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 More »
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 More »
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 More »
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, More »
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 More »
Deep Winter Blues Festival returns
PICKENS — The soulful sounds of the blues will once again echo through the hills of the Upstate as the More »
Courier Letters to the Editor 4-9-25
Sheriff endorses Counts for District 4
Dear Editor,
As the sheriff of Pickens County, my top priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. That mission requires strong leadership at every level of government — leaders who don’t just talk about supporting law enforcement but demonstrate it through their actions. That’s why I am proud to endorse Clay Counts for South Carolina
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Where is Utange?
Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:and ye 
shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Most of our mission work in East Africa was in the bush country. Going from village to village, hut to hut,
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Missing inventory
If you’re getting care at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility and staff can’t find the 
equipment or supplies needed for your treatment, somebody has goofed up, likely somebody in inventory control.
One hospital alone, as investigated by the VA Office of Inspector General, was supposed to stock
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SS to recover overpayments
Word is that Social Security is going to “claw back” any overpayment to the tune of 100 percent of the monthly benefit check until it’s all paid back, inciting panic across the 
land.
But it’s not necessarily true.
That recovery of benefits will only affect overpayments
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Courier Obituaries 4-9-25
DANIEL ‘DAN’ LEWIS HUDSON
PICKENS — Mr. Daniel “Dan” Lewis Hudson, 88, loving husband to Linda Beebe, 
passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Daniel was born in Hammondsville Ohio, on March 2, 1937, to the late Hershel and Blanche Landis Hudson. He retired from Inland Lakes School as a language arts teacher. Daniel had a unique way of telling stories that would make people feel like they were there and a part of the story. He loved to grow a large garden and go around sharing with others in the community. Daniel enjoyed bear hunting and training his dogs to bear hunt, reading and spending time with his wife. The thing that he cherished most was the time he had with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Daniel is survived by three children, Daniel Hudson (Donna), John Hudson (Di) and Elizabeth Ann Price (Jason); five grandchildren, Laykin Ashley Murray-Holliday (Kevin), Cameron Hunter (Harlie), Max Hudson (Katie), Brian Hudson (Ashley) and Henry Lewis Hudson; one brother, Charles “Chuck” Hudson (Ester); one sister-in-law, Anita Hudson; and numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by one son, Kurt Hudson; and four brothers, Franklin Hudson, Carl Hudson, Norman Hudson and Floyd Hudson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to honor the life of Daniel.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements
SYLVIA ROPER DOVER
LIBERTY — Sylvia Roper Dover, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, April 5, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her beloved family. A woman of enduring faith, deep
love, and steadfast devotion, Sylvia lived a life that was a true reflection of grace and purpose.
Born Dec. 16, 1943, in Pickens County, Sylvia was the firstborn of the late Jake T. Roper and Opal Gilstrap Roper Bryant. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Wilton Bryant; her brother, Allen Roper; brother-in-law, Ray York; and a nephew, Matthew Roper.
Sylvia is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years and eight months, Robert Edward Dover. Together, they built a loving home and raised six children; Scott Dover (Caroline) of Piedmont,
DeeDee Wilson (Harry) of Powdersville, Steve Dover (Joy) of Liberty, Brad Dover (April) of Liberty, Kim Coster (Mike) of Travelers Rest and Kevin Dover (Alecia) of
Daniel dominates county awards
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Out of the more than 100 athletes that travelled to Liberty 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, Easley’s Aamari Kelly and Daniel’s Logan Konareski, Siena
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Lions sweep county track meet
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — With a little over a month to go until state qualifiers, Pickens County’s four public high schools took to the track at Liberty High School on April 1 for the Pickens County Track and Field Championships.
On a day that saw eight county championship records broken, Daniel High School reigned supreme, taking first in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions.
Boasting a meet-high nine county champions, the Daniel girls fit the billing of a state championship contender after a runner-up finish in Class 3A last season.
“This is the culmination of all the things we’ve
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Azalea Festival is April 25 and 26
Festival committee to donate to Pickens High Backpack Program
PICKENS — The Pickens Azalea Festival gives back to the Pickens community each year once the festival is over. The 
Pickens Azalea Committee typically chooses a local organization to support with a monetary donation. This year, the group chose to provide assistance to the Pickens High School Backpack Program.
According to PHS senior guidance counselor Ansley Cudd, the Pickens High School Backpack Program began years ago
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Misseijer wins annual Azalea Fest art contest
PICKENS — The Pickens Azalea Festival uses student artwork each year for all print advertisements and on the offical Azalea Festival t-shirts.
This year’s winner of the Azalea Festival art contest is Pickens High School junior
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