Recording history
Pickens Chamber holds annual awards banquet By Rocky Nimmons Publisher rnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held More »
DPH confirms rabid skunks in Pickens County
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Public Health said a person and a More »
County to honor Andrew Pickens for America 250
COUNTY — The Pickens County America 250 Committee, in partnership with the Pickens County Historical Society, will host a series More »
egg-stra special Easter Sunday
Hop on these tips for a great Easter egg hunt Egg hunts are a traditional component of many people’s Easter More »
New Pickens book fuels scholarships
PICKENS — Local author and historian Charles Hood has announced the release of his newest book, a detailed look at More »
Lions win county golf tournament
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — All four Pickens County high schools came together on Oct. 7for the Pickens County girls’ 
golf championship at the Rock Golf Club and Resort in Pickens.
Daniel High School took home the county championship with a team score of 329. The Lions’ county championship team is made up of Madeline McAlister, Ella Collins, Campbell Epting, Ever Deaton, Sophia Hepler and
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Candidate forum set those running for Central seats
CENTRAL — The Town of Central will hold a forum for the four candidates running in the November 4 
election for the three city council positions and the one candidate running for the position of Mayor. City Council candidates include Doug Barry, Daniel Evatt, Robert C. Griffin and Sara Paige Hudson
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Courier Obituaries 10-15-25
TOM JOHN ‘T.J.’ COX
PICKENS — Tom John “T.J.” Cox (Humpy), 92, loving husband to the late Annie Ruth Cox, passed 
away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Baptist Easley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 7, 1933, in Oconee County, T.J. was the cherished son of the late George Thomas Cox and Grace Hood Cox. He dedicated more than 30 years of service to the rural water department, where he took great pride in his work and the people he served. T.J. was a devoted family man who loved his family deeply and was loved by all who knew him. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting anything he could find—whether deer, rabbit, or boar. He also had a lifelong passion for drag racing and loved the thrill of the track. Above all, he treasured the simple joys of life, especially gathering with loved ones for Sunday dinners.
Survivors include his children, George Cox, Steve Cox and Lisa Gilstrap, all of Pickens; 14 loving grandchildren; 40 precious great-grandchildren; eight most precious and loving great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Mary Cox; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Cox was predeceased by two sons, John “J.W.” Cox and Larry Cox; a grandson, Dakota Cox; a granddaughter, Candice MacMillan; and three sisters, Georgia Goodwin, Estella Dodson and Betty Youngblood.
Funeral service were held on Oct. 10, at the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home in Pickens. Burial took place following the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted.
Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Cox family.
ANGIE GALLOWAY
PICKENS – Angie Galloway, 57, passed away on Oct. 8, 2025.
Angie was born in Pickens, on March 5, 1968, to the late Johnnie Lee and Inez Dodson Stewart. She
loved to be outdoors trout fishing, admiring the wildlife, or planting anything with the green thumb she had. Angie always enjoyed having a good laugh with those she was around.
Angie is survived by her two children: Kayla Mitchell (Richard) and Justin Hoover; six grandchildren: M. Gage Adcox, C. Garrett Adcox, B. Griffin Adcox, Hayden Mitchell and Emersyn Mitchell, Lillian Mitchell; and one brother, Ricky Stewart (Shelia).
In addition to her parents, Angie was preceded in death by her brother Terry Stewart.
The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.
Palmetto Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
THELMA ANN ROBINSON
HOUSTON, TX — Thelma Ann Robinson, 81, entered eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Heart-to-
Heart Hospice House of Houston, Texas, with her loving family by her side. She was born on Jan. 5, 1944, in Greenville. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ulysses Robinson Jr., mother Lois Coleman; father Cero Patterson; brother Melvin Patterson Sr.; sister Barbara Sue Jones and daughter Barbara Robinson Smith.
Before becoming ill, she was an active member of Brookhollow the Church without Walls (choir member and greeter) in Houston, and was a retired educator from the Board of Education, public school system in Bridgeport, Conn. She was a member of several organizations and clubs to include the National Council of Negro Women, Eastern Stars and Red Hatters to name a few, and enjoyed reading and gardening.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Russell (Glynis) and Derrick Robinson; grandchildren, Tacara and Taylor Robinson; great-grandchild, Trinity Robinson; and a host
Liar’s Competition returns to Hagood Mill Oct. 17 & 18
PICKENS — This October, the Hagood Mill Historic Site will once again echo with the laughter, chills, and wonder of Appalachian storytelling. On October 17–18, 2025, the annual Storytelling Festival & Liar’s Competition returns—this year featuring Friday Night Frights & Ghost Stories for a spook-tacular 
kickoff.
Friday Night Frights – October 17, 6:30 p.m.
The festival opens with an evening of spine-tingling tales hosted by the incomparable Johnny Thomas
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Spooky Halloween Fun Around Pickens County
Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.
