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 Notice to Creditors 4-2-25
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 or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any
Estate: Michael Ray Fulmer
Date of Death: 09/15/2024
Case Number: 2024ES3900810-2
Courier Legal Notices 4-2-25
More than 1,000 acres burned as fire continues to rage at Table Rock
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A fire at Table Rock had consumed more than 1,100 acres as of Monday night, according to the S.C. Forestry Commission.
On Friday, March 21, the fire at Table Rock State Park was reported to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office’s communications center by law enforcement officers who were searching for Stephanie Womacks, a Georgia woman who has been missing for several weeks after last being seen at White Oak Campground, according to a county update.
The fire’s location trapped deputies and a number of hikers for a period of time before emergency personnel with the
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Hagood Mill pavilion to be completed
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site now has the funding to complete a pavilion on its grounds.
A groundbreaking was held at the Heritage Pavilion last week to celebrate the $1 million in state funding the project was awarded.
“It’s a day of celebration, a day of happiness,” pavilion committee chair Ryan Ferrell said at the March 19 event. “This has
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SC Waffle Fest set for Saturday
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty will host the first-ever S.C. Waffle Fest presented by the U.S. Waffle Company on Saturday. The festival will take place on March 29 on South Commerce and West Front Street in downtown Liberty from 10 a.m. to 4 
p.m.
Admission is free, and the festival will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including a kids’ zone sponsored by Potters Clay Fellowship. Kids can enjoy face
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BHSPC opens new location
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Staff of an organization whose longtime motto is “…where change begins” welcomed community partners last week to help them celebrate a change that has been long in the works.
Once located in four buildings on two sides of Pickens’ Main Street, Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County (BHSPC) now has most of its staff under one roof at 208 E. First Ave. in Easley.
The agency held an open house Friday morning, hosting tours of the renovated and reworked building that was once the Alice Manufacturing office. The festivities kicked off with a Greater
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Protesters urge Graham, Biggs to stand up to Trump
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — Protesters hoping to have U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Congresswoman Sheri Biggs listen to their concerns 
about President Donald Trump and the role Elon Musk is playing in his administration were left disappointed last week.
Both Graham and Biggs were listed as expected guests on a pre-event release about the groundbreaking for the Heritage Pavilion at the Hagood Mill Historic Site.
Protesters showed up to the event hoping for an audience with
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day | March 29
How can you honor Vietnam veterans in your community?
The Department of Veterans Affairs notes that approximately 2.7 million Americans served in the Vietnam War. There was strong domestic opposition to American involvement in the conflict, and many veterans returning from the war were treated poorly and unfairly. That made it difficult for Vietnam veterans to adjust to life at home, a problem compounded by the trauma of the war.
Although it is impossible to reverse time and remedy the poor treatment of Vietnam veterans, there are ways that the public can honor those veterans who sacrificed their safety and health in service of their country. These ideas can
Wave fall to Science Hill in spring break battle
The Easley High School baseball team hosted Science Hill of Johnson City, Tenn. on Friday. After falling behind big in the third inning, the Green Wave rallied in the sixth inning, scoring six runs to cut the Science Hill lead to 9-8. However, the Easley comeback came up short as the Hilltoppers pulled out a 10-8 win. Pictured above: Easley’s Cooper Sears prepares for a pickoff attempt as a Hilltopper baserunner slides back into first base.
Daniel girls win Ga. track meet
ATHENS Ga. — The Daniel High School track team went across the border to Georgia on March 15 for the Loch Johnson Invitational.
The Lions managed a very successful day on the track with the girl’s team finishing in first place at the meet, while two
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