Local councils take part in state leadership training
COLUMBIA — City council members from the City of Liberty and the City of Pickens spent last week in Columbia More »
Hot-shooting Hillcrest keeps Easley winless in region play
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Holding a 60-57 lead entering the fourth quarter of their matchup against More »
LWVOP receives empowerment grant to expand local voter education efforts
UPSTATE — The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties (LWVOP) is excited to announce that it has More »
PC Native Plant Jubilee returns on May 2
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Native Plant Jubilee will return for its second year Saturday, May 2, bringing together gardeners, More »
Courier Obituaries 4-24-19
FRANCES MAHAFFEY
LIBERTY — Frances Elizabeth Duncan Mahaffey, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Pruitt Health in 
Six Mile.
Born in Salem, she was the widow of Vernon Mahaffey and a daughter of the late William “Tom” and Mittie Stewart Duncan. Mrs. Mahaffey was retired from Libco Mills and she loved spending time outdoors tending to her flowers. She was a longtime member of Calumet Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.
Surviving are two sons, Billy Vernon Mahaffey (Janis) and Terry Wayne “Ted” Mahaffey (Darlene), both of Seneca; two brothers, Junior and Virgil Duncan, both of Pickens; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased
Bringing the hits
Legendary Oak Ridge Boys set to headline annual Blue Ridge Fest
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — When Richard Sterban joined the Oak Ridge Boys in 1972, he had no idea the band would still be going strong 47 
years later.
In fact, some people questioned the wisdom of his decision at first.
“I was in kind of a unique position in my life,” Sterban said. “I was with a group called J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet.”
That group was performing with the King himself.
“I was standing pretty much in the dark onstage but I was
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LMSC Teen Miss Pickens County plans meet and greet at The Scoop
Nevaeh Grace Woodson was recently crowned LMSC Teen Miss 
Pickens County and LMSC Sparkle City Sweetheart. She is a sophomore at Daniel High school and will be representing Pickens County at the LMSC Little Miss and Teen Miss South Carolina pageants in July. Woodson is planning a meet and greet from noon-2 p.m. April 28 at The Scoop in Six Mile.
‘Music in the Park’ continues April 28 as Ole #4 performs
LIBERTY — The 2019 Spring Music Series “Music In The Park” began April 6 and will continue every Saturday until June 29 
(skipping May 18 for the Spring Festival).
The events are scheduled each Saturday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Sarlin Park off South Commerce Street downtown.
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Happy 90th birthday
A surprise 90th birthday party was held on March 23 honoring Corene McCollum, mother of Betty Richards and Lois Porter. Many family members and friends attended the event, which was held at Pickens View Wesleyan Church.
Community Wide Reunion planned May 4 in Pickens
PICKENS — The second annual Pickens Community Wide Reunion is set for Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The event will again be held this year at 450 Garvin St. in Pickens.
The free fun-filled event will feature food vendors, games, arts and crafts, raffles and prizes, classic and muscle cars, classic motorcycles and musical entertainment. Organizers say new activities have been added that will be fun for all.
Those interested in being a vendor, showing a car or motorcycle or volunteering are asked to call Lynne Perry at (864) 567-7282 or (864) 878-6123.
The event is sponsored by Arise From The Ashes Community Development Corporation (AFTA-CDC). The AFTA-CDC is a local nonprofit that is focused on community revitalization within Pickens.
Courier Community Calendar 4-24-19
• Free concert set for Old Pickens Church
On Sunday, April 28, the historic Old Pickens Presbyterian Church will be the site for a free concert. The event will feature the Seneca High School Madrigal Singers.
The music will run from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to appreciate the marvelous acoustics in this historic landmark. Old Pickens Church is located off U.S. Highway 183 just over the river near the World of Energy.
• Artisans’ work sought at museum
The Pickens County Museum of Art and History’s gift shop is opened for business. The shop, located inside the museum, offers many wonderful crafts and gift. The shop is now accepting new crafters.
Anyone wishing to sell their handmade crafts should stop by the Pickens County Museum of Art and History at 307 Johnson St. in Pickens.
The museum is open to the public Tuedays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
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A fresh approach to spring greens
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Some folks automatically turn down fresh greens because they 
say they don’t like them. But the real reason I suspect is because they’ve never eaten them or once got a bad dish. So to all those out there with negative greens associations, please give them another chance.
I know everybody has a different set of taste buds. But it would be difficult to turn down any of these easy greens dishes once they’ve been sampled. They’re all different and can double as main dishes, appetizers or sides.
So give it a shot, and prepare to be pleasantly surprised.
Courier Legal Notices 4-24-19
NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE PROBATE COURT
Case #: 2018GC3900061
IN THE MATTER OF: MARGARET
MYSLIWEC OAKLEY, (A.I.I.)
SCDSS, PETITIONER VS PATRICK MYSLIWIEC, RESPONDENT.
DATE: Tuesday, June 4, 2019
TIME: 10:30 A.M.
PLACE: Pickens County Probate Court, 222 McDaniel Avenue, B-16, Pickens, SC 29671
PURPOSE OF HEARING:
TO APPOINT A CONSERVATOR FOR
MARGARET MYSLIWEC OAKLEY
Executed this 1st day of April, 2019.
Signature: s/Steven L. Alexander Print Name: Steven L. Alexander
Address: PO Box 219, Pickens, SC 29671
Telephone (Work): 864-898-3208
E-mail:
slalexander@thealexanderlawfirm. com
NOTE: Probate Court recommends that all interested parties be represented by counsel licensed to practice law in South Carolina. If any interested party wishes to represent him/herself, he/she will be required to adhere to the South
Courier Notice to Creditors 4-24-19
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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 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,
