Pickens approves annexation
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens city officials voted to approve second reading of the annexation of More »
Blankenship discusses federal ties, crime tips
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Positions within the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office have authority through federal agencies More »
Body discovered behind vacant Clemson building
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — Several agencies are investigating after a man’s body was found behind a More »
Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $133,000 for area nonprofits in charity golf tournament
PICKENS — Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm of Upcountry Fiber, raised $133,100 during its annual charity golf tournament on More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
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Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival set for this Friday and Saturday
PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and Hagood Mill Historic Site are set to host the third annual More »
Liberty woman dies in car wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A Liberty woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal two-vehicle 
collision earlier this month.
Pickens County chief deputy coroner Tommy Page said in a release that Pickens County Emergency Medical Services
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The easy way is not God’s way
Seeking comfort and not being willing to stand against sin leaves us lukewarm and vulnerable to defeat and destruction. Christians who avoid getting their hands dirty 
with prayer and obedience might have religious knowledge, but are developing spiritual muscle atrophy. If we stay on the couch and only eat rich
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Courier Letters to the Editor 10-22-25
Compromise is governing
Dear Editor,
Compromise is not weakness — it is the foundation of governing. Since the Constitution was written, compromise has been essential. It gave us two houses of Congress in 1787.
In 2010, the Affordable Care Act was itself a compromise: Democrats wanted universal healthcare, Republicans opposed it. The result? Americans gained coverage for pre-existing conditions, young adults stayed on their parents’ plans until age 26, and mental health care finally achieved parity with physical health care. While Republicans still
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Be careful choosing with your ancestors
Deuteronomy 4: 9 “Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the 
days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons.”
Have you ever wished you could have chosen your ancestors? Perhaps you’ve looked in a mirror and
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Dealing with food recalls
It’s impossible to say exactly what’s going on, but lately there are problems with our 
food supply, one after the other. Listeria and salmonella are at the top of the list.
Listeria shows up in water, waste and the soil and ends up in our meat, fresh produce and dairy products.
Some say the rising number of cases of listeria are because we’re eager to grab ready-to-
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Now open in Easley
Hester Store & Co., located at 1735 Hester Store Rd. in Easley celebrated its official grand opening Sept. 27 and what a celebration it was. The event was filled with familiar faces, joyful memories, delicious treats, and a strong sense of community spirit. Pictured Pickens Chamber Board Member David Michel is Pickens with store owners David Cody Rathbon and Tasha Diann Carpenter, as the duo cut the ribbon. The new owners, who are are veterans and a brother and sister team, are beginning an exciting journey, where there dedication and hard work have brought new life to the historic building, that has been a part of the community for generations.
Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival set for this Friday and Saturday
PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and Hagood Mill Historic Site 
are set to host the third annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival this weekend.
The festival will be a two-day event, taking place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at 138 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. The festival is free, but
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Courier Obituaries 10-22-25
BILLY WAYNE NICHOLS
SENECA — Billy Wayne Nichols, 54, husband of Kassie A. Nichols, of Seneca, passed 
away on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Easley, Mr. Nichols was the son of the late Kenneth and Sybil J. Morgan Nichols. He was a self-employed contractor. Mr. Nichols was of the Baptist faith and a member of Fairview Community Church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Nichols is survived by his daughters, Marlee Gem Nichols and Peyton Elizabeth Nichols; brother, William Kenneth Nichols; sister, Brittany Nichols; father-in-law, Henry J. Field Jr.; uncle, Tony Morgan; aunts, Pricilla DaCosta, Carolyn Edens, Elaine Steele and Margaret Porter; and cousins, Layla DaCosta, Jamey Mays and Heather Dabbs.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by his daughter, Jordan Marlenea Nichols; mother-in-law, Marlene Field; and sister-in-law, Samantha Arledge.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 18 at Davenport Funeral Home. Burial followed at
Wilson’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is October 31
PICKENS — Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, set for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 719 East Cedar Rock St. in downtown Pickens.
Guests can enjoy spooky yard decorations for all ages, along with cotton candy, mixed
Pickens BooGrass Festival to offer great music Nov. 1
PICKENS — Enjoy a full day of bluegrass music and more at the historic Hagood Mill in 
Pickens during the first-ever Pickens BooGrass Festival.
Featured performers include the Edgar Loudermilk Band, an award-winning group known for stellar musicianship and soaring vocals, with more than 50 industry nominations and awards.
Also scheduled to perform is Backline, winner of the 2024 Blue Highway Fest Rising
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