Clemson freezes in-state tuition for 7th straight year](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemson-freezes-in-state-tuition-for-7th-straight-year/) - CLEMSON — Clemson University’s Board of Trustees has approved a seventh consecutive tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students, continuing a policy university officials say is aimed at keeping higher education affordable for South Carolina families. The board approved the tuition plan during its recent meeting, leaving in-state undergraduate tuition unchanged for the 2026-27 academic year. - [Rogers golf tourney set for July 11](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/rogers-golf-tourney-set-for-july-11/) - EASLEY — The 22nd annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled is set to be held this Saturday July 11 in Easley. The tournament, which annually benefits a male and female senior basketball player from Pickens High School planning to attend a university, college or technical school, is set to kick off - [CU students pitch Greenville site plans](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cu-students-pitch-greenville-site-plans/) - CLEMSON — Students in Clemson University’s Master of Real Estate Development program recently presented comprehensive development proposals for a Greenville site during the program’s annual practicum at Greenville ONE, home to Clemson’s graduate programs in real estate development. The presentations showcased months of research, planning and analysis focused on a Subscribe Today or Login - [The Bible and the Declaration of Independence](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-bible-and-the-declaration-of-independence/) - 2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” The word “Creator” in the Declaration of Independence indicates a God/Bible believing people. The parallels to Bible teachings, concepts and people connect the Bible to the Declaration. King George III ruled Britain in from 1760 - [Courier Letters to the Editor 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-7-8-26/) - Dear Editor, I read about the problem with subject of dispatching. The sheriff wants to keep it under his control and Mr. Roper and some of county council want to control it. I worked 28 years in law enforcement, I think separating them would be best, have all emergency departments coming from same location, this - [The country store, the soul of the South had everything](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-country-store-the-soul-of-the-south-had-everything/) - ‘‘Where should I send you to know the Soul of the South? I’ll send you to the Mast General Store.” So wrote Charles Kuralt in a 1986 column. Do you miss the old country store? If you do, you’ll love the Mast General store in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. It has a storied history and - [Scams against seniors are getting worse](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/scams-against-seniors-are-getting-worse/) - You might want to cut out this column and keep it by your phone or computer. The reason? Scams against seniors are getting more devious by the day. Consider: — The local courts aren’t going to call you and say you will be arrested for not showing up for jury duty unless you pay a - [Courier Political Cartoon 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-7-8-26/) - [Courier Obituaries 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-7-8-26/) - ROBERT THOMAS GIEHLS EASLEY — Robert Thomas Giehls, 64, of Easley, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026. Born in Lexington, Ky., Robert spent his early childhood in Kentucky before moving to Tallahassee, Fla., where he grew up and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979. From a young age, Robert showed great promise as a - [Celebrating 250 years of America](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/celebrating-250-years-of-america/) - [Courier Community Calendar 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-7-8-26/) - • Hilltop Wesleyan to host free seminar Hilltop Wesleyan Church will host a free seminar at the called Mental Health and the Church: Unpacking Anxiety and Depression on Thursday, July 18, starting at noon. The seminar will feature Charles Redwine D.Min., LMFT. Redwine is the assistant pastor at the church and a licensed mental health - [Remarkable women of the Revolution 'making history" at farm camp](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/remarkable-women-of-the-revolution-making-history-at-farm-camp/) - By Lynda Abegg Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com UPSTATE — Doranden and Brent Powell have been selling fresh vegetables from their farm for several years, and recently moved to The Farm Stand on Three Bridges, located at 100 Powdersville Main in Powdersville. Dorandon, a teacher, and Brent, a youth Subscribe Today or Login - [Go lemon all the way](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/go-lemon-all-the-way-3/) - [Comics, Puzzles and Games 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/comics-puzzles-and-games-7-8-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-7-8-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-7-8-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-7-8-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 7-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-7-8-26/) - NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that ALOKE LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of beer, wine at 215 Pendleton Rd. Suite 80, Clemson SC 29631.To object to the issuance of the license and/or permit, - [Local creator does Something Revolutionary](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-creator-does-something-revolutionary/) - By Lynda Abegg Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Lt. Eric Barnes, creator of Historyman Comics, challenges you to do something revolutionary this summer – “write a comic book!” Of course, they don’t call them comic books anymore, today’s fast-paced, visual story-telling is called a graphic novel. Micah Thompson, 11, has nine Historyman comics. - [Six Mile’s Whiten returns home for album celebration](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/six-miles-whiten-returns-home-for-album-celebration/) - SIX MILE — A hometown celebration is coming to Six Mile this Sunday, July 5, as singer-songwriter Blake Whiten returns to mark the release of his debut album, “Something To Say,” and gives back to the town where it all started. Whiten, 21, will perform songs from the new album at Durham’s Convenience Mart beginning at 5 p.m. - [Mower accident claims former E-911 director](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mower-accident-claims-former-e-911-director/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A former Pickens County E-911 director died last week after a lawn mower accident. In a June 24 release, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said deputy coroner Marsha Alexander responded to Belle Shoals Road in Pickens at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, “for a death involving a - [County expands suicide support](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-expands-suicide-support/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens County will become the first county in South Carolina to implement a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team, a peer-support program designed to provide immediate assistance to families and loved ones in the aftermath of a suicide. The program, a partnership between the Pickens County - [Man dies after Clemson crash](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-dies-after-clemson-crash/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — An Anderson man died early Sunday morning after a head-on collision in Clemson. In a news release issued Sunday, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said he responded at 2 a.m. that morning to the area of 226 Pendleton Road in Clemson after a Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Political Cartoon 7-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-7-1-26/) - [Is there more than one path to heaven?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/is-there-more-than-one-path-to-heaven/) - Christians insist there is only one way to heaven, as salvation is associated with believing in Jesus Christ – nothing or no one else. The foundation of their evangelistic mission is declaring that Jesus is THE way, and all other religions are counterfeit and dangerously deceived. The world calls this a controversy despite the Bible - [Courier Letters to the Editor 7-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-7-1-26/) - Thoughts on dogs Dear Editor, Here are some thoughts on dogs. Dogs don’t ask you why you look the way you do. Dogs don’t criticize you for your faults — they love you in spite of them. Dogs don’t take sides — they are faithful to you through good and bad. Dogs follow no political - [Courier Obituaries 7-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-7-1-26/) - DIANNE WIMPEY WOOD PICKENS — Dianne Wimpey Wood passed on June 25, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family. Dianne was born on Feb. 11, 1949, in Pickens, to the late Robert and Ida Harper Wimpey. She was a graduate of Pickens High School, class of 1967. Dianne was an avid Clemson - [Municipalities to host Fourth of July events](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/municipalities-to-host-fourth-of-july-events/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — With the United States set to commemorate 250 years of independence this week, municipalities around Pickens County are set to host events celebrating the milestone. The city of Pickens is set to kick off the celebrations on Friday, July 3, with a full day of patriotic festivities - [Peppers bring flavor and color to meals](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/peppers-bring-flavor-and-color-to-meals-4/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 7-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-7-1-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 7-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-7-1-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 7-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-7-1-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 7-6-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-7-6-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 7-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-7-1-26/) - SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Case No. 2026-CP-39-00371 Founders Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Randy Alan Bryson, Defendant. TO: DEFENDANT RANDY ALAN BRYSON: SUMMONS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which - [And The Winner are... Courier Readers' Choice Awards announced!](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/and-the-winner-are-courier-readers-choice-awards-announced/) - Simply the best Do you have a hankering for a big, juicy cheeseburger or some spicy, finger-licking chicken wings? Looking for that special gift for your granddaughter’s graduation or your nephew’s birthday? Need someone to put a new roof on your house or take care of that leaky faucet? If you find yourself facing any - [Pickens’ Dow commits to South Carolina](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-dow-commits-to-south-carolina/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — After picking up offers from Appalachian State and Charlotte University in the spring, it seemed like Pickens High School quarterback Brooks Dow was set for a big summer in his recruitment. The Blue Flame star picked up the opportunity he was seemingly looking for on Wednesday night - [Mayor, administrator give State of the Easley address](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mayor-administrator-give-state-of-the-easley-address/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Easley officials say watching the city’s books has allowed the 2026-27 city budget to contain no millage increase or use of fund balance. Easley Mayor Lisa Talbert and city administrator Tom Couch spoke during the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City Luncheon on June - [CU gives travel tips ahead of Wallen concerts](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cu-gives-travel-tips-ahead-of-wallen-concerts/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — Clemson officials expect huge crowds at Memorial Stadium this weekend. Country singer Morgan Wallen is set to perform in Death Valley on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27. While the turnout isn’t expected to be as high as May’s George Strait concert, which drew more than - [Veteran discounts](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/veteran-discounts/) - A re you taking advantage of the discounts available to you as a veteran? Discounts let you keep cash in your wallet, and there are more deals out there than you might imagine. One of my favorites is the 10 percent discount from Lowe’s and Home Depot. With summer, there are always projects, always a new - [Reflections of the Jocassee Gorges](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/reflections-of-the-jocassee-gorges/) - Memories of sawdust, rivers and a lifetime of wonder Today I’m reminiscing. I do much of that now that I’m in my 80s. These latest memories relate to my family’s move to Pickens in the mid 1960s. My wife and I had met at Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Ky., at the beginning of our sophomore - [PCSO arrests 3 in seperate vehicle chases](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pcso-arrests-3-in-seperate-vehicle-chases/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in three separate chases in a single day last week. A release issued Thursday, June 18, said on the previous day, “the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office encountered an abnormally high number of individuals who chose to Subscribe Today or Login - [Explore, learn, serve](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/explore-learn-serve/) - [Man dies two weeks after Clemson wreck](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-dies-two-weeks-after-clemson-wreck/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — A Liberty man died on June 18, nearly two weeks after being involved in a two-vehicle wreck in Clemson. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 59-year-old Harrison Ray. Wilson said he was called to Greenville Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 18, after Ray’s death. - [Summer Hoops](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/summer-hoops/) - [Pickens budget passes first reading with no tax increases](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-budget-passes-first-reading-with-no-tax-increases/) - PICKENS — Pickens City Council voted 5-2 Monday to pass first reading of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, a spending plan that city officials say focuses on financial stability, employee retention, infrastructure investment and continued improvement of municipal services — all without increasing property taxes, utility rates, hospitality taxes or municipal fees. The proposed - [What is salvation, and who will be saved?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/what-is-salvation-and-who-will-be-saved/) - There are a mixture of Biblical interpretations about eternal salvation, including the idea that Jesus will save everyone. This concept is traced back to the most popular verse in the Bible, as John 3:16 states that God so loved the “world” that he gave his only son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish - [Get in gear, boy](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/get-in-gear-boy/) - Proverbs 4:1-5 “Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my - [Courier Letters to the editor 6-24-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-6-24-26/) - Thoughts on dogs Dear Editor, Here are some thoughts on dogs. Dogs don’t ask you why you look the way you do. Dogs don’t criticize you for your faults — they love you in spite of them. Dogs don’t take sides — they are faithful to you through good and bad. Dogs follow no - [Skimmer scams](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/skimmer-scams/) - Scammers are creative, you have to give them that. They come up with ways to steal from us that we’ve never thought about. One new alleged scam involves a task we do frequently: pump gas into our car. This scam has the thief inserting a tiny screw into the cradle where the nozzle rests on - [Courier Obituaries 6-24-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-6-24-26-2/) - TEX LEVERNE OWENS PICKENS — Tex Leverne Owens, husband of Suzann Owens, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Tex was born July 12, 1944, in Mullins. His father was Junior Owens, and his mother was Margaret Elizabeth Martin Owens. Tex has a brother, Steve Owens, who is four - [Family Promise plans annual barn dance and silent auction Oct. 6](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/family-promise-plans-annual-barn-dance-and-silent-auction-oct-6/) - EASLEY­ — Family Promise of Pickens County is set to host its fifth annual Barn, Boots and Brew Barn Dance and Silent Auction on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Arabella Farms in Sunset. The milestone event marks five years of community support for local families facing housing instability. Attendees will enjoy an evening featuring Subscribe Today or - [Pickens County to celebrate Carolina Days this weekend](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-county-to-celebrate-carolina-days-this-weekend/) - COUNTY — The Pickens County America 250 Committee invites the public to participate in two special events commemorating Carolina Day and South Carolina’s remarkable role in the American Revolution. The celebration begins on Saturday, June 27, with Carolina Kid’s Day, a family-friendly event designed to introduce children to the Revolutionary era through hands-on activities, crafts, - [Courier Community Calendar 6-24-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-6-24-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Widowed persons group meets monthly - [Diversify with English peas](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/diversify-with-english-peas-3/) - [Courier Comics Puzzles and Games 6-24-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-6-24-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 6-24-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-6-24-26/) - Announcements COULD $5 CHANGE YOU LIFE? Text me and let me show you how. 864-360-5475 6/24 ------------------------------------ DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 - [Courier Trespass Notices 6-24-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-6-24-26/) - 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 - [Notice to Creditors 6-24-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/notice-to-creditors-6-24-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 6-24-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-6-24-26/) - NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Beunos Dias Clemson, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of beer, wine, liquor at 199 Old Greenville Hwy., Clemson SC 29631. To object to the issuance of the - [SDPC superintendent to step down](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sdpc-superintendent-to-step-down/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — School District of Pickens County superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his tenure at the end of the 2026-27 school year, according to an announcement from the district’s board of trustees. The board said it plans to begin an extensive search for the district’s next superintendent, taking - [County bumps employee raises](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-bumps-employee-raises/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens County Council approved its more than $111 million fiscal year 2026-27 budget (FY 27) during its regularly scheduled midmonth meeting on Monday night. The budget included an amendment for a 5 percent raise for county employees, a 1 percent increase from what had originally been presented - [Littlejohn Center set to host Juneteenth event](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/littlejohn-center-set-to-host-juneteenth-event/) - CLEMSON. — Community members are invited to celebrate freedom, culture and unity at the Juneteenth Freedom Day Block Party on Thursday, June 19, at the Littlejohn Community Center in Clemson. The event will take place from 5-9 p.m. at 644 Old Greenville Highway in Clemson and will feature live entertainment by The Gray Heat Band, - [Runoffs planned Tuesday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/runoffs-planned-tuesday/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens County voters will return to the polls for the final time this summer to select the Republican nominees for three statewide offices on Tuesday. Voters will choose who represents the Republican party in the governor, attorney general and commissioner of agriculture races. In the race to - [Man dies after mower struck](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-dies-after-mower-struck/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley man died over the weekend after his riding lawnmower was struck by an SUV. The collision occurred at 9:16 a.m. Saturday on Jim Hunt Road in Easley, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Hannah Davidson. A Hyundai SUV was traveling south on Jim - [Meth trafficking suspect skips trial](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/meth-trafficking-suspect-skips-trial/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — An area man charged with trafficking methamphetamine missed his own trial and learned of his sentence after being arrested, according to 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick. In a release issued June 9, Crick said a Pickens County jury convicted Nathan Douglas Garrett, 48, on June 2 of - [County EMS facility set to open next month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-ems-facility-set-to-open-next-month/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The grand opening of the county’s new Emergency Services facility will be a “little different” than typical openings. During his report to Pickens County Council at its June 1 meeting, county administrator Ken Roper said the opening of the Pickens Emergency Response Building is scheduled for 9-11 - [Mauldin man killed in Easley motorcycle crash](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mauldin-man-killed-in-easley-motorcycle-crash/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said a Mauldin man died Saturday after a motorcycle wreck in Easley. He identified the victim as Logan Matthew Riebe, 24, of Subscribe Today or Login - [Shiners Children’s Hospital names CU grad chief of staff](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/shiners-childrens-hospital-names-cu-grad-chief-of-staff/) - GREENVILLE — After serving as interim chief of staff since Feb. 1, orthopedic surgeon John Frino, M.D., has been appointed chief of staff for Shriners Children’s Greenville. He succeeds David E. Westberry, M.D., who stepped back from the leadership role to focus on his clinical practice. “Dr. Frino has demonstrated strong leadership in working with - [United Way of Pickens County receives Duke Energy HERO Grant](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/united-way-of-pickens-county-receives-duke-energy-hero-grant/) - EASLEY — When a powerful storm knocks out power across Pickens County, the neighbors most at risk are often older adults who live alone, rely on medical equipment, or have no easy way to get out. A new grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help United Way of Pickens County reach those neighbors before - [Courier Letters to the Editor 6-17-23](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-6-17-23/) - Joe Sullivan thanks local voters Dear Editor, I would like to thank everyone in Clemson and in particular those who voted in the primary election last week. It is the first time I ever ran for anything, so I was truly humbled by the election victory. I also want to thank the Pickens County Courier - [Pickens County Courier Political Cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-county-courier-political-cartoon-2/) - [Our world is not meant to be perfect](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/our-world-is-not-meant-to-be-perfect/) - The Lord has given most of us a good life filled with blessings, but with me, no matter how much “stuff” we accumulate, it does not bring spiritual contentment or joy. And in all honesty, it’s not supposed to. I’ve been around a while, and lately I’m rarely pleased with anything. I realize I’m probably - [Pickens County Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-county-courier-political-cartoon-1/) - [Keeping cool](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/keeping-cool/) - Here we are again, in the heat of summer. We seniors are the ones most at risk for serious health problems because of the high temperatures. Many of us take prescription drugs that can keep us from being able to regulate our body’s temperature, and there are chronic medical Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Obituaries 6-17-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-6-17-26/) - JOHN WILLIAM ‘BILL’ PACE CLEMSON — John William “Bill” Pace, 89, of Clemson, husband to the late Martha Lois Gravley Pace, passed away June 12, 2026. Born in Sumter County, he was the son of the late William Ernest Pace and Mannie Brown Pace. Following graduation from Ashwood-Central High School and a year at Clemson - [Celebrating Dad](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/celebrating-dad/) - [Connecting with dad even if you’re far away](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/connecting-with-dad-even-if-youre-far-away/) - Father’s Day celebrations are unique to each family. For some, the day brings an entire family together for a large in-person gathering, while for others, geography or life circumstances may make it difficult to be physically present. Children who live far away from their fathers can still find meaningful ways to honor the holiday and - [Dacusville Community Club draws crowd for open house](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dacusville-community-club-draws-crowd-for-open-house/) - DACUSVILLE — The Dacusville Community Club welcomed the public to its community center on Saturday, May 16, for a festive open house that showcased the organization’s diverse offerings and attracted Subscribe Today or Login - [Happy Father’s Day](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/happy-fathers-day-2/) - We want to wish our Daddy Larry R. Thomas a very happy Father’s Day. We love so very much. Love you girls Ann and Angie - [Americana Folk Fest planned for June 20](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/americana-folk-fest-planned-for-june-20-2/) - PICKENS — Hagood Mill Historic Site invites the public to enjoy a day of live music, Appalachian heritage, artisan demonstrations, and family-friendly activities during the annual Americana Folk Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Set beside the historic 1845 grist mill, the festival highlights the Subscribe Today or Login - [Pickens High Class of 1959 to hold 67-year reunion for Saturday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-high-class-of-1959-to-hold-67-year-reunion-for-saturday/) - EASLEY — Members of the Pickens High School Class of 1959 are preparing to celebrate an impressive milestone as they gather for their 67th class reunion at 5 p.m. June 20. This year’s reunion will be held at Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant, located at 7027 Subscribe Today or Login - [Pickens Presbyterian announces its 2026 Vacation Bible School](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-presbyterian-announces-its-2026-vacation-bible-school/) - PICKENS — Pickens Presbyterian Church is preparing to welcome children and families for its 2026 Vacation Bible School, set for Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, from 5-7 p.m. each evening. This year’s theme, “Into the Waters,” invites participants to step into God’s story through the experiences of Noah and the Ark, Jonah in - [Courier Community Calendar 6-17-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-6-17-26/) - • Children’s garden plots still available All but two of the children’s garden plots at Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile have been filled for the summer vegetable gardening season. The site contains 24 plots, 12 in-ground and 12 above-ground, with two of the above-ground handicap accessible. There is water at the site, and - [Reasonable recipes for summer suppers](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/reasonable-recipes-for-summer-suppers-2/) - [Comics Puzzles and Games 6-17-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/comics-puzzles-and-games-6-17-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 6-17-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-6-17-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 6-17-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-6-17-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-39/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 6-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-6-27-26/) - SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THETHIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C.A. NO: 2025-DR-39-00773 SHARON CHRISTINE SONNENBERG, Plaintiff, vs. JOHNNY MARTIN SONNENBERG Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED JOHNNY MARTIN SONNENBERG YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon - [Man sentenced for meth trafficking](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-sentenced-for-meth-trafficking/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A Liberty man died following a two-vehicle accident Saturday morning. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 24-year-old Logan Anders. The collision occurred at 3:55 a.m. Saturday on U.S. Highway 178 at the intersection of North Freeman Road, according to S.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper - [Monument dedicated to General Andrew Pickens in Legacy Square](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/monument-dedicated-to-general-andrew-pickens-in-legacy-square/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A vital part of the area’s history was remembered and celebrated Saturday morning. The General Andrew Pickens and Revolutionary War Patriots Monument was officially dedicated. Joyce Hansel, regent of the Fort Prince George Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, served as emcee for - [What to eat when it’s too hot to cook](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/what-to-eat-when-its-too-hot-to-cook-2/) - [No upsets in primary elections](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/no-upsets-in-primary-elections/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens County residents joined voters from around the Palmetto State in taking to the polls on Tuesday for statewide primary elections, and all local incumbents on the ballot survived their party challenges. Voter turnout was relatively strong countywide, with 26 percent of Pickens County’s voters heading to - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 6-10-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-6-10-26/) - [County unveils Wayfinder to Historic Liberia community](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-unveils-wayfinder-to-historic-liberia-community/) - PICKENS COUNTY — Comedian Bill Engvall made the phrase “Here’s Your Sign” famous as a punchline. But in Pickens County, a newly installed sign along Scenic Highway 11 carries a far more meaningful message. The new Wayfinder sign directs travelers to the Historic Liberia Community — a remarkable African American settlement founded by formerly enslaved - [How Flag Day got its start](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/how-flag-day-got-its-start/) - Flag Day is commemorated each year in the United States on June 14. Though Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, the day remains significant nonetheless, as it traces its origins all the way back to 1777. The Second Continental Congress formally adopted the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. That - [Liberty man killed in motor vehicle accident](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-man-killed-in-motor-vehicle-accident/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A Liberty man died following a two-vehicle accident Saturday morning. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 24-year-old Logan Anders. The collision occurred at 3:55 a.m. Saturday on U.S. Highway 178 at the intersection of North Freeman Road, Subscribe Today or Login - [Six charged in Pickens drug bust](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/six-charged-in-pickens-drug-bust/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Several people have been charged with narcotics and weapons-related offenses following a long-term investigation by the Pickens Police Department. According to a June PPD release, the department’s Special Operations Unit concluded a several-month-long narcotics investigation titled “Operation CRACKdown” with assistance from several neighboring agencies, resulting in multiple - [The AWL returns to Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-awl-returns-to-pickens/) - [Pickens High School Class of 1959 plans 67th reunion](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-high-school-class-of-1959-plans-67th-reunion/) - EASLEY — Members of the Pickens High School Class of 1959 are preparing to celebrate an impressive milestone as they gather for their 67th class reunion on June 20, at 5 p.m. This year’s reunion will be held at Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant, located at 7027 Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley. A private dining room - [County recognizes founders of rural fire departments](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-recognizes-founders-of-rural-fire-departments/) - PICKENS — The men who pioneered the establishment of fire departments in Pickens County were recognized at the County Council meeting on June 1, 2026. Billy Gibson, Director, Emergency Services, presented the history of fire departments in the County. He said, "In the 1970’s and into the 1980’s, fire protection in Pickens County outside the - [What we think about matters to God](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/what-we-think-about-matters-to-god/) - Are we ashamed of God? Is God ashamed of us? Do we not realize that God knows our thoughts? Yes, the spiritual atmosphere within society has changed in the last 75 years, and one of the reasons is the older generations who stood fervently for God have passed on, and many of the younger ones - [Courier Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-97/) - County’s rolling stock Dear Editor, Recently county council met and talked about the condition of the county’s rolling stock. Rolling stock is generally anything the county government owns, it rolls and is used by Roads & Bridges, EMS, fire, police, solid waste, etc. Every so often the council meets with the director of vehicle maintenance - [Infighting never turns out well](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/infighting-never-turns-out-well/) - James 4: 1-2 “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.” A policeman friend once told - [Playing games for brain health](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/playing-games-for-brain-health/) - Playing brain games can go a long way to helping us stay sharp, improve brain health, strengthen memory and slow cognitive decline. They can help us focus our attention, process information more quickly and recall facts. Whether they are logic, word, number, memory, card or any other type of game, playing can give our brains - [One final note of honor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/one-final-note-of-honor/) - There are over 400 funerals each day at the National Cemeteries. Depending on the veteran and the location of the cemetery, the honors are likely to include two uniformed members of the military, folding and presentation of the flag, three rifle volleys, a horse-drawn caisson and the playing of Taps. At a very minimum, we - [Courier Obituaries 6-10-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-6-10-26/) - JOHN ROBERT ‘BOBBY’ HAYES PICKENS — John Robert “Bobby” Hayes, 94, of Pickens, passed away on May 27, 2026. Born in Pickens on May 31, 1931, to Daniel Moses “Mode” Hayes Sr. and Elizabeth “Bessie” Hayes (nee La Foy), John graduated from Pickens High School in 1949 as the vice president of his graduating class. He - [Business of the Month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/business-of-the-month-12/) - On June 2 The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce honored the Pickens County Humane Society as our June Business of the Month. The Pickens County Humane Society works tirelessly and compassionately to meet the needs of both our furry friends and the community. Their dedication and impact do not go unnoticed. As a no-kill, nonprofit - [Now Open in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-pickens-24/) - On June 4, the owners Lisa and Steve Hostetler Owens of West Main Country Market held their official ribbon-cutting ceremony surrounded by friends, family, Chamber members, Greater Pickens Chamber President Dave Michel, and Councilman Floyd Rogers. West Main Country Market is a family-owned business located in the heart of Pickens, directly across from Blue Ridge - [Americana Folk Fest planned for June 20](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/americana-folk-fest-planned-for-june-20/) - PICKENS — Hagood Mill Historic Site invites the public to enjoy a day of live music, Appalachian heritage, artisan demonstrations, and family-friendly activities during the annual Americana Folk Festival on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set beside the historic 1845 grist mill, the festival highlights the musical and cultural traditions of - [Courier Community Calendar 6-10-36](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-6-10-36/) - • Children’s garden plots still available All but two of the children’s garden plots at Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile have been filled for the summer vegetable gardening season. The site contains 24 plots, 12 in-ground and 12 above-ground, with two of the above-ground handicap accessible. There is water at the site, and - [Courier Classifieds 6-10-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-6-10-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 6-10-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-6-10-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 6-10-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-6-10-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Ads 6-10-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-ads-6-10-26/) - PUBLIC NOTICE To all persons claiming an interest in: 1975 - 16’ - ARROWGLASS - ARWN01371074 - 1983 - 35HP - Evinrude - E35EICTS - E0237805 BA DUONG will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3699. Upon thirty days after - [Legacy Square to host dedication of monument to General Andrew Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/legacy-square-to-host-dedication-of-monument-to-general-andrew-pickens/) - PICKENS -- The monument honoring General Andrew Pickens and the Revolutionary War Patriots of our area will be dedicated at Legacy Square on Main Street in uptown Pickens Saturday, June 6, at 11 am. Everyone is encouraged to attend this free historic event sponsored by the Pickens County Historical Society and the Pickens County America - [SDPC unveils plaques to preserve legacy of county’s Medal of Honor recipients](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sdpc-unveils-plaques-to-preserve-legacy-of-countys-medal-of-honor-recipients/) - On the day after Memorial Day 2026, our School District of Pickens County held a ceremony at LHS to honor our 4 Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from Pickens County. These four men gave their lives to preserve our freedoms and they are our heroes. I visited and talked with 3 of these families and - [Santana Jackson to headline AWL Memorial show, Saturday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/santana-jackson-to-headline-awl-memorial-show-saturday/) - PICKENS — Wrestling fans are in for a high-energy night of entertainment this Saturday, June 6, as the American Wrestling League brings its topflight production with all the elements of the major wresting promotions back to the Market at the Mill Event Center for its fourth annual Norton Lewis Memorial Show. The event will feature - [Tensions flare between sheriff, county council over deputy pay](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/tensions-flare-between-sheriff-county-council-over-deputy-pay/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — With Pickens County Council set to vote on the third reading of its budget amendment on Monday night, Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship pressed council about a perceived inaction to allot more money within its budget for the needs of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. “These men - [County warns of summer traffic](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-warns-of-summer-traffic/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The beauty of our area draws increased traffic during the summer months, and county staff urge visitors and residents alike to stay safe — and patient — while traveling. Jamie Burns leads the county’s Communications and Engagement Department and discussed traffic in a “#Pickensin60” video posted on - [Primary races set for Tuesday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/primary-races-set-for-tuesday/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens County voters will head to the polls next week, with the statewide primary set for Tuesday. With incumbent Pickens County Council member Claiborne Linvill making a run at the State House, Republican candidates Ensley Feemster and Joe Sullivan will face off in Subscribe Today or Login - [Clemson names new president](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemson-names-new-president/) - CLEMSON — For the 16th time in 136 years and only the second time in the past 27 years, Clemson University’s Board of Trustees selected the next president of Clemson University. Following a national search, Kevin Guskiewicz was named as the unanimous selection as Clemson University’s next president last week. A neuroscientist and higher education - [Liberty proclamation encourages water conservation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-proclamation-encourages-water-conservation/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A recent proclamation signed by Liberty Mayor Andrea Wagner encourages “all residents, businesses and organizations to participate in immediate water conservation efforts.” The proclamation, signed by Wagner on May 26, states drought conditions have “impacted water supplies and increased demand for available water resources” and declares a - [Easley man struck, killed](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-man-struck-killed/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The Pickens County Coroner’s Office has identified a man killed after being struck by a vehicle in Easley last week. The Easley Police Department announced in a release issued May 27 that EPD officers, along with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Easley Fire Department, responded - [SDPC approves budget with no tax increase](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sdpc-approves-budget-with-no-tax-increase/) - COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County has approved a $195.3 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that includes pay raises for all employees, new educational programs and no increase in the district’s operating tax rate. The district’s Board of Trustees approved the budget on third reading May 26. According to superintendent Danny - [Clemson Paw Partners plans new Central facility](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemson-paw-partners-plans-new-central-facility/) - CENTRAL — Clemson Paw Partners has announced plans for a significant new facility in Central, South Carolina, designed to expand access to affordable veterinary care and give Upstate pet owners more options for their pets’ care. The new facility, located off Greenville Highway in Central, will allow the nonprofit to expand its low-cost services while - [Upcountry Fiber celebrates 5 years](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/upcountry-fiber-celebrates-5-years/) - UPSTATE — Five years ago, Upstate S.C. utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op and West Carolina announced their partnership to create Upcountry Fiber, a broadband internet service provider that brings high-speed fiber internet access to households and businesses within Blue Ridge Electric’s service area to help bridge the “digital divide” where little to no access - [Courier Letters to the Editor 6-3-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-6-3-26/) - Something different Dear Editor, Here’s something different for a change. I love old movies from the thirties to the fifties. One thing I love to do is look in the background and see what I can spot. Not bloopers I mean things that at the time which were of very little value then. Now these - [A best friend is a gift you give yourself](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-best-friend-is-a-gift-you-give-yourself/) - I was thinking the other day about how wonderful it is to have friends. Last week I went to lunch with my best friend, and we always have a great time sharing our thoughts about life. Most of us have acquaintances, but we can usually count on one hand those who are trustworthy and loyal. These - [Courier Obituaries 6-3-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-6-3-26/) - DONNA CHAPMAN EASLEY — Donna Chapman, 57, of Easley, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born on Aug. 26, 1968, Donna was the daughter of the late Marvin Lollis and Martha (Crawford) Lollis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sondrea Smith, and brothers, Mike Swafford and Don Swafford. She - [FBI reports large-scale senior losses from scams](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/fbi-reports-large-scale-senior-losses-from-scams/) - This is painful to write: The FBI’s 2025 report says that seniors lost over $7.7 billion to scams -- in one year. Complaints to their Internet Crime Complaint Center (also called IC3) showed losses had increased by 59% -- again, in one year. The information was grim. Where IC3 used to get a few thousand - [GAL hosts annual luncheon June 18](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/gal-hosts-annual-luncheon-june-18/) - EASLEY — Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem (Friends of PCGAL) will host its Annual Luncheon on Thursday, June 18 at 12 p.m. at Occasions at Wedgefield in Easley, South Carolina. The event will bring together approximately 150 community members united in support of children in the Pickens County Department of Social Services (DSS) - [Setting the record straight.](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/setting-the-record-straight/) - Editor’s Note In last week’s graduation edition of the Pickens County Courier, the following Liberty High School graduates were printed with incorrect photos in place of their actual pictures. