Two teens charged after incident leads to damage at Easley church
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Two teens face felony charges after an incident in the parking More »
Juvenile rams into Pickens police vehicle
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A juvenile was taken into custody after authorities said he rammed a More »
AnMed limiting vistors amidst flu outbreak
ANDERSON — AnMed is temporarily limiting visitation to the health system’s hospitalized patients to up to two people at a More »
Chased Down
Red Devils survive third quarter scare to drop county foe Daniel By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After More »
McKissick fourth-graders to celebrate Liberty Day at SC Statehouse Jan. 16
COLUMBIA — Fourth-grade students McKissick Academy of Science and Technology in Easley will join peers from across South Carolina at More »
Courier Trespass Notices 6-2-21
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
Courier Notice to Creditors 6-2-21
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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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
Courier Legal Notices 6-2-21
SUMMONS
State of South Carolina
in Family Court County of Greenville
Case No 2021DR230902
Jane Doe Plaintiff vs Angel Atkins and Minor Child Curtis.
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint for Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption, which was filed in the Greenville County Family Court on March 11, 2021 at 10:02 AM in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint for Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption on the subscribers at their offices, 210 S Main Street Fountain Inn, South Carolina, 29644 within thirty
Facing the future
Mother Nature cooperated with beautiful weather as more than 1,000 Pickens County seniors received their diplomas in graduation ceremonies at the county’s four high school football stadiums on Saturday morning. To see photos of all the graduates and awards information for each of the four schools’ senior classes, pick up a copy of this week’s Pickens County Courier for this year’s graduation special section. You can also see the student by drilling down on our website.
County’s COVID death toll hits 300
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County administrator Ken Roper said last week that 300 Pickens County residents have now died from COVID-19.
Roper discussed COVID cases during a Facebook Live update video posted Friday morning.
As of that date, Pickens County had 282 active cases of COVID-19, he said.
“We’re now at what’s called a medium incidence rate in Pickens County, so we’re
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SCHOOLS’ COVID-19 NUMBERS STAY LOW
COUNTY — Although the School District of Pickens County reported three more positive COVID-19 last week than the week before, the number of schools with positive cases shrank by one as the district prepares to close out the school year 
on a positive note.
After hundreds of positive cases have been reported throughout the school year — including at every one of the district’s 23 K-12 schools — the number of schools with a case dropped to just seven last week, as the district’s weekly update said 11
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City admin leaving Easley for new job
EASLEY — After more than five years as Easley city administrator, Stephen Steese is leaving the city after accepting a job 
as Bluffton town manager last week.
Steese, who has been administrator in Easley since 2015, is scheduled to start work in Bluffton on June 14.
Steese has been part of the city during a period of growth that has no end in sight,
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Local residents urged to reduce use of plastics
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County administrator Ken Roper is asking residents to reduce their use of single-use plastics to help the county address a recycling issue.
Roper called plastics “a big, big issue that the county is dealing with” during a Facebook Live video posted to the county’s page Friday morning.
The county’s recycling centers have had “several struggles” during the pandemic, he said.
“No struggle is bigger than the issue that we’re facing with plastics,” Roper
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Easley moving to roll carts for trash
EASLEY — City officials are adopting rules regarding the use of the roll carts for trash collection instead of curbside trash bags.
Council discussed transitioning from curbside bag collection to roll carts during its May work session.
During its May 10 regular council meeting, council approved first reading of
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Ceremony to honor county’s first Vietnam War casualty
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A special ceremony will be held the morning of Memorial Day in honor of Charles Johnson Jr., Pickens County’s first Vietnam War casualty.
During the ceremony, the roads surrounded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Park in Pickens will be dedicated to Johnson.
The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the park, located at the corner of West Lee and South Catherine
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