It’s how we react to what happens
We hear a lot about how God is at war with Satan, and how the darkness is fighting against the More »
Childs named new Pickens County’s emergency management director
By Evan Smoak Courtesy The Journal evan@upstatetoday.com PICKENS — Pickens County named a new emergency management director earlier this week. More »
Safe Summer Fun in the Sun
Summer is the season of sun-kissed memories – backyard barbecues, sandy beaches, bike rides and late-night stargazing. However, the warmer More »
Clemson Sunrise Rotary uplifts community
CLEMSON — On the morning of June 6, at the breakfast meeting at Sole on the Green in Clemson, the More »
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Courier Trespass Notices 4-23-25
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:
H. Melvin Barr May 2025
Susan P. Gilstrap and
Michael H. Pilgrim July 2025
Notice to Creditors 4-23-25
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
Estate: Doris Ann Lesley
Date of Death: 08/11/2024
Case Number: 2025ES3900265
Courier Legal Notices 4-23-25
Pickens to host 41st Azalea Festival
PICKENS — The beloved Pickens Azalea Festival is back for its 41st year, welcoming visitors to downtown Pickens next weekend.
The festival will run from April 25–26 for a weekend packed with artisan vendors, live music, food trucks and family fun—all while supporting local nonprofits and 
community causes.
This year’s festival is partnered with the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame, showcasing four Hall of Fame inductees as part of the entertainment lineup. On Friday, April 25, the festival kicks off at 6 p.m. with the fan-favorite cruise-in, featuring
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PCSO charges 16 in drug busts
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Multiple undercover drug investigations by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office over the past several weeks have resulted in more than a dozen people being charged.
PCSO Chief Deputy Brett Barwick said in a release issued Friday that the agency’s Special Operations Unit and Community Action Team concluded several undercover
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Tetter named new Liberty police chief
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The officer who has been serving as the city of Liberty’s police chief for the past several months officially got the job Monday evening.
“We’ve got a lot of people here tonightm and I thank you so much for coming out and supporting this special event,” Mayor Erica Romo Woods said to the audience at the
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Central man charged after police standoff
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — A man faces numerous charges, including eight counts of attempted murder, following a standoff in Central that lasted into the early morning hours 
Saturday.
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force went to 211 Nuthatch Road in
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