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Courier Community Calendar 9-24-25
• Authors to gather at the Village Library
The Village Library in Pickens will be hosting a gathering of local authors on Thursday, September 15. from noon – 2 p.m.
The event will be a meet and greet with local authors Jessica Khoury, Carolyn Newton, Sara Ramachandran, Brittney Morgan, Carla Marie Blake, Toni Armstrong Sample, Jim Melvin, Jeanne Malmgren, M.S. Spearman, Beth Decarbo and JB Cook.
All are invited to enjoy the event at 124 North Catherine Street in Pickens.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthy bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of eachmonth at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next Bingo session will be Thursday, Oct. 9.
There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community events and other community needs.
The games should conclude around 9 p.m. Bingo night will be a family-friendly event
Blue Ridge Bank opens permanent office in Pickens
PICKENS — Blue Ridge Bank is proud to announce the grand opening of its new permanent office located at 628 Ann Street in Pickens.
Blue Ridge Bank’s Pickens branch first opened in November 2024, operating out of a temporary location while construction was completed on the new 3,239 square foot facility.
The new office, built on the same lot, reflects Blue Ridge Bank’s dedication to providing long-term service for the Pickens community.
A grand opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 1st at 11:30am to officially open the doors to the new permanent office.
Headquartered in Walhalla, SC, Blue Ridge Bank has proudly served the local communities since 1957. Blue Ridge Bank now serves Oconee and Pickens County with six convenient branch locations in Walhalla, Seneca, Westminster, Easley, and Pickens. Blue Ridge Bank has a five-star security rating by Bauer Financial.
Blue Ridge Bank is excited to have the following staff members in Pickens:
Bart Turner is the Senior Vice President and Pickens Market Executive. Bart is a lifelong Pickens resident and will focus on both commercial and residential lending. He has been with Blue Ridge Bank since 2022 and has over 33 years of community banking experience.
Tracy Batson is the Vice President, Branch Manager, and Loan Officer. Tracy lives in Pickens and has 25 years of banking experience, including the past 15 years in Pickens. Lisa Faneytte is the Customer Service Representative/Teller. Lisa has 17 years banking experience.
Jessica Anderson is the Vault Teller. Jessica has 15 years of banking experience in Pickens.
Jean Venesky is the Administrative Assistant and has over 35 years of community banking experience. Jean has been with Blue Ridge Bank since 2022.
Courier Classifieds 9-24-25
Announcements
STOCK YOUR POND EVENT – Coming to a store near you! Grass Carp, Coppse Bluegill & Redbreast 1”-3”, Channel Cats 3”-5” & Mosquitofish. Must Pre-Order by the Friday before the event. Southland Fisheries 803-776-4923. SW
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MobileHelp, America’s Premier Mobile Medical Alert System. Whether You’re Home or Away. For Safety and Peace of Mind. No Long Term Contracts! Free Brochure! Call Today! 1-877-559-0545. SW
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DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance – NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258. SW
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Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 833-230-8692. SW
Help Wanted
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER WANTED. Must have clear MVR. Class A or B. 864-230-4162. TFC
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ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 99 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.1 million readers. Call Alanna Ritchie at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
For Sale
Auctions
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Online Real Estate Auction! 815-Acre Hunting Paradise in Franklin County, VA. Own prime land for whitetail, turkey, bear, & more. A rustic cabin offers essential comforts for extended stays. With woods, fields, trails, streams, & secluded spots, this land is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, a private getaway and was previously used as a hunting club/outfitter. Bidding starts October 1 and ends October 29. See woltz.com for more information! 5% Buyer’s Premium. Woltz & Associates, Inc. Real Estate Brokers & Auctioneers (VA #321). Call 800-551-3588 SW
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ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in more than 80 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 1.5 million readers. Call Randall Savely at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
Services
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Replace your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material – steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-900-1261. SW
For Rent
Homes For Sale
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We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-855-704-3381. SW
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IN SEARCH OF VINTAGE VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS AND GAMES! Two longtime video game fans looking for old consoles and video games to add to their collection. Looking for NES, Sega Genesis, SNES, Playstation and more. If you have some you are looking to get rid of, call us at (864) 508-2117 or (864) 637-8062. If no answer, please leave a message. TFC
Courier Notice to Creditors 9-24-25
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 uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate: Kevin Jan Teutsch
Date of Death: 05/11/2025
Case Number: 2025ES3900393
Personal Representative:
Robert Conner
Address: 208 Georgewood Way, Easley, SC 29640
Courier Legal notices 9-24-25
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
To Justin Baker, whose whereabouts are unknown:
You are hereby notified that on January 22, 2025 a Complaint/Summons was filed against you in the above-captioned court, and that an order for service by publication has been entered due to your unknown residence after due diligence. The Summons and Complaint were filed on January 22, 2025, and the court required publishing these once weekly for three consecutive weeks Pickens County Courier, pursuant to S.C. Code § 15-9-740 (2024) Unless you answer or otherwise respond within the time required by law—typically thirty (30) days from the first date of publication—a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF PICKENS,
C/A NO. 2023-CP-3901368
Heather L. Thompson, Plaintiff vs .P. Travis Holland, Lindsey Thomason, Marion L.
Courier Trespass Notices 9-24-25
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:
Kevin Hardin Sept. 2025
Thomas and
Mary Ann Shivers Sept. 2025
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Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A historical marker on the grounds of Soapstone Baptist Church will help tell the story of the church founded by freed slaves.
The marker was unveiled Saturday morning. The church’s matriarch, Mable Owens Clarke, welcomed the crowd of supporters to the unveiling.
“I am just so happy that you all took the time out of your busy schedule to come to Soapstone Church, to leave your footprints on God’s holy grounds out here,” Clarke said. “And let me just warn you — when you leave
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Man’s body found in pond
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and Pickens County Coroner’s Office are 
investigating after a man’s body was found in an Easley pond Monday afternoon.
PCSO Chief Deputy Brett Barwick said in a release deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to a 911 call to the 400 block of Crest Drive at 1:57 p.m.
“Human remains were found in a pond located around
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