Save A Lot gives back to Pickens
PICKENS — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Save A Lot store in Pickens has donated More »
County elections official recognized for excellence
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a stateorganization for going More »
Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School More »
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Courier Trespass Notices 1-21-25
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:
Violet K. and
Courier Notice to Creditors 1-21-26
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: James Carlyle Kay
Date of Death: 6/29/2025
Case Number: 2025ES3900792
Courier Legal Notices
Rice discusses legislators’ priorities for 2026
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Roads and bridges, the retirement system for state employees and abortion are among the topics Sen. Rex Rice believes state legislators will soon be discussing.
Rice was the speaker at a Pickens County Republican Club town hall held Jan. 8 at Mutt’s BBQ in Easley.
He touched on several topics that would be “dealt with” by
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Sheriff speaks on standoff at Pickens home
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office took a man into custody on Sunday 
after a standoff drew heavy law enforcement presence, including SLED officers, on Hollingsworth Drive in Pickens on Saturday night.
According to Sheriff Tommy Blankenship, the man involved in the scene on Saturday was known to law enforcement following a recent incident at East Pickens Baptist Church where the man had to be physically restrained by church security after trying to access a secure area of the church where children were present.
“Following that incident and contact from a family friend about his mental health and drug abuse, a judge signed an order of detention commanding law enforcement officers to take the individual into custody for a medical evaluation,” Blankenship said in a
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Liberty unveils 150th anniversary logo, announces art exhibition
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026, and officials 
unveiled a sesquicentennial logo for the city to highlight the celebration.
The unveiling came as part of a community social held at the Rosewood Center on Saturday afternoon.
Mayor Andrea Wagner raised the curtain on the easel displaying the logo.
“This year is a special moment in the life of our city,” she said. “We are very proud to
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Prisma staff encourage early testing for flu
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — Prisma Health staff encourage the public to get tested for the flu soon after 
they notice symptoms.
Prisma Health has facilities in South Carolina and Tennessee, and according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention figures shared by senior media relations coordinator Sandy Dees on Jan. 8, state season flu activity is increasing in most areas of the country,
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PCSO: Man charged after hit and run
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A man is charged with attempted murder following an altercation that 
included a hit and run, according to to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.
A PCSO release issued Jan. 7 said deputies responded Jan. 5 to a report of a fight in progress on Banks Road in Pickens.
Upon arrival, deputies found a person at the scene
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ECU’s Emergency Response Team recognized for work
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Easley Combined Utilities’ Emergency Response Team (ERT) was recently 
recognized.
The ERT received the Pickens County Republican Club’s Community Lifeline Award Thursday evening at a PCRC town hall meeting.
The award was in recognition and appreciate of the team’s “exceptionally outstanding work they did restoring all power and other utilities during the
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