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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 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE*** Pickens councilman Adams resigns
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — For the second time in a span of four days, a member of Pickens City Council has announced his resignation.
With a heavy heart, Councilman Daniel Adams has announced his resignation from the Pickens City Council, effective today, August 8th. Citing personal reasons and the need to focus on his own wellbeing and his family, Councilman Adams expressed deep gratitude for the support he has received from the community during a challenging time in his life.
In his official resignation statement, Councilman Adams shared the following:
“To the citizens of the city of Pickens, let me first start off by saying that this was not an easy choice, but it is one I am willing to make,” Adams said in his resignation letter, released to the Courier. “My mental health is more important than anything else right now. I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support for me and my family after the loss of my wife on June 12. Since this day, my world has been turned upside down, and I don’t want to be in the way of someone that could do a better job for this city and its citizens.
“I know there are people in this city, and possibly even on the council, that may be glad that I’m stepping away, and that doesn’t bother me at all. Since my wife passed away, it has been very stressful and difficult to focus and to do what I think I should do as a
Pickens councilman Nealy resigns
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The longest-tenured member of Pickens City Council announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying the city is “on a course that I no longer wish to be a part of.”
Robert Nealy, the only sitting member of council with more than one term of experience, announced his immediate resignation in a letter to Pickens Mayor
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Taking the field
Pickens County’s four public high schools returned to the field on Friday for the first day of fall practice. Pictured above: Pickens High School prepares for season two under head coach James Reynolds. The Blue Flame are set to open the season again county foe Easley on Aug. 23, while Daniel and Liberty will take Chapman and Fountain Inn, respectively. Those interested in full color schedule posters featuring each Pickens County squad can find them at the Courier office or one of the more than 30 advertisers pictured on the posters. Bru Nimmons/Courier
Man killed in Easley shooting
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A 21-year-old man died after a shooting in Easley on Saturday night.
The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at 123 Donna Lane in Easley, according to Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chad Brooks.
When deputies arrived at the address, they saw a woman in the yard trying to
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Joint water system still on track despite Pickens withdrawl
PICKENS — Two weeks after the City of Pickens decided to remove itself from the Pickens Regional Joint Water System (PRJWS), the joint water system has released a statement saying it still plans to build its water transmission system.
“We are excited about the future of Pickens County and the Pickens Regional Joint Water System. Our vision has not changed. Our mission has not changed,” the PRJWS release said. “Our commitment to the people of Pickens County
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Short film aims to spotlight mental health issues
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A local author and filmmaker is using a personal loss as a way to raise awareness about mental health, 
suicide and substance abuse.
Brittney Morgan recently completed filming of a short film titled “I Am With You,” which is based on one of her own books, “The Last Goodbye.”
The loss two years ago of someone who had struggled with
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Panthers Fan Fest a success in team’s return to Clemson
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — The Carolina Panthers returned Thursday evening to where it all began — Clemson’s Memorial Stadium.
The NFL team based out of Charlotte, N.C., returned to the stadium — the site of the team’s home games during its inaugural 1995 season — for its annual Fan Fest as it prepares for its 30th season, which will kick off next month.
Spectators had opportunities to receive autographs from current players — along with former Panthers greats
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Hagood Center plans to host Hee Haw encore presentations
PICKENS — The Hagood Community Center proudly presents an encore presentation of its latest and greatest 
edition of Hee Haw. Those at the center have been asked by so many to please have one more presentation so they will be able to attend.
Most of those attending felt this was the absolute best presentation of our favorite
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U.S. Army, Clemson working to reinforce Lake Hartwell dams
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CLEMSON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with Clemson University officials, are working on dam safety related to the Clemson Lower Diversion Dam Saddle Dike on Hartwell Lake in response to a recent periodic assessment.
In the coming weeks, activity on the saddle dike will be necessary for further investigations and assessment. Clemson
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Upstate Field of Honor to be hosted in Pickens County later this month
EASLEY – The Foothills Civitan Club and the Dacusville Community Club will co-host the Upstate’s first Field of Honor from Friday, Aug. 30 through Wednesday, Sept. 11.
An opening ceremony will be held the evening of Aug. 30, with events throughout the week including a Quilts of Valor dedication, a First Responders tribute, and a ceremonial retiring of old flags. Old and damaged flags may be
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