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. - [Courier Community Calendar 6-3-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-6-3-26/) - • Children’s garden plots still available All but two of the children’s garden plots at Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile have been filled for the summer vegetable gardening season. The site contains 24 plots, 12 in-ground and 12 above-ground, with two of the above-ground handicap accessible. There is water at the site, and - [Enhance grilled meats with marinades](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/enhance-grilled-meats-with-marinades-2/) - [Courier Comics Puzzles and Games 6-3-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-6-3-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 6-3-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-6-3-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 6-3-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-6-3-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 6-3-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-6-3-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notice 6-3-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notice-6-3-26/) - SUMMONS NON JURY STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENVILLE CASE #: 2026-CP-23-01728 RONALD WORLEY JR., PLAINTIFF, VS. ANGIE BROWN HIGGINS, JOSEPH RAY WORLEY, LUTHER ADAM WORLEY, RICHARD FRANKLIN WORLEY, BOBBY ROBERT WORLEY, III, AMY WORLEY, KATELYNN CHEYENNE WORLEY, MIRANDA HOPE WORLEY, JOHN DOE AND JANE - [Daniel student earns prestigous awards at Phoenix science fair](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-student-earns-prestigous-awards-at-phoenix-science-fair/) - PHOENIX, Ariz. — Arjun Vir Jain, a student at D.W. Daniel High School in Clemson, South Carolina, earned two awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026, held May 11–15 in Phoenix, Ariz. ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science and engineering competition, bringing together approximately 1,700 finalists from over 70 countries, - [Pickens police host Memorial Day ceremony](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-police-host-memorial-day-ceremony/) - By Rocky Nimmons Publisher rnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens Police Department, led by Chief Randal Beach, held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Sunrise Cemetery on Monday, bringing the community together for a solemn and dignified time of remembrance. More than 100 people gathered beneath clear morning skies as the ceremony honored the brave men - [DEW: County unemployment rate falls in April](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dew-county-unemployment-rate-falls-in-april/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — The unemployment rate in Pickens County saw a slight decrease during the latest jobs report released on Friday. The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reported that unemployment in the county went down from 3.9 percent in March to 3.5 percent in April. The fall in - [Project School Pantry aims to feed kids, families](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/project-school-pantry-aims-to-feed-kids-families/) - EASLEY — A nonprofit is seeking additional sponsors to help feed children and families in the area. Flipped Out Investments owner Brandy Hancock spoke with the Courier on Friday. She is one of Project School Pantry’s board members. The project grew out of a food pantry outside the Flipped Out Investments office in Easley. “The - [Making their cases](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/making-their-cases-2/) - The Questions 1. What qualifications do you have for the office you are campaigning for? 2. What made you decide to seek election/re-election to the office? 3. What changes and improvements do you plan to make in office should you win the election? Click Below for complete Q&A Subscribe Today or Login - [SWU’s Eller earns SCICU Excellence in Teaching award](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/swus-eller-earns-scicu-excellence-in-teaching-award/) - CENTRAL —Southern Wesleyan University Associate Professor of Biology and coordinator for the university’s pre-dental, pre-med, pre-nursing, and pre-pharmacy programs, Dr. Michele Eller, has been recognized as the recipient of the 2026 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Eller, a Southern Wesleyan alumna, earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - [Pickens County Senior Graduate from area high School](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-county-senior-graduate-from-area-high-school/) - See The entire Pickens County Courier Graduation Edition by clicking on the link below. Subscribe Today or Login - [A moment of appreciating our soulmate](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-moment-of-appreciating-our-soulmate/) - Recently, I was sitting in my office on a dreary afternoon, tapping on the keyboard and listening to the rain blowing against the window. The house is quiet during the day as my writing routine includes our dog sprawled out on the cool hardwood floor, snoring contentedly around my desk. Then it suddenly dawned on - [Courier Cartoon #2 - 5-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-cartoon-2-5-27-26/) - [2,500 years with no rules?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/2500-years-with-no-rules/) - 1 John 5:3 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.” From the creation of Adam (Genesis 2:7) until Moses came down from Mt. Sinai with the Ten Commandments (Exodus 34:29), 2,500 years had passed. Mankind had existed for those 2,500 years with no rules Subscribe - [When the perps get what they deserve](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/when-the-perps-get-what-they-deserve/) - It’s rare that we’re able to look under the hood of the court cases when thieves that steal from the VA are caught and sentenced. But here we have a case, thanks to online documents, that allows us to do just that. The crime: A man put together a scheme that involved billing the VA - [Courier Political Cartoon #1 - 5-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-5-27-26/) - [Forgotten subscriptions](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/forgotten-subscriptions/) - Here’s a short quiz. What do the following have in common: the local car wash, vitamins, printer ink, credit monitoring and razors. The answer: They can all be subscription goods or services. And all of them could be expenses you’re paying for without being aware. Per the research, our downfall is when the payments for - [Courier Obituaries 5-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-5-27-26/) - WILLIAM DAVID NORRIS PICKENS — Some people leave behind memories, some leave behind traditions, and others leave behind a legacy. Legacy is exactly what Coach David “Red-Bone” Norris left behind to the countless men and women he mentored and coached for more than 50 years. Even more important was the legacy he leaves with his - [Village Library takes eco-learning outside in new pollinator garden](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/village-library-takes-eco-learning-outside-in-new-pollinator-garden/) - By Susan Ralston Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Several years ago, the staff at the Village Branch Library in Pickens, had a great idea: “Let’s convert a portion of our gravel lot into a pollinator garden — a public green space that will educate library visitors, passersby and community organizations about why pollinators - [Inaugural class signs to join Clemson-TCTC dual enrollment program](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/inaugural-class-signs-to-join-clemson-tctc-dual-enrollment-program/) - UPSTATE — Tri-County Technical College hosted a signing event on May 13 for the inaugural cohort of the TCTC Dual Enrollment Academy-Clemson Connect, a first-of-its-kind program that provides qualified high school students a guaranteed path to earn their Clemson degree. Thirty-five students from area high schools signed their intent to participate in the academy following - [Courier Community Calendar 5-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-5-27-26/) - • Children’s garden plots still available All but two of the children’s garden plots at Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile have been filled for the summer vegetable gardening season. The site contains 24 plots, 12 in-ground and 12 above-ground, with two of the above-ground handicap accessible. There is water at the site, and - [Guardian ad Litem Volunteer training set to begin June 22](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/guardian-ad-litem-volunteer-training-set-to-begin-june-22/) - UPSTATE — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program is seeking compassionate community members to serve as volunteer advocates for children who have experienced abuse or Subscribe Today or Login - [Quick and easy kiwi fare](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/quick-and-easy-kiwi-fare-3/) - [Courier Comics. Puzzles and Games 5-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-5-27-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 5-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-5-27-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 5-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-5-27-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 5-27-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-5-27-26/) - SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF PICKENS C.A. No.: 2026-CP-39-00050 Donald L. Coats, Jr., Plaintiff vs. Komal Patel, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real property describedin the Complaint herein, any unknown adults being as a class - [Target eyes Easley for new store](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/target-eyes-easley-for-new-store/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Last year, rumors circulated on social media in Pickens County that Target was eyeing Easley for one of its popular department stores. On Friday, the whispering appeared to move a step closer to action when the city of Easley posted applications on its website seeking - [LHS event set to honor Medal of Honor recipients](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lhs-event-set-to-honor-medal-of-honor-recipients/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — An upcoming special ceremony will highlight the bravery of Pickens County’s four Medal of Honor recipients and unveil a designation the School District of Pickens County has earned for serving military-connected families. The “In Honor & Service” ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, - [Proposed Easley budget has no millage increase](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/proposed-easley-budget-has-no-millage-increase/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The proposed city of Easley 2026-27 operating budget does not contain a millage increase. Easley City Council held a public hearing on the budget during its May 11 meeting. First reading of the budget was on the agenda for its May 11 work session. Finance director Ralph - [SDPC graduation set for Saturday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sdpc-graduation-set-for-saturday-3/) - CLEMSON — The School District of Pickens County has announced plans for its 2026 graduation ceremonies, which will be held Saturday, May 23, at Littlejohn Coliseum on the campus of Clemson University. A total of 1,341 students are expected to graduate from the district’s four high schools. District officials estimated the Class of 2026 has - [Sheriff to council: PCSO needs more deputies](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sheriff-to-council-pcso-needs-more-deputies/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Staffing numbers and employee pay are among Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship’s concerns as the 2026-27 budget is developed. Pickens County Council members heard from Blankenship during their May 18 work session. Blankenship said he wanted to address “two significant issues.” “The first is a continued understaffing - [Pickens woman charged with check forgery](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-woman-charged-with-check-forgery/) - PICKENS — A Pickens woman was arrested on May 7 on multiple counts of forgery following an investigation into alleged embezzlement involving a local pet grooming business, according to the Pickens Police Department. Melisa Neal, 54, was taken into custody by Pickens police after Subscribe Today or Login - [Memorial Day services set for Saturday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/memorial-day-services-set-for-saturday/) - SIX MILE — The Town of Six Mile, together with veterans’ organizations across Pickens County and the Pickens County Fire Service, will hold traditional Memorial Day services on Saturday, May 30, 2026, to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States and to recognize all who have served. The day will - [Business of the Month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/business-of-the-month-11/) - The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce recently named TD Bank as its May Business of the Month. Located right in the heart of Pickens, TD Bank has been a staple in the community for 16 years, offering a banking experience that feels like family and home.The bank is located at 333 E. Main Street in - [Pickens County students shine at annual DAR awards ceremony](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-county-students-shine-at-annual-dar-awards-ceremony/) - By Lynda Abegg Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Parents, teachers, families, and friends swarmed to the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Library in Easley to see Pickens County students receive awards from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). These awards recognize Pickens County Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Community Calendar 5-20-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-5-20-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly Dillard - [For the love of family and country](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/for-the-love-of-family-and-country/) - Memorial means to “remember” and every year on the last Monday in May, we honor those who sacrificed their life in the line of active military service. The first amendment was not only signed into existence with ink, but with the blood of over 1.3 million Subscribe Today or Login William F. - [Courier Political Cartoon #2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-8/) - [Courier Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-96/) - County votes down Central TIF Dear Editor, If the town of Central wants to build 1,800 houses on the 1,000 acres it recently annexed, they should pay for it themselves. You have heard town of Central asked the school board and county council for a TIF. The school board voted to reject the TIF in - [The majestic red-tailed hawk](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-majestic-red-tailed-hawk/) - John 1:1-3 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. Watching a predator bird on the hunt is a sight to - [Courier Political Cartoon #1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-10/) - [Recalls to note](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/recalls-to-note/) - Once again we have a long list of recent recalls, ranging from food to medical appliances to dog treats. In a recent month, the number of recalls jumped up 44 percent. And for our own safety, we need to pay attention. Here are just a few: A blood glucose monitoring system left a tiny piece - [Reducing vet suicides](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/reducing-vet-suicides/) - The VA has gone a long way toward addressing the epidemic of veteran suicide. Just recently they reported that they’ve now set a record for the number of veteran suicide prevention screenings and evaluations completed. In one recent month alone, of all veterans who’d received VA care over the past year, 88 percent had Subscribe - [Finley paces county athletes at state meets](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/finley-paces-county-athletes-at-state-meets/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — Athletes from around Pickens County took the midlands last week to compete in the South Carolina High School League track and field state championships in their respective classes. While dozens of athletes from Daniel, Easley, Liberty and Pickens participated, Liberty senior Reid Finley proved to be the - [Tigers ends Lions’ upper state streak](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/tigers-ends-lions-upper-state-streak/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com GREENVILLE — Behind 2-0 and down one player due to a first half red card, the Daniel High School boys soccer team look like its hopes were fading in the final minutes of its third round battle with Southside on Wednesday night. The Lions were able to find some - [Daniel girls stunned by Dreher in round three](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-girls-stunned-by-dreher-in-round-three/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Falling behind 3-1 in the first half of their third round matchup with Dreher, the Daniel High School girls soccer team was in need of a big effort if it hoped to keep its season alive on Tuesday night. The top-seeded Lady Lions were able to cut - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 5-20-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-5-20-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 5-20-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-5-20-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 5-20-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-5-20-26/) - Trespass Notices 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 5-20-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-5-20-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 5-20-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-5-20-26/) - SUMMONS (Debt Collection) (Non-Jury) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Case No. 2025-CP-39-01337 Founders Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Stefanie L. Smith a/k/a Stephanie L. Smith, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith - [County denies phase five of speedway development plan](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-denies-phase-five-of-speedway-development-plan/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Planning Commission denied a proposed Phase 5 of a huge business park in Easley Monday, citing several ways the development did not comply with the county’s Comprehensive Plan and other ordinances. This was the second time the Commission has denied approval for - [SDPC earns 35 state awards](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sdpc-earns-35-state-awards/) - EASLEY — The School District of Pickens County earned 35 state awards for communication excellence this year, the most of any school district in South Carolina. The awards were presented May 1 during the South Carolina chapter of the National Subscribe Today or Login - [Pickens supports SCDOT Main Street proposal](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-supports-scdot-main-street-proposal/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens city leaders have been asked to formally endorse the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s proposed plans for a “road diet” on Main Street. Officials discussed the matter during Pickens City Council’s special called work session on May 6. “They’re going to reduce it from four lanes - [Patriot honored](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/patriot-honored/) - [Historic display headed to Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/historic-display-headed-to-pickens/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A display of some of the nation’s founding documents will be installed at the amphitheater property in Pickens. During their special called meeting May 6, Pickens City Council members discussed a request from State Sen. Rex Rice about a Charters of Freedom display. In a memo to - [Demolitions to expand county courthouse parking](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/demolitions-to-expand-county-courthouse-parking/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Building demolitions in Pickens will allow more parking space to be created for the Pickens County Courthouse. Last year, the county purchased the former Carolina Investors building on Garvin Subscribe Today or Login - [Now Open in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-pickens-23/) - One of the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s newest members, The Backyard – A Community Destination, celebrated its official ribbon‑cutting ceremony on April 29, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter along the Doodle Trail. Founded by family and rooted in community, The Backyard was created with one goal in mind: to offer - [What is more important than the return of Christ?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/what-is-more-important-than-the-return-of-christ/) - Henry Allan “Harry” Ironside was a Canadian-American Bible teacher, preacher, theologian, pastor, and author who pastored Moody Church in Chicago from 1929 to 1948. It is said that Harry Ironside was one of the most prolific Christian writers of the 20th Century and published more than 100 books, booklets, and pamphlets, many of which are - [Courier Political Cartoon 2 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-5-13-26/) - [Who will fill their shoes?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/who-will-fill-their-shoes/) - Matthew 28: 18b-20 “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you - [Courier Letters to the Editor 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-5-13-26/) - Saitta responds to resignation requests Dear Editor, You may have heard or read the leaders of the Save The Greenville Pickens Speedway effort are demanding I resign from the county council. Simply put, Connie Johnson, Tasha Kummer and others are pushing for solutions to save the track that I can not support. First, and everyone - [The Star Act](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-star-act/) - The Major Richard Star Act seeks to allow 55,000 combat-injured veterans (who have less than 20 years of service) to receive their full pay at the same time they get disability benefits. The explanation on the website for the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the history of the act reads like a tennis - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-9/) - [Protecting against scams](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/protecting-against-scams/) - The Federal Trade Commission has some great consumer advice about keeping your online information safe from scammers. With new breaches and thefts being reported all the time, we need to know as much as we can. See consumer.ftc.gov/node/77479 for a detailed list of Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Obituaries 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-5-13-26/) - DOROTHY MARTHA ‘DOT’ BATES MONROE, N.C. — Dorothy “Dot” Martha Bates, 95, of Monroe, N.C., died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home. Born in Pickens as a daughter of the late Clive and Anniebelle Henderson Bates, she was a graduate of Pickens High School and Draughon Business College. She retired with more than 40 years - [Wave drop Greenville in elimination game](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/wave-drop-greenville-in-elimination-game/) - By Eugene Jolley Courier Sports news@thepccourier.com EASLEY – Easley baseball stayed alive Monday night in the District I-5A Division 2 playoffs with a 7-2 win over region foe Greenville. Easley (17-12) will now travel back to Nation Ford in an elimination game Wednesday with that winner traveling to Indian Land Friday, needing two wins to - [Daniel girls advance to round 3](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-girls-advance-to-round-3/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After a dominant first round victory on Tuesday, the Daniel High School girls soccer team returned to field on Friday night for round two of the Class 4A playoffs against Emerald. The Vikings provided a stout challenge for the top-seeded Lions, but Daniel held strong to pick - [Devils down Blacksburg, fall to Central](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/devils-down-blacksburg-fall-to-central/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — With their season on the line, the Liberty High School baseball team hosted Blacksburg on Thursday night. Despite falling behind 4-0, the Red Devils were able to rally back and take down their region foe 5-4. The Wildcats were able to take control of Subscribe Today or - [Charles Rogers scholarship award winners named](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/charles-rogers-scholarship-award-winners-named/) - PICKENS — The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship committee has announced this year’s selection for the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. Morgan Couch and Andrew Hall are the 2026 recipients of the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. Couch and Hall Subscribe Today or Login - [Lions battle back to take down Travelers Rest](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lions-battle-back-to-take-down-travelers-rest/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Falling behind 1-0 early in its playoff opener against Travelers Rest, the Daniel High School boys soccer team looked to be in danger of losing in the first round for the first time since 2014 on Thursday night. However, the five-time defending Upper State champions were able - [Pickens High Class of 1976 celebrates 50th reunion](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-high-class-of-1976-celebrates-50th-reunion/) - It was a beautiful day last Saturday as the Pickens High School Class of 1976 hosted its 50th class reunion at the Hagood Mill Pavilion in Pickens on May 9. The event gave Blue Flame alumni a chance to reminisce and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner. With more than 60 classmates in attendance, the afternoon - [Hagood Mill Historic Site announces Upcountry Grits Festival on May 15-16](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hagood-mill-historic-site-announces-upcountry-grits-festival-on-may-15-16/) - PICKENS — Hagood Mill Historic Site invites the community and visitors from across the region to experience the Inaugural Upcountry Grits Festival, taking place May 15–16, 2026, at the historic site located at 138 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. This first-of-its-kind event celebrates one of the South’s most Subscribe Today or Login - [Harden Scholarship winner announced](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/harden-scholarship-winner-announced-3/) - PICKENS — The scholarship committee of the Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary proudly announces Charlee Blankenship as the Winner of the 2026 Dr. John Harden Scholarship. Charlee is the daughter of Tommy and Sandee Blankenship. Charlee is a senior at Pickens High School. She is involved in her school and athletics including Varsity Girls Tennis and - [Courier Community Calendar 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-5-13-26/) - • DPOM to host anniversary singing Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry wants to take this opportunity to invite everyone to join them for a afternoon of Fellowshipping through songs on Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. Doors will open at 3pm The ministry would be celebrating their 11 year pre-anniversary celebration. Some of the Choirs on - [One step further with peanut butter](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/one-step-further-with-peanut-butter-3/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-5-13-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-5-13-26-2/) - Announcements ABSOLUTE AUCTION: All property now stored in the units listed below will be sold in pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rent. If the lessees do not respond by 12:00 PM May 23, 2026 the property will be sold on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM. All bids must be in - [Courier Notices to Creditors 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-5-13-26/) - 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 - [Courier Trespass Notices 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-5-13-26-2/) - 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 - [Courier Classifieds 5-13-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-5-13-26/) - NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 26CV002282-100 CHARLES DARREN GRAVES, Plaintiff v. AMY NICOLE GRAVES, Defendant. TO: AMY NICOLE GRAVES, Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled - [PCSO deputy arrested, fired](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pcso-deputy-arrested-fired/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship has asked the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to investigate after a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested by the Easley Police Department on multiple charges, including DUI, hit and run, and drug possession with intent to distribute. In a - [Council committee to research preserving historic speedway](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/council-committee-to-research-preserving-historic-speedway/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — With dozens of supporters in attendance, the movement to prevent the demolition of the Greenville-Pickens Speedway in Easley received a minor victory on Monday night as Pickens County Council voted 4-2 to form a historic preservation committee to research what options the council could have to save - [Azalea Fest sets attendance record](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/azalea-fest-sets-attendance-record/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Organizers and officials are happy with the turnout of the 2026 Pickens Azalea Festival. An April 26 post on the Pickens Azalea Festival Facebook page said “this year was truly something special,” with more than 300 vendors and nearly 85,000 attendees over the two-day festival. “The biggest - [Easley bridge to close for rehab work](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-bridge-to-close-for-rehab-work/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The bridge over the Saluda River on S.C. Highway 124 is expected to be closed for nearly two weeks for rehab work. The bridge on Old Easley Highway will close on Thursday, May 7. In a news release issued last August, the South Carolina Department of Transportation - [Liberty partners with group for back-to-school initiative](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-partners-with-group-for-back-to-school-initiative/) - LIBERTY — The city of Liberty, in partnership with the Liberty Community Exchange, is supporting the upcoming Back-to-School Shop Days initiative, a community effort aimed at helping Pickens County students prepare for the new school year. The initiative will provide free clothing, shoes and personal hygiene items to students in grades 6 through 12, helping - [Clemson University to host graduation this week](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemson-university-to-host-graduation-this-week/) - CLEMSON — Approximately 5,000 students are set to earn bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Clemson University at Spring Commencement. Doctoral Commencement is set for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, followed by Commencement for bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates across three ceremonies (9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 6 p.m.) on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, - [Raby’s heroics lead Wave to comeback win over Wildcats](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/rabys-heroics-lead-wave-to-comeback-win-over-wildcats/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Heading to bat with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, Easley freshman Maddox Raby felt the weight of the world on his shoulders during the opening game of the Green Wave’s best-of-three playoff series against Woodmont on Monday night. The Green Wave hadn’t led - [Would the existence of aliens affect our faith?