CLEMSON, OCT. 23
Clemson Heritage Senior Living is hosting a Trunk or treat Halloween Bash, 140 Cambridge Drive, Clemson. Grab your costumes and candy buckets — it’s time for some spooky fun on Oct. 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. What to Expect: Decorated Trunks – From spooky to silly, our residents and staff are going all out. Candy Galore – Bring your sweet tooth. Costume Fun – Dress to impress. Costumes encouraged for all ages.
LIBERTY, OCT. 24
Get ready for Halloween fun with City of Easley annual Treats on the Street, located downtown Easley. Bring the kids for candy, costumes and community spirit on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
EASLEY, OCT. 24
Join Foothills Child Development Center for a spooktacular evening of family fun at their Trunk or Treat! Friday, Oct. 24 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. located at, 40 Southern Center Ct. Easley, SC 29642. Enjoy FREE hot dog plates for everyone! Bring your costumes, your family, and your friends for a night full of sweet treats and community fun. They can’t wait to see you there.
LIBERTY, OCT. 26
You’re invited to East Side Baptist Church’s Fall Festival. Join in for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship on Oct. 26 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. The church is located at 920 Anderson Dr, Liberty. Bring the whole family for a night filled with games and prizes, trunk-or-treat, face painting, Southern Sips Lemonade truck, The Blooming Bean Coffee truck, $5 hot dog plates, fried oreos and more.
It’s a free event for the community. No Scary costumes, please.
CLEMSON, OCT. 28
Ready for a wickedly fun night? It’s almost time for some Halloween festivities in downtown Clemson
Trick-or-Treat on Collage Ave. in Clemson, hosted by City of Clemson Parks and Recreation will be happening Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Get in the spirit and join in for this free event. Fill your bag with candy from local businesses. Connect with the community in a family-friendly atmosphere. Scary, silly, spooktacular, show off your costumes.
EASLEY, OCT. 29
Bring your trick-or-treater Wed. Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. to Georges Creek Baptist Church loacted at 1991 Saluda Dam Rd, Easley and see fun trunks and get free candy and treats. Nacho plates will be available for purchase. Parking in the field below the gym, as marked.
LIBERTY, OCT. 29
All are welcome to join Rice›s Creek Baptist Church locate at 504 Rices Creek Church Rd, Liberty on Wednesday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m., for the fall festival/ trunk or treat.
EASLEY, OCT. 29
Please join in the fun. Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. Fall festival, Trunk or Treat’s, candy, pizza. All proceeds go towards the Youth Group of Hunts Memorial Baptist Church,
501 Alex Drive, Easley. FREE invite your friends and family to come for a night of food (pizza & candy), Fun (inflatables & hayrides) and fellowship. Come join the fun, your attendances is greatly appreciated.
CENTRAL, OCT. 30
Get ready for the cutest howl-oween ever. Join The Central Roller Mills on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m . for our Pet Costume Contest! From spooky pups to sassy cats, they can’t wait to see your furry friends strut their stuff.
Prizes for the best-dressed pets, lots of laughs, and plenty of photo ops you’ll want to frame. Costumes optional for humans… but highly encouraged.
PICKENS, OCT. 31
Get ready for a spooktacular night in Pickens! Join City of Pickens- City Hall on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the Annual Main Street Trick-or-Treat — it’s going to be frightfully fun.
Located on Main Street, Pickens (Ann Street to Catherine Street).
EASLEY, OCT. 31
Swing by Fleetwood Post Acute’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m. The Residents and Staff would love to see you there and give you a Sweet treat, 200 Ann Drive, Easley, SC 29640.
SIX MILE, OCT. 31
It’s that time of year again — Six Mile’s annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street is back on Oct. 31from 6 – 8 p.m. Local businesses and churches will line Main Street to hand out candy, kids will parade in costumes, and families can enjoy an evening of community fun and Halloween spirit.
Families dress up, show out, and enjoy a night of community tradition.
LIBERTY, OCT. 31
This year, City of Liberty teaming up with Potters Clay Fellowship to bring even more fun to Halloween night.
In addition to Trick-or-Treat on Commerce Street, we’ll have a fall festival set up in Sarlin Park thanks to Potters Clay Fellowship. As always, this is a free event for the children in our community! The fun will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31.
SIX MILE, NOV. 1
Join Gap Hill Baptist Church for thier Fall Festival on Nov. 1. The event goes from 6-8:30 p.m. There will be Trunk or Treat, Chili Cook-off, Cakewalk, S’mores, Hayrides and Fire Pits. Gap Hill Baptist Church is located at 127 Gap Hill Rd, Six Mile
Community Calendar 10-15-25
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next Bingo session will be Thursday, November 13.There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community events and other community needs.
The games should conclude around 9 p.m. Bingo night will be a family-friendly eve nt and monetary
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Courier Trespass Notices 10-15-25
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:
Treadwell and Erica Zeigler Oct. 2025
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John Carter Lane Oct. 2025
