Two accused of abusing Easley teen
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com ANDERSON COUNTY — Two men are each charged with sexually abusing a teen girl, More »
Ruff hired as LHS football coach
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off one of the most successful stretches in school history under More »
Brotherly love leads to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Pickens County family finds ties to Elvis Presley PICKENS — It’s amazing sometimes what you might discover when you start More »
Duke Energy gives tips to save energy during the winter months
UPSTATE — As winter temperatures hit the Upstate, Duke Energy says it is committed to helping customers manage energy costs More »
Jerry Carter running to replace Clary in State House District 3
CLEMSON — Jerry Carter, the former CEO of the National Council of Engineering and Surveying, has officially filed for the Republican nomination for the South Carolina District 3 seat in the State 
House.
Carter has lived in Pickens County since 2001, when he joined the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) as its director of corporate affairs. He was promoted to assistant executive director in 2003 and CEO in 2007, where he served until he retired in January 2019.
During his tenure as CEO, the NCEES reserves grew from $18 million to an excess of $54 million, employed a staff of more than 70 people and signed multiple agreements with foreign universities and professional associations to offer the NCEES licensure examinations. He oversaw a transition of the NCEES pencil/paper exams to a computer-based delivery
Pickens County United Way receives $25K from Duke Energy Foundation during COVID-19 crisis
UPSTATE — The Duke Energy Foundation has announced more than $340,000 in grants to support South Carolina K-12 education programs focused on summer reading loss, STEM and 
experiential learning.
Given the COVID-19 crisis, the foundation has given each grantee the opportunity for additional flexibility and the option to use the funds to address unforeseen operational challenges.
United Way of Pickens County was awarded a $25,000 as part of the program.
“Nonprofits are on the frontlines of the pandemic response. Having the flexibility to move funds
Courier Legal Notices 4-29-20
LEGAL NOTICE
Wills of the following decedents have been delivered to me and filed.
No proceedings for the probate of said Wills have begun.
Sue Sorrells Welborn filed Oct. 3, 2019
George Denton Lindsay filed Oct. 7, 2019
Helen Stella Szymanski Pluta filed Oct. 7, 2019
Lilly A. West Caviness filed Oct. 15, 2019
Martin John Lefeld, Jr. filed Oct. 17, 2019
Barbara Jean Glaze Faithful filed Nov. 4, 2019
Jacquelyn Patricia
Ann Hagood Reese filed Nov. 4, 2019
Iris P. Thompson filed Nov. 4, 2019
Lorraine Margaret Deboard filed Nov. 4, 2019
Billy Ray Wilson filed Nov. 13, 2019
Viola Willis Talley filed Nov. 13, 2019
Lila Mae Whitfield filed Nov. 14, 2019
Marvin Leroy Doerr filed Nov. 25, 2019
Gayle Dale Cook Brooks filed Nov. 27, 2019
Anna Bess Francis Donald filed Dec. 3, 2019
Ruby Sellers Davis filed Dec. 3, 2019
John Benjamin Kissam filed Dec. 4, 2019
Courier Notice to Creditors 4-29-20
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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 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
Courier Trespass Notices 4-29-20
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:
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Paying tribute
Banners at Brice Field honor EHS seniors
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Graduation, awards day and senior night.
For the Easley High School class of 2020, these important events may not happen as social distancing continues during the COVID-19 outbreak.
However, that’s not stopping those within the community from finding a way to recognize the efforts and achievements of what’s become known as a lost senior year.
It all began when District 6 Pickens County School Board representative Karla Kelley was approached by Amy Segee. Segee, whose son, Luke, is a senior at Easley, wanted the class of 2020 to get some form of recognition, so Kelley went to work.
Kelley teamed up with fellow school board member and Easley representative Betty Garrison to get the Easley seniors recognized. Starting with senior athletes, who traditionally have banners made, they worked with unanimous approval from the high school,
Governor unveils plan to jumpstart economy
Pickens County nears 40 confirmed COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA — As state officials reported the newest coronavirus infection numbers on Monday 
afternoon, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the creation of a statewide economic revitalization plan involving small and large business leaders, health care professionals, local government officials and education professionals.
McMaster’s plan consists of five components of analysis and effort — response, protection, governance, resources and information. James Burns, a partner at the law firm of Nelson, Mullins, Riley and Scarborough, will serve as accelerateSC’s executive director. Burns and the rest of the membership are serving in a voluntary capacity. For more information about accelerateSC and its
Roper: ‘Let’s not rush back out recklessly’
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — During his daily Facebook Live update video Tuesday morning, acting Pickens County 
administrator Ken Roper discussed Gov. Henry McMaster’s latest executive order reopening some retail businesses across the state and beginning the process of ramping the state’s economy back up.
“We’ve all got our own opinion of how the governor’s doing this,” Roper said. “I’m going to prescribe myself the medicine that I’m always prescribing to others and I’m going to assume he’s got good advice and I’m going to trust the process.
“He said he’s going to open up some businesses today,” Roper continued. “He opened up the boat ramps last weekend. He’s saying he’s going to open the beaches.”
Authorities were placed in their positions by the voters, he said.
“We are now tasked with trusting them when it’s reasonable, what they’re saying, so I’m going to do that,” Roper
