County denies phase five of speedway development plan
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Planning Commission denied a proposed Phase 5 More »
Daniel girls advance to round 3
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After a dominant first round victory on Tuesday, the Daniel High School More »
Charles Rogers scholarship award winners named
PICKENS — The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship committee has announced this year’s selection for the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. More »
Pickens High Class of 1976 celebrates 50th reunion
It was a beautiful day last Saturday as the Pickens High School Class of 1976 hosted its 50th class reunion at the Hagood Mill Pavilion in Pickens on May 9. The event gave Blue Flame alumni a chance to reminisce and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner. With more than 60 classmates in attendance, the afternoon was filled with great stories, laughter, and fellowship enjoyed by all. Pictured are: Seated: Libby A. Oberstar, Lavada Galloway, Kathy McCollum, Darlene Cobb, Judy Robertson, Mary M. Simpson, Kathy D. Raven, Reda R. Collins, Carol B. Owens, Patti M. Welborn, Diane P. Jones, Vickie S. Towe, Donnie Smith, Dede Cartee, Cindy C. Lewis, Cathy M. Breazeale, Shena B. Bowen, Lynn H. Hendricks, Sheila S. Dunn and Nancy S. Holcombe. Standing, first row: Doug Foster, Glen Crowe, Debbie W. Ellison, Patti B. Grantham, Beth Hardin, Lynn Townes, Jinky Shelton, David Burgess, Scott Keasler, Susan M. Kenley, Jerry Couch, Mike Dickard, Walton Roberts, Faye W. Durham, Judy W. Patrick, Pam Winters, Jan C. Lockridge, Mary A. Howell, Wanda Edens, Sharon G. Whitworth, Calvin Butler, Sharon B. Patton, Tommy Gravely, Jimmy Street, Dan Buckheister, Susan Vickery and Larry Howard. Back row: Cliff Dalton, Scott Hendricks, Stan Cantrell, Ken Townsend, Tex Woodruff, Gene Galloway, Tim Hiott, Bill Hudson, Sam Craig, Pat Wellborn, Roger Smith, Gene Martin, Johnny Hickey, Victor Whitworth, Brian Lewis, Johnny Patton, Steve Gravely, Michael Givens and Dennis Hayes.
Hagood Mill Historic Site announces Upcountry Grits Festival on May 15-16
PICKENS — Hagood Mill Historic Site invites the community and visitors from across 
the region to experience the Inaugural Upcountry Grits Festival, taking place May 15–16, 2026, at the historic site located at 138 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens.
This first-of-its-kind event celebrates one of the South’s most
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Harden Scholarship winner announced
PICKENS — The scholarship committee of the Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 
proudly announces Charlee Blankenship as the Winner of the 2026 Dr. John Harden Scholarship.
Charlee is the daughter of Tommy and Sandee Blankenship. Charlee is a senior at Pickens High School.
She is involved in her school and athletics including Varsity Girls Tennis and Varsity Girls Soccer and was named Captain of both teams during her Senior Year.
She is also actively involved in many community service projects and local church activities.
The scholarship committee wishes to congratulate Charlee and wish her much success in healthcare.
Courier Community Calendar 5-13-26
• DPOM to host anniversary singing
Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry wants to take this opportunity to invite everyone to join them for a afternoon of Fellowshipping through songs on Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. Doors will open at 3pm The ministry would be celebrating their 11 year pre-anniversary celebration. Some of the Choirs on program will be Bonnie Franks and The Nicholtown Community Choir, The Divine Purpose Praise Team, Sweet Canaan Baptist Church.
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
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ABSOLUTE AUCTION: All property now stored in the units listed below will be sold in pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rent. If the lessees do not respond by 12:00 PM May 23, 2026 the property will be sold on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM. All bids must be in CASH. All sales final. All items sold as is. A Storage Place, 109 Pilgrim Drive, Easley, SC 29640, (864) 859-3575. Unit # 30: Brenda Stone 3 mirrors, Igloo cooler, small cabinet, small shelf, child car seat. May 6, 13
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Courier Trespass Notices 5-13-26
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:
Rebecca Evelyn Morgan May 2026
George E. Hannah May 2026
Courier Notices to Creditors 5-13-26
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 uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate: Brenda Martin
Date of Death: 03/07/2026
Case Number:
2026ES3900218-2
Personal Representative:
Gerald C. Martin
Address: 435 Carol Lane,
Pickens, SC 29671
April 29 May 6, 13
Estate: David Lane Clark
Date of Death: 2/17/2025
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