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 Notice to Creditors 9-11-24
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: Lysander Keasler
Courier Legal Notices 9-11-24
Man dies after hitting deer on motorcycle
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — An Easley man died Saturday, several weeks after he was injured when he hit a deer with his motorcycle.
Pickens County Chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 29-year-old Jesse Luke Posey.
The collision happened at 1:36 a.m. Aug. 6 on U.S. Highway 178 near Mauldin Lake Road, 1 mile south of Pickens, South Carolina Highway
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Read all about Daniel’ huge come from behind win over Stratford in Columbia in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY
Lions come alive in the fourth quarter against Stratford to keep winning streak alive; Easley drops home opener to Wren; Devils pick up first win against southside; second half woes doom Pickens and Tigers struggle to compete with Georgia and so much more in this week’s Football Frenzy available only in the Pickens County Courier.
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New group aims to assist with veteran issues
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The Pickens County Veterans Council seeks to help the other veteran groups in the area stay connected, while educating residents on veterans issues and the benefits of joining such groups.
Tom Smith is the interim chairman of the Pickens County Veterans Council. He spoke to the Courier about the council on Aug. 24.
“The purpose is to give a common spot for all the veterans groups — the American Legions, the Marine Corps League, all
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Central approves conditional zoning for five parcels
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — Central Town Council conditionally approved planned unit development residential (PUD-R) zoning for five parcels of land during a special-called meeting Tuesday night — immediately after its town planners voted against it.
The five parcels of land on Eighteen Mile Creek Road and M and M Road were categorized as the “18 Mile PUD plan.” The land is owned by Youngblood Land Co LLC of Easley.
The town Planning Commission met directly before council to discuss
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PCAC helping survivors, despite financial challenges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Federal spending cuts are impacting organizations that support survivors of crime, including the Pickens County Advocacy Center.
PCAC executive director Lou Anne Johnson recently spoke at a Pickens Rotary Club meeting about the center’s work in
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SDPC celebrates recent successes at board meeting
At its regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting last week the School District of Pickens celebrated recent successes within the district. Above: Student Body Presidents from each of our four high schools were recognized for their outstanding leadership: Mahogany Cobb (Daniel), Anna Grace Rice (Easley), Will Tope (Liberty) and Sara Beth Brock (Pickens). Bottom right: Three of the SDPC’s Board of Trustees members were recognized for reaching one of the six levels of the South Carolina School Board Association’s Boardsmanship Institute: Mrs. Betty Garrison, Level 4, Mrs. Karla Kelley, Level 4 and Mr. Randy Robinson, Level 1. Bottom left: Caroline Morris, Char Burgner and Darian Byrd are recognized for the SDPC receiving a national award from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). In July, NSPRA recognized SDPC as a recipient of a 2024 Golden Achievement Award for our 2023-28 Strategic Plan. This national-level award highlights excellence in all aspects of school public relations, communication, marketing, and community engagement. SDPC was the only district in South Carolina to earn this achievement.
Third annual Barn, Boots & Brew set for September 24
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County will present its third annual Barn, Boots & Brew and Silent Auction on Septe. 24, 2024. The event will be held at Arabella Farm – 125 Buck Ridge Road – Sunset, South Carolina and is sponsored by 
Cornell Dubilier, Jack’s Parlour, and Sealevel Systems.
The event will include appetizers, pulled pork and brisket BBQ, small plate tapas, desserts, and beverages, including cash bar. Highlights of
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Faithfulness and hard work are appreciated
As the calendar eases out of August into September, we thank God for our blessings and will soon see the return of colorful leaves on trees, football season, and bonfires.
The unofficial end of summer also means Labor Day is here. Whether you are retired or still laboring in your career, we congratulate all of you on a job well done! This week many of us will travel, go out to eat, shop, have a cookout, or
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