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/would-the-existence-of-aliens-affect-our-faith/) - We are all philosophers, which simply means we all have opinions and worldviews about most everything. Since the birth of the internet and social media, we’ve seen just how true this is, and I’m sure, as the topic of this column caught your attention, you already have your own thoughts about the subject. If you’ve - [Courier Political Cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-7/) - [Courier Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-95/) - Pickens’ surveillance lacks basic oversight Dear Editor, Recent Freedom of Information Act responses from the city of Pickens have revealed a troubling reality: the city operates surveillance cameras in public buildings, parks and community spaces without basic written policies or accountability safeguards. According to the city’s own response, there are: No written policies governing the - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-8/) - [Courier Obituaries 5-6-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-5-6-26/) - DAVID A COOK EASLEY — Dr. David Albert Cook was born on March 23, 1950, in Lansing, Mich. He passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Easley. In 1962, his family moved to Cochran, Ga. There, he met the love of his life, Rosemary Mullis Cook, whom he lovingly called Rosie. They participated in - [Tips to make Mother’s Day extra special](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/tips-to-make-mothers-day-extra-special/) - Mother’s Day is celebrated each May and marks a perfect opportunity to show Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years, and in that time mothers have grown accustomed to certain staples of the holiday. A bouquet of fresh flowers, Sunday brunch at a local restaurant - [Courier Legal Notices 5-6-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-5-6-26/) - SUMMONS (Jury Trial Requested) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GEORGETOWNIN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN CASE NO.: 2026-CP-22-00172 ARTHUR PENN, Plaintiff, -vs- SAMUEL REED GALLMAN, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is served - [Liberty Scholarship Board announces 2026 student scholarship winners](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-scholarship-board-announces-2026-student-scholarship-winners/) - LIBERTY — The Liberty Community Scholarship Board announced the winners of five scholarships made possible by the generous support of individuals, businesses and organizations across the Upstate. Each scholarship includes specific eligibility requirements that recipients must meet to receive funding. Inspired by the Liberty Community Scholarships motto—enroll, enlist, Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Classifieds 5-6-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-5-6-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 5-6-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-5-6-26/) - 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 - [Courier Community Calendar](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-27/) - • PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th reunion The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. this Saturday, May 9, at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. - [Enjoy Vidalias while they’re here](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/enjoy-vidalias-while-theyre-here-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 5-6-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-5-6-26/) - [Courier Notice to Creditors 5-6-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-5-6-26/) - 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 - [Nations named Pickens’ clerk, HR head](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/nations-named-pickens-clerk-hr-head/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The city of Pickens’ new clerk to council and HR director is no stranger to public meetings. Meagan Nations was appointed to the role by Pickens City Council during its April 27 work session. Nations has been the clerk to Pickens County Council since 2018. The motion - [Collins, Hiott suggest speedway development violates agreement](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/collins-hiott-suggest-speedway-development-violates-agreement/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — On April 17, Pickens County state legislative representatives Neal Collins and Davey Hiott sent a joint letter to the state Department of Archives and History claiming that demolishing the Greenville-Pickens Speedway in Easley would violate a memorandum of Agreement negotiated in June 2025 by Greenville - [Coroner: Man died evading PCSO deputies](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/coroner-man-died-evading-pcso-deputies/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said a man killed in a motorcycle wreck early Sunday morning was evading law enforcement. In a release issued Sunday, Wilson identified the victim as Stephen Buck Bowman, 58, of Greenville. He said Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a - [Man charged in attempted robbery at Dollar General](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-charged-in-attempted-robbery-at-dollar-general/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The suspect in the attempted robbery of a Dollar General store earlier this month has been found and arrested. Evyn J. Patton is charged with attempted strong armed robbery, according to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office news release issued Friday. On April 5, a man entered the - [Remains identified as missing Liberty man](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/remains-identified-as-missing-liberty-man/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Human remains found in July 2024 have been positively identified by the Pickens County County Coroner’s Office as those of a Liberty man last seen earlier that year. Justin Scott Gasper was last seen around 10 p.m. May 3, 2024, leaving his home on Shivers Lane in - [Red Devils drop crucial region clash to Chesnee](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/red-devils-drop-crucial-region-clash-to-chesnee/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Overcoming an early 3-0 deficit with a six-run second inning, the Liberty High School baseball team looked likely to keep its region championship hopes alive on Monday night against the Chesnee Eagles. Instead, the Devils were unable to muster any offense the rest of the way as - [Winners named in 5th annual PYAC golf tournament](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/winners-named-in-5th-annual-pyac-golf-tournament/) - PICKENS — The Pickens Youth Athletic Corporation hosted its fifth annual golf tournament April 18 at Table Rock Golf Club and Resort. Seventy-six golfers participated, enjoying a 1 p.m. hot dog lunch followed by a 2 p.m. shotgun start. First place went to the team of Brandon Peterson, Henry Hall, Brett Nathan and Cliff Alexander. - [In Full Bloom](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/in-full-bloom/) - [Local man sentenced for meth trafficking](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-man-sentenced-for-meth-trafficking/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — A Pickens County man was sentenced last week after being convicted of trafficking methamphetamine. In a release issued Friday, April 23, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said a Pickens County jury had convicted 45-year-old Daman Paul Strickland Jr. the Subscribe Today or Login - [SLED: Easley man charged with perjury](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sled-easley-man-charged-with-perjury/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley man is charged with perjury after an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. William Jason Crowe, 50, was charged with perjury — false testimony under oath on Wednesday, April 22, SLED spokeswoman Subscribe Today or Login - [Follow the Cherokee Path](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/follow-the-cherokee-path/) - Dennis Chastain was hot on the trail of the Cherokee Path. The Cherokee Path was a trade route that extended from the Upstate all the way to Charleston. He discovered some old maps that identified segments of the Path, and realized that portions followed S.C. Highway 11 (where he lived) and that another portion of - [Courier Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-94/) - Solutions for traffic in Clemson Dear Editor, According to county council records, there are 1,289 miles of state roads in our county, 639 miles of county roads and 256 miles of roads inside the cities (Clemson has 70 miles). The state legislature’s 2026 session is winding down, and House Bill H5071 has caught my eye. - [Comforting those in need of an encouraging word](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/comforting-those-in-need-of-an-encouraging-word/) - For those who have visited a nursing home or a medical care facility, you know what I mean when I refer to these places as difficult and uncomfortable. The sights and sounds are difficult for our emotions to process, which explains why many would rather avoid them altogether. I’ve heard people say they dislike hospitals, - [A smidgen is a unit of measure](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-smidgen-is-a-unit-of-measure/) - Psalm 90:4 “For a thousand years in thy sight are but yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.” Anyone that considers themselves a southern gourmet cook knows what a smidgen is. It’s like a “bit” or a “pinch” or a “tad.” At any rate, a smidgen is a legitimate unit - [A century of service to Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-century-of-service-to-pickens/) - The Pickens Garden Club is celebrating its Centennial this year, marking 100 years from 1926 to 2026. The club has several events planned to honor the milestone, including a recent luncheon at The Lighthouse Restaurant. During the gathering, the group presented gifts to three long‑term members — two with more than 25 years of service - [Courier Obituaries 4-29-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-4-29-26/) - HAROLD EUGENE ‘POPS’ MORRIS EASLEY — Harold Eugene “Pops” Morris, 63, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson. Born on Oct. 28, 1962, in Pickens County, Harold was the beloved son of Margaret Fant Barr and the late Eugene Morris. He found great joy in the outdoors, especially spending time - [A Classy Touch Photography gets 2026 photgraphy awards](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-classy-touch-photography-gets-2026-photgraphy-awards/) - LIBERTY — A Classy Touch Photography recently announce as a 2026 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and a 2026 winner of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards. This marks the third consecutive year that the business has been recognized with these prestigious accolades, representing the top local wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples - [5th Annual AnMed Rhythm on the River Festival returns to the Saluda](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/5th-annual-anmed-rhythm-on-the-river-festival-returns-to-the-saluda/) - UPSTATE — The fifth annual AnMed Rhythm on the River festival returns to Powdersville’s Dolly Cooper Park on Saturday, May 2, with live music, food trucks, local arts-and-crafts vendors and more. The free, family-friendly festival showcases Powdersville’s picturesque recreation destination on the Saluda River. “This is the only park on the Saluda River in the - [Business of the month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/business-of-the-month-10/) - The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has announced Butterfly Wellness Yoga Meditation Center as its April Business of the Month. Butterfly Wellness is a beloved local gem in the greater Pickens area, known for their diverse class offerings, a beautifully restored building, and community favorite events, including the worldwide phenomenon, the Gingys holiday series featuring - [Courier Community Calendar 4-29-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-4-29-26/) - • PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th reunion The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. Those attending - [Fresh lemons brighten flavor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/fresh-lemons-brighten-flavor-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 4-29-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-4-29-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 2-29-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-2-29-26/) - Announcement DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 4-29-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-4-29-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 4-29-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-4-29-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 4-29-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-4-29-26/) - SUMMONS AND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SALUDA IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2025-DR-41-137 South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs. Allison Davis (a.k.a. Allison Marie Cromer), Audey Dean Glenn, James Daniel Storey, and Thomas Michael Duhamel, Jr., Defendants. IN THE INTEREST OF: Minor child born - [Arnold’s gives generous donation to Liberty Community Scholarships](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/arnolds-gives-generous-donation-to-liberty-community-scholarships/) - LIBERTY— The spirit of community was on full display recently as Arnold’s of Liberty, under the leadership of owner Gary Durkee and manager Michael Shore, made a generous contribution to support the Liberty Community Scholarships program. The fundraiser, held at the popular local restaurant, brought together residents, community leaders, and supporters from across the area - [Man charged after police standoff](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-charged-after-police-standoff/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A man is charged with attempted murder after the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office says he fired dozens of shots during a lengthy standoff with deputies. According to a release from Chief Deputy Brett Barwick issued Saturday, the PCSO 911 communication center received a call for service at - [The universality of God’s love](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-universality-of-gods-love/) - Through the power of his creative spirit God creates and sustains all things; this all-powerful Holy Spirit animates and vivifies creation; a creation and humanity that is one and whole. In Psalm 36:5-7 we read, “Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is - [Welcome to the 42nd annual Azalea Festival](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/welcome-to-the-42nd-annual-azalea-festival/) - ‘When the Azaleas are blooming in Pickens, South Carolina, the little town celebrates!” For over 40 years, Pickens has celebrated spring by throwing an arts and entertainment based and family-friendly celebration, the Pickens Azalea Festival. Each April, the Azaleas bloom, artisans and crafters come out, and the community joins together to celebrate spring in the - [Planting Freedom](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/planting-freedom/) - Liberty tree planted at County Courthouse By Lynda Abegg Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — In 1776, the pot of liberty was being stirred in the shade of a lofty elm tree in Boston. It had been planted in 1646 and was nearly 120 years old by the time the American Revolution began. Because - [Sizemore named Liberty’s deputy administrator](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sizemore-named-libertys-deputy-administrator/) - LIBERTY — The City of Liberty has named Katie Sizemore as its new deputy administrator, city officials announced. Sizemore brings experience in communications, organizational leadership and municipal operations, along with a focus on serving Liberty’s residents and businesses. She previously served as the city’s communications and business license manager, she Subscribe Today or Login - [Daniel boys shutout rival Seneca](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-boys-shutout-rival-seneca/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Looking to pick up the season sweep, the Daniel High School boys soccer team hosted rival Seneca on Tuesday night. It took almost the entire first half for the Lions to get on the board but once they took the lead, they never surrendered it as they - [HEADING HOME](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/heading-home/) - [Easley Chamber celebrates 2025 achievements](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-chamber-celebrates-2025-achievements/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce had a year of growth in 2025. During the chamber’s annual meeting and awards luncheon on March 19, Suzanne Flaugher offered a look back at the past year’s achievements. The branch executive of the Easley YMCA, Flaugher served as the chamber’s - [Pickens City Council surveys proposed comprehensive plan](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-city-council-surveys-proposed-comprehensive-plan/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens City Council members received an introduction to the city’s proposed comprehensive plan during their April 13 meeting. Accompanied by several members of the city’s Planning Commission, Appalachian Council of Governments senior planner Jennifer Vissage presented the comprehensive plan. “We need to thank the entire Planning Commission - [Protecting our precious resources](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/protecting-our-precious-resources/) - Every Earth Day, we are reminded to reflect on the natural resources that define our communities and the responsibility we share in protecting them. In Pickens County, we are especially fortunate. From our mountains and woodlands to our lakes and scenic corridors, our natural environment is not just a backdrop to our lives. It is - [Courier Political Cartoon two 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-two-4-22-26/) - [Courier Letters to the Editor 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-4-22-26/) - Speedway deserves recognition Dear Editor, The Greenville-Pickens Speedway has a long and storied history from its very first race on July 4, 1946, attended by over 17,000 enthusiastic fans. Almost all of racing’s most famous names raised the dust of the early half-mile dirt track — Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, David Pearson, Fireball Roberts, Darrell - [Courier Political Cartoon one 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-one-4-22-26/) - [President’s Safety Award](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/presidents-safety-award/) - Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative received the President’s Safety Award from the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina (ECSC) this week for the year 2025, highlighting a commitment to organizational safety. This is the fifth time Blue Ridge has won the award, the most of any co-op in the largest state division. The co-op also recently surpassed - [Courier Obituaries 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-4-22-26/) - DAVID WAYNE PORTER PICKENS — David Wayne Porter, 70, husband of the late Martha Powell Porter, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 13, 2026. Born to the late Rev. Charles and Lois Nix Porter, David was a faithful member of Mountain Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, - [A Way To Process Life](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-way-to-process-life/) - Toney shares stories of strength, family, and home In a quiet corner of Pickens, S.C., author Rebecca Toney is doing something remarkable: she is turning life, love, heartbreak, hope and even the everyday world of shed hauling into stories that speak to readers of all ages. Toney, an independent author with a growing collection of - [Business of the month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/business-of-the-month-9/) - The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has announced Butterfly Wellness Yoga Meditation Center as its April Business of the Month. Butterfly Wellness is a beloved local gem in the greater Pickens area, known for their diverse class offerings, a beautifully restored building, and community favorite events, including the worldwide phenomenon, the Gingys holiday series featuring - [Courier Community Calendar 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-4-22-26/) - • PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th Reunion The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. Those attending - [Streambank workshop aims to protect Saluda](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/streambank-workshop-aims-to-protect-saluda/) - EASLEY — Save Our Saluda and Clemson Extension recently announced the 2026 Streambank Stabilization Workshop, to be held April 28 at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center. The workshop will include an indoor morning speaker session with topics including Subscribe Today or Login - [Celery Is a key ingredient](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/celery-is-a-key-ingredient-4/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-4-22-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-4-22-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-4-22-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-4-22-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 4-22-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-4-22-26/) - NOTICE To: The Unknown Owner The following vehicle has been abandoned at: Buddy’s Towing and Recovery, 108 S. 5th Street, Easley SC. There is a lien on this vehicle for towing and storage in the amount of $1,610.00 plus any additional rent from the date of this notice. Contact Debra Phillips at Buddy’s Towing and - [A time to speak and a time to be silent](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-time-to-speak-and-a-time-to-be-silent-2/) - As Christians, we have been given spiritual insight about the power of words and how critical it is to be careful and watch what we say. In the third chapter of James, we read about the potential dangers of the tongue. It discusses how we can use bits in the mouths of horses to control - [Pickens resident says she was falsely linked to altered emails](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-resident-says-she-was-falsely-linked-to-altered-emails/) - PICKENS — A Pickens resident says her name was falsely linked to altered emails pertaining to Pickens City Council last year, which led her to be referred to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for investigation. Pam Winters asked for “the truth” during the citizens comment portion of city council’s April 13 meeting. She said - [New scholarships help open a path for future engineers to transfer from Tri-County Tech to Clemson University](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/new-scholarships-help-open-a-path-for-future-engineers-to-transfer-from-tri-county-tech-to-clemson-university/) - By Paul Alongi Clemson News news@thepccourier.com PENDLETON — Aspiring engineers at Tri-County Technical College will have a new pathway into Clemson University through STEPS2Clemson, a program that provides significant scholarships and academic support for students with demonstrated financial need. The program offers up to $10,000 in scholarship support during students’ first year, which is completed - [Spring Spirit](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/spring-spirit/) - [UCM to begin Giving Garden](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/ucm-to-begin-giving-garden/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Work will soon begin on a new way to assist clients at United Christian Ministries. Executive director Melanie Johnson discussed the “Giving Garden” with the Courier on Monday morning. “For the last couple of years, in our strategic plan, we wanted to increase the amount of Subscribe - [Layoffs announced for Liberty plant](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/layoffs-announced-for-liberty-plant/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A manufacturer at the Pickens County Commerce Park will lay off about a third of its workforce there. The April 10 WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Network) Report announced Industrial Plastics Group LLC would have layoffs impacting 74 employees at its Subscribe Today or Login - [Azalea Fest set for next week](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/azalea-fest-set-for-next-week/) - PICKENS — The 42nd annual Pickens Azalea Festival is set to return to downtown Pickens next week on April 24-25, bringing two days of live music, hometown traditions, artisan vendors and family-friendly experiences to the heart of the Upstate. Timed with the peak bloom of azaleas across the foothills, the festival draws thousands Subscribe Today - [Six Mile issues statement on upcoming community events](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/six-mile-issues-statement-on-upcoming-community-events/) - SIX MILE — Following online concerns about upcoming community events in Six Mile, the Town of Six Mile released an official statement on Facebook on Saturday condemning online negativity as the town charts its path ahead for events like its annual Issaqueena Festival. In the statement, town officials said “there have been some negative social - [Lions bash Berea to stay unbeaten in region](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lions-bash-berea-to-stay-unbeaten-in-region/) - By Eric Sprott Courtesy The Journal sports@upstatetoday.com CENTRAL — Suffice to say the Daniel High School girls’ soccer team holds itself to a high standard. In their first action in a week-and-a-half due to spring break, the Lions feel like they showed some signs of rust early in their return to the pitch Monday evening - [Seven puppies](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/seven-puppies/) - Matthew 25:40 “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Have you ever heard a sound you could not place? You did not know where it came from - [Courier Letters to the Editor 4-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-4-15-26/) - Evette: The leader SC needs Dear Editor, After years of serving in the South Carolina House, I’ve been blessed to work alongside many leaders and true public servants. Few bring the same level of bold, business-minded leadership as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. As I prepare to retire from public service, I’ve spent time reflecting on - [Avoiding cognitive decline](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/avoiding-cognitive-decline/) - Scroll around the internet to look for ideas about avoiding cognitive decline, and you’ll find a wide variety of suggestions and studies. One thing many of them agree on, however, is the value of playing games. UCLA has it narrowed down to four types in particular. Brain training games came in at the top of - [Extra education benefits for vets](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/extra-education-benefits-for-vets/) - Have you been using your veterans' educational benefits? Are you running out of time because you’re coming to the end of the standard 36 months of benefits you received? Because of two new rulings, you might be one of a million veterans who are eligible for an additional 12 months. The rulings in question (Rudisill - [Courier Obituaries 4-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-4-15-26/) - LORETTA J. BURGESS EASLEY — Loretta J. Burgess of Easley, and formerly of Vero Beach, Fla.; passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on Feb. 13, 1931, in Decatur, Ill., she was the daughter of Frances and Emerson Shaner. Loretta was an active member of Easley First United Methodist Church - [Let it grow](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/let-it-grow/) - Tips for the gardening beginners Gardening has become an incredibly popular hobby around the world, and its appeal is continuing to grow. According to Ruby Home Luxury Real Estate, there are currently an estimated 71.5 million gardening households in the United States alone. This translates to around 185.9 million people who engage in some form - [Meals on Wheels volunteers honored for dedication to local seniors citizens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/meals-on-wheels-volunteers-honored-for-dedication-to-local-seniors-citizens/) - COUNTY — The volunteers at Meals on Wheels was recently recognized for their outstanding commitment to serving our community and its senior citizens by Rep. Phillip Bowers, who represents the Six Mile, Central and Clemson area in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Meals on Wheels volunteers provide and deliver meals to homebound individuals and - [Old-Time Weekend Jam returns, April 17-18](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/old-time-weekend-jam-returns-april-17-18/) - Pickens — Get ready for a toe-tapping, foot-stomping celebration of traditional Appalachian music and culture as the Old Time Weekend Jam returns to Hagood Mill Historic Site on April 17–18, 2026. This beloved annual event brings together talented musicians, traditional craftspeople, and history enthusiasts for a full weekend of music, hands-on demonstrations, and community gathering - [Easley Area Museum added to Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-area-museum-added-to-upstate-heritage-quilt-trail/) - EASLEY — The Easley Area Museum is pleased to be the newest location for a hand-painted quilt panel on the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail. The double-sided panel was recently unveiled at its permanent home in the front yard of the museum at 201 South Pendleton Street in Easley. Easley resident Kent Dykes sponsored this project - [Community Calendar 4-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-4-15-26/) - • PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th Reunion The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. arbecue, macaroni and cheese, and slaw will be provided. Those attending - [Streambank workshop aims to protect the Saluda](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/streambank-workshop-aims-to-protect-the-saluda/) - EASLEY — Save Our Saluda and Clemson Extension are excited to announce the 2026 Streambank Stabilization Workshop on Tuesday, April 28 at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center. The workshop will include an indoor morning speaker session with topics including streambank repair, riparian buffers, restoration sauccess stories in the Upper Saluda Watershed, exotic invasive species Subscribe Today or Login - [Coconut dishes don’t have to be complicated](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/coconut-dishes-dont-have-to-be-complicated-3/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 4-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-4-15-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 4-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-4-15-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 4-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-4-15-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 4-15-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-4-15-26/) - NOTICE To: The Unknown Owner The following vehicle has been abandoned at: Buddy’s Towing and Recovery, 108 S. 5th Street, Easley SC. There is a lien on this vehicle for towing and storage in the amount of $1,610.00 plus any additional rent from the date of this notice. Contact Debra Phillips at Buddy’s Towing and - [County Council voices speedway support following rally in Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-council-voices-speedway-support-following-rally-in-easley/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Rain causes cancellation of NASCAR races, but the wet weather didn’t stop about 300 fans from attending a rally to save the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway. The fans and a few politicians gathered inside a cavernous building at Easley’s District Park on April 4 to show - [Taking Flight!](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/taking-flight/) - [Dept. of Labor recovers $95k for IHOP cooks](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dept-of-labor-recovers-95k-for-ihop-cooks/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — An Easley IHOP location is one of three franchise locations that failed to pay overtime to cooks, according to the US Department of Labor. A release from that agency issued April 2 said it recovered $95,095 in back wages for 33 cooks at three IHOP locations in - [Signature Foods USA to open new plant in Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/signature-foods-usa-to-open-new-plant-in-easley/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A specialty food products manufacturer will invest $11.5 million and create more than 200 jobs in the Anderson County portion of Easley. Signature Foods USA announced on April 2 it had selected Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation, a SC Department of Commerce release said. - [Easley Chamber expands to Liberty](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-chamber-expands-to-liberty/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its first major expansion in nearly 20 years. Executive Director Brian Swords made a special announcement during the Chamber’s 78th Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on March 19. “Over the past six to eight months, our board has been - [Easley Spring Fling planned for Saturday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-spring-fling-planned-for-saturday/) - EASLEY — Downtown Easley is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events, as the Easley Spring Fling will return to Old Market Square on Saturday, April 11. The festival will kick off at noon and run through 8 p.m., offering a full day of shopping, food and live entertainment. A wide variety - [Azalea Fest set for April 24-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/azalea-fest-set-for-april-24-25/) - PICKENS — One of the Southeast’s most anticipated spring events is back. The 42nd annual Pickens Azalea Festival, presented by Quality Granite Cabinets and Flooring, returns to downtown Pickens on April 24-25, 2026, bringing two days of live music, hometown traditions, artisan vendors and family-friendly experiences to the heart of the Upstate. Timed with the - [Daniel sweeps county track meet](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-sweeps-county-track-meet/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Heading into the home stretch of their seasons, Pickens County’s four public high schools took to the track at Daniel High School on April 2 for the Pickens County Track and Field Championships. For the second year in a row, it was a clean sweep for Daniel - [Red Devils, Lions boast meet MVPs](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/red-devils-lions-boast-meet-mvps/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Out of the more than 100 athletes who traveled to Daniel High School for the Pickens County Track and Field Championships, six were lauded for their achievements and presented with awards following the completion of the meet. Liberty’s Reid Finley and Ciairra Hester, Easley’s Aamari Kelly and - [Scholarship recipients named](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/scholarship-recipients-named/) - Above: Easley’s Aamari Kelly was awarded the inaugural King of the Pit Scholarship by the King family at the Pickens County track meet last week. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding jumper from Pickens County. Below: Easley’s Acie Vincent, Liberty’s Reid Finley and Liberty’s Brayden Bagwell were each awarded the Abraham Balawi Memorial Scholarship - [Courier Obituaries 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-4-8-26/) - HAROLD GRAHAM EASLEY — Mr. Harold Ernest Graham, 80, husband of Teri Ann Ayers Graham, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. Born in Wayland, N.Y., the son of the late Lewis Elwin Graham and the late Dorothy Hills Graham, Mr. Graham owned and operated his own construction business for many years and attended Abiding Peace - [Easer Sunrise](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easer-sunrise/) - [Courier Political Cartoon (2) 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-4-8-26/) - [Courier Political Cartoon (1) 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-4-8-26/) - [Lineworkers are ready when it matters most](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lineworkers-are-ready-when-it-matters-most/) - As the Vice President of Operations at Blue Ridge Electric Co-op, I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it takes to keep the lights on for our members. It’s something I think about daily. When you see forecasts of storms across our part of South Carolina, our linemen see a call to action. - [What’s the big deal about evangelism?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/whats-the-big-deal-about-evangelism/) - Within the Christian worldview, some might ask, “What’s the big deal about evangelism?” We would think this response would come from non-believers, but sadly, there are also church members who have the same calloused attitude. When we consider the idea behind sharing the good news, we begin with comprehending that it’s the announcement and proclamation - [Connecting the dots](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/connecting-the-dots/) - Exodus 5:1 “And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.” “Interesting” is not adequate to describe the connections we find throughout the Old Testament to the New Testament in God’s Word, - [Exercising to avoid falls](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/exercising-to-avoid-falls/) - If your weather is anything like mine right now, the promised end of winter hasn’t happened yet, with storms continuing to roll in every few days right on schedule. The things that have not gone away yet, however, are Covid, flu and RSV. Which means that getting outside on a schedule for exercise isn’t possible, - [Vet suicide prevention grants](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/vet-suicide-prevention-grants/) - A cross the country, state and local governments, nonprofits, certain tribes and other community organizations are going to share in a $112 million grant program for their work in veterans suicide prevention. The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (also known as SSG Fox SPGP) promotes outreach to identify veterans at risk, clinical - [A century of service](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-century-of-service-2/) - On his 100th birthday last Thursday, Pickens Savings and Loan Director Emeritus Billy Singleton was presented with a resolution from the South Carolina House of Representatives by Rep. Davey Hiott, honoring Singleton’s decades of service to the institution. Singleton joined the Board of Pickens Savings and Loan on May 20, 1963, and served until his - [PHS class of 1976 to hold 50-year reunion](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/phs-class-of-1976-to-hold-50-year-reunion-2/) - PICKENS — The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side - [Courier Community Calendar 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-4-8-26/) - • UWC hosts spring market on April 18 United Wesleyan Church, located at 738 Rice Road in Easley, will host a spring market Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Set to be held in the church’s Lifeline building, the event will offer free admission. The market will feature a variety of local vendors, bake - [Bake a Big Batch of Brownies](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/bake-a-big-batch-of-brownies-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-4-8-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-4-8-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Trespass Notices 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/trespass-notices-4-8-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-4-8-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 4-8-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-4-8-26/) - NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Southern Vault Event Venue & Bistro intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of beer, and wine at 104 East Main St., Pickens SC 29671. To object to the issuance - [PHS class of 1976 to hold 50-year reunion](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/phs-class-of-1976-to-hold-50-year-reunion/) - PICKENS — The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese, and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side - [Recording history](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/recording-history/) - Pickens Chamber holds annual awards banquet By Rocky Nimmons Publisher rnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, March 26, at Tavern 53 inside the Pickens Golf Club, bringing together chamber members, business owners, and community leaders for an evening of recognition and fellowship. The banquet offered - [PHS class of 1976 to hold 50th class reunion](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/phs-class-of-1976-to-hold-50th-class-reunion/) - PICKENS — PICKENS — The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion on May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion from noon until 5 p.m. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Rd., Pickens, SC 29671. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese, and slaw will be provided. Those Subscribe - [Community Calendar 4-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-4-1-26/) - • PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th Reunion The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. arbecue, macaroni and cheese, and slaw will be provided. Those attending - [SWU holds ribbon cutting for new School of Nursing](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/swu-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-new-school-of-nursing/) - CENTRAL — Leaders from Southern Wesleyan University, multiple cities, and area healthcare providers gathered Friday, March 27 to celebrate a major milestone in the development of SWU’s School of Nursing. The morning ribbon-cutting ceremony was not only the celebration of Terry Hall’s transformation into a clinical skills laboratory, it was also a nod to the - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 4-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-4-1-26/) - [How to dye eggs like a professional](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/how-to-dye-eggs-like-a-professional/) - Many families will soon be partaking in a springtime tradition that has spanned generations: coloring Easter eggs. While eggs once symbolized fertility and rebirth in Pagan celebrations, they have since come to be associated with Christianity. History.com says eggs historically were not allowed to be eaten during the 40 days of Lent. Subsequently, they were - [AWL Pro Wrestling returns to the Market at the Mill this Saturday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/awl-pro-wrestling-returns-to-the-market-at-the-mill-this-saturday/) - PICKENS — The stars of the American Wrestling League (AWL) are set to return to Pickens this Saturday for one of the organization’s featured events, “Spring Break 2026.” The AWL has quickly adopted Pickens — and the Market at the Mill — as one of its premier stops, bringing some of the most exciting independent - [Central girls win state title](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/central-girls-win-state-title/) - The Central-Clemson Recreation 10U girls’ basketball team secured the first-ever state championship for Central-Clemson in the age division. The girls started off with a 29-12 win over Richland County, then beat North Charleston 31-24 in the semifinals. They then beat North Charleston once again by a final score of 32-18 to claim the title. - [County to honor Andrew Pickens for America 250](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-to-honor-andrew-pickens-for-america-250/) - COUNTY — The Pickens County America 250 Committee, in partnership with the Pickens County Historical Society, will host a series of special commemorative events honoring the county’s Revolutionary War heritage as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence. The events will celebrate the legacy of Gen. Andrew Pickens, the Revolutionary War hero for - [Election races set after filing closes](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/election-races-set-after-filing-closes/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — With the two-week filing period for the November general election coming to an end on Monday, upcoming battles for local seats have been set. With incumbent Pickens County Council members Claiborne Linvill making a run at Subscribe Today or Login - [Pickens man convicted on drug charges](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-man-convicted-on-drug-charges/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A Pickens man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty last week on multiple charges, including drug trafficking. Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick announced the conviction of Sheridan Terrell Littlejohn in a release issued March 27. She said that on March 24, a - [Woman struck, killed crossing highway](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/woman-struck-killed-crossing-highway/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley woman died Saturday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Gentry Memorial Highway. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Adela Aguilar, 49, of Easley. The collision occurred at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, March 28 Subscribe Today or Login - [Seneca man killed in Central accident](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/seneca-man-killed-in-central-accident/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A woman found dead after a fire last year has been identified by the Pickens County Coroner’s Office. As the Courier earlier reported, Pickens County Andrew Wilson said he and chief deputy coroner Tommy Page responded to Red Hawk Road in Pickens at 6:30 p.m. Dec. Subscribe - [Authorities ID woman killed in Pickens fire](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/authorities-id-woman-killed-in-pickens-fire/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A woman found dead after a fire last year has been identified by the Pickens County Coroner’s Office. As the Courier earlier reported, Pickens County Andrew Wilson said he and chief deputy coroner Tommy Page responded to Red Hawk Road in Pickens at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 30 - [DPH confirms rabid skunks in Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dph-confirms-rabid-skunks-in-pickens-county/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Public Health said a person and a horse in Pickens County were recently exposed to skunks that later tested positive for rabies in separate incidents. A DPH release issued March 26 said a skunk found near Moorefield Memorial Highway and Belle Shoals - [Community invited to support Liberty Community Scholarships](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-invited-to-support-liberty-community-scholarships/) - LIBERTY — The community is invited to come together for a meaningful cause at a special all-day fundraiser benefiting the Liberty Community Scholarships. The event will take place on April 14th at Arnold’s in Liberty, running from 11a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Throughout the day, a percentage of all sales at Arnold’s will be donated directly - [Courier Obituaries 4-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-4-1-26/) - PATRICIA ANN ‘PATTI’ COLE PICKENS — Patricia Ann “Patti” Cole, 64, loving wife of 42 years to Charles Michael “Mike” Cole, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Aug. 3, 1961, Patti was the beloved daughter of the late Richard B. Pauls and Betty - [Lady Lions take down Blue Flame](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lady-lions-take-down-blue-flame/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — With both teams looking to pick up their first region wins of the season, the Pickens High School softball team hosted Daniel on Wednesday night. The Lions were able to take a commanding 7-0 lead in the opening inning and never looked back as they picked up - [The greatest announcement](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-greatest-announcement/) - Luke 11:26-28 “And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the Subscribe Today or Login - [The enduring hope of the empty tomb](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-enduring-hope-of-the-empty-tomb/) - April is the month of new beginnings when the grass turns green, trees begin to sprout their leaves, and flowers emerge from the ground to express their beauty. This is also the time when Christians celebrate the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. God’s infinite love for us is the foundation of the Christian - [Courier Letters to the editor 4-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-4-1-26/) - Don’t mess with our lakes Dear Editor, Pickens County is considering a proposed ordinance establishing a Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district to protect water quality, provide a safe environment for wildlife, conserve natural resources and safeguard our drinking water by preventing excessive development within 1,500 feet of the shoreline. This applies to any - [Don’t fall for scam emails](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dont-fall-for-scam-emails/) - I received an email from a company that I use for computer repair and malware protection. No surprise there; they’ve sent me annual emails over the years when it was time to renew the service. I opened the email and it was an invoice indicating they would be charging my credit card several hundred dollars - [Is there no way to uncover fraud?