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County library director fired

County library director fired

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Just four months before her firing last week, Pickens County Library System More »

Hinton to succeed Lovinggood as Blue Ridge President, CEO

Hinton to succeed Lovinggood as Blue Ridge President, CEO

PICKENS — The Blue Ridge Electric Co-op announced last week that President and CEO Jim Lovinggood is set to retire More »

Hagood Mill Foundation asks county to continue support

Hagood Mill Foundation asks county to continue support

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Members of the Hagood Mill Foundation are asking Pickens County Council to More »

Liberty wrestlers win state titles

Liberty wrestlers win state titles

By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com FLORENCE — Nearly two dozen wrestlers from around Pickens County descended upon on the More »

Daniel boys ousted by Lancaster in round 3

Daniel boys ousted by Lancaster in round 3

By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Having watched a double-digit second half lead slip away, the Daniel High More »

 

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Courier Classifieds 2-25-26

Announcements

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DUMP TRUCK DRIVER WANTED. Must have clear MVR. Class A or B. 864-230-4162.

Trespass Notices 2-25-26

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:

Violet K. and
Clarence G. Simmons. Jr. Feb. 2026

Courier Notice To Creditors 2-25-26

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 uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: Nan Ellen Bearden
Date of Death: 08/31/2025
Case Number: 2026ES3900044
Personal Representative:
Hayley Bearden
Address: 501 Old Central Road, Apt. 1A, Clemson, SC 29631
Feb. 11, 18, 25

Estate: Frances Dukes Holley
Date of Death: 12/24/2025

Courier Legal Notices 2-25-26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 20, Section 10 through 50, South Carolina Self-Service Storage Facility Act. All items will be sold or otherwise disposed of. Sale will be conducted on Tuesday the 17th day of March, 2026 at 11:00 AM with bidding to take place on lockerfox.com. All goods will be sold in AS IS condition, all items or spaces may not be available at time of sale. Cash only. Property is Space Shop Self Storage, 4510 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC, 29640 Pickens County Webb, Willie 625 Furniture, Household Goods, and Misc Items. Roach, Joshua 32 Appliances, Boxes Totes, and Household Goods.

2/18, 25
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Notice of Self
Storage Sale
Please take notice Prime Storage – Clemson Central located at 1737 Old Central Rd Central SC 29630 intends to hold an Auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 3/4/2026 at

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Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce celebrating 60 years

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce uses a variety of tools to promote the area, attract visitors and support area businesses.

Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce president Dave Michel gave a presentation to Pickens City Council during its Feb. 9 meeting.

Originally organized in September 1965, the Pickens Chamber is celebrating its 60th

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County approves building moratorium

By Mike Pulley
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com

COUNTY — At its Feb. 2 meeting, Pickens County Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning new developments in several categories in an aim to avoid projects that would impact roads and infrastructure and lower quality of life for county residents.

The six-month moratorium prohibits new applications for RV parks, campgrounds, commercial lodging establishments and solar farms.

Also blocked are virtually all residential projects along the

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CPD: Man fired gun at group in Clemson garage

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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CLEMSON — A 23-year-old man faces multiple charges after a shooting incident last week in downtown Clemson.

Gavin Lamar Tukes is charged with attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm into an occupied building, according to a Clemson Police Department news release issued Friday.

The release said an altercation happened around 2 a.m. Friday morning in the Keith Street parking

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Coroner IDs victim in fatal NYE accident

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

PENDLETON — Six weeks after a deadly wreck and vehicle fire just as the calendar rolled to 2026, the victim has been positively identified as an Anderson man.

Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson said in a Jan. 1 news release that he and chief deputy coroner Tommy Page had responded to West Queen Street in

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