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 »
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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 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
Courier Legal Notices 12-15-21
NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE PROBATE COURT
Case #: 2017ES3900453
IN THE MATTER OF:
BLANCHE JULIA NICHOLOS (Decedent) GAIL DEMAR, Petitioner.
-vs-
Gloria Wilowski Demar, Edmond Wilowski, Jennifer Wilowski, Phyllis Bridenbaugh, Linda Manoli, Jeanne Bifus aka Jeanne Wilowski, Respondents.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2021
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE: Pickens County Probate Court
Picture Perfect
The Daniel Lions pulled away in the second half to beat Camden 45-20 on Friday and wrap up their second consecutive
state championship and second perfect season in a row. The victory marked the first time the Lions had taken back-to-back state titles since 1991-92. Above, Daniel defenders Carson Chasteen, left, and Brodey Conn celebrate after a big play against the Bulldogs. At right, Daniel coach Jeff Fruster holds up the championship trophy after the victory. To read more about the game and see more photos scroll down to the Courier’s final Football Frenzy section of the season. Photos by Carl Ackerman/Courtesy The Journal
2 charged with drug trafficking
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Two men face drug charges following arrests by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Action Team.
According to a news release, deputies with the PCSO Community Action Team, in conjunction with Pickens city police officers, arrested Ronnie Wayne Hendricks during a traffic stop within Pickens County on Dec. 1.
At the time of his arrest, Ronnie Hendricks was found in possession of more than half a pound of methamphetamine, roughly 80 grams of
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Official optimistic about post-holiday COVID-19 spike
STATE — Thanks to vaccines, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s public health director is hopeful the 
state won’t see a huge spike in COVID-19 cases following the holidays, as it did in early 2021.
Dr. Brannon Traxler gave a COVID-19 update on Dec. 1.
“The holiday season is officially in full swing, and we are continuing to urge South Carolinians to be vigilant and to be safe during these special times of gathering with friends and family and fellowship,” she said.
Like most states, South Carolina has experienced “surges in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths
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Thomas Alexander elected SC Senate president
By Norm Cannada
Courtesy The Journal
ncannada@upstatetoday.com
COLUMBIA — An Oconee County native who also represents a portion of Pickens County is now the elected leader of the South Carolina State Senate.
State Sen. Thomas Alexander of Walhalla was unanimously elected Senate president during a special meeting Monday afternoon.
He is the second Senate president in a position that was formed in January 2019 after a change was instituted allowing senators to elect one of their own as president after the lieutenant governor became the governor’s running mate.
State Sen. Harvey Peeler resigned as president earlier in the meeting Monday to
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Clemson takes no action on expiring mask mandate
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — An emergency ordinance requiring students in schools and similar settings inside Clemson city limits is now set to end in less than two weeks.
With no action taken, a mask mandate that has been in place since August will end on Dec. 18 after Monday night’s Clemson City Council meeting. In October, council extended the ordinance requiring masks at indoor locations at schools, preschools, kindergartens and daycares within city limits in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19. Essential businesses and other
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Quilt raffle fundraiser
A cross-stitched flower quilt measuring 72 inches by 94 inches is being raffled by the fiber arts program at Hagood Community Center. The cross-stitch squares were donated in the fall of 2018 by an anonymous donor. Throughout 2019, quilters met to hand-stitch the quilt. The project leader was Lucy Harward, who has since passed away. The quilt is the first one completed by Lucy’s Granger Fiber Arts Quilting Bee. The lucky winner will be drawn during lunch at the center on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be obtained at the center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until noon.
Pickens church to host benefit for area man battling cancer
PICKENS — A hot dog benefit with prizes and singing will be held this Saturday, Dec. 11, to help with medical bills for Brad Curtis at Amazing Grace Fellowship, located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens.
Hot dogs will start being served at 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall, and the singing will begin at 6 p.m. inside the church.
Curtis was diagnosed in 2014 with renal cell carcinoma in the kidneys. The doctors did a partial kidney removal. In 2018, it metastasized into his right femur. He underwent radiation. There was a rod inserted in his right leg to
