Save A Lot gives back to Pickens
PICKENS — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Save A Lot store in Pickens has donated More »
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
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School More »
Jesus did not call us to be a benchwarmer
I’ve watched Kentucky basketball since I was a kid and I admit that sometimes I do get a little carried away.
I was reading an article a few years ago and was intrigued by a comment from the father of one of the players, who by the way was a top 10 NBA draft pick. He was 
asked about the first time he recognized that his son was going to be a special player, and he explained that it had a lot to do with the way he held the ball even at an early age.
He went on to say his son’s body language revealed a deep bonding connection, a reverential respect and a level of love
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Courier Letters to the Editor 11-15-23
Upset about Performing Arts Center board mess
Dear Editor,
It was upsetting to read about the mess the PAC Foundation Board is in.
There needs to be an investigation of everyone involved in this scandal. I can’t believe our Pickens County Council has been so careless about so much money. What other departments or boards have the same problems, but no one is following up on how our tax money is being spent? Sounds to me like embezzlement has been going on.
I urge the appropriate officials to thoroughly investigate this and charge the guilty people.
Nancy Reece
Pickens
Saitta speaks on troubles with PCPAF
Dear Editor,
The article last week about the Pickens County Performing Arts Foundation, provided a lot of new information Thank you. I praise the new foundation board for
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Courier Obituaries 11-15-23
JANET CHASTAIN BOWEN
EASLEY — Janet Chastain Bowen, 61, of Easley, passed away on Nov. 3, 2023.
Janet was born in Easley on Dec. 4, 1961, to William and Sara Chastain.
Janet worked as an ophthalmologist assistant for 25 years in Easley and Greenville. She loved watching Duke basketball and Clemson football, spending time in the Lowcountry and hanging out with her family and dogs. She was the best mother and wife her family could ever ask for. She was strong in her faith and she attended Thrive Church.
Janet was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim and William; her parents, William and Sara; and her niece, You must be logged in to view this content.
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Courier Classifieds 11-15-23
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Courier Trespass Notices 11-15-23
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
Barry S. Durham Dec. 2023
James and Sheila Stansell Jan. 2024
Betty Haynes Jan. 2024
Dollie G. Morris Mar. 2024
Pamela Dodson April 2024
George Hannah May 2024
Murpree Farm LLC May 2024
Teresa Julian Tumbleston May 2024
Sarah and James Rampey June 2024
Greg and Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2024
John Carter Lane Sept. 2024
Violet and Clarence Simmons Oct. 2024
Treadwell and Erica Zieigler Oct. 2024
Rocky Nimmons Nov. 2024
Susan P. Gilstrap and
Michael H. Pilgrim July 2025
John Hendricks July 2025
Courier Notice to Creditors 11-15-23
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: Rene Jacques Clavier
Courier Legal Notices 11-15-23
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that Tequilas Grill, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 5155 Calhoun Memorial Hwy., Ste Q, Easley, SC 29640. To object to the issuance of this license and/or permit, submit an ABL-20 protest form by Novemeber 17, 2023.
Nov. 1, 8, 15
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Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice USA Storage Centers – Clemson located at 981 S Mechanic St., Pendleton SC 29670 intends to hold a Auction of storage units in default of
Scipio elected Pickens mayor
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — While some races have yet to be determined with runoffs ahead in Central, Easley and Pickens, two local municipalities havedetermined new mayors for
Pickens Mayor-Elect Isaiah Scipio
the next four years.
The city of Pickens will see the most turnover this election cycle, with City Councilman Isaiah Scipio replacing Mayor Fletcher Perry. Scipio defeated fellow council member Lois Porter 422 votes to 204 votes on Tuesday.
Things were less clear on city council, with six candidates vying for three open seats. Danny
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PAC board appeals to county council for investigation
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Just one week before its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status is stripped away, the Pickens County Performing Arts Foundation Board is asking for an investigation into mismanagement of funds and records that has made it impossible for the current board to repay fines and 
fees owed to the South Carolina Secretary of State and IRS.
“In 2017, the county council granted the foundation $68,000 in seed money. There is now less than $16,000 in the account. That’s not even enough money to pay off
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