Area schools see movement in new SCHSL realignment
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina High School League () announced the classification placement for More »
Liberty leaders receive update on developing water system
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Efforts to create a water system “for Pickens County people” remain on More »
Wreaths Across America ceremonies held across county
COUNTY — Multiple ceremonies were held across Pickens County earlier this month in honor of National Wreaths Across America More »
Merry Christmas
Mountain View Funerals and Cremations owner Wes Hiott, along with Santa Greg, delivered Christmas gift baskets last week to the More »
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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
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Pickens downs Catawba Ridge for Upper State crown, plays for state title Saturday
The Lady Blue Flame readies to storm the court in celebration as the team captures the Upper State Championship Tuesday in Fort Mill
FORT MILL — The Pickens High School Lady Blue Flame volleyball team captured its fifth straight Upper State Championship on Tuesday night against Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill and will meet Aiken High School in the state title match Saturday at Dreher High School in Columbia.
“This was an important win as we were not on our home court,” said Lady Blue Flame Head Coach Rikki Owens. “Saturday will be a very special day as many of these young ladies have played together for years. They
Central, Liberty elect new mayors
COUNTY — Election Day has come and gone in Pickens County, with many of the county’s municipalities seeing a combination of new and familiar faces.
In perhaps the biggest upset of the day, Central Mayor Mac Martin was denied a fifth term in Tuesday’s vote, with newcomer Andrew Beckner pulling in 142 votes to Martin’s 127. Rosa Grayden came in third in the race with 82 votes.
Meanwhile, Central Town Council also saw the closest race of the night, as incumbents Ken Dill (197 votes) and
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Arrest made after police standoff
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A man is charged with attempted murder following a standoff at an Easley home on Monday.
Matthew David Ragland is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
According to a release from Easley Police Department public information officer
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On The Cusp
The volleyball teams at both Pickens and Liberty high schools picked up big wins on the court last
week to move to within one win of a state championship appearance this week. Pickens traveled to Catawba Ridge for the Class 4A Upper State crown on Tuesday night, the same night Liberty hit the road to Greenville to take on St. Joseph’s with a trip to the 2A state championship on the line. Results from both Upper State matches were unavailable at press time, but to read more about last week’s victories for both squads. Above, Lady Blue Flame players Faith Clarkson, left, and Caroline Lucas set up a double block against Westwood on Thursday in the third round of the playoffs. Inset, Liberty girls celebrate a point during their win over Landrum in the third round Thursday.
Photos by Robert Bradley and Jessica Mackey
County reports 13 COVID-19 deaths
COLUMBIA — While case numbers continue to decline, Pickens County has once again reported a week of double-
digit deaths from COVID-19, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with 13 reported deaths over the previous seven days.
According to DHEC, there were 10 confirmed and three probable deaths in
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SDPC officials celebrate recent district successes
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — The Pickens County School Board recognized a district school and a local nonprofit at its meeting last week.
School district assistant superintendent of administration Josh Young celebrated Clemson Elementary School for 
receiving the National Blue Ribbon School award.
The U.S. Department of Education designated Clemson Elementary as a recipient in the Exemplary High Performing category, which Young said is measured by student performance on state and national tests.
The school was one of five state schools nominated by S.C.
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