Within these walls
Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
ON A ROLL!! LIBERTY OVERCOMES SLOW START FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN LIONS LOOKING TOWARDS CLINTON; GREEN WAVE PREPARE FOR MANN; More »
Pickens Lip Sync Battle sparks community unity
PICKENS — The second annual Lip Sync Battle was held at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, bringing music, laughter and More »
Grand opening held for Hagood Mill Pavilion
The grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site was held on Friday at a free community More »
PC Habitat for Humanity to host dinner next week
COUNTY Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) invites neighbors, supporters, and community partners to gather for the Have a Heart More »
4th annual Barns, Boots, Brew and Silent Auction set for Oct. 7
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is excited to present its 4th Annual Barn, Boots Brew and Silent Auction More »
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Courier Trespass Notices 7-30-25
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Kevin Hardin Sept. 2025
Greg & Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2025
Courier Notice to Creditors 7-30-25
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
Don’t miss the benefits you’ve earned
Whether you’re a veteran and aren’t certain of all the VA benefits you might use, or if you’re considering signing up with an eye to any benefits you might get now or down
the road, here are a few of the typical VA benefits.
Eligibility for a VA-backed home loan: The question that often comes up is whether the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) can be used more than once. Answer: Yes, under certain circumstances. If you either pay off the first loan and sell the house, or if another veteran (with
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Crowe Creek Road bridge collapses
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is working to learn
more about what caused a 57-year-old bridge to partially collapse Monday.
Law enforcement alerted SCDOT to severe damage to a bridge on Crowe Creek Road (S.C. Highway 133) Monday, a release said. Crews worked to install a closure and detour.
The bridge, built in 1968, was already scheduled for a replacement due to its age and design, SCDOT said Monday.
While the bridge was rated fair during
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Proud Partnership
City of Pickens turns on the tap with Greenville Water
PICKENS — Greenville Water and the City of Pickens held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning to celebrate Pickens’ official connection to Greenville Water’s supply.
Although Pickens began receiving water from Greenville Water in September 2024, the 
ceremony marked the formal recognition of a long-term partnership aimed at enhancing water quality, reliability and sustainability for Pickens residents and businesses.
“This partnership strengthens the
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Local woman sentenced on drug charges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY – A Pickens County woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to several drug charges.
Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said in a release issued July 22 that Stephanie Jean Pina pled guilty on July 21 to one count of trafficking methamphetamine and two counts of distribution of fentanyl.
Evidence presented by Assistant Solicitor Jake
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Locals indicted in tax credit fraud
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — Pickens County residents are among those indicted by grand juries in six counties regarding a pattern of fraud involving milk and ammonia tax credits, the South Carolina Department of Revenue announced last week.
After uncovering the fraud, the SCDOR presented evidence to grand juries over a two-month span, leading to the indictments against 31 people, the July 16 release said.
County grand juries handed down the indictments from June 5 to July 10, the release said.
The defendants claimed the refundable tax credits to which they were not entitled on
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Evans, Wright lauded by S.C. Press Association
Courier named among state’s best newspapers
COLUMBIA — The Pickens County Courier is proud to announce that two members of 
its staff have been recognized by the South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) for their outstanding work, and the newspaper was awarded third place in the state in the 2024–25 General Excellence category.
In both the SCPA’s Palmy Awards for advertising and its annual News Contest, Courier graphic artist Emily Wright and staff reporter Jason Evans received honors voted on by their peers in the newspaper industry.
Wright, a longtime ad designer and graphic artist who has been with the paper since its
