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
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
Courier Legal Notices 5-8-24
Gettys students involved in bus crash
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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GASTONIA, N.C. — Two charter school buses carrying Gettys Middle School students were involved in an accident Friday morning in North 
Carolina.
According to a statement from School District of Pickens County spokesman Darian Byrd, the accident occurred around 9:45 a.m. Friday, April 26, and involved one charter bus colliding with the second bus.
A Facebook post from the Gastonia Police Department said the buses were
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Election staff prepares for June primary
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Early voting for the June 11 primary election will begin late this month.
Pickens County Board of Voter Registration and Elections executive director Amy Sams spoke about the primary during the April 29 meeting of Pickens United, held in Clemson.
“We are rapidly cruising toward the June 11 primary,” Sams said. “We will have a
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Smith resigns from Six Mile town council
SIX MILE — The Town of Six Mile will be holding a special election later this year after the resignation of longtime Councilman Jadd Smith.
Smith, who was in his second term in office, resigned this month after a nearly seven-year tenure serving the town.
A special election for the open council seat will be held on July 30 to fill out the remainder of the term, which was set to
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SCDOT details electic vehicle charging program
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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STATE — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is leading the implementation of an initiative aimed at creating a network of 
electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state.
The SC+EV initiative aims to “position South Carolina for the future of electrified mobility through the creation of a reliable and accessible statewide network of electric vehicle (EV)
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Pickens County Guardian ad Litem training set for May 28
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County. GALs advocate on
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Pickens High School announces scholar athletes for March, April
PICKENS — Every month, Pickens High School celebrates student athletes who work hard in the classroom by naming Scholar-Athletes of 
the Month.
The school recently announced its scholar-athletes for March and April with athletes from three different sports receiving the honors.
The school named Rodrigo-Argueta Portillo (soccer) and Sydney Burnett (track) as its Scholar-You must be logged in to view this content.
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Blue Ridge annual meeting brings thousand to Pickens
PICKENS — Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative hosted its regular annual meeting of members on April 10-11, with registration conducted simultaneously at both its Oconee and Pickens offices.
The two-day drive-through event saw a record 9,063 members register, despite off-and-on rain showers both days.
In addition to approving some non-controversial bylaw amendments, members voted in
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