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Mayor, administrator give State of the Easley address
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Easley officials say watching the city’s books has allowed the 2026-27 city More »
Pickens’ Dow commits to South Carolina
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — After picking up offers from Appalachian State and Charlotte University in the More »
Pickens budget passes first reading with no tax increases
PICKENS — Pickens City Council voted 5-2 Monday to pass first reading of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, a More »
Liberty City Administrator resigns
LIBERTY — Liberty city administrator Philip Trotter tendered his resignation last week.
In a letter to Mayor Erica Romo Woods and city council dated Oct. 14, Trotter expressed his 
“deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the City of Liberty and for the professional relationships I have built during my time here.”
“It has been a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated team and to contribute to the positive steps we have made together in advancing our city’s growth and development,” he wrote. “We have made meaningful progress
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Halloween events set throughout county
COUNTY — With Halloween just over a week away, there are a number of events for residents of Pickens County to look forward to as they prepare to celebrate the holiday.
The funs begins on Oct. 24 with two events in Clemson. Clemson Heritage Senior Living will be hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat from 5:30-7 p.m. The event is set to have plenty of costumes, games, candy, and more. This is a free event to bring out our family, friends, and the community. The Clemson Creative
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SDPC grades well on state report cards
COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Education has released the 2023-2024 School Report Cards last week, revealing positive progress in schools across the state, including those 
in the School District of Pickens County (SDPC).
The South Carolina Report Card measures the progress of
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Pickens council hears concerns with annexation
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — With the city of Pickens still weighing whether it will annex a 200-plus acre lot so 
that it may be developed into a subdivision, citizens voiced their concerns with the proposed development at the Pickens City Council meeting held on Oct. 14.
The area under consideration for annexation is a 215-acre property bounded by Wolf Creek Road and Mauldin Lake Road. The city was set to vote on the annexation last month before the vote was
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Agencies team to help after Hurricane Helene
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — The days following the destruction brought by Hurricane Helene last month have been filled with local agencies assisting residents, state agencies assisting county agencies and 
area residents helping their neighbor to the north.
Pickens County administrator Ken Roper discussed some of those efforts during his report to county council members at their Oct. 7 meeting.
“The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office — I don’t want to say that I didn’t expect it, because that
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County players named North-South All-Stars
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
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COUNTY — Four Pickens County football players received a huge honor this week as they were selected to the Touchstone Energy North-South All-Star football game.
Daniel’s Bruce Brown and Spencer Conn, Easley’s Jonathan Isham and Liberty’s Logan Smith were selected for the game.
Brown, a Furman University commitment, has had a strong season kicking for the Lions. The
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Early voting available to county voters
COUNTY — Early Voting is now available to voters statewide for the Nov. 5 Statewide General Election.
In Pickens County, five early voting centers will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Early voting began on Monday, Oct. 21st and closes
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County to host small business events
PICKENS — Pickens County announced that the county will host drop-in events for local small business owners today and Thursday.
Those who attend will be able to speak with the county’s small business liaison, Brittney Chapman, according to the announcement.
Besides speaking with Chapman, business owners can learn about resources available through the Small Business
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Courier Obituaries 10-23-24
Jack Dupree Tinsley
Liberty — Mr. Jack Dupree Tinsley, 98, husband of the late Carla Jean Crane Tinsley, went to be 
with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
Born in Easley on Aug. 15, 1926, he was a son of the late David Austin Tinsley Sr. and the late Aileen Ellison Tinsley. He was a 1944 graduate of Easley High School. He worked for Cassells 5 and Dime store and later worked as president of Tinsley Crane Chevrolet for 54 years. Mr. Tinsley was a lifetime member of Easley First Baptist Church and also a member of the Lions Club. He loved farming and even piloted his own plane. He also proudly served with the U.S. Merchant Marine. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather.
Surviving are his two daughters, Jeannie Tinsley Gilstrap of Easley and Pree Hamilton (Moseley) of Liberty; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Elyse Ott, Daena Ott Hough (Russell), Heather Ott Garry (Mike) and Phillip C. Ott (Susan); six great-grandchildren, Meagan Tinsley Wells (Jesse), Finn and Poppy Garry and Victoria, Matthew and Hannah O’Donnell; three great-great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Violet and Callie; and his caretaker and special friend, Barbara Robinson.
In addition to his parents and his loving wife of 77 years, Mr. Tinsley was predeceased by his brothers, David Austin “Booter” Tinsley Jr., Charles Tinsley, Tommy Tinsley, Ellison Tinsley and Dick Tinsley.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum 1 in Pickens.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30-3 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pickens County Humane Society, P.O. Box 83, Liberty, SC 29657, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 950 W Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.
RONALD VERNON LINGEFELT JR.
EASLEY — Ronald Vernon Lingefelt Jr., 70, went home to be with his Savior and Lord Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.
Ronnie, as he was known to his friends and family, was born on July 6, 1954 in Anderson, to Ronald Vernon and Nellie Sue Lingefelt.
Ronnie was a loving and devoted son, brother, father and “Poppy” (his favorite title).
He thoroughly enjoyed fishing and being on the lake, but the times he cherished most were the
The mystery of Bigfoot
He sprints quietly through the forest while a misty fog slips silently between the towering trees 
and curls among the rocks of the Appalachian Mountains.
His bare feet make little noise as he leaps easily over gullies and skillfully climbs up the rock face. The fog shrouds his movement. When he reaches the crest of a hill, he cups his hands around his mouth and begins a low rumbling growl that
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