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/is-there-no-way-to-uncover-fraud/) - How is it a scammer can impersonate a veteran for over 30 years and not get caught? Not only did this thief collect Social Security under the veteran’s name, but he got medical care from the VA. And he didn’t exactly behave during all those years — he was convicted of multiple serious crimes along - [egg-stra special Easter Sunday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/egg-stra-special-easter-sunday/) - Hop on these tips for a great Easter egg hunt Egg hunts are a traditional component of many people’s Easter celebrations. Children often delight in searching for eggs around the house or in the backyard. Egg hunts are so popular that they have become a component of many town-sponsored festivities. There are many ways to - [New Pickens book fuels scholarships](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/new-pickens-book-fuels-scholarships/) - PICKENS — Local author and historian Charles Hood has announced the release of his newest book, a detailed look at the people, places, and events that shaped the community of Pickens. In keeping with his longstanding commitment to preserving local heritage and supporting young musicians, 100 percent of book proceeds will benefit the Ryan Hood - [Now Open in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-pickens-22/) - Baropa Farmhouse Market and Treasures recently held its formal ribbon cutting. The new store offers something for everyone, featuring a wide variety of gluten‑free and dairy‑free products, baking essentials, children’s clothing, novelties, jellies, jams and more. Baropa is located at 120 Ann Street in Pickens and is open Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - [Scout Food Drive](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/scout-food-drive/) - Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 recently held the 6th Annual Pickens Community Food Drive which was a huge success. The scouts collected 1,100 items for the Gleaning House Food Pantry from numerous community organizations, churches and groups. Picture here are the Scouts and Cub Scouts who collected the items at the drop - [Add something light to your Easter](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/add-something-light-to-your-easter-2/) - [Courier Classifieds 4-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-4-1-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Notice to Creditors 4-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-4-1-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legals Notices 4-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legals-notices-4-1-26/) - NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that The Hype, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of beer, wine, liquor at 7010 Calhoun Memorial Hwy B&C, Easley, SC 29640. To object to the issuance of the - [Courier Trespass Notices 4-1-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-4-1-26/) - 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 - [SWU receives largest gift in school’s history](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/swu-receives-largest-gift-in-schools-history/) - CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University has received the largest gift in its history, marking a significant moment of transformational support for the institution’s future. The gift came through the sale of a Christian camp property in North Carolina that had been donated to Southern Wesleyan University in 2025. Following prayerful consideration, the property was sold - [Linvill announces run for SC State House District 3](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/linvill-announces-run-for-sc-state-house-district-3/) - CLEMSON — Pickens County Council member Claiborne Linvill has officially filed to run for S.C. House District 3. The district encompasses Clemson, Central, Six Mile and part of Norris. “I’m running to create positive change in South Carolina politics,” Linvill said. “I hope to shift focus away from issues that divide and distract so we - [Library board votes to reinstate collection policy](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/library-board-votes-to-reinstate-collection-policy/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Two weeks after pausing the library system’s controversial collection policy in order to finish the process of hiring an interim director, the Pickens County Library Board of Trustees voted to reinstate the policy during a meeting on Thursday night at the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in - [Waffle lot of fun](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/waffle-lot-of-fun/) - [SC AG Wilson voices support of GP Speedway](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sc-ag-wilson-voices-support-of-gp-speedway/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will make a campaign stop April 4 at an event in support of saving the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway. Wilson, a Republican, is running for the state’s governorship. He made an extensive post on Facebook on Monday, March 23, in - [Pickens man charged after police standoff](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-man-charged-after-police-standoff/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A Pickens man is charged with kidnapping after a standoff with sheriff’s deputies early Saturday morning. Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, March 21, about a domestic violence situation in the 100 block of Province Lane in Pickens, Chief Deputy Subscribe - [Hiott receives Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hiott-receives-duke-energy-citizenship-and-service-award/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — As his legislative career nears its end, Rep. Davey Hiott was recently honored for his service to the community. Hiott announced last year that he would not be seeking reelection to the South Carolina House of Representatives this year after more than two decades in office. He - [O’Reilly now open!](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/oreilly-now-open/) - Pickens’ new O’Reilly Auto Parts held its formal grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, drawing a large crowd for the celebration. The new auto parts store, located at 103 Aspen Way, is now fully geared up to serve the community with top quality parts and service. Pictured in back are assistant manager, Daniel Wilhelm, - [Work on next phase of Six Mile nature walk to begin soon](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/work-on-next-phase-of-six-mile-nature-walk-to-begin-soon/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com SIX MILE — Work on one portion of the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile was recently completed, and another phase of work will begin soon. Six Mile Mayor James Atkinson discussed work at the nature park during a ceremony in honor of late naturalist, writer and historian - [Who God is and who we are in Him](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/who-god-is-and-who-we-are-in-him/) - How many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness of knowing that most people only want enough to get by? Having a serious spiritual relationship with God is difficult, as it takes a high - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-7/) - [Yes, it’s a religious war](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/yes-its-a-religious-war/) - Genesis 16:12 “And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.” The Jews and the Ishmaelites have been at each other’s throats for four-thousand years. It all began with the mothers of Isaac - [Courier Political Cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-6/) - [Protecting your veteran benefits](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/protecting-your-veteran-benefits/) - On a recent National Slam the Scam Day for 2026, the VA stepped up, along with other federal agencies, with an array of information to keep veterans safe from scams and fraud. Thieves don’t just work one day per year, however. We need to stay vigilant all year long to protect our benefits and personal - [Courier Obituaries 3-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/62328-2/) - HAROLD PORTER SIX MILE — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ira Harold Porter, 80, of Six Mile. He was born on May 23, 1945, in Six Mile, and he peacefully left us on March 23, 2026, from natural causes. He was a son of the late William Ira and - [Devils fall short against West-Oak](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/devils-fall-short-against-west-oak/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Taking a 2-0 first inning lead over West-Oak on Friday night, the Liberty High School baseball team looked like it was on its way to picking up its second consecutive win. Instead, unforced errors allowed the Warriors to recover quickly, and the Red Devils were unable to - [Wave take down rival Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/wave-take-down-rival-pickens/) - The Easley Green Wave were able to pick up a massive rivalry win over county foe Pickens on the diamond last week, with a 17-1 road win over the Blue Flame. Green Wave first baseman Katie Marchbanks had a sensational day in the batter’s box in the win going 4-4 with a double, a home - [Easley Spring Fling is right around the corner](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-spring-fling-is-right-around-the-corner/) - EASLEY — Downtown Easley is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events as the Easley Spring Fling returns to Old Market Square on Saturday, April 11. The festival will kick off at noon and run through 8 p.m., offering a full day of shopping, food, and live entertainment. A wide variety of - [Hagood Mill Foundation announces spring fundraiser](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hagood-mill-foundation-announces-spring-fundraiser-2/) - PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Foundation invites the community to an elegant evening of fellowship and purpose at its annual spring fundraiser, Preserving the Past and Funding the Future, on Saturday, April 11, at the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by - [Courier Community Calendar 3-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-3-25-26/) - • WHM singing is set for on March 29 Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry will host a special gospel singing celebration in honor of Women’s History Month on Sunday, March 29. The event will begin at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3 p.m., at Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry, located at 103 West C Ave. in - [Supper salads lighten evening meals](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/supper-salads-lighten-evening-meals-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 3-26-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-3-26-26/) - [Classifieds 3-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/classifieds-3-25-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 3-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-3-25-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 3-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-3-25-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 3-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-3-25-26/) - PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction onThursday, APRIL 2nd, 2026, at 11:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE. Flex Storage, - [Local attorney witnessed Iranian drone attacks while stuck in Dubai](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-attorney-witnessed-iranian-drone-attacks-while-stuck-in-dubai/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A local attorney experienced Iranian missile strikes first-hand during a visit to the Middle East. Scott Dover’s hobby is world travel. Dover was on his way to a safari in Tanzania when he decided to stop for the weekend in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “To sort of - [Couple charged in baby’s death](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/couple-charged-in-babys-death/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A couple has been charged with homicide by child abuse after their infant died Thursday morning. According to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office news release issued Friday by Chief Deputy Brett Barwick, the PCSO communications center received a 911 call at 1:11 a.m. Thursday, March 12, “in - [Earnhardt plugs effort to save local speedway](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/earnhardt-plugs-effort-to-save-local-speedway/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced on social media Thursday that he would bring his zMAX CARS Tour, a NASCAR short-track series, to the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway in Easley if it’s saved. Earnhardt’s post on X (formerly Twitter) was the second major boost - [Cassidy set to take over as LES principal](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cassidy-set-to-take-over-as-les-principal/) - COUNTY — Liberty Elementary School will have a new principal for the 2026-2027 school year, and it is set to be a familiar face in the Liberty community. The School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees approved Dr. Lisa Cassidy as the next principal of the school at a called board meeting on March - [Naturalist, historian Chastain remembered](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/naturalist-historian-chastain-remembered/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com SIX MILE — The life of writer, historian and naturalist Dennis Chastain was celebrated last week at a park he helped develop. Chastain died in November at age 71. A sign honoring the work of Chastain and his wife Jane was unveiled at the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in - [Courier Legal Notices 3-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-3-18-26/) - PUBLIC NOTICE To all persons claiming an interest in: 1970 - 90HP - EVINRUDE - No Serial NUMBER, James Lawson will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3699. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no - [Journalists help ensure a germ-free government](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/journalists-help-ensure-a-germ-free-government/) - Your body. Your choice. That’s not about what you might be thinking. Your “body” or, in this case, bodies refers to those we elect and those we appoint via those we elect to do the public’s business: school boards; town, city and county councils; state and federal representatives; town, city and county managers; school superintendents; - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-6/) - [Honesty in the mirror](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/honesty-in-the-mirror/) - Age is not an excuse for being unhealthy. This might be one of the most unpopular articles of all time, but as I sit here wanting to express from my heart, my private burdens are being exposed. I care about you (and me), it’s the only reason I would write about such a challenging subject. - [Courier Political cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-5/) - [Prescription scam](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/prescription-scam/) - How much would you trust a prescription cream compound that was whipped up in a back room by a bunch of untrained teenagers? Sounds dangerous, and it turned out to be just that by patients who used the fake cream and ended up with painful rashes. It was a real moneymaker for some scammers however: - [Recall: Rice products may contain glass](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/recall-rice-products-may-contain-glass/) - A recent food recall for one manufacturer includes a list of fried rice, ramen and dumpling products that is 23 pages long. The list covers lot numbers and production dates going back many months. With 50 items per page, that comes to 1,100 items. The problem? They all might have glass in them. The additional concern? - [Mother’s old chair](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mothers-old-chair/) - Galatians 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Mother bought a pair of yard chairs in the 1950s. Steel constructed with a curved one-piece leg assembly, those chairs were to be cherished for years to come. The bodies they supported in - [Courier Obituaries 3-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-3-18-26/) - CAROLYN DIANE ‘DINAH’ MCCALL SIX MILE — Carolyn Diane “Dinah” McCall, 54, loving wife of 29 years to Leon “Lee” McCall, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home. Born on May 12, 1971, in Easley, Dinah was the beloved daughter of the late Willie D. Cooper and Catherine Riggins Patterson. She - [Waffle Fest returns to Liberty](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/waffle-fest-returns-to-liberty/) - LIBERTY — The City of Liberty is set to host the second annual SC Waffle Fest on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in downtown Liberty. The festival is sponsored by US Waffle Company. The festival will take place along W. Front Street and S. Commerce Street and admission is free for everyone. Visitors - [Liberty celebrates 150 years with music, treats, community spirit](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-celebrates-150-years-with-music-treats-community-spirit/) - LIBERTY — The city of Liberty marked a major milestone recently as residents gathered to celebrate the town’s 150th anniversary which was March 2, 2026, with an afternoon full of music, food and family-friendly activities. The celebration brought together community members, council members, city staffand volunteers for a festive tribute to Liberty’s long and proud - [WHM gospel singing planned for Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/whm-gospel-singing-planned-for-easley/) - EASLEY — Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry will host a special gospel singing celebration in honor of Women’s History Month on Sunday, March 29. The event will begin at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3 p.m., at Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry, located at 103 West C Ave. in Easley. Tim Sutton serves as pastor. The - [Irish dishes make the day](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/irish-dishes-make-the-day-3/) - [Courier Comic, Puzzles and Games 3-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comic-puzzles-and-games-3-18-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 3-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-3-18-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Notice to Creditors 3-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-3-18-26/) - 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 - [Courier Trespass Notices 3-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-3-18-26/) - 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 - [Woman found guilty in 2022 Easley shooting](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/woman-found-guilty-in-2022-easley-shooting/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — A Greenville woman has been sentenced to two decades behind bars after being convicted last month in connection with a 2022 shooting near Easley. On Feb. 26, a Pickens County jury convicted 58-year-old Renee Lavonne Simon of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission - [Translating Holy Word into reality](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/translating-holy-word-into-reality/) - ‘‘It is incumbent upon everyone to observe God’s holy commandments, inasmuch they are the wellspring of life unto the world.” Baha’i Scripture In Psalm 19:7-11, we see the preciousness of God’s teachings: “The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul...the precepts of the Lord are right and rejoice the soul. The commandment - [Speedway development voted down by planning commission](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/speedway-development-voted-down-by-planning-commission/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Planning Commission unanimously voted down a huge development project Monday night that would potentially replace the historic Greenville-Pickens Racetrack. The “no” vote gave hope to racetrack supporters who are negotiating a $4 million purchase deal with RealtyLink, the developer, that transfers ownership - [Mauldin, Nimmons honored by SC Press Association](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mauldin-nimmons-honored-by-sc-press-association/) - COLUMBIA — Two Pickens County Courier staff members were honored recently by the South Carolina Press Association for their work in 2025-26. In the SCPA’s annual news contest, Courier Sports Editor Bru Nimmons and Editor Zack Mauldin received awards judged by peers in the newspaper industry. The awards were presented at the association’s annual meeting - [PC libraries to resume kid’s programs](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pc-libraries-to-resume-kids-programs/) - COUNTY — Weeks after firing director Stephanie Howard, the Pickens County Library Board convened for a special-called meeting voting to resume previously cancelled children’s programs, while also pausing its controversial collection policy and recommending an interim director. According to library officials last month, the cancellations were necessary due to the need to reallocate staff time - [Easley man to serve one day in jail after plea](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-man-to-serve-one-day-in-jail-after-plea/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley man was sentenced to just one day in jail after pleading guilty to assault. Emmanuel Jahu Gilstrap was initially charged in 2023 with committing or attempting lewd act upon a child under 16, a charge stemming from incidents alleged to have occurred between Jan 1, - [SME named model school](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sme-named-model-school/) - SIX MILE — Six Mile Elementary has been named a 2026 Model School and will be recognized at the prestigious Model Schools Conference, hosted by the Center for Model Schools. Six Mile Elementary was selected as one of only 10 elementary schools nationwide to Subscribe Today or Login - [SDPC announces leadership changes](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sdpc-announces-leadership-changes-2/) - PICKENS — The School District of Pickens County has announced leadership changes that will take effect July 1, 2026, including a new district-level role and an interim principal appointment at McKissick Academy of Science and Technology (MAST). Mrs. Heather Touchberry has been named Director of Innovative Services for the district, transitioning from her current role - [Courier Political Cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-4/) - [Standing strong with confidence](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/standing-strong-with-confidence/) - Fear and anxiety are negative byproducts of modern life, trying to influence us away from God. Our jobs are often stressful, our relationships and finances, and even our children struggle with social pressures we hardly faced when we were their age. Some people turn to natural remedies, like the newly popular cannabidiol products, while others - [It’s not always about politics](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/its-not-always-about-politics/) - Romans 3:10 and 12 “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.” We humans have an inclination to observe and form opinions of others much more readily than ourselves. We - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-5/) - [Hagood Mill Foundation announces spring fundraiser](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hagood-mill-foundation-announces-spring-fundraiser/) - PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Foundation invites the community to an elegant evening of fellowship and purpose at its annual spring fundraiser, Preserving the Past and Funding the Future, on Saturday, April 11, at the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by - [Courier Letters to the Editor 3-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-3-11-26/) - Saitta gives thoughts on mill issue Dear Editor, The Hagood Mill and its grounds are owned by the county government. Up until 2019, it was managed and run by the county parks department. In 2019, a private organization named the Hagood Mill Foundation asked to manage the mill, and the foundation has been running it - [Courier Obituaries 3-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-3-11-26/) - SYBIL HAYES HUGHES COLUMBIA — Sybil Hayes Hughes passed to be with the Lord on March 7, 2026, in Columbia. Sybil Hayes was born in Pickens, on July 1, 1935, to Ossie and Ernestine Hayes. She was married to Glen Hughes in 1949 at the age of 14. They were married for 70 years, until - [Courier announce All-County Basketball Teams](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-announce-all-county-basketball-teams/) - [Now open in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-pickens-21/) - Big things are happening in the Upstate, and Noah’s Ark Plumbing’s ribbon cutting was just the beginning. The company is already setting the tone for what it wants the business to represent, bringing ambitious energy and a strong commitment to the Pickens community. On Feb. 27, the company celebrated its official ribbon cutting, surrounded by - [Troop 51 spelunkers go exploring](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/troop-51-spelunkers-go-exploring/) - Scout Troop 51 of Pickens recently took the Wild Cave Tour at the Lost Sea Caverns in Sweetwater, Tenn. The tour included a tour of the caverns, a boat excursion on the largest underground lake in North America and the “Cave Crawl,” which consisted of exploring a multitude of “cracks, crevices, nooks and crannies” on hands and knees - [A salute to Asian Cuisine](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-salute-to-asian-cuisine-2/) - [Courier Comics Puzzles and Games 3-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-3-11-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 3-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-3-11-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 3-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-3-11-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 3-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-3-11-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 3-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-3-11-26/) - SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF PICKENS C.A. No.: 2026-CP-39-00050 Donald L. Coats, Jr., Plaintiff vs. Komal Patel, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real property describedin the Complaint herein, any unknown adults being as a class - [Public speak out on firing](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/public-speak-out-on-firing/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Following the start of a lengthy book review and the firing of Pickens County Library System director Stephanie Howard, more than a dozen local residents spoke up during Monday’s Pickens County Council meeting. Comments were divided, as some lauded the Pickens County Library Board of Trustees’ recent - [County library director fired](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-library-director-fired/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Just four months before her firing last week, Pickens County Library System director Stephanie Howard was honored by a statewide library group for her “leadership and commitment to protecting the right of all individuals to read, learn and think freely.” The South Carolina Library Association (SCLA) awarded - [Hinton to succeed Lovinggood as Blue Ridge President, CEO](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hinton-to-succeed-lovinggood-as-blue-ridge-president-ceo/) - PICKENS — The Blue Ridge Electric Co-op announced last week that President and CEO Jim Lovinggood is set to retire at the end of 2026 after more than four decades of distinguished service, but a familiar, local face is set to succeed the respected CEO. The Blue Ridge Board of Trustees unanimously named Zachary Hinton - [Chastain to be remembered at Six Mile event](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/chastain-to-be-remembered-at-six-mile-event/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com SIX MILE — A nature walk is a fitting place to remember and celebrate the work and legacy of writer, educator, conservationist and historian Dennis Chastain. The man once called “a modern-day Daniel Boone” by the Greenville News died at age 73 in November. A “Remembering Dennis Chastain” program - [Coroner IDs body found in Dec. fire](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/coroner-ids-body-found-in-dec-fire/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — The Pickens County Coroner’s Office has identified a man found dead after a structure fire in Liberty last year. At 5:45 p.m. Dec. 15, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson and deputy coroner Marsha Alexander responded to 316 Spring Valley Road in Liberty after a person was Subscribe - [Hagood Mill Foundation asks county to continue support](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hagood-mill-foundation-asks-county-to-continue-support/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Members of the Hagood Mill Foundation are asking Pickens County Council to continue to fund the Hagood Mill Historic Site, but the council’s chairman says such funding to private organizations is based on need. In a press release issued Feb. 27, the foundation urged continued funding for - [Economist: Data shows growth, but also concerns](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/economist-data-shows-growth-but-also-concerns/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — There are many positive signs that the nation’s economy is doing well, but the average consumer may not be getting that message, according to Clemson University economist Scott Baier. “Consumers are healthy, but it looks a little bit uneven,” he said. The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce - [Who said retirement ends our calling?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/who-said-retirement-ends-our-calling/) - As days pass, we can complain about time flying or rejoice in our blessings. I never thought much about retirement when I was younger, but as the saying goes, it’s never too late to be what you might have been. Had anyone told me I’d be a school teacher later in life, I would have - [Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/letters-to-the-editor-45/) - EMS Upgrades Dear Editor, For years the Pickens EMS station (Medic 1) was located behind the library on N. Catherine Street in Pickens. Twenty-five years ago it was supposed to be a temporary home, the one-time morgue at the old funeral home. A couple of years ago, the sewer problems caught up with it and - [What leads to fear?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/what-leads-to-fear/) - Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go”. Some men fear death! Some fear life. Some fear other men while others fear pain and many fear uncertainty. Fear of disease or fear - [Courier Obituaries 3-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-3-4-26/) - THOMAS JULIAN ‘TOM’ ELLER COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. — Thomas Julian “Tom” Eller peacefully slipped the surly bonds of earth on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, with his wife, Anne, by his side. He dedicated his life to Christ, his family, country, and the advancement of astronautics. Surviving Tom are his wife of 63 years, Anne Lafitte Eller; - [Liberty wrestlers win state titles](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-wrestlers-win-state-titles-2/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com FLORENCE — Nearly two dozen wrestlers from around Pickens County descended upon on the Florence Center looking to make their mark at the South Carolina High School League individual state wrestling championships on Feb. 20 and 21. Liberty High School had the most successful day on the mat of - [Daniel boys ousted by Lancaster in round 3](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-boys-ousted-by-lancaster-in-round-3/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Having watched a double-digit second half lead slip away, the Daniel High School boys basketball was in dire straits down 65-57 with three minutes remaining in their third-round matchup with Lancaster on Tuesday night. With the season on the line, junior guard James Epting caught fire for - [County basketball stars named to All-State teams](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-basketball-stars-named-to-all-state-teams/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Four Pickens County basketball players were among those named to the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-State team announced last month. Jackson Conley, Campbell Epting and Shala Williams were named to the Class 4A squads from Daniel High School, while Liberty’s Kendrick Jackson was named to the - [‘Shuckin’ for Shelter’ is Saturday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/shuckin-for-shelter-is-saturday/) - EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County (FPPC) has announced its first-ever “Shuckin’ for Shelter,” taking place on Saturday, March 7, at the scenic Arran Farms in Easley. The community-focused evening aims to raise vital funds to support local families experiencing homelessness and housing instability. “Shuckin’ for Shelter” offers attendees a relaxed atmosphere featuring a - [Veterans Advocate Dunn shares moving message at SWU](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/veterans-advocate-dunn-shares-moving-message-at-swu/) - CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University welcomed Mrs. Paulette Dunn, Upstate Regional Integration Officer for the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, as the featured speaker for its February Warrior Wisdom Luncheon on Feb. 11. Her message, titled “Military Families – A Shared Sacrifice,” offered a powerful and deeply personal reflection on service, resilience, and faith. The - [Upstate Bible Study invites all to explore the Gospel of John](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/upstate-bible-study-invites-all-to-explore-the-gospel-of-john/) - PICKENS — Upstate Bible Study (UBS) offers a meaningful and engaging Bible study experience every other Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Hagood Center, located at 129 Schoolhouse Street in Pickens. Each gathering features uplifting singing followed by in‑depth, verse‑by‑verse Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Community Calendar 3-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-3-4-26/) - • LWV plans youth event in Clemson A Clemson University Youth Panel will discus “Lost the Youth Vote? Let’s Talk About Why,” from 5-6 p.m. March 10 at Clemson United Methodist Church, located at 300 Frontage Road. The event is hosted by The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Admission is free - [Carrots are not just for rabbits](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/carrots-are-not-just-for-rabbits-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 3-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-3-4-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 3-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-3-4-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the - [Courier Trespass Notices 3-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-3-4-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 3-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-3-4-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice To Creditors 2-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-2-25-26/) - 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 - [County plans new ambulance facility in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-plans-new-ambulance-facility-in-pickens/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens County is planning to build a new ambulance staging facility in the city of Pickens. At its Feb. 17 meeting, council discussed one of two locations for the new facility, known as EMS Medic 1. The new facility will replace a temporary home - [Library youth programs canceled for book review](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/library-youth-programs-canceled-for-book-review/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Users of the Pickens County Library System will experience changes in services offered going forward for a time, including the cancellation of many of its youth programs as library staff begin to review more than 86,000 books after a change in the librarie’s collection policy. The changes - [Local man facing charges in ACSO online chat sting](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-man-facing-charges-in-acso-online-chat-sting/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A Liberty man was among those charged after an undercover online chat operation by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. Kris Johnson, 39, is charged with criminal solicitation of a minor and second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor or attempt, according to an ACSO release issued Thursday. - [Man facing drug, weapons charges](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-facing-drug-weapons-charges/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop in Pickens. According to a Pickens Police Department release issued Feb. 18, officers conducted a traffic stop within city limits that day. After developing probable cause, officers conducted a search of the vehicle, locating Subscribe Today - [Daniel girls see season end with third round loss to South Pointe](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-girls-see-season-end-with-third-round-loss-to-south-pointe/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — With a trip to the Upper State championship on the line, the Daniel High School girls basketball team hosted South Pointe on Monday night. Early turnovers mounted for the Lions and they were unable to stop the Stallions’ all-state tandem of Kaleigh Lucas and JaNyia Cunningham throughout - [Swann propels Lions to Class 4A quartefinal](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/swann-propels-lions-to-class-4a-quartefinal/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Looking to advance to the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2023, the Daniel high school boys’ basketball hosted Fountain Inn on Saturday night in round two of the Class 4A playoffs. With a three-pointer to cap a career-night for Will Swann and a pair of - [AWL returns to Pickens with ‘4EVER’ anniversary event](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/awl-returns-to-pickens-with-4ever-anniversary-event/) - PICKENS — Excitement is building as the American Wrestling League storms back into Pickens this Saturday, Feb. 28, for its second local event of 2026. The Market at the Mill, located at 225 Pumpkintown Highway, will host “AWL: 4EVER,” the organization’s high energy four year anniversary show. The Market at the Mill has quickly become - [Courier Political Cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-3/) - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-4/) - [Whatever happened to the fear of sinning?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/whatever-happened-to-the-fear-of-sinning/) - What does the average, or maybe we could say normal, person think about sin? Have you noticed that most people would rather listen to messages that talk about how much God loves us and wants to bless us, than how His heart is breaking over us failing Him? Some of you might be thinking, you - [Skills build on skills](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/skills-build-on-skills/) - John 21:17 “He said unto him, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus said unto him, Feed my sheep.” After teaching industrial arts and - [Courier Letters to the Editor 2-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-2-25-26/) - Do you remember? Dear Editor, There were things when I was a child we had or did that would be considered wrong in today’s world but were accepted as normal back then. Do you remember if you were a boy in school the principal could make you have your hair cut or you could be - [Courier Obituaries 2-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-2-25-26/) - DONNA PARSONS SCHULTZ EASLEY — Donna Parsons Schultz, 82, wife of Henry Schultz, of Easley, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband at her side on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Born on May 18, 1943, in Pen Argyl, Pa., to the late Beulah Pritchard Parsons and the late Elwood Parsons, Donna spent her - [Skardon’s ‘Clemson 8 Challenge’ celebrates legacy of POW heroes](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/skardons-clemson-8-challenge-celebrates-legacy-of-pow-heroes/) - CLEMSON — Long before his death at 104 in 2021, retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon made it his mission to ensure the stories of Clemson University’s prisoners of war would endure. A survivor of the 1942 Bataan Death March during World War II, Skardon founded what became known as the “Clemson 8” Challenge, originally - [Upstate Forever protects Duck Haven](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/upstate-forever-protects-duck-haven/) - UPSTATE SC — In the final months of 2025, local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever worked with landowners and partners to close on more than 2,100 additional acres of conservation easements across seven counties: Anderson, Oconee, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens, and Spartanburg in SC, and Polk County in NC. “We had a great year-end in 2025, with - [Camp Hagood 2026 registration now open](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/camp-hagood-2026-registration-now-open/) - PICKENS — Registration is now open for Camp Hagood 2026, a three-day immersive summer camp experience taking place June 9–11, 2026 at the historic Hagood Mill Historic Site. Designed for students rising into 2nd through 9th grade, Camp Hagood offers hands-on learning experiences that bring history, nature, and Appalachian culture to life. Campers will explore - [Courier Community Calendar 2-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-2-25-26/) - • LWV plans youth event in Clemson A Clemson University Youth Panel will discus “Lost the Youth Vote? Let’s Talk About Why,” on March 10, 5-6 p.m. at the Clemson United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Road. The event is hosted by The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Admission is free and - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 2-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-2-25-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 2-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-2-25-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Trespass Notices 2-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/trespass-notices-2-25-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 2-25-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-2-25-26/) - NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 20, Section 10 through 50, South Carolina Self-Service Storage Facility Act. All items will be sold or otherwise disposed of. Sale will be conducted on Tuesday the 17th day of March, - [IT IS TIME TO VOTE IN THE PICKENS COUNTY COUNTY COURIER'S READERS CHOICE AWARDS](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/it-is-time-to-vote-in-the-pickens-county-county-couriers-readers-choice-awards/) - Everyone run out and grab this week’s Pickens County Courier and vote for your favorite businesses in Pickens — and you could win $50. The Courier will have the official ballots in this week’s edition. You must vote on an official ballot only found in this week and next week's Pickens County Courier for your - [Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce celebrating 60 years](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/greater-pickens-chamber-of-commerce-celebrating-60-years/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce uses a variety of tools to promote the area, attract visitors and support area businesses. Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce president Dave Michel gave a presentation to Pickens City Council during its Feb. 9 meeting. Originally organized in September 1965, the - [County approves building moratorium](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-approves-building-moratorium/) - By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com COUNTY — At its Feb. 2 meeting, Pickens County Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning new developments in several categories in an aim to avoid projects that would impact roads and infrastructure and lower quality of life for county residents. The six-month moratorium prohibits new applications for - [CPD: Man fired gun at group in Clemson garage](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cpd-man-fired-gun-at-group-in-clemson-garage/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — A 23-year-old man faces multiple charges after a shooting incident last week in downtown Clemson. Gavin Lamar Tukes is charged with attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm into an occupied building, according to a Clemson Police Department news release issued Friday. The - [PCSO lauds ‘Devil in Disguise’ guilty pleas, sentences](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pcso-lauds-devil-in-disguise-guilty-pleas-sentences/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com STATE — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is hailing recent guilty pleas entered in the multi-year, multi-agency “Devil in Disguise” investigation into drug trafficking in South Carolina. According to an agency statement released Monday, the PCSO “would like to thank the Subscribe Today or Login - [Coroner IDs victim in fatal NYE accident](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/coroner-ids-victim-in-fatal-nye-accident/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PENDLETON — Six weeks after a deadly wreck and vehicle fire just as the calendar rolled to 2026, the victim has been positively identified as an Anderson man. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said in a Jan. 1 news release that he and chief deputy coroner Tommy Page had - [Lady Lions clinch third straight region title with win over Tigers](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lady-lions-clinch-third-straight-region-title-with-win-over-tigers/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com TIGERVILLE — The Daniel High School girls’ basketball team traveled to Blue Ridge on Feb. 10 looking to secure a third straight region championship. The Lions took control in the first half and never let up, relying on a stellar two-way effort from senior guard Braelin Cumbie as they - [Pickens girls fall to Wren in round one](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-girls-fall-to-wren-in-round-one/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PIEDMONT — Returning to the playoffs after a down season in 2025, the Picken High School girls’ basketball team traveled to Wren on Monday night looking to play spoiler against the higher-seeded Hurricanes. While the Blue Flame gave Wren a battle in the opening quarter, the hot-shooting Hurricanes pulled - [County athletes sign to compete at next level](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-athletes-sign-to-compete-at-next-level/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Two local athletes took the next step in continuing their academic and athletic careers earlier this month, signing letters of intent with colleges on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Liberty High School’s Holli Gaffin and Pickens High School’s Emerson McCall signed at Subscribe Today or - [Courier Political Cartoon #2 3-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-3-18-26/) - [Examining our hearts at the Lord’s table](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/examining-our-hearts-at-the-lords-table/) - Last week, we touched on the subject of baptism, and this week I thought we could follow up with a chat about communion. For those who are Christians, the church ordinance of communion is a sacred and spiritually personal event. In some circles, the Lord’s Supper is referred to as a sacrament, while others call - [Courier Political Cartoon 2-18-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-18-25/) - [Keep track of food recalls](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/keep-track-of-food-recalls/) - If you’ve been keeping an eye on recent food recalls you know that salmonella has been in the news, because salmonella has been in our food. We have Moringa superfood capsules, the powder of which comes from the leaves of plants in India and Africa, an organic food known for containing healthful antioxidants, protein and - [Courier Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-93/) - Saitta gives update on road paving Dear Editor, Last month, I wrote the SCDOT had added repaving S.C. 183 from Pickens to S.C. 135 (by BJ’s and Fairlane Flats) to their list, in 2027 or early 2028. With the help of Sen. Rex Rice, the SCDOT is now fast-tracking that. The repaving project will go - [Progress, not Perfection](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/progress-not-perfection/) - [Courier Obituaries 2-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-2-18-26/) - ALBERT KARL MARTIN LIBERTY — Albert Karl Martin, 62, loving husband of 35 years to Tina McKenzie Martin, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at St. Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville. Born on Sept. 18, 1963, in Anderson County, Karl was the beloved son of the late Clyde Martin and Sarah Howard Henderson. A - [Whiten takes the stage at the Opry](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/whiten-takes-the-stage-at-the-opry/) - By Rocky Nimmons Publisher rnimmons@thepccourier.com NASHVILLE — What a week it has been for Six Mile native and up‑and‑coming country star Blake Whiten. Not only did his new video for his song “Breaking Me” debut, but the young singer also made his first appearance on the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. The Opry, - [‘Boots On The Ground’ coming to Easley Feb. 22](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/boots-on-the-ground-coming-to-easley-feb-22/) - EASLEY — The Community Action Group presents “Boots On The Ground”, their annual Black History Celebration event. The event will feature skits and performances by the Feet of Foundation and music by The Legendary James Brothers and Charmaine Madison and others. This celebration will be Sunday, February 22 at 4 p.m. at the Dream Center, - [Courier Community Calendar](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays The - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 2-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-2-18-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 2-18-27](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-2-18-27/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 2-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-2-18-26/) - 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 - [Courier Trespass Notices 2-18026](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-2-18026/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 2-18-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-2-18-26/) - NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Powdersville Mini Storage, phone (864) 661-6447, located at 4775 Highway 153, Easley, SC, 29642 will hold a Public Sale, to satisfy the lien of the owner. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of South Carolina Statutes; Chapter 20 Self Service - [Bee Well Honey Produce Market Coming Soon!](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/bee-well-honey-produce-market-coming-soon/) - [New coach Ruff introduced at Liberty High School](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/new-coach-ruff-introduced-at-liberty-high-school/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — In front of a gathered crowd at Liberty High School on Monday night, new Red Devil head football coach Bobby Ruff was introduced to the community and gave a peek into his expectations for the program. Ruff was introduced by Liberty High School athletic director Jonathan Dilworth, - [Red Devils fall in round three](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/red-devils-fall-in-round-three/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CHESTER — With their season on the line, the Liberty High School wrestling team travelled to Chester on Saturday for the third round of the Class 2A wrestling duals playoffs. The Red Devils battled hard over the course of their third-round matchup with region foe and second seeded Chesnee, - [Lady Lions take down county foe Pickens for 18th straight victory](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lady-lions-take-down-county-foe-pickens-for-18th-straight-victory/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After blowing by county foe Pickens in their first matchup this season, the Daniel High School girls’ basketball looked to use the same formula to take down the Blue Flame on Wednesday night. While the Lions didn’t have quite the same success offensively in just their second - [Daniel boys bash Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-boys-bash-pickens/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Looking to remain unbeaten in Region 2-4A play, the Daniel High School boys basketball team hosted Pickens on Wednesday night. A three-pointer gave the Blue Flame the game’s first points before the Lions mauled their county foe with a 31-2 run over the next 10 minutes of - [Red Devils go cold against top-ranked High Point](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/red-devils-go-cold-against-top-ranked-high-point/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Hosting top-ranked High Point on senior night, the sixth-ranked Liberty High School boys’ basketball team needed a win to keep its dreams of clinching a top two seed in Region 1-2A alive. The Red Devils defended the top-ranked Grizzlies well early on but a dismal shooting display - [Culpepper named PHS principal](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/culpepper-named-phs-principal/) - Neuner, Plyler named principals of DES, FAE By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) Board of Trustees approved Superintendent Danny Merck’s recommendation for three new principals on Monday night. D.W Daniel High School assistant principal Lucius Culpepper, Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary Subscribe Today or Login - [Man arrested after standoff](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-arrested-after-standoff/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — A Central man is charged with resisting arrest after failing to respond to law enforcement at his door. According to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office release issued Feb. 5, deputies and officers of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Service went to an apartment - [SCDOT seeking comment on 183-178 intersection](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/scdot-seeking-comment-on-183-178-intersection/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Officials are seeking public comment on a proposed “road diet” along portions of a busy intersection in Pickens. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is proposing lane change along portion of U.S. Highway 178 and S.C. Highway 183 (East Main Street), East Cedar Rock Street and - [Cannon Church breaks ground on new building](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cannon-church-breaks-ground-on-new-building/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Construction of a $2 million addition to the grounds of Cannon Church on Pepper Street in Central is now underway. Church leaders broke ground on the project on the first day of 2026, lead pastor Carl Poole said Monday. “We’re excited about it,” Poole said. “There’s a - [Man struck, killed by train](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-struck-killed-by-train-2/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — A man died Saturday after being struck by a train in downtown Central. In a release issued Saturday, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 57-year-old Subscribe Today or Login - [PRJWS secures $4M for facility](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/prjws-secures-4m-for-facility/) - COUNTY — The Pickens Regional Joint Water System (PRJWS) announced this week that President Donald J. Trump has signed an appropriations bill that includes $4 million in federal funding requested by U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham to support the PRJWS water treatment facility and transmission project. This critical investment represents a major step forward in - [Is resilience the answer to climate change?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/is-resilience-the-answer-to-climate-change/) - Maryland unveiled an agricultural climate plan for the state on Jan. 15. The plan was initiated by a senator who sponsored a grant for $500,000 to the University of Maryland to develop the plan to provide for food security for the state and the nation and help Maryland farmers to adapt to and mitigate climate - [Courier Letters to the Editor 2-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-2-11-26/) - When ‘blame’ is a good word Dear Editor, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately. Why is it I speak against this administration? Why does my skin crawl when I read about the Epstein files? Why does my heart drop when I hear about shootings of innocent protesters and mistreatment of immigrants? Why is - [Courier Obituaries 2-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-2-11-26/) - LAVANT PADGETT LIBERTY — Houston Lavant Padgett, 78, of Liberty, passed away on Feb. 4, 2026. Lavant was born on Jan. 8, 1948, in Walhalla, to Joe and Edith Padgett. Along with his family, Lavant moved to Pickens, in sixth grade, where he graduated from Pickens High School in 1967. He began working for Winn-Dixie - [Deep Winter Blues Festival returns](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/deep-winter-blues-festival-returns/) - PICKENS — The soulful sounds of the blues will once again echo through the hills of the Upstate as the 2026 Deep Winter Blues Festival returns to Hagood Mill Historic Site on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now a beloved winter tradition, the Deep Winter Blues Festival celebrates the rich roots - [Easley students advance in Legion oratorical competition](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-students-advance-in-legion-oratorical-competition/) - EASLEY — The American Legion Post 52 of Easley and Post 67 of Liberty jointly sponsored two students to participate in the American Legion Oratorical Scholarship program. Members of the posts heard speeches on Jan. 24 at Geer Memorial Baptist Church from Julia Menendez and Connor Sparks. Both are sophomore students at Easley High School. - [Business of the month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/business-of-the-month-8/) - Unique Finds, a vintage variety store was recently named as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s February Business of the Month. If you love discovering one-of-a-kind treasures, this is a must-visit shop. Located in downtown Pickens at 213 E Main St., Unique Finds is bringing vintage to a whole new level. They are open Wednesday–Saturday - [Community Calendar 2-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-2-11-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays The - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 2-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-2-11-26/) - [Light and easy sweet nothings](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/light-and-easy-sweet-nothings-2/) - [Courier Classifieds 2-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-2-11-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 2-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-2-11-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 2-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-2-11-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 2-11-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-2-11-26/) - Summons, Notice of Filing of Complaint, and Notice of Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem. State of South Carolina, County of Pickens, Court of Common Pleas CASE NO. 2025CP3901568. Dora L. Pacheco Hernandez and Pedro Ortega Ortega v. Nancy Finley, Nathan Finley, Charlotte Renee Murray; the heirs or devisees of Steven Wylie Finley, deceased; the heirs - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-3/) - [Save A Lot gives back to Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/save-a-lot-gives-back-to-pickens/) - PICKENS — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Save A Lot store in Pickens has donated more than 2,000 bags of much-needed, high-quality food to several local charities including Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Life Church, Pickens School District, Pickens Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 2-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-2-4-26/) - [Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/devils-cruise-to-region-win-over-blacksburg/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School boys’ basketball team returned to action on Friday looking to get back on track against Blacksburg. The Red Devils (17-5, 5-3 Region 1-2A) took control early and never looked back dominating the Wildcats (5-14, 2-6) - [Mathis named president of Founders Federal Credit Union](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mathis-named-president-of-founders-federal-credit-union/) - LANCASTER — The Founders Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and CEO Bruce Brumfield announced today the appointment of Evan Mathis as its new President, effective immediately. “After careful consideration and discussion with our Board, we know Evan is the right person to assume this role and maintain the momentum of the steady growth and - [Liberty girls hang tough with Blacksburg](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-girls-hang-tough-with-blacksburg/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Hosting 10th ranked Blacksburg on Friday night, the Liberty High School girls’ basketball team looked to match their highly rated foe and pick its second region win of the season. The Red Devils (3-17, 1-7 Region 1-2A) put together a stellar defensive effort to keep things close - [Snow much fun](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/snow-much-fun-2/) - [Liberty deputy administrator Locke resigns](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-deputy-administrator-locke-resigns/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — The city of Liberty will be outsourcing human resources services going forward, following the resignation of its deputy administrator. In a Jan. 29 Facebook post, Liberty Mayor Andrea Wagner wrote that deputy administrator Bailee Locke submitted her resignation to city officials two weeks ago. Wagner wrote that - [Easley man dies after being struck by train](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-man-dies-after-being-struck-by-train/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley man died last week, several days after being struck by a train. In a release issued Jan. 29, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said Pickens County EMS and the Easley fire and police departments responded to the railway near Allen Street in Easley on Saturday, - [County elections official recognized for excellence](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-elections-official-recognized-for-excellence/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a stateorganization for going “above and beyond.” Charles “Skeet” Holland is the 2026 recipient of a statewide award jointly administered to one election official each year on behalf of the South Carolina Association of Registration and Election Officials (SCARE) - [Courier Political Cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-2/) - [Persevering through the storm](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/persevering-through-the-storm/) - My friends, my neighbors, my brothers and sisters of Pickens — This past week, extreme weather tested us. Winter Storm Fern and the bitter ice that followed placed many of our neighbors in real danger. The cold was fierce. The darkness was real. The road was hard. But let me tell you something: Pickens did - [SC DOT Updates](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sc-dot-updates/) - Dear Editor, The SCDOT has updated its highway paving list for the next year or two. US 178 from the Anderson line to Liberty (to the Spinx), has been patched and an intermediate layer has been put down. The final layer of asphalt will be added when it get much warmer. US 178 from Mauldin - [The spiritual battle for our attention](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-spiritual-battle-for-our-attention/) - Let’s consider tracking how we spend our time in a typical 24-day period. Sleeping and working naturally take up most of it, followed by household tasks and hobbies, and finally, entertainment. Recently, I heard someone point out a troubling contrast: for Christians, spending more time on television or social media than on Bible study, prayer, - [Growing concern with data centers](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/growing-concern-with-data-centers/) - As of December16, 2025 there were 4300 data centers and that number increased by 200 in the last three months. I think Pickens County council needs to be prepared for them too approach our area. Here is why. Data centers like large, relatively flat areas, near population Subscribe Today or Login - [Exploring courses on AARP](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/exploring-courses-on-aarp/) - Are you a member of AARP? Even with the recent price increase (from $15 to $20 per year), there is still a lot to recommend it. The AARP Skills Builder for Work section is a valuable benefit, even if we’re not still working, because the skills can be helpful to us now for our cognitive - [Courier Obituaries 2-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-2-4-26/) - LAVERNE E (SCHAFFNER) EVANS LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LaVerne E Evans (Schaffner) of Louisville, Ky., died on Jan. 22, 2026, at age 92. She had been a resident of Signature Jefferson Place since December 2023. She was born March 19, 1933, in Louisville, Ky., to Walter H Schaffner and Ethel Pryor. Her grandparents were Henry B Schaffner - [Sealevel Systems celebrates 40 years](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sealevel-systems-celebrates-40-years/) - LIBERTY — Sealevel Systems, Inc., a leading provider of rugged, industrial-grade computing and I/O solutions, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. As Sealevel commemorates its past and future with a year-long 40th anniversary campaign, “Forty and Forward,” the company will honor the people, products, and partnerships that have defined its first four decades and - [Family Promise announces ‘Shuckin’ for Shelter’ to combat Homelessness](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/family-promise-announces-shuckin-for-shelter-to-combat-homelessness/) - EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County (FPPC) is proud to announce our first ever “Shuckin’ for Shelter”, taking place on Saturday, March 7, at the scenic Arran Farms in Easley. This community-focused evening aims to raise vital funds to support local families experiencing homelessness and housing instability. “Shuckin’ for Shelter” offers attendees a relaxed - [Open for business](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/open-for-business-2/) - On Jan. 28, Grace Integrative Medicine celebrated its official grand opening, marking an exciting milestone for both its team and the community. Located in the same building as Willow Retreat Wellness Center, Grace Integrative Medicine is led by Dr. Melissa Overman, an osteopathic physician who offers holistic wellness services. The practice takes a comprehensive approach - [Courier Community Calendar 2-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-2-4-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays The - [Big Flavor for the big game](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/big-flavor-for-the-big-game/) - [Courier Classifieds 2-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-2-4-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 2-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-2-4-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 2-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-2-4-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 2-4-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-2-4-26/) - -NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 20, Section 10 through 50, South Carolina Self-Service Storage Facility Act. All items will be sold or otherwise disposed of. Sale will be conducted on Tuesday the 17th day of February - [Who makes the grade](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/61588-2/) - EDITOR’S NOTE: Nineteen students in a fall 2025 Clemson University journalism course completed four interrelated stories about recent changes in food grade safety inspections conducted by the state Department of Agriculture. The project class was taught by Senior Lecturer Mike Pulley in the English Department and sponsored by the university’s Pearce Center for Professional Communication - ['Winter Wonderland’](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/winter-wonderland-2/) - [Body found identified as missing man](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/body-found-identified-as-missing-man/) - PICKENS — A body found in Pickens earlier this month has been identified as that of a man reported missing in December. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said in a Jan. 22 release that chief deputy coroner Tommy Page was notified on Jan. 17 on the discovery of a body in the area of C. - [Family of man found dead speaks out](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/family-of-man-found-dead-speaks-out/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The family of a missing man whose body was found in Pickens earlier this month has released a statement criticizing those who have treated their relative’s death as “a source of entertainment.” Timothy Lee Evett, 20, was last seen in downtown Pickens on Dec. 3, 2025. A - [Man sentenced after circular saw assault](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-sentenced-after-circular-saw-assault/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A Pickens man was sentenced to two decades in state prison last week after attacking a man with a circular saw in 2024. Maynot Geoyanny Manzanares Romero, 24, pleaded guilty to attempted murder on Jan. 20, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Subscribe Today or Login - [Pickens woman sentenced for meth trafficking](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-woman-sentenced-for-meth-trafficking-2/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A Pickens woman was sentenced to prison time on meth trafficking charges last week. Kristin Nicole Maltba, 42, pleaded guilty on Jan. 20 to trafficking between 10 and 28 grams of methamphetamine, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said in a news release. Assistant solicitor John E. Gardner - [Man accused of exploiting minors](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-accused-of-exploiting-minors-2/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley man faces charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. Shawn Phillip Elliott, 39, is charged with four counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, Wilson said in a release issued Jan. 22. Internet Crimes Against - [Local councils take part in state leadership training](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-councils-take-part-in-state-leadership-training/) - COLUMBIA — City council members from the City of Liberty and the City of Pickens spent last week in Columbia for Hometown Legislative Action Day and Municipal Elected Officials Training. During the visit, S.C. House Rep. Davey Hiott guided attendees through the State House, including a stop to meet Gov. Henry McMaster. Hiott also showed - [SC High School League announces regions for ’26-’28 athletic seasons](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sc-high-school-league-announces-regions-for-26-28-athletic-seasons/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — With classification appeals in order, the South Carolina High School League announced region alignments for the next two years for its members last week. With schools moving down from Class 4A to Class 3A, Daniel High School and Pickens Subscribe Today or Login - [Hot-shooting Hillcrest keeps Easley winless in region play](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hot-shooting-hillcrest-keeps-easley-winless-in-region-play/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Holding a 60-57 lead entering the fourth quarter of their matchup against Hillcrest, the Easley boys basketball seemed to be on its way to picking up its first region win of the season last Tuesday at home. However, the Green Wave offense stalled down the stretch with - [Rams down Easley girls](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/rams-down-easley-girls/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY —Having shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, the Easley High School girls’ basketball team hosted Hillcrest last week still looking to pick up their first victory of the season. The Green Wave girls dug a big hole early as they struggled with Hillcrest’s full court press and - [Clunky Phones & Party Lines](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clunky-phones-party-lines/) - In rural Georgia the party line was our lot back in the early 1950s. When the phone rang, we counted. Our phone rang two times. Three for another and so forth. Today’s younger set sure missed out on some fun times. Well, that’s okay. Cell phones will teach them a few lessons. Back in the - [Courier Political Cartoon #2 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-1-28-26/) - [Climate change is a farm issue](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/climate-change-is-a-farm-issue/) - Whereas: As of June 2025 the carbon dioxide level was 430 ppm the highest it’s been in 3 million years and increasing at a rate of approximately 4 ppm per year… And whereas: The Happy Berry Inc., is losing about 18 chill hours a year over the past 20 years, dropping from 1100 chill hours - [A trip across the desert](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-trip-across-the-desert/) - Matthew 2: 13 “And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.” We are - [Courier Letters to the Editor 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-1-28-26/) - Don’t ask what if? Dear Editor, An old year is over and gone and a new year is starting with so much ahead. Like the pages of a book we turn over another page to be read one day at a time. What will you write on the pages of the new year? It’s up - [Courier Political Cartoon #1 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-1-28-26/) - [Stay ready for the next storm](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/stay-ready-for-the-next-storm-2/) - In many areas of the country it’s been a harsh winter. Snow, ice, wind, flooding … we’ve seen it all, sometimes several of those at the same time. We need to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at us. The first step is to know what’s coming, and when. While the local news and - [Upcountry Fiber reports millions of cyber threats blocked](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/upcountry-fiber-reports-millions-of-cyber-threats-blocked/) - PICKENS — Broadband internet service providers Upcountry Fiber and West Carolina have released their annual cybersecurity trends data, covering the nearly 7.53 million intrusions detected, and web threats, viruses, and malware blocked across their 54,000 customers in Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, McCormick, Pickens and Oconee counties. Through their Wifi X service, Upcountry Fiber and West Carolina - [LWVOP receives empowerment grant to expand local voter education efforts](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lwvop-receives-empowerment-grant-to-expand-local-voter-education-efforts/) - UPSTATE — The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties (LWVOP) is excited to announce that it has been awarded an Empowerment Grant from the League of Women Voters of South Carolina (LWVSC). This grant will provide vital support for Upstate Votes, the organization’s voter education and engagement initiative for 2026. The grant - [Courier Obituaries 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-1-28-26/) - JAMES ‘JIM’ F. STUCKEY EASLEY — James “Jim” Fountain Stuckey, widower of Barbara Folger Ballentine Stuckey, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, one month shy of his 99th birthday, having the sure confidence in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on Feb. 10, 1927, he was the son of the late Carson Cleon Stuckey and - [PC Native Plant Jubilee returns on May 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pc-native-plant-jubilee-returns-on-may-2/) - LIBERTY — The Pickens County Native Plant Jubilee will return for its second year Saturday, May 2, bringing together gardeners, conservationists, families and nature lovers from across the Upstate. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Liberty Elementary School. The Jubilee was founded in 2024 by Ellen Haynes of Seven - [Courier Community Calendar 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-1-28-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays The - [Out of the box bean recipes](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/out-of-the-box-bean-recipes/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles, and Games 1-28-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-1-28-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-1-28-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-1-28-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-1-28-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal notices 1-28-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-1-28-26/) - NOTICE OF SALE (Deficiency Demanded) BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bruce Galen Cross; Deena Jo Flessas; Mary Cyd Helms Cross; and Betty Jo Cross v. Craddock Properties LLC, C/A No. 2025-CP-39-00999. The following property will be sold on February 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Pickens County Courthouse, - [Now open in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-pickens-20/) - Table Rock Key and Lock celebrated its grand opening on Jan. 12, surrounded by friends, family, chamber members and community supporters. The event marked the beginning of a new year for the third-generation locksmith, which serves the Upstate with residential, commercial and automotive services. Table Rock Key and Lock offers lock installation and repair, rekeying, - [Coroner: Fatal shooting was isolated incident](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/coroner-fatal-shooting-was-isolated-incident/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — There was no threat to the public following a fatal shooting incident over the weekend, according to the investigating agencies. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call at 11:am Saturday, Jan. 17 “in reference to a possible shooting incident,” according to a PCSO - [Blue Ridge Electric Co-op Encourages Members to Prepare Now for Potential Ice Storm Outages](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/blue-ridge-electric-co-op-encourages-members-to-prepare-now-for-potential-ice-storm-outages/) - PICKENS — Blue Ridge Electric Co-op is urging members to prepare now for potential extended outages from an ice storm forecasted to hit the Upstate this weekend. Co-op leadership has secured multiple out-of-state crews to respond to any weather-related outages. Blue Ridge always maintains a stock of poles, transformers and other equipment to repair damage. - [Two accused of abusing Easley teen](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/two-accused-of-abusing-easley-teen/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com ANDERSON COUNTY — Two men are each charged with sexually abusing a teen girl, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. Shaun Wilson, 43, and Charles Galloway, 42, are each charged with criminal sexual Subscribe Today or Login - [Body found in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/body-found-in-pickens/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Coroner’s Office and the Pickens Police Department are investigating after a body was found Saturday. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said Chief Deputy Coroner Tommy Page was notified at 3pm Saturday, Jan. 17 that a body had been discovered in the area of C. - [Ruff hired as LHS football coach](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/ruff-hired-as-lhs-football-coach/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off one of the most successful stretches in school history under recently retired coach Paul Sutherland, Liberty High School has found its next head football coach. In a statement released on Friday, The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) announced that its Board of Trustees has - [Rice discusses legislators’ priorities for 2026](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/rice-discusses-legislators-priorities-for-2026/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Roads and bridges, the retirement system for state employees and abortion are among the topics Sen. Rex Rice believes state legislators will soon be discussing. Rice was the speaker at a Pickens County Republican Club town hall held Jan. 8 at Mutt’s BBQ in Easley. He touched - [County Champions](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-champions/) - [Eagles top Devils in shortened contest](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/eagles-top-devils-in-shortened-contest/) - By Ryan Davenport Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Thankfully, Liberty’s boys basketball team just reached the halfway point in the Region 1-AA season. Even more fortunate, the Red Devils step out of region play for the final time when they host Crescent Tuesday, an opportunity to correct a slight midseason swoon before heading - [Red Devil girls come up short against Chesnee](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/red-devil-girls-come-up-short-against-chesnee/) - By Ryan Davenport Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — The Liberty High School Lady Red Devils were less than a quarter away from picking up a home region win Friday night. Unfortunately, Chesnee (5-14, 1-5) found their offense right when it mattered most. Liberty (3-14, 1-5) seemed to break open a close game on - [SDPC announces leadership changes](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sdpc-announces-leadership-changes/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The Pickens County School Board approved four leadership appointments during a called meeting Monday, naming new district-level administrators and a permanent principal for Central Academy of the Arts. The appointments include Travis Chapman as director of assessment, Lauren Corn as executive director of secondary instruction, Tish Goode - [Taking the oath](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/taking-the-oath-2/) - [Courier Political Cartoon 2](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2/) - [Do we have faith in God or the world?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/do-we-have-faith-in-god-or-the-world/) - Whatever we are concerned about today, faith and discernment are key components of our prayers. Without spiritual sensitivity, we do not understand God’s plans, which is why seeking Him empowers and activates our communication with Him. We believe in miracles because we Subscribe Today or Login - [Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/letters-to-the-editor-44/) - Americans dying for Trump’s vanity Dear Editor, On Sunday, Donald Trump sent the following message to the president of Norway: “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, - [How long is a year?