County denies phase five of speedway development plan
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Planning Commission denied a proposed Phase 5 More »
Daniel girls advance to round 3
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After a dominant first round victory on Tuesday, the Daniel High School More »
Charles Rogers scholarship award winners named
PICKENS — The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship committee has announced this year’s selection for the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. More »
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Courier Trespass Notices 4-29-26
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:
Betty L. Haynes April 2026
Rebecca Evelyn Morgan May 2026
George E. Hannah May 2026
Murpree Farm LLC May 2026
Courier Notice to Creditors 4-29-26
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 to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate:
Curtis Preston Hendricks, Jr.
Date of Death: 10/06/2025
Case Number: 2026ES3900285
Personal Representative:
Karey Raines
Address: 321 Lost Valley Rd., Pickens, SC 29671
April 15, 22, 29
Estate: Gary Franklin Whitlock
Date of Death: 02/04/2026
Courier Legal Notices 4-29-26
Courier Community Calendar 4-29-26
• PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will also be provided. The Traveling Tap, a local beer truck, will be on hand selling beer and wine. A professional photographer will also be available to take a commemorative PHS 50th anniversary class photo for only $20 payable in cash or check only, no cards. The event will be $40 per person.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the once‑in‑a‑lifetime Class of 1976 Pickens High School reunion, contact Mike Dickard by phone at (864) 505‑2147 or by email at mikedickard@bellsouth.net.
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30
Welcome to the 42nd annual Azalea Festival
‘When the Azaleas are blooming in Pickens, South Carolina, the little town celebrates!”
For over 40 years, Pickens has celebrated spring by throwing an arts and entertainment based and family-friendly celebration, the Pickens Azalea Festival.
Each April, the Azaleas bloom, artisans and crafters come out, and the community joins together to celebrate spring in the city of Pickens.
Celebrating is exactly what they do! Presented by the Pickens Azalea Festival
Complete 2026 Azalea Festival editions below!
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Man charged after police standoff
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A man is charged with attempted murder after the Pickens County Sheriff’s 
Office says he fired dozens of shots during a lengthy standoff with deputies.
According to a release from Chief Deputy Brett Barwick issued Saturday, the PCSO 911 communication center received a call for service at 7:06 p.m. Friday about a person shooting a gun in the area of McClanahan Road in
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Planting Freedom
Liberty tree planted at County Courthouse
By Lynda Abegg
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — In 1776, the pot of liberty was being stirred in the shade of a lofty elm tree in Boston. It had been planted in 1646 and was nearly 120 years old by the time the American Revolution began. Because it was on the main road leading in and out of Boston, it became a popular meeting place for the Sons of Liberty. It became known as The Liberty Tree.
In order to commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Pickens County 250 Committee (PC250) and the city of Pickens, resolved to plant, not only a Liberty Tree, but also a Patriot Tree, on the front lawn of the Pickens County Courthouse.
Ron Masters presided as Master of Ceremonies. He reminded us that each
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