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Save A Lot gives back to Pickens

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County elections official recognized for excellence

County elections official recognized for excellence

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a stateorganization for going More »

Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg

Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg

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Courier Trespass Notices 12-17-25

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:

James and Sheila Stansell Jan. 2026
Violet K. and
Clarence G. Simmons. Jr. Feb. 2026

Courier Notice to Creditors 12-17-25

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: Imogene Bayne Smith
Date of Death: 10/09/2025
Case Number: 2025ES3900773
Personal Representative:
Leslie Smith
Address: 601 Cleveland St., 8A, Greenville, SC 29601
Dec. 3, 10, 17

Estate: James Randall Reid

Courier Legal Notices 12-17-25

Summons, Notice of Filing of Complaint, and
Notice of Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem
State of South Carolina,
County of Pickens,
Court of Common Pleas

CWC Group, LLC v. Geraldine J. Krenek, Peter Krenek, Elizabeth Jarrard, and any other heirs or devisees of Eugene Krenek, deceased, including any personal representatives, successors, assigns, spouses, creditors, and all others claiming any right, title, or interest in the property known as 106 Buckingham Court, Easley SC 29640, TMS 5110-20-92-2061; any adults or persons in the military service of the U.S.A. being a class designated as John Doe; any minors or persons under a legal disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; and Midland Credit Management, Inc., Civil Action
No. 2025CP3901536.

TO the defendants named above, Re: the PROPERTY KNOWN AS 106 Buckingham Court, Easley, SC 29640: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served on you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on counsel for Plaintiff at 100 Whitsett St., Greenville SC 29601, within 30 days after service of this Complaint, exclusive of the day of service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the 30 days, judgment by

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Man charged in Easley killing

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — An Easley man is charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death over the weekend.

Brandon Wayne Hopkins, 35, also faces a charge of possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with the stabbing death of 41-year-old Crystal Lynn Pace of Easley.

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett Barwick said in a release issued Saturday, Dec. 6, that the PCSO Communications Center received a call at 8:19 a.m. that morning about a possible stabbing in

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In the holiday spirit

Easley man charged with exploitation

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — An Easley man faces nearly a dozen charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson said last week.

Benjamin Hoyt Graham, 48, was arrested on Nov. 21, Wilson said in a release issued Dec. 2.

Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which led them to Graham, he said.

Wilson said Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigators with the

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Pickens woman charged in alleged Medicaid scam

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — A Pickens woman is one of two people facing charges for alleged Medicaid fraud, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.

In a release issued Dec. 2, Wilson said his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) arrested Tami Ferguson Stewart, 65, of Simpsonville, and Sydney R.

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Clemson president announces retirement

CLEMSON — After 12 years of service, Clemson University president Jim Clements has announced his decision to retire, effective Dec. 31.

He shared the news with the Clemson community Tuesday afternoon in a heartfelt letter.

“After much consideration and prayer, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to step aside and allow the University to begin its next chapter. I have shared with the Board of Trustees my decision to retire as President of Clemson University, effective Wednesday, Dec. 31,” Clements said. “Serving as

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Clemson Tiger time

The long‑standing tradition of changing the weather vane atop Dillard Funeral Home to honor the winner of the annual Clemson–Carolina football game called for the Clemson Tiger to take its place once again. Following this year’s Tiger victory at Williams‑Brice Stadium over the South Carolina Gamecocks, the switch was made with pride. Dillard employees Marion and Hamp Summey were all smiles as the brothers had the chance to take part in the change, continuing a beloved community ritual that celebrates the rivalry and its outcome each year.