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/how-long-is-a-year/) - Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Memories of my school years bring back nightmares of boredom. Bored was not a word I would have dared use. Had it been, an immediate task would have been issued to end that - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-2/) - [Thieves don’t always do prison time](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/thieves-dont-always-do-prison-time/) - The reports from the VA’s Office of Inspector General are mind-boggling outlines of just how low scammers will go to steal money, and just how much they are able to take. Not all of them, however, will do prison time. A recent report indicates that one man was able to scam over $1 billion by - [Courier Obituaries 1-21-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-1-21-26/) - MARIE GOOLEY SMITH MITCHELL SIX MILE — Marie Gooley Smith Mitchell, 100, joined her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. She was a resident of Clemson Downs in Clemson. Marie was born on June 14, 1925, in Avalon, Ga., to the late Clarence Monroe Smith and Minnie Mae Shope Smith Brown. She married Lloyd - [Brotherly love leads to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/brotherly-love-leads-to-the-king-of-rock-n-roll/) - Pickens County family finds ties to Elvis Presley PICKENS — It’s amazing sometimes what you might discover when you start a journey researching your family tree with today’s technology. For Pickens County resident Ray Haskett, that journey started when his late brother Roger Haskett started dealing with a form of heart disease that doctors said - [YMCA celebrates National Mentoring Month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/ymca-celebrates-national-mentoring-month/) - EASLEY — January is National Mentoring Month, and the YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville is shining a light on the life-changing impact mentors have on young people while calling on the community to step forward and help close a critical need known as the mentoring gap. According to the National Mentoring Project, one in - [Duke Energy gives tips to save energy during the winter months](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/duke-energy-gives-tips-to-save-energy-during-the-winter-months/) - UPSTATE — As winter temperatures hit the Upstate, Duke Energy says it is committed to helping customers manage energy costs during the coldest months of the year. Historically, January is the peak month for energy use as heating systems work harder to keep homes comfortable. The colder it gets, the more energy is Subscribe Today - [Courier Community Calendar 1-21-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-1-21-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays The - [Think outside the box with oatmeal](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/think-outside-the-box-with-oatmeal-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 1-21-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-1-21-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 1-21-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-1-21-25/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 1-21-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-1-21-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 1-21-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-1-21-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-8/) - NOTICE OF SALE (Deficiency Demanded) BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bruce Galen Cross; Deena Jo Flessas; Mary Cyd Helms Cross; and Betty Jo Cross v. Craddock Properties LLC, C/A No. 2025-CP-39-00999. The following property will be sold on February 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Pickens County Courthouse, - [Sheriff speaks on standoff at Pickens home](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sheriff-speaks-on-standoff-at-pickens-home/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office took a man into custody on Sunday after a standoff drew heavy law enforcement presence, including SLED officers, on Hollingsworth Drive in Pickens on Saturday night. According to Sheriff Tommy Blankenship, the man involved in the scene on Saturday was known to - [Liberty unveils 150th anniversary logo, announces art exhibition](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-unveils-150th-anniversary-logo-announces-art-exhibition/) - LIBERTY — The city of Liberty celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026, and officials unveiled a sesquicentennial logo for the city to highlight the celebration. The unveiling came as part of a community social held at the Rosewood Center on Saturday afternoon. Mayor Andrea Wagner raised the curtain on the easel displaying the logo. “This - [Prisma staff encourage early testing for flu](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/prisma-staff-encourage-early-testing-for-flu/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com STATE — Prisma Health staff encourage the public to get tested for the flu soon after they notice symptoms. Prisma Health has facilities in South Carolina and Tennessee, and according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention figures shared by senior media relations coordinator Sandy Dees on Jan. 8, - [PCSO: Man charged after hit and run](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pcso-man-charged-after-hit-and-run/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A man is charged with attempted murder following an altercation that included a hit and run, according to to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. A PCSO release issued Jan. 7 said deputies responded Jan. 5 to a report of a fight in progress on Banks Road in - [ECU’s Emergency Response Team recognized for work](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/ecus-emergency-response-team-recognized-for-work/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Easley Combined Utilities’ Emergency Response Team (ERT) was recently recognized. The ERT received the Pickens County Republican Club’s Community Lifeline Award Thursday evening at a PCRC town hall meeting. The award was in recognition and appreciate of the team’s “exceptionally outstanding work they did restoring all power - [Daniel boys beat Pickens for region lead](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-boys-beat-pickens-for-region-lead/) - PICKENS — With leading scorers Jackson Conley and Will Swann forced out of action early due to foul trouble and injuries, the Daniel High School boys’ basketball team was forced to change things up on Monday night against county rival Pickens with first place in Region 2-4A on the line. The Lions (10-7, 3-0 Region - [Daniel girls dominate Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-girls-dominate-pickens/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Letting an early 14-point lead drop to single digits after one quarter on Monday night, the Daniel High School girls’ basketball team was committed to locking back in against Pickens as they looked to pick up their 13th consecutive win. The Lions (14-1, 3-0 Region 2-4A) followed - [Early run pushes Greenville past Green Wave boys](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/early-run-pushes-greenville-past-green-wave-boys/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Hosting top-ranked Greenville on Friday night, the Easley High School boys’ basketball team knew it would need a near-perfect effort to take down the Red Raiders and pick up their first region win. Instead, the Green Wave (5-11, 0-4 Region 1-5A) dug themselves a deep hole at - [Green Wave girls can’t keep up with Red Raiders](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/green-wave-girls-cant-keep-up-with-red-raiders/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Looking for their first win of the season, the Easley High School girls’ basketball team hosted the Greenville Red Raiders on Friday night. The inexperienced Green Wave showed some spark in the first half against the Red Raiders before Greenville pulled away for a 72-12 Subscribe Today - [Ballenger reflects on his career, legacy at Blue Ridge Electric](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/ballenger-reflects-on-his-career-legacy-at-blue-ridge-electric/) - By Riley Morningstar Special to The Courier PICKENS — After 55 years of dedicated service, Terry Ballenger retired as the Senior Vice President of Communications of the Blue Ridge Electric Co-op at the end of December. Born and raised in Pickens County, Ballenger began part-time work in high school and through college as a summer - [There is no substitute for perseverance](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/there-is-no-substitute-for-perseverance/) - When it comes to finding our place in this world, let’s consider two categories. The first one, let’s call “floating down the river.” Imagine someone napping in a small boat without a compass or a paddle and not caring about where they are going. Having a spectator mentality, they have yet to understand the importance - [Jesus was bivocational](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/jesus-was-bivocational/) - Matthew 9:35: “Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.” A very difficult goal to achieve with young people is to persuade them to look farther into their future than short term. A goal - [Courier Political Cartoon 2 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-2-1-14-26/) - [Courier Letters to the Editor 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-1-14-26/) - Burden on taxpayers Dear Editor, In 2007, the school board passed the Greenville Plan and borrowed nearly $400 million to build and renovate schools. The school bond millage rate skyrocketed from 19 mills to 58 mills. I voted “No” on the plan, thought it was excessive, and did an end run around the state constitution - [Avoiding the flu](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/avoiding-the-flu/) - There are some good tips out there for avoiding the flu this winter, and given the nature of the beast this time, it’s to our benefit to pay attention. If you’ve listened on the news, you know that the flu this year is worse than usual, arriving a month early and launching like a rocket. - [Courier Political Cartoon 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1/) - [Expanding vet cemeteries](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/expanding-vet-cemeteries/) - The VA awarded $77 million in grants for 20 veteran cemeteries across the country during fiscal year 2025. These grants will allow the establishment of the first state veterans cemetery in Alaska (to serve 12,000 veterans) and the expansion of 19 others. Besides the establishment of a veterans cemetery in Alaska, the grants will allow - [Courier Obituaries 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-1-14-26/) - JONI LYNN PARRIS LIBERTY — Joni Lynn Parris, 62, loving wife of more than 30 years to Tommy Dean Parris, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at her residence. Born on May 5, 1963, Joni was the beloved daughter of the late Darryl Medlin and Nellie Duncan. A devoted Clemson Tigers fan, she enjoyed - [Sunset Ceremony honors departed veterans](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sunset-ceremony-honors-departed-veterans/) - SIX MILE — As light winter rain fell at 5 p.m. on December 28, families, veterans, and community members gathered at Semper Fi Barn for a poignant Sunset Ceremony honoring 22 local veterans who passed away in 2025. Loved ones came forward one by one to hang dog tags bearing the names of fathers, brothers, - [Community Calendar 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-1-14-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays The - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-1-14-26/) - [Cook Mexican dishes at home](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cook-mexican-dishes-at-home-2/) - [Courier Classifieds 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-1-14-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Notice to Creditors 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-1-14-26-2/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-1-14-26/) - NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 - [Courier Legal notices 1-14-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-1-14-26/) - SUMMONS (FORECLOSURE NON-JURY) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C.A. NO.: 2025-CP-39-00634 Philip Klinck Trustee of the 201 Antioch Road Land Trust, Plaintiff, v. Jordan Noel, Tristin Stancell, and any other persons or entities who claim interest in Tax Map # 5140-14-44-1322, Defendants. TO - [Two teens charged after incident leads to damage at Easley church](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/two-teens-charged-after-incident-leads-to-damage-at-easley-church/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Two teens face felony charges after an incident in the parking lot of an Easley church last month. According to a release from the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, the agency received a 911 call at 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, reporting teenagers “detonating explosives and performing - [Football Frenzy third annual All-Pickens County football team announced](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/61361-2/) - The Courier is ringing in the new year once again with its third annual All-Pickens County football team. With a Shrine Bowl selection, a North-South All-Star and numerous all-state and all-region selections, the 2025 All-County football team is arguably the most decorated team yet. Twenty-nine athletes and one coach were selected to be honored on - [Juvenile rams into Pickens police vehicle](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/juvenile-rams-into-pickens-police-vehicle/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A juvenile was taken into custody after authorities said he rammed a Pickens Police Department vehicle during a chase Sunday morning. According to a PPD release issued Sunday, at 5:09 a.m. that morning the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a gun being fired - [1 dead, 1 injured in Liberty house fire](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/1-dead-1-injured-in-liberty-house-fire/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — One person was found dead and another injured after a fire in Liberty on Saturday. In a news release issued Saturday, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said he and deputy coroner Marsha Alexander had responded to 107 Hillcrest Circle in Liberty Subscribe Today or Login - [NYE crash claims driver](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/nye-crash-claims-driver/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — One person was found dead after a single-car wreck that happened around midnight on New Year’s Eve. In a release issued Jan. 1, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said that on 12:15 a.m. that morning he and chief deputy coroner Tommy Page responded to West Queen Subscribe - [Pickens County Courier's 2025 All-County Football team](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-county-couriers-2025-all-county-football-team/) - [How keeping streaks alive can increase motivation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/how-keeping-streaks-alive-can-increase-motivation/) - Dick Coffee attended 781 consecutive University of Alabama football games. Meg Roh surfed through illness, storms and nightfall to maintain a seven-year daily surfing streak. Jon Sutherland ran at least 1 mile every day for over 52 years. An activity streak has the power to compel behavior, and marketers have taken note. Marketing researchers Jackie - [Woman found dead after house fire in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/woman-found-dead-after-house-fire-in-pickens/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Multiple agencies are investigating after a woman’s body was found following a house fire last week. In a release issued Dec. 31, Pickens County Andrew Wilson said he and deputy coroner Tommy Page Subscribe Today or Login - [AnMed limiting vistors amidst flu outbreak](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/anmed-limiting-vistors-amidst-flu-outbreak/) - ANDERSON — AnMed is temporarily limiting visitation to the health system’s hospitalized patients to up to two people at a time. As is standard policy, visits by children younger than 14 years of age should be coordinated with the patient’s Subscribe Today or Login - [Chased Down](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/chased-down/) - Red Devils survive third quarter scare to drop county foe Daniel By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After falling behind by 11 points early in the third quarter, the Daniel HighSchool boys’ basketball team looked like a team on a mission against 2A’s top-ranked Liberty Red Devils on Friday night. James Epting caught - [Daniel girls bash Liberty](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-girls-bash-liberty/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Looking for its 10th consecutive win, the Daniel High School girls’ basketball team hosted county foe Liberty on Friday night. The Lions took care of business in dominant fashion against the Red Devils with four players scoring double-digits in a 68-28 win. “Liberty came out hard and - [Courier Political Cartoon 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoon-1-7-26/) - [Is knowing and obeying God important to us?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/is-knowing-and-obeying-god-important-to-us/) - At this time of year, we begin planning our intentions, as January marks a new beginning and is the ideal opportunity to implement physical, emotional, and spiritual lifestyle changes. C.S. Lewis is quoted, “You are never too old to set another goal, or dream a new dream.” You notice I used the word developing, because - [Courier Letters to the Editor 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-1-7-26/) - Where do they draw the line? Dear Editor, This past December, Rob Reiner and his wife were stabbed to death by their son. The couple had fought for years to get their son help for his drug addiction and mental health issues. It was a shocking, brutal murder. Donald Trump’s response on Truth Social? “Rob - [Finding help this year](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/finding-help-this-year/) - Now that we have our new Social Security benefit amount and see, after the Medicare Part B deduction, just how little it’s going to be, many of us are on the edge of panic — or at least very worried. We barely made it through last year, month by month. What are we going to - [Courier Political Cartoons 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-political-cartoons-1-7-26/) - [Dangerous items in mental health units](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dangerous-items-in-mental-health-units/) - It defies belief that these things could have been allowed to happen: The mental health units at a VA facility were loaded up with items that could be used in suicides. Specifically, some of the items included exposed pipes that could be used for hanging, faucets without rounded edges, protruding cabinet door handles that could - [Courier Obituaries 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-1-7-26/) - GANELL B. COOK DACUSVILLE — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ganell B. Cook of Dacusville, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, who left this world on Christmas evening, Dec. 25, 2025, at the age of 94. In addition to her parents, William Carlos and Clara Belle Hightower - [McKissick fourth-graders to celebrate Liberty Day at SC Statehouse Jan. 16](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mckissick-fourth-graders-to-celebrate-liberty-day-at-sc-statehouse-jan-16/) - COLUMBIA — Fourth-grade students McKissick Academy of Science and Technology in Easley will join peers from across South Carolina at the Statehouse on Friday, Jan. 16, for Liberty Day, a statewide educational event commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Hosted through a partnership between the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) and the - [Crimestoppers returns to area](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/crimestoppers-returns-to-area/) - COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Pickens County has returned to the area. At the direction of Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship, Pickens County Crime Stoppers was reestablished in the fall of 2025. If you see or know information of a crime committed in Pickens County or surrounding counties, call Subscribe Today or Login - [Donate for Bryson Park!](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/donate-for-bryson-park/) - [Community Calendar 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-1-7-26/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays The - [Sour cream is full of surprises](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sour-cream-is-full-of-surprises-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-1-7-26/) - [Courier Classifieds 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-1-7-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-1-7-26/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-1-7-26/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 1-7-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-1-7-26/) - ONLINE AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Friday, JANUARY 16th, 2026, at 11:00 am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE. Flex - [Courier Notice of Creditors](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-of-creditors-2/) - 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 - [Mushroom dishes made easy](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mushroom-dishes-made-easy/) - [Out with the old, in with the ‘What?’](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-what/) - John 1:17 “For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” In the fall of 1991, I was teaching industrial arts. One cold early winter morning the school principal walked into my shop and told me the state had approved the plan for the construction of our new school. - [Green Wave rally to down Daniel](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/green-wave-rally-to-down-daniel/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Coming off back-to-back losses at the Smoky Mountains Christmas Classic in Tennessee over the weekend, the Daniel High School basketball team looked like it was ready to get back on track with a 28-25 halftime lead over Easley during Monday’s DWD Christmas tournament opener. Instead, the Lions - [Drug investigation nets 14 arrests](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/drug-investigation-nets-14-arrests/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — More than a dozen people faces charges after undercover investigations by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Easley Police Department (EPD). In a release issued Monday, PCSO Chief Deputy Brett Barwick said the sheriff’s office’s special operations and - [Easley residents view proposed developments](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-residents-view-proposed-developments/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Easley residents had a chance this month to view plans and ask questions about two proposed developments that could lead to annexation requests, one off Sheriff Mill Road and the other off Brushy Creek Road. A project review meeting was held from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 17 at - [Sheriff discusses search for missing man found dead](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sheriff-discusses-search-for-missing-man-found-dead/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship recently addressed the search for a 27-year-old Central man whose body was found two weeks after he was last seen in December. Last seen on Dec. 6, Swapnil Srivastava’s body was found submerged in Lake Hartwell on Saturday, Dec. 20. Blankenship discussed - [Prisma restricting visitation amid rising flu rates](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/prisma-restricting-visitation-amid-rising-flu-rates/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com GREENVILLE — Prisma Health announced last week that it is now restricting anyone age 15 and younger from visiting patients in its hospitals “due to increased rates of community influenza and other respiratory illnesses.” Prisma said the temporary restrictions began Tuesday, Dec. 30, “to help protect patients and team - [PHS’ Clarkson, Yates sign with local colleges](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/phs-clarkson-yates-sign-with-local-colleges/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A little over a month removed from winning the Class 4A volleyball state championship, Pickens High School volleyball stars Lily Clarkson and Chesney Yates had another reason to celebrate earlier this month as they signed to advance their academic and athletic careers at ceremony at the high - [Greenville Swamp Rabbits, Carolina Handling host Christmas event for mothers and children](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/greenville-swamp-rabbits-carolina-handling-host-christmas-event-for-mothers-and-children/) - EASLEY — Mothers and children living at The Dream Center’s Opportunity Village were treated to a holiday celebration Friday during the Dream Big Holiday Bash, an event hosted by Carolina Handling in partnership with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The afternoon included visits from the Swamp Rabbits’ mascot, Stomper, who posed for photos with Subscribe Today - [CU Facilities to tackle projects over Winter Break](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cu-facilities-to-tackle-projects-over-winter-break/) - CLEMSON — On Monday, Dec. 15, Clemson University Facilities began to take advantage of the quieter campus environment to work on several projects affecting buildings and roadways. McMillan Road Crosswalk Safety Improvements On Dec. 15, contractors began installing concrete crosswalk bulb outs to enhance pedestrian safety at the McMillan Road crosswalk between McAdams and Edwards Halls. - [New Year of faith and determination](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/new-year-of-faith-and-determination/) - A brand-new year is here, and I’m excited to see what the Lord has for us! Keeping Christ at the center of our thoughts takes a great deal of discipline and determination, but so does everything else we really care about. We often hear people discussing their resolutions, which are serious intentions, desires, and promises - [Who is our master?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/who-is-our-master/) - ‘No man can be the servant of two masters, for either he will hate the first and love the second or he will be devoted to the first and think nothing of the second. You cannot serve God and Money (the World).” Matthew 6:24 “Know ye that by “the world” is meant your unawareness of - [Avoiding Medicare fraud](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/avoiding-medicare-fraud/) - Medicare is a pot of gold for scammers. There is a lot of money to be made by those who successfully commit fraud against seniors. You, however, can stop them in their tracks by not falling for the scams. Here are just a few of the scams: Genetic testing is a hot topic for those - [Courier Obituaries 12-31-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-12-31-25/) - DORIS STEPHENS WILSON EASLEY — Mrs. Doris Elaine Stephens Wilson, 80, wife of the late Jimmy Ellis “Bones” Wilson Sr., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, Dec., 25, 2025. Born in Liberty, a daughter of the late Herman Elliott Stephens and the late Geneva James Stephens, Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of - [New Year, New You.](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/new-year-new-you/) - Staying the course with resolutions The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many of those traditions are rooted in celebrants’ faith, but one of the last customs people embrace each year is largely secular. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions is older than many people may realize. According to History.com, the ancient Babylonians are - [LCS represents at FOT](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lcs-represents-at-fot/) - The 40th annual Festival of Trees hosted by Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation has a lot of heart, especially this year, as fundraising through the leadership of St. Francis Foundation president Erik Whaley and the dedication of major gifts officer Susannah Pazdan Hogg, the William Carpenter Heart Fund will provide for a new cardiovascular iniative - [GSG strengthens ties with Clemson leaders](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/gsg-strengthens-ties-with-clemson-leaders/) - CLEMSON — Under the leadership of President Kazi Jewel Rana, Clemson University’s Graduate Student Government (GSG), which represents nearly 6,000 graduate students, has expanded its role beyond campus governance by strengthening collaboration between graduate students, university leadership and the city of Clemson. One of the key efforts of Rana’s presidency has been bringing city leadership - [Nuclear siren testing scheduled for Jan. 7 around Oconee Nuclear Station](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/nuclear-siren-testing-scheduled-for-jan-7-around-oconee-nuclear-station/) - UPSTATE — Duke Energy and county officials will test the outdoor warning sirens around Oconee Nuclear Station between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. To ensure they are functioning properly, sirens will sound for five to 30 seconds. Anyone who hears a siren during scheduled testing Subscribe Today or Login - [Now open in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-pickens-19/) - Salvage Antiques and Uniques is now open, specializing in new and refined resale, antiques, home décor, furniture and more. The shop is located at 404 Johnson St. in Pickens and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pictured are Sam Medoro, Evelyn Henderson, Kim Smagala, Rick Henderson, Mike and Lori Gould, and Donna - [Community Calendar 12-31-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-12-31-25/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Dacusville Lions to host monthly - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and games 12-31-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-12-31-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 12-31-26](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-12-31-26/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 12-31-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-12-31-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 12-31-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-12-31-25/) - SUMMONS AND NOTICES ACTION TO QUIET TITLE 2025CP3901385 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Catherine Martin vs. Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Louie Martin Junior, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and assigns, and all persons entitled to claim through them, Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Caterine Martin, Deceased, - [Authorities: Easley man threatened mass shooting](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/authorities-easley-man-threatened-mass-shooting/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com GREENVILLE — An Easley man faces federal charges after authorities allege he threatened to commit a mass shooting. Lucas Brandon Rousso, 30, of Easley, is charged with making threatening communications online, according to a news release issued Dec. 17 by the United States Attorney’s Office. Rousso made an initial - [O holy night](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/o-holy-night-2/) - [Missing Central man’s body found](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/missing-central-mans-body-found/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — The body of a Central man missing for two weeks was found in Lake Hartwell Saturday. In a release issued Saturday night, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the remains as those of Swapnil Srivastava, 27. Srivastava was reported missing from his Central apartment on Dec. 6, - [Area schools see movement in new SCHSL realignment](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/area-schools-see-movement-in-new-schsl-realignment/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina High School League () announced the classification placement for its member schools on Friday, and three of Pickens County’s four public high schools are set to change divisions, barring appeals. The county’s largest high school, Easley, will move from Class 5A down to Class - [Liberty leaders receive update on developing water system](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-leaders-receive-update-on-developing-water-system/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Efforts to create a water system “for Pickens County people” remain on target, according to system officials. Liberty City Council members and city staff received an update about the Pickens Regional Joint Water System during an informational meeting held Dec. 2. PRJWS officials broke ground for the - [Wreaths Across America ceremonies held across county](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/wreaths-across-america-ceremonies-held-across-county/) - COUNTY — Multiple ceremonies were held across Pickens County earlier this month in honor of National Wreaths Across America Day. According to coordinator Ann Warmuth, volunteers in more than 5,600 locations laid 3 million wreaths worldwide. In the Central area, 170 volunteers laid 1,040 veteran wreaths. Ceremonies replicate the one done at Arlington National - [Merry Christmas](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/merry-christmas/) - Mountain View Funerals and Cremations owner Wes Hiott, along with Santa Greg, delivered Christmas gift baskets last week to the Pickens Police Department and the Pickens Fire Department. The gifts were a small way for the Mountain View staff to thank first responders for the dedication, sacrifice and care they show the community every day. - [Rep. Collins to seek reelection](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/rep-collins-to-seek-reelection/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Rep. Neal Collins recently announced plans to seek reelection to the State House of Representatives. Collins’ District 5 seat is up for election on Nov. 9, 2026. He was first elected to the seat in 2014 and ran unopposed in the November 2024 general election after defeating - [Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/yes-virginia-there-is-a-santa-claus-4/) - Editor’s Note: In 1897, 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages. - [Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/letters-to-the-editor-43/) - Action needed on SC 183 Dear Editor, Anyone who travels Farrs Bridge Road (S.C. Highway 183) frequently knows that accidents occur frequently. Many drivers treat this road as a stock car race. Speeding, passing and tailgating is the rule, not the exception. Rarely have I seen Highway Patrol on 183. The eastern intersection of Farrs - [Why Christmas](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/why-christmas/) - Luke 2:11-14 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Interesting is inadequate to describe the phenomenon of Christmas celebrations around the world. Over 160 of the 195 countries in the world celebrate the birth of our precious Savior. Dates and types of observances - [Courier Obituaries 12-24-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-12-24-25/) - JODY CALIN BROCK MASON EASLEY — Jody Calin Brock Mason, 36, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Williamston. Born on July 23, 1989, in Greenville, Jody was the cherished son of Larry Joe Mason and Vanessa Wade Mason. Above all, Jody loved his children dearly and took great joy in being their father. - [Jingle all the way!!](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/jingle-all-the-way/) - [Six Mile holds Christmas awards dinner](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/six-mile-holds-christmas-awards-dinner/) - SIX MILE — The town of Six Mile held its annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 5 at the Gap Hill Church of God’s Life Center on S.C. Highway 183. During the event, the town presented its annual awards to outstanding community members. The 2025 Good Citizen of the Year Award was given to Coy Adkins - [Upcountry Fiber gives $27.5K to local nonprofits](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/upcountry-fiber-gives-27-5k-to-local-nonprofits/) - PICKENS — Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $27,500 to seven Upstate nonprofit organizations to help them deliver on their missions to help those in need and to support cultural enrichment opportunities for our community. Created in September 2022, the Upcountry Fiber - [Community Calendar](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-52/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. • Dacusville Lions to host monthly - [New Year’s dishes bring good fortune](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/new-years-dishes-bring-good-fortune-6/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzle and Games 12-24-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzle-and-games-12-24-25/) - [Courier Trespass Notices 12-24-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-12-24-25-2/) - 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 - [Courier Trespass Notices 12-24-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-12-24-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 12-24-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-12-24-25/) - Summons, Notice of Filing of Complaint, and Notice of Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem State of South Carolina, County of Pickens, Court of Common Pleas CWC Group, LLC v. Geraldine J. Krenek, Peter Krenek, Elizabeth Jarrard, and any other heirs or devisees of Eugene Krenek, deceased, including any personal representatives, successors, assigns, spouses, creditors, and - [Courier Obituaries 12-17-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-12-17-25/) - HOYT CHRISTOPHER GRANT PICKENS — Hoyt Christopher Grant, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected Upstate businessman, passed from this life on Dec. 8, 2025, at the age of 93. To know Hoyt was to love him. Sharp as a tack well into his nineties, he loved sharing stories—always remembered in remarkable detail—with anyone willing to - [Celtic Christmas is this weekend at Hagood Mill Heritage Pavilion](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/celtic-christmas-is-this-weekend-at-hagood-mill-heritage-pavilion/) - PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site invites everyone to gather and celebrate the joy of the season at the Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas, a cherished Upstate holiday tradition honoring the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. The event will take place on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful - [Bobcats come back to top Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/bobcats-come-back-to-top-easley/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The Easley High School boys’ basketball team went big game hunting on Dec. 9, looking to pick up a second straight win as they hosted fourth-ranked Seneca on Friday night. The Wave played lights out for the first half of action, building Subscribe Today or Login - [Run, run as fast as you can](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/run-run-as-fast-as-you-can/) - Butterfly Wellness spreads holiday cheer across Pickens PICKENS — The Butterfly Wellness Yoga team faced a choice this Christmas season — enjoy a traditional company dinner or invest in six towering seven‑foot gingerbread costumes. They chose the latter — and with the help of Pickens Police Chief Randal Beach, they launched a holiday Subscribe Today - [Two die after 183 collision](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/two-die-after-183-collision/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Two Inman residents died following a two-car collision on S.C. Highway 183 last week. The wreck happened at 11:19 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the intersection of S.C. 183 and Jameson Road in Easley, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway. The collision occurred - [Body found after blaze in Liberty](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/body-found-after-blaze-in-liberty/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Multiple agencies are investigating after a body was found following a fire in Liberty Monday. