Recording history
Pickens Chamber holds annual awards banquet By Rocky Nimmons Publisher rnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held More »
DPH confirms rabid skunks in Pickens County
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Public Health said a person and a More »
County to honor Andrew Pickens for America 250
COUNTY — The Pickens County America 250 Committee, in partnership with the Pickens County Historical Society, will host a series More »
egg-stra special Easter Sunday
Hop on these tips for a great Easter egg hunt Egg hunts are a traditional component of many people’s Easter More »
New Pickens book fuels scholarships
PICKENS — Local author and historian Charles Hood has announced the release of his newest book, a detailed look at More »
Courier Letters to the Editor 5-17-23
Leveling the playing field
Dear Editor,
I want to comment on the article “County council retains special library millage.”
The county administration recommended the library be taken off its very own millage or tax rate. The council, in a 4-2 vote, ignored that recommendation and chose to keep the library on its own tax rate.
I supported the administration. It is about fairness. No one is looking to close any library, nor cut hours, nor cut their budget. In fact, their
Courier Obituaries 5-17-23
JOHNNY PARRIS
PICKENS — Johnny Parris, 63, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home.
Born on Aug. 20, 1959, in Lancaster, Calif., Johnny was the son of the late Martin McCall and Priscilla Mae Waters Parris. Mr. Parris earned his Merchant Mariner Certificate and was employed by Edison Chouest Offshore and later Cornell Dubilier. He enjoyed riding his Harley, boating with friends on the lake and large gatherings with bonfires. He never thought twice about helping those he loved. He was loved and
Mountain Roots Herb Festival featuring Taste the Upcountry set for Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The Mountain Roots Herb Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this Saturday, May 20, at the Hagood Mill Historic Site.
This year, the festival will also feature a new component, Taste the Upcountry.
The Hagood Mill Historic Site will be active all day. Workshops including foraging, growing
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SHL opens 2nd location
On Saturday, May 6, Southern Home Liqudators owner Melisa Sedler was surrounded by family, friends and employees as she cut the ribbon at her new, larger second store in Pickens. The new store, located at 502 Ann St., will be open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. The business has new merchandise put out
daily. During the festivities, Sedler named the store’s first-ever Employee of the Year award recipient, Charles Griffin, pictured at right, as general manager of the Ann Street location. Also on hand were Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce ambassadors Lisa and John Neel of Keller Williams, Hugh Latimer of Foothills Community Health Care and Pickens City Councilwoman Lois Porter.
Member of the Month
Pickens Village Branch Library has been named the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month for May. Summer reading at the library starts June 5 and runs until July 28. Visit pcls.fyi for more information about programs and the prizes children and adults can win. The library is at 124 N. Catherine St. in Pickens and is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pictured are Elizabeth Smith, Audrey Hyde and Margaret Holder.
Community Calendar 5-17-23
• Nix reunion set for June 4 at Northside
The descendants of Ulysses and Lou Annie Monroe Nix will gather for the annual Nix reunion early next month.
The reunion, set for Sunday, June 4, is set to be held at Northside Baptist Church, located at 421 Sangamo Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1
Courier Classifieds 5-17-23
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Courier Trespass notices 5-17-23
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
