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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

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 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

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

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

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 »

 

Alzheimer’s group meets in Easley

EASLEY — The Easley Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group has changed its meeting day and time for the next few months.

The group will now meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in

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Business of the Month

 

Congratulations to The Porkette, which was recently named Business of the Month by the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce.The Porkette has been a staple in the Pickens community for more than 30 years, proudly serving authentic and flavorful barbecue. Owned by Chris Durham, The Porkette features skilled pitmasters and chefs who use only the finest ingredients and slow-smoke their meats to perfection. The culinary team brings expertise from a variety of cuisines, creating a menu that is both thoughtfully crafted and delicious. Their mouthwatering dishes are also available through catering, making them a great choice for any gathering or special occasion. The Porkette is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and reopens for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m. It is located at 103 W. Main St. in Pickens. Pictured from left: Melisa Sedler, Dave Michel, Chris Durham (owner), Brian Owens and Harold Alexander.

 

Community Calendar 7-23-25

• Legion Post 67 seeks members

American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.

• Legion Post 52 to meet on 4th Tuesday

American Legion Post 52 officials invite all military veterans to join them in Easley.
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post building at 310 Pope Field Road in Easley.

• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly

Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the

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Announcements

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Courier Notice to Creditors 7-23-25

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 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 uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: Stephen Uriel Morris, Jr.
Date of Death: 04/14/2025
Case Number: 2025ES3900366
Personal Representative:
Cathy G. Morris
Address: 205 Woodward Way, Easley, SC 29640
July 9, 16, 23

Estate: Johnny Edward Durham
Date of Death: 05/15/2025
Case Number: 2025ES3900484
Personal Representative:
Wanda S. Durham
Address: 112 Spring Lake Rd.,
Six Mile, SC 29682
Attorney: J. Baker Cleveland, III
Address: Post Office Box 9,

Courier Legal Notices 7-23-25

PUBLIC NOTICE
To all persons claiming an interest in: 1973 – 14’ – Monark – 15903 – SCZ321GB0878 – 2019 Mud Skipper – 420 – No Serial,  GARY WARDLAW will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3699. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title.
Case No: 20250331950226
July 2, 9, 16, 23
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LEGAL NOTICE
Wills of the following decedents have been delivered to me and filed.
No proceedings for the probate of said Wills have begun.
Jay Van Treece filed Oct. 10, 2024
Clyde Allen Gilstrap filed Jan.  2, 2025
Roger Ray Hayes filed Jan. 3, 2025
Kevin Bryan Lewis filed Jan. 3, 2025
Julie Anne Przedpelski filed Jan. 8, 2025
Mary Kathryn Ridley Butts filed Jan. 13, 2025
Jerry Dean Wilson filed Jan. 13, 2025

Local election filings open Monday

By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

COUNTY — With election season inching closer, Pickens County’s municipal general election candidate filing period is set to open next week, giving voters an idea of who they will see on the ballot in November.

Candidate filing for the Nov. 4, 2025, municipal elections in the cities of Easley, Liberty and Pickens, and the towns of Central, Norris and Six Mile, will open at

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Testing the waters