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said in a news release that he and deputy coroner Marsha Alexander responded to 316 Spring Valley Road in Liberty at 5:45 p.m. Monday “in reference to - [Woman headed to prison for deadly shooting](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/woman-headed-to-prison-for-deadly-shooting/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A Liberty woman has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison after fatally shooting her boyfriend three years ago. In a release issued Dec. 9, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said Nicole Michelle Heape, 31, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter on Nov. 8, 2025. Heape - [SDPC to buy West End Hall from the city of Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sdpc-to-buy-west-end-hall-from-the-city-of-easley/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Ownership of West End Hall in Easley will be changing hands after school district officials requested the building be sold back to the district. The sale will benefit the continued and future growth of the district’s Adult Learning Center, according to officials. In November, Mayor Lisa Talbert - [Clemson alum donates kidney to stranger](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemson-alum-donates-kidney-to-stranger/) - By Ken Scar Clemson News news@thepccourier.com Two men spent years as strangers only miles removed from one another. A life-saving medical procedure connected them forever. In this season of selfless giving, here is a story about giving of oneself — literally. When Jim Westerhold ‘97 announced, he was going to donate one of his kidneys - [Remembering family](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/remembering-family/) - Kerry Gilstrap/Courier Hundreds of families gathered at Hillcrest Memorial Park to light candles in honor of their loved ones during Dillard Memorial Funeral Home’s annual Service of Remembrance, held last Friday evening. Pictured here, Samantha Satterfield, Katherine White, Dean White, David Satterfield, Annabelle White and Brianna Satterfield take part in the emotional service.. - [Jones appointed interim Clemson president](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/jones-appointed-interim-clemson-president/) - CLEMSON — Clemson University’s Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to approve the appointment of an interim president, establish the presidential search committee and begin the process to hire a national search firm. As the board formalized next steps in the process to identify Clemson’s 16th president, board chair Kim Wilkerson also recognized - [The dynamics of creation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-dynamics-of-creation/) - Genesis 2: 7 “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” The average human body contains thirty trillion cells. Blood cells, bones, skin, organs and many other body parts, from toenails to hair, are made up - [I heard the bells on Christmas Day](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/i-heard-the-bells-on-christmas-day/) - Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant in his lifetime and is still known today in many circles as “The Children’s Poet” as several schools around our nation are named in his honor. You may remember some of His original works, - [Courier Letters to the Editor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-92/) - Merry Christmas Dear Editor, Christmas has something about it that seems like as if for once in the year people have a feeling of joy that no other Holiday brings. Of course there has been and always will be the haters. The spirit of Scrooge is very much alive and well. These Grinches think they - [Saving lives with Buddy Check](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/saving-lives-with-buddy-check/) - One of the most valuable things you can do in the new year will be to check on your buddies, those you’ve served with and those in your area, and make a regular routine of it. It’s called Buddy Check, and you could be saving a life. A few stats: -- Depending on the source - [Arnolds lends a hand](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/arnolds-lends-a-hand/) - Arnold’s restaurants owner Gary Durkee, opened his heart and business to help raise money for our Liberty High School students and Pickens County Career and Technology Center students with a December 9 fundraiser. Michael Shore, manager of the Arnold’s in Liberty provided publicity and called for community support. On December 12, Liberty City Council member - [Red Devils take down Blue Flame again](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/red-devils-take-down-blue-flame-again/) - Kerry Gilstrap/Courier The Liberty and Pickens boys’ basketball teams met on the hardwood for the third time this season on Monday night at Liberty High School. Winners of the previous two matchups, the Red Devils reigned supreme once again on Friday night taking down the Blue Flame 70-50. Above left: Liberty’s Sidney Mongomery fades away - [Easley girls fall to Seneca](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-girls-fall-to-seneca/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The Easley High School girls’ basketball team hosted Seneca on Dec. 9 looking to pick up its first win of the season. The Wave struggled to find their footing in the opening half, putting the game out of reach, but first-year Easley head coach Terry Patterson saw - [Daniel, Easley athletes sign with colleges](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-easley-athletes-sign-with-colleges/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Two Pickens County high schools hosted signing ceremonies last month to celebrate athletes who are set to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Daniel’s Jackson Conley (basketball, Morehead State), Eli Payne (baseball, USC Sumter), Liam Purcell (baseball, Eastern Kentucky) and Miles Vischer (golf, - [Holiday breakfast casseroles made easy](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/holiday-breakfast-casseroles-made-easy-3/) - [Guild presents quilts to Bravo Battery troops](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/guild-presents-quilts-to-bravo-battery-troops/) - EASLEY – The Upcountry Quilt Guild presented 83 Quilts of Valor to members of the Easley National Guard on November 22 at the Easley Armory. Each Quilt of Valor must meet specific size requirements, include a Quilts of Valor label with required information, be formally awarded (not given as a gift), and be recorded in - [Pickens View Live Nativity Experience starts Friday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-view-live-nativity-experience-starts-friday/) - PICKENS — Pickens View Wesleyan Church, located at 744 Bethlehem Ridge Road, Pickens with host its annual Live Nativity Experience on December 19 through 21 from 6-9 p.m. each night. This is our seventh year of offering this special live nativity experience to our community, absolutely free at no charge.Just under 3,000 people each - [Festive Christmas Fun in Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/festive-christmas-fun-in-pickens-county-4/) - Pickens An epic experience full of community and fun! Free event for all at Pickens View Wesleyan Church on Dec. 19 through the 21 at Five Forks Rd, Liberty, SC 29635. Pickens The Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas brings an unforgettable celebration of Celtic and Appalachian music, on Dec. 20 starting at 10 a.m. until 4 - [Courier Community Calendar 12-17-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-12-17-25/) - • PPC invites all to holiday carols event Pickens Presbyterian Church invites the community to a special Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. The church ask you to join them at 311 West Main St. in Pickens for a beautiful morning of scripture readings and beloved Christmas carols, celebrating the - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 12-17025](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-12-17025/) - [Courier Classifieds 12-17-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-12-17-25/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 12-17-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-12-17-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 12-17-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-12-17-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 12-17-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-12-17-25/) - Summons, Notice of Filing of Complaint, and Notice of Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem State of South Carolina, County of Pickens, Court of Common Pleas CWC Group, LLC v. Geraldine J. Krenek, Peter Krenek, Elizabeth Jarrard, and any other heirs or devisees of Eugene Krenek, deceased, including any personal representatives, successors, assigns, spouses, creditors, and - [PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THAT BLUE FLAME FAN IN YOUR LIFE!](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/perfect-christmas-gift-for-that-blue-flame-fan-in-your-life/) - PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THAT BLUE FLAME FAN IN YOUR LIFE! Available Monday Dec. 15 at the Courier Office, 109 Garvin Street, Pickens SC 29671 LIMITED SUPPLY RESERVE YOURS TODAY! 864-878-6391 - [Courier Obituaries 12-10-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-12-10-25/) - DEBORAH LOUISE MAIER EASLEY — Deborah Louise Maier, 75, of Easley, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning Nov. 30, 2025. Debby was born in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 1950 to Peter John McGurk Jr. and Regina Elizabeth McGurk. Debby worked as a secretary for many years at the United Mine Workers - [In the holiday spirit](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/in-the-holiday-spirit/) - [Man charged in Easley killing](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-charged-in-easley-killing/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley man is charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death over the weekend. Brandon Wayne Hopkins, 35, also faces a charge of possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with the stabbing death of 41-year-old Crystal Lynn Pace of Easley. - [Easley man charged with exploitation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-man-charged-with-exploitation/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley man faces nearly a dozen charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson said last week. Benjamin Hoyt Graham, 48, was arrested on Nov. 21, Wilson said in a release issued Dec. 2. Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the - [Pickens woman charged in alleged Medicaid scam](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-woman-charged-in-alleged-medicaid-scam/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A Pickens woman is one of two people facing charges for alleged Medicaid fraud, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. In a release issued Dec. 2, Wilson said his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) arrested Tami Ferguson Stewart, 65, of Simpsonville, - [Clemson president announces retirement](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemson-president-announces-retirement/) - CLEMSON — After 12 years of service, Clemson University president Jim Clements has announced his decision to retire, effective Dec. 31. He shared the news with the Clemson community Tuesday afternoon in a heartfelt letter. “After much consideration and prayer, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to step aside - [Clemson Tiger time](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemson-tiger-time/) - The long‑standing tradition of changing the weather vane atop Dillard Funeral Home to honor the winner of the annual Clemson–Carolina football game called for the Clemson Tiger to take its place once again. Following this year’s Tiger victory at Williams‑Brice Stadium over the South Carolina Gamecocks, the switch was made with pride. Dillard employees Marion - [Fourth annual Shop with a Hero held in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/fourth-annual-shop-with-a-hero-held-in-pickens/) - PICKENS — Fostering Love, a local nonprofit, hosted its fourth annual Shop With a Hero event on Dec. 1, bringing together first responders from across Pickens County to help provide children with a positive and memorable Christmas experience. Children are recommended for the program by family liaisons with the Pickens County School District. Each selected - [Pickens Councilman Sworn in Monday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-councilman-sworn-in-monday/) - [PHS grad Lucas earn All-Region recognition](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/phs-grad-lucas-earn-all-region-recognition/) - FLORENCE — Francis Marion University senior middleblocker Caroline Lucas and junior outside hitter Madilyn Gartner have been named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Volleyball All-Southeast Region Team for 2025, with both earning first-team accolades. Lucas was also tabbed as a first-team selection for the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Southeast Region squad, - [Lions outlast Liberty in overtime](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lions-outlast-liberty-in-overtime/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Four quarters of action wasn’t enough to decide the outcome on Friday night, when Pickens County’s two remaining unbeaten basketball teams (the Daniel and Liberty boys’ basketball teams) took the court at Liberty High School. The Red Devils had tied the action at 49-49 on a Kendrick - [Mitchum stars in win over Liberty](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mitchum-stars-in-win-over-liberty/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Coming off a close loss to West-Oak, the Pickens High School girls’ basketball team returned to action on Wednesday night against county foe Liberty looking to get back in the win column. The Blue Flame took care of business in a big way, controlling the boards and - [Daniel girls blast Devils](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/daniel-girls-blast-devils/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — The Daniel High School girls basketball team travelled to Liberty on Friday night looking to pick up its third win of the week as they took on the Liberty Red Devils. The Lions had little trouble dismantling the Devils, swarming them on defense early to build a - [Red Devils take down county foe Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/red-devils-take-down-county-foe-pickens/) - PICKENS — Leading by as many as 19 points in the second quarter of their matchup with Pickens last Wednesday, the Liberty High School boys’ basketball team looked to be on its way to a big victory. However, the Blue Flame settled in behind a standout effort from Shepherd Smith to regroup and cut the - [A divided heart lives in denial and deception](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-divided-heart-lives-in-denial-and-deception/) - I’m reminded again of the quote from Scott Fitzgerald, “You do not write because you want to say something; you write because you have something to say.” I can relate to those who are called to express the burdens within their hearts and thankful for the opportunity to share mine. These freedoms may not always - [Love gives, lust takes](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/love-gives-lust-takes/) - Romans 5:8 “God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Advice we occasionally hear given to young people is, “Don’t confuse love with lust.” Lust is usually associated with sexual desires. Our physical bodies cause us to do many things we later regret and the powerful - [Celtic Christmas set for Heritage Pavilion](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/celtic-christmas-set-for-heritage-pavilion/) - PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site invites everyone to gather and celebrate the joy of the season at the Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas, a cherished Upstate holiday tradition honoring the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. The event will take place on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful - [Festive Christmas Fun in Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/festive-christmas-fun-in-pickens-county-3/) - Central The Semper Fi Barn on will have photos with Santa on Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m. the public welcome. Bring your favorite first responder (Police, Firefighter, EMS, Dispatch, Veterans and Community). this a free event. The Semper Fi Barn is located at 314 Smith Memorial Highway, Central. For more info, email semperfibarn@gmail.com or call Tom - [Courier Community Calendar 12-10-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-12-10-25/) - • Liberty Scholarship fundraiser planned Arnold’s of Liberty will host a fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to show support for the Liberty Community Scholarship. A percentage of all sales will be donated by owner Gary Durkee. Enjoy a great meal, snack or dessert and support Liberty High School and Liberty PCCTC youth. Arnold’s manager Michael - [Easy candies for Christmas](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easy-candies-for-christmas-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzle and Games 12-10-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzle-and-games-12-10-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 12-10-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-12-10-25/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 12-10-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-12-10-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 12-10-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-12-10-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 12-10-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-12-10-25/) - Notice To: Unknown Owner The following mobile home/vehicle has been abandoned at: 108 S 5th Street Easley, SC 29640. There is a lien on the mobile home/vehicle for (rent/storage/repairs) in the amount of $ 4985.00. Plus, any additional storage from the date of this notice. Contact Buddy’s Towing and Recovery at 864 855 4344 to - [Ethics board fines former Easley mayor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/ethics-board-fines-former-easley-mayor/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com STATE — The S.C. Ethics Commission has found that former Easley Mayor Butch Womack violated portions of the Ethics Act while serving as mayor. The Ethics Commission’s panel issued a public reprimand and ordered Womack to pay to the commission a reduced civil penalty of $2,000 ($1,000 for each - [Deck the halls](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/deck-the-halls/) - [Several animals test positive for rabies locally](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/several-animals-test-positive-for-rabies-locally/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Multiple pets have been placed into quarantine after separate encounters with skunks in Pickens County that letter tested positive for rabies, according to recent news releases from the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). In a release issued Nov. 24, DPH officials said a skunk found - [Liberty swears in new mayor, council members](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-swears-in-new-mayor-council-members/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — The city of Liberty’s new mayor and four new city council members were officially sworn in Monday night. Deputy administrator Bailee Locke administered the oaths of office to Mayor Andrea Wagner, Councilwoman Mikail Cantley, Councilman Gerald Wilson, Councilman Jon Subscribe Today or Login - [PC Municipal Association award winners named](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pc-municipal-association-award-winners-named/) - CENTRAL — More than two dozen public safety workers across Pickens County were honored last month for their dedication and service to the community during the Pickens County Municipal Association’s annual banquet The event, sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, was held Nov. 17 at Southern Wesleyan University. Association President and Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre - [Family of late Easley Fire Captain named Easley Parade Grand Marshal](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/family-of-late-easley-fire-captain-named-easley-parade-grand-marshal/) - EASLEY — The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce announced last month that the family of retired Easley Fire Department Captain Barry Bridges has been selected as the Grand Marshals for the 2025 Easley Christmas Parade. The honor was announced at the Easley Chamber of Commerce State of the County luncheon. “Captain Bridges’ gave many years - [UWPC receives Angel Award](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/uwpc-receives-angel-award/) - EASLEY — South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honored United Way of Pickens County as one of ten Angel charities of 2025 in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex. “Since 1998, the recognition of ‘Angel’ charities has been a holiday tradition in South Carolina,” said Secretary Hammond. “The contributions - [Outgoing mayor signs Waffle Fest proclamation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/outgoing-mayor-signs-waffle-fest-proclamation/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — In one of her last acts as Liberty’s mayor after losing her seat to Andrea Wagner in last month’s municipal election, Erica Romo Woods signed a proclamation “gifting” the SC Waffle Fest to the city of Liberty. In a Nov. 25 post on her “Mayor Erica Romo - [God’s power is associated with His principles](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/gods-power-is-associated-with-his-principles/) - Have you noticed that much of the time God works to accomplish His will, and not ours? We often wonder why certain events happen or do not happen, but when we consider that He has a certain vision and way of doing things, it can help us understand more about prayer, deeds and faith. Does - [Learn to cook!](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/learn-to-cook/) - Matthew 6:11 “Give us this day our daily bread.” The study of American history is fascinating in that it tells us of our heritage which determines our culture. One of the many subjects in the history of our nation is how the pioneers provided food for themselves. While many of our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, many - [Involuntary discharge for vax refusal?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/involuntary-discharge-for-vax-refusal/) - If you stood your ground and did what you thought was right in refusing the COVID vaccine, you might have thought your veterans benefits were lost forever when you were involuntarily discharged. There’s been a change. It’s been a long five years. If you were bounced out of the service for your refusal, you weren’t - [Social Security increase ... not much](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/social-security-increase-not-much/) - An informal poll of friends and neighbors got me a range of responses, from grimaces to laughs to snarls. My question was about how they were going to spend the approximate extra $56 that Social Security beneficiaries will be receiving as of January when the new COLA kicks in. That 2.8 percent increase in the - [Courier Obituaries 12-3-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-12-3-25/) - JIM HOLLIDAY SIX MILE — Jim Holliday, 90, loving husband of 67 years to Martha B. Holliday, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca. Born on Sept. 23, 1935, in Six Mile, Jim was the cherished son of the late John D. - [Tigers outlast South Carolina in rivalry battle](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/tigers-outlast-south-carolina-in-rivalry-battle/) - By Will Vandervort Courtesy The Journal sports@upstatetoday.com COLUMBIA — Clemson was not about to let South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers beat it the way he did in Memorial Stadium last season. A year after the South Carolina quarterback ran for 166 yards and two touchdowns in the Gamecocks’ stunning three-point victory in Clemson, the Tigers held - [Klubnik earns second win at Williams-Brice](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/klubnik-earns-second-win-at-williams-brice/) - By Sam Walters Courtesy The Journal sports@upstatetoday.com COLUMBIA — After three full seasons as Clemson’s starting quarterback, Cade Klubnik played his final regular-season game on Saturday. Not only did he play, but he won, helping the Tigers take down rival South Carolina by a Subscribe Today or Login - [Volunteers plant trees in Six Mile](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/volunteers-plant-trees-in-six-mile/) - Trees Upstate of South Carolina recently funded and coordinated a tree planting volunteer project at Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile. Volunteers came from all across the Upstate for the project to make a difference in the community. Volunteers gave their time and efforts, which were appreciated by the town of Six Mile. The - [Bazaar and artisan market set this weekend at Holy Trinity Episcopal](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/bazaar-and-artisan-market-set-this-weekend-at-holy-trinity-episcopal/) - CLEMSON — Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold its 82nd annual bazaar andartisan market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the church fellowship hall, located at 193 Old Greenville Highway across from Clemson University. The event will offer a festive day of handmade gifts, local art, baked goods, holiday décor and one-of-a-kind treasures - [Community Calendar 12-3-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-12-3-25/) - • Liberty Scholarship fundraiser planned Arnold’s of Liberty will host a fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to show support for the Liberty Community Scholarship. A percentage of all sales will be donated by owner Gary Durkee. Enjoy a great meal, snack or dessert and support Liberty High School and Liberty PCCTC youth. Arnold’s manager Michael - [Festive Fun In Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/festive-fun-in-pickens-county/) - Pickens Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year right here in Pickens. This holiday season will be filled with community cheer, twinkling lights, and all the small-town Christmas magic you love. The Pickens Christmas Parade will be Dec. 5 starting at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Christmas Traditions and Tales” - [Cookies with a taste of the holidays](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/cookies-with-a-taste-of-the-holidays-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 12-3-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-12-3-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 12-3-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-12-3-25/) - Announcements Thrift Store: Roxie’s Thrifty Paws, located at 208 W. Main St. in Pickens has a great selection of Christmas and Home gifts for the entire family. Open Tue. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 pm. We raise money to support Pickens County Hunane Society in Liberty. 12/3 ---------------------------------- DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance - [Courier Trespass Notices 12-3-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-12-3-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 12-3-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-12-3-25/) - Notice To: Unknown Owner The following mobile home/vehicle has been abandoned at: 108 S 5th Street Easley, SC 29640. There is a lien on the mobile home/vehicle for (rent/storage/repairs) in the amount of $ 4985.00, Plus, any additional storage from the date of this notice. Contact Buddy’s Towing and Recovery at 864 855 4344 to - [Courier Notice to Creditors 12-3-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-12-3-25/) - 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 - [‘A remarkable voice’](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-remarkable-voice/) - Beloved local historian and writer Chastain dies at age 73 By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Upstate recently lost an advocate for the protection of its natural beauty and a deep repository of its history. A man the Greenville News once called “a modern-day Daniel Boone,” Dennis Chastain died on Friday, Nov. - [SC 183 bridges reopen](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/sc-183-bridges-reopen/) - COUNTY — After more than a year of work, commuters can now pass between Six Mile and Pickens on S.C. Highway 183 after the reopening of two bridges last week. The South Carolina Department of Transportation began work on bridges over Twelve Mile Creek and Gregory Creek in Pickens County along S.C. 183 in Pickens - [Guardsman charged with exploitation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/guardsman-charged-with-exploitation/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com ANDERSON COUNTY — An Easley resident and member of the National Guard is charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation that began last year. According to an Anderson County Sheriff’s Office release issued Nov. 20, Jared Allen Dill, 45, was arrested that Subscribe - [Pickens man dies in Mauldin wreck](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-man-dies-in-mauldin-wreck/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com MAULDIN — A Pickens man died earlier this month after a motorcycle wreck in Mauldin. According to a media release from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, the agency responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the area of 500 Ashmore Bridge Road in Mauldin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. - [Police: Man arrested after road rage incident](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/police-man-arrested-after-road-rage-incident/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — An Anderson County man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, after what Clemson authorities called a road rage incident. Charles Douglas Mace Jr., 28, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a machine gun, according to - [Pickens man sentenced to 25 years for meth trafficking](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-meth-trafficking/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — A Pickens County man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty on multiple charges including trafficking methamphetamine, according to 13thCircuit Solicitor Cindy Crick. In a release issued Nov. 12, Crick said a Pickens County jury convicted Andrew Grant Whetstone II of trafficking meth, - [A Thanksgiving message from Mayor Scipio](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-thanksgiving-message-from-mayor-scipio/) - As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to share my heartfelt gratitude for the people of Pickens and the remarkable progress our community has made together over the past year. This season reminds us to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings—big and small—that strengthen our daily lives and - [Giving thanks for God’s goodness](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/giving-thanks-for-gods-goodness/) - Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but between the large, delicious meals and the distractions, it’s easy to forget how much we have to be thankful for. Sadly, many have forgotten or maybe they have never known the history of human suffering, along with the gratitude the Pilgrims expressed. It’s recorded that the new - [Courier Letters to the Editor 11-26-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-11-26-25/) - Thankful for the bridge repair Dear Editor, All the news has been the state bridges that have been closed, are being fixed by the SCDOT and now being reopened. The SC 8/ SC 135 bridge in Pumpkintown was reopened last month. And the two bridges on state road SC 183 by the flea market reopened - [Stay calm to foil scammers](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/stay-calm-to-foil-scammers/) - This is a new scam, but then it’s what we expect from thieves -- yet another way to steal from us. This one involves our innocent-seeming bank debit card, a scammer and a pair of scissors. Here’s how it works: You’ll get a call from someone claiming to be from your bank who says there - [Courier Obituaries 11-26-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-11-26-25/) - DENNIS VERNON CHASTAIN PICKENS — Dennis Vernon Chastain, 73, loving husband for 46 years to Jane Fields Chastain, died peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Nov. 21, 2025. Born on Oct. 4, 1952, in Greenville, Dennis was the cherished son of the late Artis and Sarah (Canham) Chastain. Dennis grew up in - [YAMs to shine in Jubilee](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/yams-to-shine-in-jubilee/) - PICKENS — The Young Appalachian Musicians, a program of Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Inc. is excited to announce the 2026 Winter Bluegrass Jubilee. Break you winter cabin fever this year with the fully indoor Winter Bluegrass Jubilee which will take place on January 31 at the beautiful Pickens High School. With headlining artists such - [](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/60746-2/) - Pickens Get Ready for a magical night in downtown Pickens. Join the city of Pickens for the Pickens Doodle Holiday Market and Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 28, at Pickens Doodle Park in beautiful downtown Pickens. Holiday Market will start at 4:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Shop local and find the perfect holiday - [Business of the month](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/business-of-the-month-7/) - The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce is excited to recognize the Pickens Service Club as our November Business of the Month. The Pickens Service Club, originally the Pickens Sertoma Club, remains committed to supporting local charities with a focus on helping youth. Each year, the club sponsors two local children to attend Camp Sertoma at - [Now Open in Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-easley-2/) - Revive Spas and Saunas celebrated their official ribbon cutting on Friday, November 14. The new business specializes in high-quality spa and sauna sales and service, offering an impressive showroom and a knowledgeable team ready to help you explore the health benefits of hydrotherapy and sauna use. Pictured are Ambyr Rose, Owner - Joe Heymann and - [Courier Community Calendar 11-26-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-11-26-25/) - PPC invites all to holiday carols event Pickens Presbyterian Church invites the community to a special Lessons and Carols Service on Saturday, December 21 at 11 a.m. The church asks you to join them at 311 West Main St, in Pickens for a beautiful morning of scripture readings and beloved Christmas carols, celebrating the story - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 11-26-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-11-26-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 11-126-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-11-126-25/) - Announcements Thrift Store: Roxie’s Thrifty Paws, located at 208 W. Main St. in Pickens has a great sectection of Christmas and Home gifts for the entire family. Open Tue. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 pm. Raising money to support Pickens County Hunane Society in Liberty. 12/3 ---------------------------------- DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. - [Courier Trespass Notices 11-26-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-11-26-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 11-26-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-11-26-25/) - 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 - [USPS Relocates All Operations at the Sunset Post Office, Effective November 18, 2025](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/usps-relocates-all-operations-at-the-sunset-post-office-effective-november-18-2025/) - SUNSET, SC — Effective immediately, the Postal Service announced all operations at the Sunset Post Office, 7149 Highway 11, Sunset, SC 29685, will be temporarily relocated due to facility lease non-renewal until further notice. During the temporary relocation, all postal services previously offered at the Sunset Post Office will be available at the following alternate - [Courier Letters to the Editor 11-19-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-11-19-25/) - Thank you to Pickens police Dear Editor, I would like to commend the Pickens Police Department for helping me when a car went between me and another car on my way home from Walmart. The car hit my side mirror and knicked my front fender. Then they went two lanes over to the red light - [Then along came Hitler](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/then-along-came-hitler/) - John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Often I have been asked “What is your favorite country?” Or “What is the most beautiful country you’ve traveled in?” But I’ve never been asked “What is the most impressive country you’ve visited?” Had that question been asked, the answer - [And the winners are](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/and-the-winners-are-2/) - The art students at Liberty High School know how to create art that dazzles and inspires, and at the November 4 Art Club meeting four talented artists, and their teacher Amanda Stokes, were recognized for their creativity by the Liberty Community Scholarship Board. The highly talented art contest winners who beautifully illustrated “The Joy of - [American Legion honors local vets](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/american-legion-honors-local-vets/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Residents gathered last week to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans of this area and across the nation. American Legion Post 52 held its annual Veterans Day observance Nov. 11 at Robinson Memorial Gardens in Easley. “This is a special day for all of us to - [Pickens restores historic outdoor warning siren](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-restores-historic-outdoor-warning-siren/) - PICKENS — At the direction of Mayor Isaiah Scipio, the City of Pickens has undertaken the restoration and reinstallation of a historic outdoor warning siren to strengthen community preparedness and emergency notification capabilities. Over the next few weeks, crews will install a fully restored Federal Signal STH10 outdoor warning siren on the water tank located behind the - [WWII vet Pace visits Hagood Elementary for Veterans Day](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/wwii-vet-pace-visits-hagood-elementary-for-veterans-day/) - By Alicia Looper Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Hagood Elementary had a unique visitor on Veterans’ Day this year. World War II veteran Jim Pace, 99 years old, came to participate in the school’s parade through the hallways. Mr. Pace was accompanied by his wife of 78 years, Helen. Jim and Helen married - [LHS football coach retires](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lhs-football-coach-retires/) - LIBERTY — Coming off Liberty High School’s season ending loss on Friday night, Liberty head football Paul Sutherland announced his retirement on Monday. Sutherland joined Liberty in 2021, bringing decades of experience and a proven track record. Before his time with the Red Devils, he led programs at Pendleton High School for 17 seasons and - [FOLKS Announces the 2025 - 2026 Jack Lewis Watershed Stewardship Scholarship](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/folks-announces-the-2025-2026-jack-lewis-watershed-stewardship-scholarship/) - UPSTATE -- Friends of Lake Keowee Society (FOLKS) is proud to announce the 2025 -2026 scholarship for high school students who show a strong interest in natural resource conservation and the environment. Our scholarship is named in honor of Jack Lewis, whose time with FOLKS spanned more than 20 years, and whose enthusiastic Subscribe Today - [Local smoke shops under investigation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-smoke-shops-under-investigation/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Agencies inside and outside Pickens County joined forces recently to investigate smoke shops in the area. According to a release issued by the Easley Police Department on Nov. 12, search warrants were executed that day on multiple smoke shops within the city of Easley as a part - [Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative to host annual Tree Lighting](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/blue-ridge-electric-cooperative-to-host-annual-tree-lighting/) - PICKENS — Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative will kick off the Christmas season with the co-op’s annual tree lighting at their Pickens office at 734 West Main Street on November 25 at 5:15 p.m. For 43 years, this highly anticipated community event has created joy and camaraderie throughout the Pickens community by bringing people together to - [This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/this-week-in-the-pickens-county-couriers-football-frenzy-sponsored-by-mountain-view-funerals-and-cremations-11/) - NO ANSWERS Camden hands Daniel its largest loss since 2016 in playoff rout Strom storms past Liberty; Clemson hangs on at Louisville all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier. Do not miss a single issue by grabbing a copy at a convenience, grocery - [Seeing our reflection in God’s eyes](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/seeing-our-reflection-in-gods-eyes/) - We have been discussing the need for Christians to be continuously willing to examine their biased opinions about life and the Bible. Remember the person who boldly declared, “I am what I am, and this is what I will always be?” It’s sad to imagine how many individuals actually feel this Subscribe Today or Login - [Why do we often turn down help?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/why-do-we-often-turn-down-help/) - All too frequently we seniors don’t ask for help when we need it, using as an excuse that others need it more. Sound familiar? Our local senior center decided to host a free holiday dinner a few weeks before Christmas this year. It was to be a full turkey dinner, with several courses, a sit-down - [Courier Obituaries 11-19-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-11-19-25/) - RAMETH OWENS PARLER CLEMSON — Rameth Owens Parler, 60 of Clemson, passed away peacefully in her home on Nov. 7, 2025, with her husband by her side. She had been bravely facing a variety of health challenges for many years, most recently cancer. Rameth was born Aug. 16, 1965, in Greenville, to Walton Owens Jr. - [FOLKS scholarship deadline is Friday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/folks-scholarship-deadline-is-friday/) - Jack Lewis Scholarship to help students with passion for conservation UPSTATE — Friends of Lake Keowee Society (FOLKS) has announced the 2025-26 scholarship for high school students who show a strong interest in natural resource conservation and the environment. The scholarship is named in honor of Jack Lewis, whose time with FOLKS spanned more than - [New businesses blooming as Pickens and Liberty continue to grow](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/new-businesses-blooming-as-pickens-and-liberty-continue-to-grow/) - [Courier Community Calendar 11-19-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-11-19-25/) - • Food pantry hours announced at PPC The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at: 311 West Main Street in Pickens. • Dacusville Lions to - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 11-19-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-11-19-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 11-19-20](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-11-19-20/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Classifieds 11-19-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-11-19-25/) - 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 - [Courier Trespass Notices 11-19-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-11-19-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 11=19-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-1119-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 11-19-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-11-19-25/) - PUBLIC NOTICE Milestone Towers proposes to build a 197-foot Monopole Communications Tower/Structure. The Site location is 1157 Madden Bridge Road, Central, Pickens County, SC 29630. Lat: 34-43-45.18, Long: -82-49-12.97. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1339893. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by - [A farewell from Arms](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/a-farewell-from-arms/) - I would like to take a couple of minutes this evening and offer my thanks to the people of Liberty for trusting me these past two years. I would also like to offer some points of reflection that I have discovered along the way. Back in July 2023, I was elected to this seat to finish - [How many have to die?