Hembree appointed PC Veterans Affairs Officer after election loss
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The county’s new Veterans Affairs Officer began his term July 1 but More »
Easley couple receives Order of the Palmetto for lifetime of service
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley couple were awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition More »
Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The past several months have been busy ones for Dr. Lori Carnsew More »
AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson
CLEMSON — AnMed and Urgent Care Group have partnered to open AnMed Urgent Care in Clemson, located at 885 Tiger More »
Courier Legal Notices 7-19-23
Notice of Self Storage Sale
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Courier Letters to the Editor 7-19-23
Know your options for kindergarten
Dear Editor,
The push has already begun — registration dates and locations have been announced for all grades in the SDPC (School District of Pickens County). Some parents may not know of their rights within South Carolina law, and knowing the law can empower those parents to make
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Man arrested in murder cold case
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A Clinton man has been charged in the 2021 shooting death of an Easley resident.
Jay’Kwon Tajeek Walker, 24, faces murder and other charges in connection with the killing of 32-year-old Heyward “Trey” Price III.
Deputies responded to 207 Shade Tree Circle in Easley on the morning of May 10, 2021,
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Pickens addresses vendors shut out at Trump campaign event
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — The city of Pickens has apologized for shutting out committed vendors from setting up shop during a July 1 rally for former President Donald Trump.
The city published an open letter last week saying the inconvenience happened “due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.”
“It is indeed unfortunate that the vendors on East Main Street did not get the opportunity
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Trump pledges to end ‘automatic citizenship’
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Former president Donald Trump promised during a local visit this month to end birthright citizenship if elected to a second term.
Trump discussed immigration during a campaign rally held on Main Street in Pickens July 1.
The former president, who is the heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination
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Pickens council member resigns
Filing opens next week for county municipal elections
PICKENS — Pickens City Councilman Patrick Lark has resigned.
Lark was first elected in 2010.
Lark announced his resignation in a letter to the mayor, other council members and the citizens of Pickens dated July 4.
“This has been a decision I have wrestled with for some time,” Lark wrote. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve and do my utmost to make a positive difference for our community. I am proud of so
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School board partially lifts ban on book
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — After months of discussion from parents and community members and a recently filed lawsuit in federal court, the Pickens 
County School Board unanimously voted Thursday to reinstate a banned book.
The board originally voted to remove “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You,” by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds in September after a group of parents said the book went against S.C. state budget proviso 1.105, which states districts can’t use any state funds to teach or approve any
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SCDOT seeks public comment on SC 183 roundabout project
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public comment for a roundabout project on S.C. Highway 183.
The project aims to improve the intersection of S.C. 183 — also known as Farrs Bridge Road — with Jameson Road, several miles east of
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Banjo Extravaganza set for Saturday
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historical Site is set to host Banjo Extravaganza this Saturday, July 15.
The educational event will trace the long history of the banjo, from its earliest beginnings as a gourd instrument in Africa to today’s modern-day cousin, which is well recognized.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the rich history of sounds, songs and playing styles that have evolved alongside the instrument for hundreds of years. Anyone who has ever wondered about
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Nuclear station plans celebration
SENECA — Oconee Nuclear Station will celebrate 50 years of reliable, carbon-free generation next week, and Duke Energy is inviting the community to celebrate at its free outdoor movie night on Friday, July 21, at the World of Energy.
“We want the community to share in this milestone celebration of 50 years of operation at
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