County denies phase five of speedway development plan
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Planning Commission denied a proposed Phase 5 More »
Daniel girls advance to round 3
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After a dominant first round victory on Tuesday, the Daniel High School More »
Charles Rogers scholarship award winners named
PICKENS — The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship committee has announced this year’s selection for the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. More »
We ignore our need to change
Transformation is a word used to explain what happens when someone is saved. It’s the theme of the Christian faith, but what about the daily progression of our relationship with God?
Many today think the idea of changing into the image of Jesus no longer applies to them because they go to church and listen to Christian songs on
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Wall that Heals visit to Liberty postponed
LIBERTY — The Liberty visit from the Wall That Heals, originally scheduled for Nov. 8-11, has been postponed.
The event, hosted by Pickens County Veterans Affairs office, would have brought the preeminent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the area for Vietnam veterans, family
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BBQ set to ‘Bridge the Gap’ at Legacy Home date changed to Nov. 9
PICKENS — The Legacy Home of Recovery’s first-ever BBQ fundraiser that was originally set for Oct. 5 at the Mill Church, located at 158 Woodrow St. in Pickens, has been postponed until
Nov. 9 in light of the recent devastation to the area by Hurricane Helene.
Those who need refunds for their tickets are asked to contact the organization.
“We will be glad to accommodate,” the organization said in a news release. “We pray everyone
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Community Calendar 10-16-24
• Pickens class of 1979 to hold reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1979 will hold a 45-year reunion in Pickens on Saturday, Oct. 26. Also invited are members of the classes of 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1981. It will be a casual affair at Fred’s Back 40 with hamburgers and hot dogs. Cost is $20 per person. For more details and information on how to register, visit phsblueflame1979.myevent.com, or email Jeff Green at pickenshs1979@gmail.com.
• Dillard/Hillcrest to restart H.O.P.E.
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of its H.O.P.E Ministries program. The program, which helps others through programs and the
Courier Obituaries 10-16-24
BARBARA ALIENE GILSTRAP
SUNSET — Barbara Aliene Gilstrap, 88, of Sunset, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca.
Barbara was born in Pickens County on Nov. 28, 1935. She was a faithful member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, where she served as Sunday school secretary for many years. Barbara was retired from Winn-Dixie Inc. as a well-known, favorite cashier.
Barbara was the fourth child of 11 children born to Clarence Elwell and Myrtie Hudson Gilstrap of Sunset.
She is survived by one brother, Clarence E. Gilstrap Jr. (Susan) of Sunset; five sisters; Myrtle Barker of Apopka, Fla., Ethel Child of Anderson, Evelyn Gilstrap of Sunset, Shirley Adams of Pickens and Faye Gilstrap of Sunset; nine nephews; seven nieces; and numerous grand-nieces and nephews.
Barbara was predeceased by two sisters, Louise G. Barker and Betty G. Williams; and two brothers, B. Ernest Gilstrap and Frank W. Gilstrap.
A funeral took place on Oct. 15 at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church in Sunset, followed by
Storytellers, liars and plenty of scares featured at Hagood Mill this weekend
PICKENS — Each October, the hills and hollers around the Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens come alive with storytellers sharing the weird and wonderful, mountain funnies, memories of 
yesteryear and tales of mystical places in Appalachia.
This year’s event will kick off this Friday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. with Friday Night Frights and Ghost Stories. Julie Bradshaw, Johnny Thomas Fowler, Tara Porter,
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PYAC to host annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 26
PICKENS – With Halloween drawing nearer, it’s time to start to planning for the holiday.
The Pickens Youth Athletic Corporation will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Bruce Field, located at 310 Planer St. in Pickens.
The event will be a free event with music, candy and lots of fun.
For more information on getting involved in the event, call or text Kala Ward at (864) 518-1867 or Cheri Anthony at (864) 884-4090.
Courier Classifieds 10-16-24
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Courier Notice to Creditors 10-16-24
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:
Violet and Clarence Simmons Oct. 2024
Barry S. Durham Dec. 2024
James and Sheila Stansell Jan. 2025
Ronald Russell Mar. 2025
Betty L. Haynes Mar. 2025
