County denies phase five of speedway development plan
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Planning Commission denied a proposed Phase 5 More »
Daniel girls advance to round 3
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After a dominant first round victory on Tuesday, the Daniel High School More »
Charles Rogers scholarship award winners named
PICKENS — The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship committee has announced this year’s selection for the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. More »
Courier Obituaries 5-6-26
DAVID A COOK
EASLEY — Dr. David Albert Cook was born on March 23, 1950, in Lansing, Mich. He 
passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Easley.
In 1962, his family moved to Cochran, Ga. There, he met the love of his life, Rosemary Mullis Cook, whom he lovingly called Rosie.
They participated in the Methodist Church youth group together before David attended and graduated from The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. In 1972, they were married. Four years later, they relocated to Greenville, where he did his residency at Greenville General Hospital, and they started their family. David Jr. was born that year, and Katie arrived just a few years later in 1979.
In 1980, with his friends, Dr. Jim Rainey and Dr. John Warren, they moved to Easley as
Tips to make Mother’s Day extra special
Mother’s Day is celebrated each May and marks a perfect opportunity to show Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years, and in that time mothers have grown accustomed to certain staples of the holiday. A bouquet of fresh flowers, Sunday brunch at a local restaurant and some gifts
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Liberty Scholarship Board announces 2026 student scholarship winners
LIBERTY — The Liberty Community Scholarship Board announced the winners of five scholarships made possible by the generous support of individuals, businesses and organizations across the Upstate.
Each scholarship includes specific eligibility requirements that recipients must meet to receive funding. Inspired by the Liberty Community Scholarships motto—enroll, enlist,
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Courier Community Calendar
• PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. this Saturday, May 9, at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will also be provided. The Traveling Tap, a local beer truck, will be on hand selling beer and
Courier Classifieds 5-6-26
Announcements
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Courier Trespass Notices 5-6-26
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:
Rebecca Evelyn Morgan May 2026
George E. Hannah May 2026
Murpree Farm LLC May 2026
Michael James Robinson June 2026
Courier Notice to Creditors 5-6-26
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: Carl Barnes Bishop
Date of Death: 2/20/2026
Case Number: 2026ES3900165
Personal Representative:
Kathryn Bishop Setzer
Address: 845 Old Homesteads Lane, Denver, SC 28037
