Library youth programs canceled for book review
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Users of the Pickens County Library System will experience changes in services More »
County plans new ambulance facility in Pickens
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Pickens County is planning to build a new ambulance More »
Daniel girls see season end with third round loss to South Pointe
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — With a trip to the Upper State championship on the line, the More »
Skardon’s ‘Clemson 8 Challenge’ celebrates legacy of POW heroes
CLEMSON — Long before his death at 104 in 2021, retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon made it his mission More »
IT IS TIME TO VOTE IN THE PICKENS COUNTY COUNTY COURIER’S READERS CHOICE AWARDS
Everyone run out and grab this week’s Pickens County Courier and vote for your favorite businesses in Pickens — and More »
Making amends
County to hold dedication ceremony for LEC in honor of C. David Stone
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Pickens County administrator Ken Roper said a formal ceremony to celebrate the renaming of the county’s law enforcement center in memory of longtime sheriff David Stone will happen in August after recent criticism from a former elected official.
“(Former Councilman Carl) Hudson and I had a very good conversation about that, and he expressed to me his passion about that and a lot of retirees’ passion about that, and I respect what he said and agree with him,” Roper said in his administrator’s report at the June 5 regularly scheduled
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Man faces drug charges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS COUNTY — A man faces multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant last month.
According to a release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Special Operations Unit agents executed a residential search warrant at the home of De’van Tovantey Nance on
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Easley teen killed in traffic accident
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A 17-year-old from Easley died Tuesday following a two-vehicle collision.
Pickens County Chief Deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Elijah Hunter, 17, of Sequoia Court, Easley.
The accident occurred at 9:59pm Tuesday, June 6 on SC 93 near Maple Way, 0.9 miles west of Easley,
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Pickens set to host Independence Day celebration on July 1
PICKENS — Pickens residents are asked to mark their calendars and join together for the City of Pickens’ Independence Day Spectacular at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, July 1, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event, which has generally been held on July 4 in the past, has been moved to July 1 in order to allow more people to attend.
According to a release for the celebration, event-goers can expect an amazing day filled with excitement and entertainment for the whole
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Staton tabbed to lead Easley High School softball program
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A little over a month after finishing their season, Easley High School has announced Rebecca Staton as its new head softball 
coach.
“We are extremely lucky and excited to be able to hire an experienced winner like Coach Staton to take the lead of our softball program,” Easley athletic director Gill Payne said. “Easley Softball is known for excellence and to be able to add a coach with 10 years of experience at both the
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Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec
Fall Soccer and Volleyball registrations are in full swing. Come by the Rec Dept, Scan the QR code or call us for more information.
“You’ll never know what you’re capable of until you take that first step and just go for it.” — Natasha Hastings
Registration for both soccer and volleyball runs through June 19th.
Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec is a new column from Pickens Parks and Recreation director Jonathon Morris. He can be reached at (864) 878-2296.
Rogers scholarship golf tournament successful for 19th consecutive year
PICKENS — Twelve teams participated in the 19th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament held at The Rock Golf Club and Resort on June 10, 2023.
The event, which is held annually, raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to further their education. A senior from the varsity girls team as well as a senior from the
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County launching short-term rental registration system
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS COUNTY — Owners of short-term rentals will soon be required to register with a new system, so that local officials can better collect the accommodations fees levied on those properties.
Public Information Manager Jamie Burns said in a release issued June 5 that Pickens County Council approved a partnership earlier this year with Host Compliance, which specializes in identifying and
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Man charged after traffic stop
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY – A man faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking, after an attempted traffic stop last month.
According to a release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, on May 20 deputies with that agency’s
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Selling Easley residents on growth’s good?
There’s “a popular new place to live” in the Upstate, a Greenville Chamber of Commerce official is quoted as saying in a recent article in a Greenville newspaper.
This popular town “is emerging as the new destination for workers and families,” adds an organization called the South Carolina Community Alliance, which used the chamber of commerce quote to bolster its assertion.
“Officials” of this wonderfully popular town “are creating new residential options — with an
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