Letter: Pickens admin fired ‘for cause’
PICKENS — The Pickens County Courier has obtained a copy of a letter to former Pickens city administrator Tim O’Briant More »
SDPC celebrates 2026 report card results
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County earned strong marks in the 2025-26 South Carolina School Report Cards released More »
Two area men convicted on drug charges
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Two Pickens County men were convicted last week on multiple charges, including More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
COLLISION COURSE Daniel, Pickens both unbeaten heading into top 10 battle Blue Flame gash Easley in lightning plagued contest, set More »
Bowers announces $3.6 million in funding for five local projects
PICKENS COUNTY — Five local projects will receive more than $3.6 million in state funding for recreation and public safety, More »
Golden Creek Veterans car show set for Oct. 17
LIBERTY — Golden Creek Veterans will host a car show, craft bazaar and food event Saturday, Oct. 17, at Golden More »
Courier Trespass Notices 10-14-26
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:
Jeanette S. Winchester Oct. 2026
Jimmy Dodgens II Nov. 2026
Harry and Beverly Carson Nov. 2026
Courier Notice to Creditors 10-14-26
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:
Janet Carlen Weingarten Forbes
Date of Death: 6/12/2026
Case Number: 2026ES3900716
Personal Representative:
Timothy C. Merrell
Address: 110 Blackfox Way, Sunset, SC 29685
Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14
Courier legal notices for 10-14-26
Think pink for breast cancer awareness
Courier goes Pink for Breast Cancer awareness month
The Courier is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of those whose lives have been affected by this devastating disease, we will accent our front page with pink every week of October.
The pink ribbon has been synonymous with breast cancer for years. Nowadays, people rarely think twice when they see pink ribbons, having grown accustomed to the pink ribbon and what it symbolizes.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated each year since 1985, and many other breast cancer awareness initiatives have been devised since then. While the pink ribbon may seem like it’s been in use for just as long, it was actually established only a little more than 20 years ago.
Although you can see waves of pink every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many people don their ribbons year-round. Great strides have been made with respect to breast cancer, but with more than 300,000 new cases popping up each year in the U.S. alone, there is still work to be done.
Liberty councilman charged with DUI
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A Liberty City Councilman was charged with driving under the influence over the weekend.
William Bolt “Bo” Cooley was arrested by the South Carolina Highway Patrol on Saturday in Greenville County, according to arrest records.
Cooley represents Ward 3 on Liberty City Council. He was elected to his first term on council in November 2025.
The city of Liberty issued a statement Monday about Cooley’s arrest.
“The city has learned that Councilman William Bolt Cooley has been charged in Greenville County with an alleged first
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PCSO: Gun found in vehicle at LHS
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Several juveniles face charges after a handgun was found in a student’s vehicle in the parking lot at Liberty High School.
A School District of Pickens County release issued Friday said LHS administration received information that morning from a parent that “led school administration and the school resource officer to investigate a concern involving three students.”
During the investigation, law enforcement found a handgun
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Easley’s Shuckin’ Shack helps fight blood cancers
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Last month, the Easley Shuckin’ Shack took part in raising funds for Blood Cancer United.
A leader in blood cancer research, support and advocacy, Blood Cancer United has a goal of 
enabling those with blood cancer to gain more than 1 million additional years of life by 2040.
The Courier spoke with Elena Rivera, general manager of the Easley Shuckin’ Shack location, during the “Shuck Cancer” event on Sept. 25.
“Tonight, we’re doing an oyster roast to benefit
Pickens drops Seneca, takes Region 1-3A lead
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — With full control of Region 1-3A on the line, the Pickens High School volleyball team hosted Seneca on Tuesday looking to make its mark at the top of the conference standings.
The Bobcats looked like they might take down the Flame after winning the opening set, but the Blue Flame rallied to take three straight and down Seneca 3-1.
“I’m super proud of the girls,” Pickens head coach Mellie
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Tetor sets Pickens record at county XC championships
PICKENS — Pickens High School junior Ella Tetor broke her own school 5K record on Sept. 
26, finishing in 17 minutes, 55 seconds and earning the Pickens County championship in the varsity girls’ race.
Tetor’s performance lowered her previous school record of 18:46 by 51 seconds.
Pickens sophomore Hazel Willis also posted a personal best, finishing in 18:21 to claim the
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