Courier Notice to Creditors 2-12-25
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
Estate: Robert Michael Owen
Date of Death: 10/29/2024
Courier Legal Notices 2-12-25
NOTICE OF SALE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR
THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
PICKENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
CASE NO. 2024CP3900613
SOUTHSTATE BANK, N.A., a national banking association, Plaintiff, -vs- HESTER GENERAL STORE LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company; KATHERINE L. CHANEY, an individual; LEAH R. CHANEY, an individual, and CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY, as representative,
Defendants.
BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of SouthState Bank, N.A. v. Hester General Store LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company, Katherine L. Chaney, an individual, Leah R. Chaney, an individual, and Corporation Service Company, as representative, I, Adam Lambert, Master in Equity, for Pickens County, will sell on March 3, 2025 at 11:00 am, at the Pickens County
Pickens DUI suspect indicted for illegally entering country
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A man arrested in Pickens in December was indicted last month for unlawfully entering the United States after three previous deportations.
A federal grand jury in Greenville returned a single-count indictment against Sergio Ixtepan-Toto, 36, of Mexico, for unlawfully entering the United States, according to a release from
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Robbery suspect arrested earlier by Pickens PD
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — A woman accused of stealing a convenience store employee’s car at gunpoint in Six Mile in January had been arrested the previous month after leading Pickens police on a high-speed chase that ended in her being shocked with a taser.
According to a Pickens Police Department incident report, Cpl. Austin Burton saw a blue Mitsubishi traveling at 54 mph in a 35
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Local domestic violence resource seeks support
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — While a local resource for survivors of domestic violence has been providing assistance using private donations, that is getting harder as the need grows and more victims become aware that it is available to them.
Joe Looper discussed Channel Missions and The Hiding Place, one of its programs, with local
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SLED probing shooting of Pickens County suspect
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has confirmed it is investigating the Greenville County officer-involved shooting death of the suspect in a Pickens County armed robbery last month.
Sean Michael Scates, 45, of Mauldin was shot and killed by Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Jan. 23, according to authorities.
On Jan. 23, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett
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Red Devils advance to Upper State
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
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LIBERTY — With a trip to the Class 2A Upper State Championship on the line, the Liberty High School wrestling team hosted Ninety Six on Monday night.
The Red Devils took care of business in the third-round matchup with a strong 48-20 victory to keep their perfect season alive.
“Every kid on the team made a commitment all
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Lady Lions take down Greer to stay unbeaten in Region 2-4A

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Looking to stay unbeaten in Region 2-4A, the Daniel High School girls’ basketball team hosted Greer on Tuesday night.
The Lions set the tone on the glass early and used a big third quarter to move to 6-0 in region play with a 61-47 win.
All told, the Lions out-rebounded Greer 48-31 on the night with an impressive 28 offensive rebounds, often taking advantage with second-chance points.
“I’m really happy with the effort,” Daniel head coach Cosandar Griffin said of the Lions strong
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Early deficit dooms Daniel against Greer
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Looking to avenge its 22-point loss to Greer earlier in the season, the Daniel High School boys’ basketball team hosted the 10th ranked Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night.
The Lions had no luck, digging an early hole as they struggled to handle the Yellow Jackets press and never finding a way to
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