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No vote taken on Pickens annexation
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens officials on Monday heard again from residents urging them to vote More »
Peabody Engineering expanding in Liberty
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A plastics manufacturer plans to expand its Pickens County operations, a move More »
Semper Fi Barn to host Community Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony
SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will host a community-wide Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, offering area More »
Keowee Vineyards make donation to help ‘Feed A Hungry Child’
On August 27, the Keowee Vineyards CRO Advisory Board proudly presented a check to their Fund the Need recipient, Feed More »
Courier Classifieds 10-16-24
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Courier Notice to Creditors 10-16-24
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 hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Violet and Clarence Simmons Oct. 2024
Barry S. Durham Dec. 2024
James and Sheila Stansell Jan. 2025
Ronald Russell Mar. 2025
Betty L. Haynes Mar. 2025
Courier Notice to Creditors 10-16-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as
Estate: Frances Mann Bryson
Date of Death: 08/05/2024
Case Number: 2024ES3900684
Courier Legal Notices 10-16-24
Police identify body as missing woman
Three face charges after remains were found in Pickens County last week
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PENDLETON — Three people face charges after remains found in Pickens County last month were identified as those of a missing Pendleton woman.
Jessica Barnes, 20, was last seen on Aug. 1.
On Sept. 10, her mother reported her missing to the Pendleton Police Department and officers began
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Local residents, businesses provide aid to neighbors, WNC after Helene
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene, many people in the Pickens County area have stepped up and offered a helping hand to their neighbors.
In addition to county and municipal responses to the storm and its aftermath, individuals, businesses, organizations and churches have been offering their assistance.
Social media has been a boon in the days since Helene made landfall late last month, helping people
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SCHSL approves changes to prep sports calendar
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — With high school sports around the state thrown into disarray over the last two weeks due to Hurricane Helene, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Executive Committee met 
on Tuesday to determine its course of action for the final two months of the fall athletics season.
After debate over how many weeks could be added to the schedule and whether the number of playoff rounds should be affected, the
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Power restored to 97 percent of county residents
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — As of Monday evening, power had been restored to 97 percent of Pickens County following 
the destruction brought by Hurricane Helene.
The aftermath and recovery from the storm was the focus of county administrator Ken Roper’s report to council during its meeting Monday night.
More than 200 county roads have been cleared, he said.
“To some degree, cleared means open. Open — one lane, two lanes,” Roper said. “In some cases now, we’re able to go back and actually not just cut and toss to
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Jessica Merrill is seeking seat on Pickens City Council
PICKENS — Jessica Merrill is seeking a position on the Pickens City Council, recognizing it as a 
significant undertaking that requires determination, diligence, and a profound understanding of the city and its residents.
Possessing these crucial qualities and knowledge, Jessica is running for the 36-month seat. “As a councilwoman, I understand the importance of
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