Alexander is running for Easley City Council
EASLEY — Justin Alexander is running for the Easley City Council in Ward 5.
Ward 5 encompasses downtown Easley, much of Highway 93 and the historic areas north and south of, the area up along Olive Street and below Ross Avenue.
Alexander is concerned the city council has approved 20-plus annexations/developments over the past four years. It is too much growth for existing roads, sewer, schools, EMS and
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Candidate forum set for Pickens city races

PICKENS — Pickens residents looking for more information about the people running for Pickens City Council and the city’s mayor’s seatwill soon get their chance.
A candidate forum is planned for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Pickens Senior Center. All
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Courier Obituaries 11-18-23
TAYLOR MICHELLE PARSONS
EASLEY — Mrs. Taylor Michelle Parsons, 28, loving wife of the late Kenneth Parsons, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Parsons was born in Spartanburg on Nov. 30, 1994, to Tianna Alicia Jackson of Pickens. She loved to hike and truly was a lover of all animals. Mrs. Parsons loved her family, especially her daughter, and cherished the times spent with her watching movies.
In addition to her loving mother, Mrs. Parsons is survived by her daughter, Madelyn Parsons; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Po Parsons; her grandmother,
Holy Trinity bazaar is Saturday

CLEMSON — Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold its 80th annual bazaar and artisan market this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, located at 193 Old Greenville Highway across from Clemson University.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the popular bazaar, which features items handcrafted by skilled
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Spooky Halloween Fun
Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.
CENTRAL, OCT. 21
Central will host an event from 1-4 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 21, with all things fall, trains and Central. The event will have trick-or-treating, entertainment, music, costume contests and more.
CLEMSON, OCT. 24
Next up will be Clemson’s “Trick or Treat on College Ave.” on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The city of Clemson Parks and Recreation event team is planning to have 2,000-plus toys for participating trick-or-treaters to pick from. The
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Courier Calendar of Events 10-18-23
• Karen Peck set to sing at amphitheater
The Pickens Amphitheater is preparing for an unforgettable evening of gospel music under the stars. Set for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the amphitheater off Main Street in Pickens, the concert is bound to uplift the soul.
The legendary Karen Peck and New River will be in concert. Karen Peck and New River have five Grammy nominations and seven GMA Dove Awards to their name.
The group has been making a profound impact on the gospel industry for nearly three
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Courier Classifieds 10-18-23
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Courier Trespass Notices 10-18-23
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:
L.C. Russell Nov. 2023
Courier Notice to Creditors 10-18-23
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 to the claim.
Estate: Dock Hart