Within these walls
Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
ON A ROLL!! LIBERTY OVERCOMES SLOW START FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN LIONS LOOKING TOWARDS CLINTON; GREEN WAVE PREPARE FOR MANN; More »
Pickens Lip Sync Battle sparks community unity
PICKENS — The second annual Lip Sync Battle was held at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, bringing music, laughter and More »
Grand opening held for Hagood Mill Pavilion
The grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site was held on Friday at a free community More »
PC Habitat for Humanity to host dinner next week
COUNTY Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) invites neighbors, supporters, and community partners to gather for the Have a Heart More »
4th annual Barns, Boots, Brew and Silent Auction set for Oct. 7
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is excited to present its 4th Annual Barn, Boots Brew and Silent Auction More »
Courier Classifieds 9-7-22
Announcement
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Help Wanted
HELP WANTED: Smith Systems, Inc. is hiring full-time production associates. We make specialized products for use in mining equipment, railway, aerospace and high performance racing industries to name a few. This is not your typical assembly line job. You will work in a friendly, team-oriented environment. In this position, you will use small hand tools, production preparatory machines and some inspection tools. Experience is helpful but not required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.Must be able to read a ruler. Competitive wage based on your experience level. Excellent benefits. Day shift; Monday –Friday. High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be authorized to work in the United States and consent to a background check and drug screen. Send resume to HR@smith-systems-inc.com or call 828-884-3490
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DUMP TRUCK DRIVER WANTED. Must have clear MVR. Class A or B. 864-230-4162. TFC
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For Sale
FOR SALE: pure Orchard Horse hay $10 a bale. Delivery and pick up any time. Located on Fox Squirrel Ridge Road in Pickens. Call Abram at 864-561-2990. SW
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Auctions
ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.3 million readers. Call Alanna Ritchie at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
Services
NEED NEW FLOORING? Call Empire Today to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 844-254-3873. SW
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For Rent
ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE to more than 2.1 million S.C. newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 99 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Randall Savely at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
Antiques
BOB AND DOTTIE ARE BACK with antiques, clocks radios, wrist and pocket watches, Market At the Mill, Room P112 Building 2 Wed, Thur., Fri and Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11/30/22
Wanted
DO YOU HAVE OLD COMICS? Collectors looking for vintage comic books. Preferably pre-1990, but willing to consider a little newer. If you have some you want to get rid of, call us at (864) 360-2357 or (864) 637-8062. If no answer, please leave a message. TFC
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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 Trespass Notices 9-7-22
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:
James Pence Nov. 2022
Courier Notice to Creditors 9-7-22
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
Courier Legal Notices 9-7-22
SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE FAMILY COURT
CASE #: 2022-DR-39-81
ALICA DIANE MOORE AND CHARLES GREGORY MOORE, PLAINTIFF, -vs- AZIA RAE BREWER and GLENN MARTIN, DEFENDANTS.
TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action a copy of which is herewith served
Some SDPC parents cry foul over ‘antiracist’ book
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — Parents at last week’s Pickens County School Board meeting spoke up about Daniel High School students reading “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You,” by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi in a sophomore 
English class.
Johnnelle Raines and several others said the book went against South Carolina State Budget Proviso 1.105, which says districts can’t use any state funds to teach or approve any instructional materials centered around racist concepts, but doesn’t prohibit “any professional development training for teachers related to issues of addressing
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Clemson kicks off season Monday looking to rebound after injury-riddled 2021 campaign
By Ian Taylor
Courtesy The Journal
itaylor@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Last year was not the best in Clemson football history — nor was it the worst.
Not by a longshot.
The Tigers didn’t start on the best of footing — a 10-3 loss to eventual national champion Georgia in Charlotte, 
N.C., and a double-overtime loss at N.C. State left them sitting at 2-2 as a raft of injuries began to pile up.
Freshman running back Will Shipley missed three games, leading receiver Joseph Ngata was out four and bulldozing defensive tackle Bryan Bresee missed nine. That is by no means a complete
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INSIDE FOOTBALL FRENZY THIS WEEK!
Blue Flame dominate up front to move to 2-0, Lions score early, often to beat county foe Easley and Red Devils drop home opener to Blue Ridge.
All this and so much more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, exclusively in the Pickens County Courier NOW ON SALE! Get the print edition at a grocery, drug or convenience store near you. On sale all over Pickens County! LOGIN AND SEE ENTIRE SECTION!
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Administrator fields questions from residents
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Sunday alcohol sales, tax bills and the Pickens County Airport are among the topics on the minds of 
Pickens County residents.
In an “Ask the Administrator” video posted on Facebook Friday, county administrator Ken Roper answered questions that residents submitted via social media.
The first question asked if there would be a vote this year on Sunday alcohol
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Report outlines pandemic lessons across Carolinas
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — A new report from North and South Carolina officials and health experts provides recommendations aimed at helping both states weather the next pandemic.
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health held a press conference Aug. 17 about the release of its latest report, “Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Contagious Disease Outbreak Planning and Response in South
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Scholar-athletes honored
Pickens High School has announced its Scholar-Athletes of the Month for August. Krysta Bennefield is a sophomore member of the PHS JV volleyball team and was nominated by Kimberly Bright for her excellence in the classroom. Bennefield is the daughter of James and Kacie Bennefield. Tucker Perry is a senior member of the varsity football team and was nominated by Tammy Standard for his outstanding leadership both on and off the field. Perry is the son of Lori and David Kocher. PHS Scholar-Athletes are nominated by their teachers for demonstrating academic excellence, a stellar work ethic and impressive leadership in the classroom. This month’s recognition was sponsored by Bee Well Honey Natural Market in Pickens.
