Municipal elections set for Tuesday
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Election Day is right around the corner, with voters set to return More »
SCDOT closes more bridges in Pickens County
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Transportation last week closed two more bridges More »
County leaders eye CATbus expansion
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Members of the Pickens United group discussed the possibility of seeing More »
Soapstone Preservation Endowment reaches goal
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — An effort to build a $1 million endowment to protect and promote More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
TWO IN A ROW Red Devils take down Landrum for second straight region win Lions lash Blue Ridge; Yellow Jackets More »
Expanded PACT Act
Expanded benefits for the PACT Act have kicked in years sooner than expected. As of recently, March 5, 2024, veterans who were exposed to toxins can get VA health care without applying for 
VA disability benefits first.
The PACT Act covers over 20 presumptive illnesses for exposure to Agent Orange and
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Courier Obituaries 3-13-24
RODNEY EDREW ‘CHUBBY’ HENDRICKS
SIX MILE — Rodney Edrew “Chubby” Hendricks, 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home.
Born March 25, 1959, in Anderson County, Chubby was the son of the late James Edrew Hendricks and Helen Edna Towe Hendricks. He enjoyed fishing for anything that would bite, playing his guitar and singing.
Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Carlisle (Matthew) of Liberty; grandchildren, Kinlee Ann and Karsyn; stepmother, Shirley Cox Hendricks; siblings, Eddie Wade (April) of Liberty, Suzanne Edwards (Terry) of Seneca and Kayla Freeman (Jay) of Easley; and several loving nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Chubby’s honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, by mailing P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, by calling 1-800-227-2345, or by visiting cancer.org/donate.html.
Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Hendricks family.
RICHARD ALEXANDER YATES
LIBERTY — Richard Alexander Yates, 56, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home.
Born Dec. 20, 1967, in Pickens County, Richardwas the son of Charles Douglas Yates and Judy Yates Parris. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to fish and hunt.
Survivors include his wife, Christie Yates of the home; a son, Shawn Yates of Pickens; grandchildren, Bryson Yates, Kyler Yates and
KidsFest coming to Hagood Mill this Saturday
PICKENS — KidsFest is a cherished collaboration between the Hagood Mill Historic Site and the Young Appalachian Musicians, two beloved nonprofits in Pickens County.
Hagood Mill Historic Site will host a fun-filled day this Saturday, March 16, featuring performances from all the participating YAMs programs in Pickens County. In addition to the
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Senior center set to host gospel, bluegrass event
PICKENS — The Pickens Senior Center will be presenting a “Great Gospel Night With Some Bluegrass” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, featuring three separate groups.
The first band up will be Bluegrass and Company. The well-known local group has performed all over the state and features Malachi Ellenburg, Elijah Ellenburg and Alyssa White. The next group
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Festive Easter Fun in Pickens County
• Bunny Breakfast at Chick-fil-a in Easley
Chick-fil-a in Easley will host an Easter Bunny Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. March 30. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos, and there will be an egg decorating station.
• City of Clemson Easter Egg Hunt
The Clemson Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter egg hunt at Nettles Park on March 30, with a sensory friendly hunt from 9-9:30 a.m., 2-year-olds hunting at 9:45
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Courier Community Calendar 3-13-24
• LWV to hear from Colette in Clemson
The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties will host a meeting at Clemson United Methodist Church, located at 300 Frontage Road in Clemson, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. The public is invited to hear from guest Adam Colette of the Dogwood Alliance, who will speak on “Our Southern Forests: Climate, Conservation and Justice in the U.S. South.” For more information, visit dogwoodalliance.org.
• Fleet Reserve meets on 3rd Saturday
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15 meets on the third Saturday of each month at Chicopee
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Courier Classifieds 3-13-24
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Courier Notice to Creditors 3-13-24
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: Andrea Hope Wood Ferriero
