‘Long overdue’
Monument to Andrew Pickens to highlight Legacy Square By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Those passing by Legacy More »
Easley thrift store aims to help others
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The operator of DH Tiny Homes Thrift Store hopes his small store More »
America’s top chocolate shop has local roots
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com GREENVILLE — A business owned by a Pickens resident recently received national recognition. Last More »
Local municipalities plan Fourth of July events
COUNTY — With the nation getting ready to observe its 249th Independence Day, people from around Pickens County will have More »
Banjo Extravaganza is July18-19
PICKENS — The Banjo Extravaganza Festival returns to the Hagood Mill Historic Site on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July More »
Coruier Trespass Notices 6-8-22
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:
Clarence and Violet Simmons May 2022
L.C. Russell May. 2022
James Dan Winchester
and Avanell S. Winchester July 2022
Courier Notice to Creditors 6-8-22
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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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
Courier Legal Notices 6-8-22
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that AMBE LAKSHMI, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and off premises consumption of beer and wine at 2118 Walhalla Highway, Pickens SC 29671. To object to the issuance of this license and/or permit, you must submit Form ABL-20, postmarked no later than June 10, 2022. Mail protest to SCDOR, ABL Section, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0907 or
School district budget nearly stalls over millage proposal
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — No one spoke up during a public hearing last week for the School District of Pickens County’s fiscal year 2023 budget, but the budget was only narrowly approved by the school board on second reading.
District chief financial officer Matt Owens presented the second reading of the budget, which included a few changes
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Organizers cancel Pumpkin Festival
PICKENS — Organizers of the annual Pumpkin Festival say the 2022 event has been canceled.
The announcement came in a post on the Oolenoy Community House Facebook page on May 24.
“With regret and great deliberation, we announce that the Pumpkin Festival will not take place this year,” the post began. “Due to recent changes in planning responsibilities, the level of effort in knowledge, skill and manpower is beyond what the current board can manage in successfully running the festival this
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PCSO: Woman made threats with machete
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A woman is facing multiple charges after authorities allege she threatened Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies with a machete last week.
Jessica Lane Townsend is charged with sale or possession with a first offense of intent to distribute methamphetamine,
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Legendary Green Wave coach Finley dies at 64
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — On Sunday, former Easley baseball coach Roger Finley — arguably one of the best baseball coaches in the history of the state of South Carolina — 
died at age 64, leaving behind a legacy of greatness in a more than 25-year coaching career.
Finley, a native of Pickens County, starred for the Pickens High School Blue Flame
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Local athletes take titles at state track championships
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — On May 21, athletes from all four of Pickens County’s high schools took part in the state track and field championship meet for their respective classifications, and it proved to be a very fruitful day, with five teams placing among the top 10 and three county athletes winning individual state titles.
Two schools stood out above the rest, with Daniel and Liberty high schools placing both their boys’ and girls’ teams within the top 10
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Rogers golf tourney scheduled Saturday
PICKENS — The 18th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 4.
The tournament, which annually benefits a male and female senior basketball player from Pickens High School planning to attend a university, college or technical school, is set to kick off with a 2 p.m. shotgun start at Southern Oaks Golf Course in Easley.
The tournament will follow a captain’s choice format, and entry costs $75 per person or $300 per four-person
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