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 »
Use watermelon for these Valentine’s treats
Valentine’s Day naturally brings thoughts of hearts, flowers, sweetness and love. Because it 
also occurs during American Heart Month, it’s a perfect opportunity to start taking care of your own heart and the hearts of loved ones.
Part of the charm of the day’s celebrations is in giving family and friends flavorful foods to enjoy from chocolates and candies to other sugary treats. However, the festivities don’t have to be completely focused on unhealthy bites in order to
make someone feel special.
This year, it can be easy to share in the fun of Valentine’s Day by serving those you love with sweet, seasonal treats. For example, these Frosted Watermelon Cutouts make for ideal snacks for children and adults alike whether it’s an after-school treat or a sweet dessert with just three ingredients, heart-shaped cookie cutters and minimal time spent in the kitchen.
If you’re really looking to impress that special someone, this Watermelon and Chocolate
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YAM Adult Music Camp planned
PICKENS — There’s much excitement about the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMs) opening their first-ever Adult Music Camp.
The camp will be held at the Holly Springs Center in Pickens on Saturday, Feb. 29 — Leap Day. The camp, which is planned to be an annual event, will be open to everyone 17 years and older.
Throughout the day, music instruction will be offered from traditional musicians in the traditional instrument of their choice (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo — also possibly bass,
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Courier Legal Notices 2-12-20
NOTICE
To: The Unknown Owner
The following mobile home has been abandoned at 400 Wolf Creek School Rd., Pickens SC. There is a lien on this mobile home for rent in the amount of $550 plus any available rent from the date of this notice. Contact Naiefa Madden at (864) 906-4310 to claim this mobile home.
After 30 days from the date of this notice, Naiefa Madden will apply to sell the mobile home at
Courier Notice to Creditors 2-12-20
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 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
Courier Trespass Notices 2-12-20
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
Courier Classifieds 2-12-20
Announcements
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ALERT **** WEATHER ALERT FROM SDPC **** ALERT
We are continuing to monitor weather and driving conditions. At this time, we are ceasing all mid-day travel; we advise high school students who are early dismissal or late arrivals to stay where they are and avoid the roads. Afternoon 3K and 4K classes are cancelled. Given current conditions, we do not consider early dismissal to be a safer option than normal dismissal time. For many of our students, our schools are the most secure storm shelter available. Parents are welcome to sign students out early, but do so at their own risk. Delays on bus routes later today are expected, and we advise extreme caution during the drive home today.
John Eby
School District of Pickens County
Coordinator of Communication
Preserving the past
Clarke, Soapstone recognized for efforts to honor heritage
By Ron Barnett
Staff Reporter
rbarnett@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — For a church with only nine members, Soapstone Baptist has been getting an outsized amount of attention.
The tiny church in northern Pickens County was featured in the January edition of Southern Edge magazine, a statewide publication of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. This spring, it will get national exposure in Eating Well magazine.
“They came down from New York to interview me,” said Mable Clarke, the great-great-
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Officials get details on proposed tax
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Pickens County Council members learned more about the capital project sales tax 
process Monday night, including how to take a 1 percent sales tax to the voters.
C.D. Rhodes III of the Columbia-based Pope Flynn law firm gave a presentation on the process during council’s February meeting. Implementing a penny sales tax is one of many options council is considering in order to pave county roads
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Roper: Accurate census count is crucial to county
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A lot of funding is riding on Pickens County obtaining an accurate census count 
this year.
This year’s census was discussed at county council’s Committee of the Whole meeting Jan. 21.
“The census, and a lot of people don’t realize this, is required by the Constitution,” acting county administrator Ken Roper said. “You have to do it every 10 years.”
The county’s GIS department has provided the census
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