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RUN OVER!! Red Devils pick more than 400 yards rushing in rivalry win over Pickens Daniel rebounds with win over More »
No vote taken on Pickens annexation
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens officials on Monday heard again from residents urging them to vote More »
Peabody Engineering expanding in Liberty
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A plastics manufacturer plans to expand its Pickens County operations, a move More »
Semper Fi Barn to host Community Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony
SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will host a community-wide Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, offering area More »
Keowee Vineyards make donation to help ‘Feed A Hungry Child’
On August 27, the Keowee Vineyards CRO Advisory Board proudly presented a check to their Fund the Need recipient, Feed More »
Blessed are the peacemakers
In the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5, we read, “How blessed are those of a gentle spirit…those who show mercy…those whose hearts are pure…[and] how blessed are the peacemakers.”
Gentleness, mercy and purity of heart — how are these beautiful qualities related to peace? By linking these qualities together, Christ is laying the spiritual foundation of moral being and action, and giving us the vison of how to create peace. Through the power of His sovereignty and
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Courier Letter’s to the Editor
Taking on the fentanyl crisis in US
Dear Editor,
On Aug. 31, my family and I attended a prayer vigil at the Pickens County Courthouse steps to commemorate those who have died from an overdose of the drug fentanyl. There were about 100 people in attendance. Most of the attendees have lost someone to an overdose of fentanyl. One of the speakers was a narcotics officer who said that about 200 people in America die from fentanyl overdose every day. My
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2023 South Carolina State Fiddling Championship winners announced
PICKENS — The hills were alive with the sounds of traditional Appalachian Mountain music at Hagood Mill in Pickens, SC on September 15 and 16. This year’s annual Old-Time Fiddling Convention and the South Carolina State Fiddling Championships didn’t skip a beat and were held outdoors on this lovely 52-acre historic site.
Awards were given out to Youth (16 and under) and Adults which included cash prizes, ribbons, and plaques. The top three SC Fiddling Champions were also awarded beautiful first, second and third place trophy cups.
Winners for the event included: Adult Fiddle and SC State Champions, first place
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Courier Community Calendar 9-20-23
• Amazing Grace to host homecoming
On Oct. 1, Amazing Grace Fellowship will be celebrating homecoming. Amazing Grace Fellowship is located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens. EDIFY will be singing during the Sunday School Hour starting at 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Roger Stephens will be the special speaker, followed by dinner in the fellowship building. Pastor Doug Saylors and the congregation invite everyone to join them for this time of worship.
Courier Obituaries 9-20-23
JOHN CLARK GALLOWAY
ANDERSON — Mr. John Clark Galloway, 69, loving husband of Rhonda Joyce McCulloch Galloway, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, Sept. 
10, 2023 in Sparta, Ga.
Mr. Galloway was born in Pickens County on Jan. 25, 1954 to the late Verner and Marie White Galloway.
He was retired from Nu Life Environmental as a supervisor and in his free time he enjoyed tournament fishing, hunting, bowling, sitting on his back porch watching the deer, and cars, especially project cars. Mr. Galloway was a very competitive person, who loved all sports, especially cheering on his favorite team, the USC Gamecocks. He was a loving man who always tried to be there for anyone going through a difficult time, and truly cared for everyone he met. Family was most important to Mr. Galloway, and he cherished every moment he was able to spend with his grandchildren, and he loved playing with his dog, Buddy. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
In addition to his loving wife of 10 years, Mr. Galloway is survived by his five children, Jason Galloway (Tonya) of Sparta, Ga., Nathan Galloway (Chasity) of Belton, Ashley Galloway of Easley, Catherine Patterson (Matt) of Florence and Jacklyn Earnhart (Eric) of Easley; his nine grandchildren, Cameron, Austin, Deja, Sebastian, Caroline, Hannah, Mackenzie, Aiden and John; a brother, Billy Galloway (Anne) of Liberty; a step-sister, Donna Raby of Pickens; and his
Courier Classifieds 9-20-23
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Courier Notice to Creditors 9-20-23
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: John Parker Haskett, Jr.
Courier Legal Notices 9-20-23
Summons
(JURY TRIAL)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF GREENVILLE
ELECTRONICALLY FILED –
2023 Jul 18 12:08 PM
GREENVILLE – COMMON PLEAS –
C. A. No.: 2023-CP-23-03646
Brandy Cody, Individually, and as Parent and Guardian o f V.C., a minor, and Z.C., a minor, Plaintiff vs. Jacob Seth Sloan, Defendant.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is attached herewith served upon
Overdose victims remembered
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A candlelight vigil was held in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 on the steps of the Pickens County Courthouse.
The vigil was organized by Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County (BHSPC) and Foothills Fentanyl Fight.
BHSPC executive director Angela Farmer said the vigil was meant to bring awareness and provide support to families who have lost loved
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