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 Legal Notices 3-12-25
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all persons claiming an interest in 2017-16’4”-ALUMACRAFT-CLASSIC16-ACBV4190L617-2016-70HP-YAMAHA-F70LA-6CJL1064999 KENNETH BERNACCHI 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 claim of interest is made and watercraft/outboard motor has been reported stolen, SCDNR will clear title.
Case No: 20240904950684
Feb. 26, March 5, 12
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Following mobile home has been abandoned at: 120 Sheila Ln (lot 3), Liberty, SC 29657. There is a lien on this mobile home for rent and storage in the amount $5,000, plus any additional rent from the
Fire on the Mountain
More than 200 acres burn in Six Mile Mountain fire, no injuries reported
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Officials said a fire that burned more than 200 acres on Six Mile Mountain over the weekend resulted in no injuries or loss of life.
The fire began on Saturday, and firefighters worked overnight to control the fire, which had been 85 percent contained by Sunday. A massive plume of smoke filled the sky over the mountain on Saturday 
afternoon, then flames showed themselves against the black of night once the sun went down, but the only obvious visible evidence of the wildfire by Monday morning was the acres of burned vegetation spread around the sides of the mountain.
The fire prompted evacuations of some areas near the
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Sheriff warns of crypto scam
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship wants residents to be aware of a scam that 
attempts to use his agency’s name to rip off its victims.
In a video posted on the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page on Feb. 27, Blankenship said his agency is seeing “a lot” of calls about scammers who
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Medical event leads to woman’s death in vehicle
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said a Liberty woman found dead after her car collided into her home is believed to have died of natural causes.
In a release issued Feb. 25, Wilson said he and deputy coroner Marsha Alexander responded to a home on North Freeman Road in Liberty at 11:45 a.m. that day “in reference to a motor vehicle collision that
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Economist: US residents pay cost of tariffs
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — As the Trump administration makes good on threats to levy tariffs around the world, 
consumers in the United States bear the costs, according to a Clemson University professor.
The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce held its annual “State of the Economy” luncheon on Feb. 20 at the Easley campus of Tri-County Technical College, with Clemson economics professor Scott Baier as the
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Soapstone preservation effort receives huge boost
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — An effort to preserve a historic African American church for generations to come recently 
received a huge vote of support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The trust’s African American Culture Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF) recently announced it is awarding $250,000 to the Soapstone Preservation Endowment, which seeks to secure
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A Classy Touch Photography earns two prestigious awards
LIBERTY — A Classy Touch Photography is proud to announce its latest recognition in the wedding 
industry, having been honored with The Knot Best of Weddings 2025 and the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award 2025.
These prestigious awards celebrate the highest-rated wedding professionals, as reviewed by real couples, and
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Easy Bend Rodeo Company returns to T. Ed Garrison Arena
The 28th Annual Spring Championship IPRA Rodeo was held at Clemson’s T. Ed Garrison Indoor Arena over the weekend. Spectators were able to see eight different rodeo events including bullriding. The event also saw a very special guest in World Class Barrelman Tim “Wild Thang” Lepard.
Durham explores connection between Clemson, Daniel High School through new sports exhibit
By Phillip Sikes
Clemson News
news@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — Jaquial Durham is a Ph.D. student at Clemson University, but a quick peek behind the curtain reveals a life much deeper than that … he’s also a native son of the Clemson area.
A multi-sport star at nearby D.W. Daniel High School, Durham has spent much of the past couple of years deep in exploration of his alma mater’s unique impact on the athletics footprint of the Upstate
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He is transmitting, but are we dialed in?
As followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to become as close to God as we desire, and the result is an increased spiritual sensitivity where we can recognize and understand what God is saying.
I’ve spoken with many Christians about this and very few develop a habit of intentionally listening to the Holy Spirit for an increased spiritual awareness of His presence? Discerning wisdom that is hidden from our earthly
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