Hembree appointed PC Veterans Affairs Officer after election loss
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The county’s new Veterans Affairs Officer began his term July 1 but More »
Easley couple receives Order of the Palmetto for lifetime of service
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley couple were awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition More »
Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The past several months have been busy ones for Dr. Lori Carnsew More »
AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson
CLEMSON — AnMed and Urgent Care Group have partnered to open AnMed Urgent Care in Clemson, located at 885 Tiger More »
Courier Notice to Creditors 7-17-24
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
Courier Legal Notices 7-17-24
Man dies in officer-involved shooting
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 
man dead Monday in Easley.
Officers received a call around 10:50 a.m. Monday, July 8, about a person making threats of physical harm to a manager of the Tractor Supply Company store at 339 Rolling Hills Circle in
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The Comfort Cause aids cancer patients
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A local nonprofit that serves those battling cancer is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month.
Candice Harper Heatherly is the founder of the Comfort Cause, which provides baskets full of items helpful to those 
undergoing chemotherapy.
The project has its roots in Heatherly’s own bout with cancer.
“I went through all this while I was working,“ she said. “A lot of people,
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Body found in Liberty
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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LIBERTY — A death investigation is underway after a body was found in a wooded area of Liberty last week.
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office are investigating, PCSO Capt. Brett 
Barwick said in a release issued Saturday.
Deputies responded to the 100 block of Shivers Lane in Liberty at 10:03
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Duke Energy set to raise power rates
GREENVILLE — The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved new customer rates based on a settlement agreement with almost all parties in the Duke Energy Carolinas rate review request filed with the 
commission in January of this year.
The changes in customer rates – which remain below the national average – come after a lengthy and very public process evaluating
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PC 250 contests winners revealed
By Lynda Abegg
For the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Everyone was swaying to the music at the Pickens Amphitheater last Saturday, celebrating 
Independence Day with music and fireworks. The Pickens County 250 Committee (PC250), decided to celebrate our
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Former Clemson professor accused of murder
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
ANDERSON — A former Clemson University professor was charged with the murder of his wife last week at their 
home in Anderson.
Edwin Brainerd Jr., 79, of Anderson, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after allegedly shooting and killing his wife, 74-year-old Sally Brainerd.
According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and detectives responded to Harpers Way in Anderson early this
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Gospel group to host event
EASLEY — The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers will be celebrating their 38th anniversary on July 21 at 4 p.m.
The event will be held at the Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry located at 103 West C AVE in Easley with Doors will open at 3 p.m.
Singing groups slated for the program alongside the Mighty Gospel Harmonizers will be Pleasant View Men’s Choir
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Clemson University partners with STEM Global Action for SC schools
By Ken Scar
Courtesy Clemson News
news@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — Through a new partnership with STEM Global Action, Clemson University’s Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access, will launch the STEM South Carolina (STEM SC) initiative as part of the University’s mission to enhance educational access to all students for success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
One of the core initiatives of Clemson University’s strategic plan, Clemson Elevate, is to transform lives by community outreach that enhances educational and
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