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/how-many-have-to-die/) - James 4:14 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.” If there is any single people group that must be appreciated by all Americans, it would be our veterans. They have gone, many - [Resources available for food needs during SNAP pause](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/resources-available-for-food-needs-during-snap-pause/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS COUNTY — Due to ongoing court proceedings during the federal government shutdown, it remains to be seen whether Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be partially funded, fully funded or not issued at all for the month of November. In a Oct. 31 post, the South Carolina - [Local merchants celebrate the 4A STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS - THE PICKENS BLUE FLAME](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-merchants-celebrate-the-4a-state-volleyball-champion-pickens-blue-flame/) - [Courier Letters to the Editor 11-12-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-11-12-25/) - Saitta talks property tax rates Dear Editor, This is a property tax reassessment year. By law, the reassessment process must be revenue neutral for county governments, school districts and cities throughout the state. To ensure the higher home values do not result in a tax revenue gain, the tax rates must be lowered or rolled - [Pickens sweeps Bishop England for 18th volleyball championship](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-sweeps-bishop-england-for-18th-volleyball-championship/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — Having dropped just one set on its way to the Class 4A volleyball state championship, the Pickens High School volleyball team prepared for possibly its biggest challenge yet with the title on the line against the Bishop England Battling Bishops on Saturday. The Bishops, the national leader - [Balance key for state champs](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/balance-key-for-state-champs/) - Last season, when the Pickens High School volleyball team overcame a year of adversity to secure the 17th state championship in school history, I wrote that if 2024 was a“down” year for Pickens volleyball, I hoped teams would be ready for what was to come from arguably the state’s top volleyball program. However, it seemed - [Pickens runoff set for Tuesday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-runoff-set-for-tuesday/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Voters from Pickens will return to the polls one final time this week to decide who will take the final Pickens City Council in a runoff election on Tuesday. Jonathan “Baldo” Baker and Jessica Merrill are set to face off for the final open seat on council - [Train kills pedestrian](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pedestrian-hit-killed-by-train-in-easley/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A person was struck and killed by a train in Easley on Monday morning. As of press time, the Pickens County Coroner’s Office had not released the name of the victim. Amtrak issued a statement after the incident, saying the train was traveling from New Orleans to - [Easley infant’s death under investigation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/easley-infants-death-under-investigation/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Local and state agencies are investigating the death of an infant in Easley. In a news release issued Sunday, Nov. 9, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said he and chief deputy coroner Tommy Page responded to a home on Hummingbird Lane in Easley at 4:30 a.m. that - [TD Bank closing one Easley branch](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/td-bank-closing-one-easley-branch/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A TD Bank branch in Easley is among the more than 50 locations nationwide that the company announced it will be closing. According to a letter sent to account holders on Oct. 30, the TD Bank located at 5041 Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley will close on - [This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/this-week-in-the-pickens-county-couriers-football-frenzy-sponsored-by-mountain-view-funerals-and-cremations-10/) - DROUGHT ENDED Red Devils take down Pelion for first playoff win since 2016 Lions survive Dreher to advance; Easley season in review; Flame fall to westside in round one; Clemson finds footing against FSU all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier. Do not - [Remembering the past, looking to the future](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/remembering-the-past-looking-to-the-future/) - By Steve Townsend Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — As the late summer sun set at the at the Semper Fi Barn, thirty-seven fallen veterans were honored in a ceremony that was brief, but profound. One by one, dog tags bearing their names were hung—a simple act carrying immense Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Community Calendar 11-12-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-11-12-25/) - • Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next Bingo session will be Thursday, Nov.13. There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and - [Lawsuit claims Easley PD wrongfully arrested man](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lawsuit-claims-easley-pd-wrongfully-arrested-man/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A lawsuit against the City of Easley and the Easley Police Department mistreated and wrongfully arrested a former law enforcement officer last year. The lawsuit, filed Oct. 3 in the Pickens County Court of Common Pleas, alleges that Roger Stewart, a retired law enforcement officer whose roles - [Courier Obituaries 11-12-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-11-12-25/) - CONNIE ANN BRANHAM COX EASLEY — Connie Ann Branham Cox, 75, of Easley, passed away on Oct. 30, 2025 at Greenville Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Rock Hill, on May 10, 1950, to the late Morris and Edith Branham. She is survived by her son, Jerry Cox (Becky Robinson) - [Courier Comics Puzzles and Games 11-12-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-11-12-25/) - [Trespass Notices 11-12-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/trespass-notices-11-12-25/) - 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 - [Notice to Creditors 11-12-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/notice-to-creditors-11-12-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 11-12-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-11-12-25/) - SUMMONS NON JURY STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 2025-CP-39-00830 Festus Pat Cruse, Jr. and Debra Bullock Cruse; Plaintiffs, -vs- Randy M. Minisall aka Randy Minisal aka Randy Minisall, II Aka Rand Minisall, individually and as an heir-at-law of Virginia Minisall (deceased), and Tabitha Fish, Tammie - [Local businesses pay tribute to our veterans](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-businesses-pay-tribute-to-our-veterans/) - [Wagner elected Liberty mayor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/wagner-elected-liberty-mayor/) - Pickens, Central races headed to Nov. 18 runoff By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Voters returned to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent them in the coming years in municipal seats around Pickens County. In the only locally contested mayoral races this cycle, Liberty saw incumbent Mayor Erica Romo Woods unseated by challenger - [Flame advance to state title game](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/flame-advance-to-state-title-game/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — With a trip to the Class 4A state championship on the line, the Pickens High School volleyball team hosted Wren on Tuesday night, looking to return to the state championship after winning it all in 2024. The Blue Flame took care of business in dominant fashion, sweeping - [ElringKlinger to create 294 jobs in Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/elringklinger-to-create-294-jobs-in-easley/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — A company that announced it was coming to Pickens County last summer already plans to expand its local operations. Automotive supplier ElringKlinger announced a $68.5 million investment that will create 294 new jobs. ElringKlinger Group CEO Thomas Jessulat said last week “what we’ve started together last summer - [Area groups discuss SNAP](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/area-groups-discuss-snap/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Nearly 20 dozen area organizations and groups met last week to discuss and coordinate response to the stoppage of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. Although recent judicial rulings could see SNAP benefits restored this month, it remains - [UCM aid needs soar](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/ucm-aid-needs-soar/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — A single mother of young kids fleeing an abusive relationship, low on funds and trying to cover the costs of her new apartment until she receives the first paycheck from her new job in Powdersville. A server in Central already living paycheck to paycheck, unable to get - [Former Easley mayor faces ethics complaint](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/former-easley-mayor-faces-ethics-complaint/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com STATE — The South Carolina Ethics Commission held a hearing last month about an ethics complaint filed against former Easley Mayor Butch Womack in 2022. A panel of SCEC chairman Xavier Starkes, commissioner Bryant Caldwell and commissioner Helen Munnerlyn was held Oct. 16 in Columbia. “The purpose of the - [American Legion set to honor fallen Pickens native, WWII vet.](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/american-legion-set-to-honor-fallen-pickens-native-wwii-vet/) - By William Gravely Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com BELTON — The American Legion of Belton is honoring the memory of Pickens native, Rev. Horace Edward Gravely who perished in the North Atlantic on Feb. 7, 1943 as a chaplain aboard the USS Henry Mallory, on Veteran’s Day. The first surviving son of A. W. and - [This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/this-week-in-the-pickens-county-couriers-football-frenzy-sponsored-by-mountain-view-funerals-and-cremations-9/) - STILL SUPREME Lions take down Greer for seventh straight region championship Greenwood ends Easley’s season; Devils outlast Blacksburg; pickens clinches playoff spot; tiger defense disappoints duke loss all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier. Do not miss a single issue by grabbing a copy - [Can we explain what we believe?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/can-we-explain-what-we-believe/) - The foundation of the Christian faith, along with the hope of eternal salvation in the next life, is based on the torturous death and glorified resurrection of the only perfect individual we know as Jesus Christ. When we trust that His sacrificial blood is the only payment for our forgiveness and our hope for redemption, - [Thank God we were poor](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/thank-god-we-were-poor/) - Mark 14: 7 “Jesus saith, For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.” Children in the 1950’s mostly grew up in limited environments. That’s a politically correct way of saying we were “dirt poor.” As a child I did not - [Getting through the shut down](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/getting-through-the-shut-down/) - At this writing, several weeks into the government shutdown, the VA has not been immune to the effects of it. We don’t know how long it will go on, but the VA is doing all it can for veterans. While you won’t be able to access all of their services as long as the shutdown - [What to find at the food bank](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/what-to-find-at-the-food-bank/) - I recently learned a few things about my local food bank that I didn’t know. Maybe your food bank has these services as well. The local food bank has a mobile pantry that goes to the senior housing building once a month for seniors who can’t get out to the regular weekly location. While they - [Courier Obituaries 11-5-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-11-5-25/) - ANTONETTE RENE MEYER PICKENS — Antonette Rene Meyer, 56, of Pickens, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 25, 2025, following her two-month fight against a late cancer diagnosis. We take comfort knowing she is now pain free and find peace knowing there are no goodbyes, only “we’ll see you later.” She was - [Courier Comics, Puzzles, and Games 11-5-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-11-5-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 11-5-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-11-5-25/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 11-5-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-11-5-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 11-5-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-11-5-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 11-5-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-11-5-25/) - SUMMONS (FORECLOSURE NON-JURY) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 2025-CP-39-00634 Philip Klinck Trustee of the 201 Antioch Road Land Trust, Plaintiff, v. Jordan Noel, Tristin Stancell, and any other persons or entities who claim interest inTax Map # 5140-14-44-1322, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE - [Municipal elections set for Tuesday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/municipal-elections-set-for-tuesday/) - By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Election Day is right around the corner, with voters set to return to the polls on Tuesday to decide municipal races in the cities of Easley, Liberty and Pickens and the towns of Central, Norris and Six Mile. In Pickens, three city council seats are up for grabs. - [Mountain music](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mountain-music-2/) - [SCDOT closes more bridges in Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/scdot-closes-more-bridges-in-pickens-county/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Transportation last week closed two more bridges in Pickens County until repairs can be made. A news release issued Oct. 21 by SCDOT officials said Riggins Bridge Road over Twelve Mile Creek was closed for repairs following a routine inspection. The bridge - [Man charged with posing as police officer](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/man-charged-with-posing-as-police-officer/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com OCONEE COUNTY — A Pickens man faces several charges in Oconee County, including impersonating a law enforcement officer. According to an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office release issued Friday, Jason Dwayne Whitlock, 42, of Edens Road, is charged with impersonating a law enforcement Subscribe Today or Login - [County leaders eye CATbus expansion](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/county-leaders-eye-catbus-expansion/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Members of the Pickens United group discussed the possibility of seeing the Clemson Area Transit system, known as CATbus, expand to serve other areas of Pickens County. Pickens United met in Easley on Sept. 29. After her update to the group about council matters, Pickens County - [Soapstone Preservation Endowment reaches goal](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/soapstone-preservation-endowment-reaches-goal/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — An effort to build a $1 million endowment to protect and promote the legacy of Soapstone Baptist Church is officially a success. For more than 150 years, the church has been a cornerstone of Pickens’ Liberia community, founded by freed slaves after the Civil War. For years, - [Largest fundraiser yet for Family Promise Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/largest-fundraiser-yet-for-family-promise-pickens-county/) - EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County’s recently hosted its 4th Annual Barns, Boots and Brew fundraiser, celebrating a record-breaking event and highlighting the significant impact community support has made on local families experiencing homelessness. With generous contributions from sponsors and guests, the event, held at Arabella Farms on October 7, marks the organization’s - [This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/this-week-in-the-pickens-county-couriers-football-frenzy-sponsored-by-mountain-view-funerals-and-cremations-8/) - TWO IN A ROW Red Devils take down Landrum for second straight region win Lions lash Blue Ridge; Yellow Jackets sting Easley; Flame falter against Seneca; Tigers set to host Duke all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier. Do not miss a single issue - [Knowing God through His word](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/knowing-god-through-his-word/) - Even with something as simple as praying and reading the Bible every day, it’s a challenge even to those who are determined and sincerely seeking God’s divine guidance. As a Christian writer and teacher, I encourage everyone to make time and find the secret place of God’s presence where they can spend quality moments alone - [Who was Naomi?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/who-was-naomi/) - Ruth 1:2 “And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehem Judah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.” Several characters in the Bible that played a vital role in the lineage - [Stolen valor: When they didn’t earn it](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/stolen-valor-when-they-didnt-earn-it/) - Despite the Stolen Valor Act and the punishments for violating that act, there are still far too many who decide to take the chance on reaping the material gains of claiming benefits and wearing a uniform they didn’t earn. A veteran on the east coast was nailed not only for scamming charities but for pretending - [Gift giving this year?](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/gift-giving-this-year/) - A show of hands, please: How many of us are already in a panic about just how we’re going to give holiday gifts to our family and friends this year? With the costs of everything seeming to go up by the day, how are we going to manage to stretch our budgets to include Subscribe Today - [Semper Fi Barn to host Veteran’s Day and Marine Corps 250th birthday event](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/semper-fi-barn-to-host-veterans-day-and-marine-corps-250th-birthday-event/) - SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will honor veterans from all branches of service and celebrate the Marine Corps 250th Birthday at a combined event on November 8th, 2025 from 11am to 1pm. The event will take place at the Semper Fi Barn, Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Obituaries 10-29-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-10-29-25/) - JASON CASSELL SIX MILE — Jason Cassell, born March 25, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio, went to his eternal home, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Jason loved Friday night wrestling and Michigan Wolverines football. Go Blue! Electrician by trade, proud owner of All Starr Electric. Jason was the beloved son of Glen and Pamela Cassell, Big Brother - [Liberty honors young holiday artists](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-honors-young-holiday-artists/) - LIBERTY — Christmas is in the air in Liberty. The fourth annual Create the Liberty Community Scholarship Board’s Christmas Card art contest is in full swing. The LCS board and guest judges met to select the 2025 winners from among beautifully drawn entries provided by LHS art teacher Amanda Stokes — Molly Burgess, Bonnie Subscribe - [Courier Community Calendar 10-29-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-10-29-25/) - • Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help. • Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo The Dacusville Lions Club will be - [Wilson’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is October 31](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/wilsons-annual-halloween-spooktacular-is-october-31-2/) - PICKENS — Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, set for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 719 East Cedar Rock St. in downtown Pickens. Guests can enjoy spooky yard decorations for all ages, along with cotton candy, mixed treats and freshly baked cupcakes. Manna Post Acute will host a Halloween - [Spooky Happenings Around Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/spooky-happenings-around-pickens-county/) - Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month. CENTRAL, OCT. 30 Get ready for the cutest howl-oween ever. Join The Central Roller Mills on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m . for our Pet Costume Contest! From spooky pups to sassy cats, - [Not just your ordinary hamburger](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/not-just-your-ordinary-hamburger-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 10-29-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-10-29-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 10-29-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-10-29-25/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 10-29-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-10-29-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditor 10-29-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditor-10-29-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Ads 10-29-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-ads-10-29-25/) - Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Prime Storage - Clemson Central located at 1737 Old Central Rd Central SC 29630 intends to hold an Auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 11/5/2025 at 12:00 PM. This sale is pursuant to the - [Blankenship discusses federal ties, crime tips](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/blankenship-discusses-federal-ties-crime-tips/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Positions within the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office have authority through federal agencies that assist them in reducing costs to taxpayers. Sheriff Tommy Blankenship spoke about that and other matters at the Sept. 29 meeting of Pickens United. He said he’s signed mutual aid agreements with the federal - [Pickens approves annexation](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-approves-annexation/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens city officials voted to approve second reading of the annexation of a large parcel of property at the intersection of Mauldin Lake Road Wolf Creek School Road, the execution and delivery of a development agreement between the city and BRD Land and Investment, the developer who - [Body discovered behind vacant Clemson building](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/body-discovered-behind-vacant-clemson-building/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — Several agencies are investigating after a man’s body was found behind a former bingo hall in Clemson on Sunday. In a release issued Monday, Pickens County chief deputy coroner Tommy Page said Subscribe Today or Login - [Two charged in Pickens fentanyl bust](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/two-charged-in-pickens-fentanyl-bust/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Two Anderson County men face multiple drug charges following undercover operations by the Pickens Police Department’s Special Operations Unit. According to a PPD release issued Friday, the Special Operations Unit conducted multiple undercover operations during the months of August and September, resulting in Subscribe Today or Login - [Forum planned for Central candidates](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/forum-planned-for-central-candidates/) - CENTRAL — The town of Central will hold a forum for the four candidates running in the Nov. 4 election for three city council positions and the one candidate running for Subscribe Today or Login - [Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $133,000 for area nonprofits in charity golf tournament](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/upcountry-fiber-foundation-raises-133000-for-area-nonprofits-in-charity-golf-tournament/) - PICKENS — Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm of Upcountry Fiber, raised $133,100 during its annual charity golf tournament on Sept. 29 at The Cliffs at Glassy Mountain. Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider focused on bridging the digital divide, was founded in 2020 through a partnership between Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and West - [Local homeless shelter no longer under threat of eviction](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-homeless-shelter-no-longer-under-threat-of-eviction/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The founders of the county’s only homeless shelter say that the Pickens County Shelter of Hope is no longer under threat of eviction. As the Courier earlier reported, the Shelter of Hope was served with a 30-day eviction notice on July 29. On Sept. 17, Sunshine Gantt, - [This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/this-week-in-the-pickens-county-couriers-football-frenzy-sponsored-by-mountain-view-funerals-and-cremations-7/) - FRESHMAN FORCE BIBB TIES DANIEL FROSH SCORING RECORD AS LIONS DRUB COUNTY FOE PICKENS Hillcrest downs Green Wave; Devil defense dominates Chesnee; Blue Flame fall to Daniel; Tigers lose acc title game rematch all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier. Do not miss a - [Now Open in Pickens](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-pickens-18/) - The official grand opening of Southern Vault Bistro recently took place in downtown Pickens. Housed in a beautifully renovated historic building, Southern Vault Bistro brings fresh energy, rich history, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. From thoughtfully preserved vault artifacts to stunning views of the city, this venue is designed to impress, whether you’re stopping by for - [Local woman remembered at State House ceremony](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-woman-remembered-at-state-house-ceremony/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — A local woman killed last year was remembered last week in a ceremony honoring victims killed by domestic violence in 2024. The 28th annual Silent Witness Ceremony was held Oct. 7 at the South Carolina State Capital Complex in Columbia, S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson said in - [Liberty woman dies in car wreck](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-woman-dies-in-car-wreck/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A Liberty woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal two-vehicle collision earlier this month. Pickens County chief deputy coroner Tommy Page said in a release that Pickens County Emergency Medical Services Subscribe Today or Login - [The easy way is not God’s way](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-easy-way-is-not-gods-way/) - Seeking comfort and not being willing to stand against sin leaves us lukewarm and vulnerable to defeat and destruction. Christians who avoid getting their hands dirty with prayer and obedience might have religious knowledge, but are developing spiritual muscle atrophy. If we stay on the couch and only eat rich Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Letters to the Editor 10-22-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-letters-to-the-editor-10-22-25/) - Compromise is governing Dear Editor, Compromise is not weakness — it is the foundation of governing. Since the Constitution was written, compromise has been essential. It gave us two houses of Congress in 1787. In 2010, the Affordable Care Act was itself a compromise: Democrats wanted universal healthcare, Republicans opposed it. The result? Americans gained - [Be careful choosing with your ancestors](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/be-careful-choosing-with-your-ancestors/) - Deuteronomy 4: 9 “Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons.” Have you ever wished you could have chosen your ancestors? - [Dealing with food recalls](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dealing-with-food-recalls/) - It's impossible to say exactly what's going on, but lately there are problems with our food supply, one after the other. Listeria and salmonella are at the top of the list. Listeria shows up in water, waste and the soil and ends up in our meat, fresh produce and dairy products. Some say the rising - [Now open in Easley](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open-in-easley/) - Hester Store & Co., located at 1735 Hester Store Rd. in Easley celebrated its official grand opening Sept. 27 and what a celebration it was. The event was filled with familiar faces, joyful memories, delicious treats, and a strong sense of community spirit. Pictured Pickens Chamber Board Member David Michel is Pickens with store owners - [Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival set for this Friday and Saturday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-appalachian-folk-festival-set-for-this-friday-and-saturday/) - PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and Hagood Mill Historic Site are set to host the third annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival this weekend. The festival will be a two-day event, taking place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at 138 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. The festival is free, but Subscribe Today or - [Courier Obituaries 10-22-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-10-22-25/) - BILLY WAYNE NICHOLS SENECA — Billy Wayne Nichols, 54, husband of Kassie A. Nichols, of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Easley, Mr. Nichols was the son of the late Kenneth and Sybil J. Morgan Nichols. He was a self-employed contractor. Mr. Nichols was of the - [Wilson’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is October 31](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/wilsons-annual-halloween-spooktacular-is-october-31/) - PICKENS — Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, set for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 719 East Cedar Rock St. in downtown Pickens. Guests can enjoy spooky yard decorations for all ages, along with cotton candy, mixed treats and freshly baked cupcakes. Manna Post Acute will host a Halloween - [Pickens BooGrass Festival to offer great music Nov. 1](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-boograss-festival-to-offer-great-music-nov-1/) - PICKENS — Enjoy a full day of bluegrass music and more at the historic Hagood Mill in Pickens during the first-ever Pickens BooGrass Festival. Featured performers include the Edgar Loudermilk Band, an award-winning group known for stellar musicianship and soaring vocals, with more than 50 industry nominations and awards. Also scheduled to perform is Backline, - [Spooky Halloween Fun in Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/spooky-halloween-fun-in-pickens-county/) - Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month. CLEMSON, OCT. 23 Clemson Heritage Senior Living is hosting a Trunk or treat Halloween Bash, 140 Cambridge Drive, Clemson. Grab your costumes and candy buckets — it’s time for some spooky fun on Oct. - [Courier Community Calendar 10-22-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-10-22-25/) - • Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help. • Legion and JROTC to retire flag Oct. 28 American Legion Post 11 - [Nuts put crunch into pie crusts](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/nuts-put-crunch-into-pie-crusts-4/) - [Courie Comics Puzzles and Games 10-22-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courie-comics-puzzles-and-games-10-22-25/) - [Courier Classifieds 10-22-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-10-22-25/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 10-22-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-10-22-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 10-22-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-10-22-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal notices 10-22-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-legal-notices-10-22-25/) - LEGAL NOTICE Wills of the following decedents have been delivered to me and filed. No proceedings for the probate of said Wills have begun. ROBERT E. LAMBOUR filed April 1, 2025 SHIRLEY MEEKS BURNS filed April 11, 2025 CLEONE BREAZEALE HAYES filed April 16, 2025 EDWIN D. ROBB filed April 23, 2025 CLARA BATSON BRIDGES - [Liberty mayoral debate set for Monday](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liberty-mayoral-debate-set-for-monday/) - LIBERTY ‑- Hear directly from Mayor Erica Woods and Andrea Wagner at a 60-minute mayoral debate on Monday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center. The evening opens with remarks by Clay Counts and is moderated by Roy Costner. Public is invited. See streaming on Liberty Advocate Facebook page - [Mayor: City is steady, responsible and proud](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/mayor-city-is-steady-responsible-and-proud/) - When I talk about the strength of Pickens, I’m not just talking about our spirit — I’m talking about our finances, too. A strong city needs both. And I’m proud to say that in 2025, the city of Pickens is in better financial shape than it’s been in many years. If you’ve been following along - [Dacusville Middle’s Hazel given award named for late teammate](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/dacusville-middles-hazel-given-award-named-for-late-teammate/) - EASLEY — Emotions ran high at Dacusville Middle School on Thursday as faculty, staff and studentsgathered in the gymnasium for the inaugural presentation of an award named in honor of a student who died tragically over the summer. The Play Like Payce award, set to be given to one female volleyball player in the Anderson, - [Wolf Creek annexation gets early OK](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/wolf-creek-annexation-gets-early-ok/) - PICKENS — The city of Pickens recently approved planned development (PD) zoning associated with a proposed annexation and residential project known as Holder Ridge, located near Wolf Creek School Road and Mauldin Lake Road, during a regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pickens City Hall. The PD framework establishes specific design, density - [Pickens Folk Festival set for this weekend](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-folk-festival-set-for-this-weekend/) - PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and Hagood Mill Historic Site are set to host the third annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival this weekend. The festival will be a two-day event, taking place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at 138 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. The festival is free, but attendees are asked - [Pickens man charged with lottery fraud](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-man-charged-with-lottery-fraud/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A Pickens man is accused of fraud involving lottery tickets after an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. SLED spokeswoman Renée Wunderlich said the South Carolina Education Lottery requested the investigation. Charles Ray Seawright, 47, of Pickens, is charged with two counts of intent to - [Local couple gives millions to CU to fund scholarships](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-couple-gives-millions-to-cu-to-fund-scholarships/) - By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Supporters of higher education gathered Thursday to celebrate a generous gift and to lay down a challenge to others to expand its reach. Pickens residents Jim and Julee Kaplan made a $2.5 million Academic Cornerstone gift to Clemson University that will help Pickens County students lay the - [Clark announces bid for Easley City Council Ward 4](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clark-announces-bid-for-easley-city-council-ward-4/) - EASLEY — Chris Clark, a longtime Easley native, is running to represent Ward 4 as part of the Easley City Council. According to Clark, her slogan is “Born Here; Raised Here: Ready to Serve.” Clark was born at Baptist Easley Hospital and graduated from Easley High School, and except for an 11-year stint in the - [This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/this-week-in-the-pickens-county-couriers-football-frenzy-sponsored-by-mountain-view-funerals-and-cremations-6/) - 600 DANIEL PICKS UP 600TH WIN IN PROGRAM HISTORY WITH VICTORY OVER TRAVELERS REST EASLEY FALLS AT MAULDIN; LIBERTY LOOKS TOWARD CHESNEE; PICKENS PREPARES FOR DANIEL; TIGERS BASH BOSTON COLLEGE all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier. Do not miss a single issue by - [Pickens downs Daniel to reclaim Region 2-4A title](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/pickens-downs-daniel-to-reclaim-region-2-4a-title/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — One year removed from dropping its first region championship in over a decade, the Pickens High School volleyball team looked to reclaim the Region 2-4A championship against Daniel last Thursday. Despite dropping their first set in the entirety of their unbeaten region run, the Blue Flame were - [Find your challenge](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/find-your-challenge/) - Philippians 4:12-13 “I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” One of life’s greatest rewards is to find - [It is faith that builds peace](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/it-is-faith-that-builds-peace/) - There is a fundamental relationship between faith and peace. We are told that the harvest of faith is peace. But what is the nature of this peace and how do we understand it? First and most importantly, there is peace that results from relationship with God, which is the very foundation of faith itself; this - [The devastating effects of deception](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/the-devastating-effects-of-deception/) - For the next couple of weeks, I want to talk about the secret chambers of our conscience that contains our thoughts, emotions, attitudes, convictions and basically who we really are. Some will say they wear their feelings on their sleeves and how transparent they are to everyone. I admire these individuals as they seem to - [Lions win county golf tournament](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/lions-win-county-golf-tournament-2/) - By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — All four Pickens County high schools came together on Oct. 7for the Pickens County girls’ golf championship at the Rock Golf Club and Resort in Pickens. Daniel High School took home the county championship with a team score of 329. The Lions’ county championship team is made - [Candidate forum set those running for Central seats](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/candidate-forum-set-those-running-for-central-seats/) - CENTRAL — The Town of Central will hold a forum for the four candidates running in the November 4 election for the three city council positions and the one candidate running for the position of Mayor. City Council candidates include Doug Barry, Daniel Evatt, Robert C. Griffin and Sara Paige Hudson Subscribe Today or Login - [Courier Obituaries 10-15-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-obituaries-10-15-25/) - TOM JOHN ‘T.J.’ COX PICKENS — Tom John “T.J.” Cox (Humpy), 92, loving husband to the late Annie Ruth Cox, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Baptist Easley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 7, 1933, in Oconee County, T.J. was the cherished son of the late George Thomas Cox and - [Liar’s Competition returns to Hagood Mill Oct. 17 & 18](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/liars-competition-returns-to-hagood-mill-oct-17-18/) - PICKENS — This October, the Hagood Mill Historic Site will once again echo with the laughter, chills, and wonder of Appalachian storytelling. On October 17–18, 2025, the annual Storytelling Festival & Liar’s Competition returns—this year featuring Friday Night Frights & Ghost Stories for a spook-tacular kickoff. Friday Night Frights – October 17, 6:30 p.m. - [Spooky Halloween Fun Around Pickens County](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/spooky-halloween-fun-around-pickens-county/) - Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month. CLEMSON, OCT. 23 Clemson Heritage Senior Living is hosting a Trunk or treat Halloween Bash, 140 Cambridge Drive, Clemson. Grab your costumes and candy buckets — it’s time for some spooky fun on - [Community Calendar 10-15-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/community-calendar-10-15-25/) - • Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next Bingo session will be Thursday, November 13.There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and - [Irish dishes make the day](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/irish-dishes-make-the-day-2/) - [Courier Comics, Puzzles and Games 10-15-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-comics-puzzles-and-games-10-15-25/) - [Courier Classified 10-15-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classified-10-15-25/) - Announcements DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW ------------------------------------ Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with - [Courier Trespass Notices 10-15-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-trespass-notices-10-15-25/) - 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 - [Courier Notice to Creditors 10-15-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-notice-to-creditors-10-15-25/) - 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 - [Courier Legal Notices 10-15-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-classifieds-10-15-25/) - NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY In accordance with the SC Self Service Storage Facilities Act notice is hereby given that the undersigned will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder in order to satisfy lien of the owner. Bidding to take place on lockerfox.com ending Wednesday the 22nd day of October, - [Courier Community Calendar 10-8-25](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/courier-community-calendar-10-8-25/) - • Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next Bingo session will be Thursday, Oct. 9.There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and - [Washing the stains and ironing the wrinkles](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/washing-the-stains-and-ironing-the-wrinkles/) - Humans do not enjoy being told that God will judge every person, and one day we will meet Him face-to-face and give an account of our lives. This is not an idea created by Bible teachers to scare people; it’s a truth relayed from what God has promised in His Word. There are many strange - [Now open](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/now-open/) - Blue Ridge Bank held the formal grand opening of its new permanent office, located at 628 Ann Street in Pickens, last Wednesday. The bank originally opened in November 2024, operating out of a temporary location while construction was underway on the new 3,239-square-foot facility. More than 100 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured in the ## Pages - [Subscribe Today](https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/subscribe-today-2/) - This is for a printed subscription only. 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