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Hembree appointed PC Veterans Affairs Officer after election loss

Hembree appointed PC Veterans Affairs Officer after election loss

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The county’s new Veterans Affairs Officer began his term July 1 but More »

Easley couple receives Order of the Palmetto for lifetime of service

Easley couple receives Order of the Palmetto for lifetime of service

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — An Easley couple were awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition More »

Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book

Pickens County doctor pens new children’s book

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — The past several months have been busy ones for Dr. Lori Carnsew More »

AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson

AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson

CLEMSON — AnMed and Urgent Care Group have partnered to open AnMed Urgent Care in Clemson, located at 885 Tiger More »

 

SDPC grades well on state report cards

COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Education has released the 2023-2024 School Report Cards last week, revealing positive progress in schools across the state, including those in the School District of Pickens County (SDPC).

The South Carolina Report Card measures the progress of

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Pickens council hears concerns with annexation

By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — With the city of Pickens still weighing whether it will annex a 200-plus acre lot so that it may be developed into a subdivision, citizens voiced their concerns with the proposed development at the Pickens City Council meeting held on Oct. 14.

The area under consideration for annexation is a 215-acre property bounded by Wolf Creek Road and Mauldin Lake Road. The city was set to vote on the annexation last month before the vote was

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Agencies team to help after Hurricane Helene

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

COUNTY — The days following the destruction brought by Hurricane Helene last month have been filled with local agencies assisting residents, state agencies assisting county agencies and area residents helping their neighbor to the north.

Pickens County administrator Ken Roper discussed some of those efforts during his report to county council members at their Oct. 7 meeting.

“The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office — I don’t want to say that I didn’t expect it, because that

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County players named North-South All-Stars

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

COUNTY — Four Pickens County football players received a huge honor this week as they were selected to the Touchstone Energy North-South All-Star football game.

Daniel’s Bruce Brown and Spencer Conn, Easley’s Jonathan Isham and Liberty’s Logan Smith were selected for the game.

Brown, a Furman University commitment, has had a strong season kicking for the Lions. The

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Early voting available to county voters

COUNTY — Early Voting is now available to voters statewide for the Nov. 5 Statewide General Election.

In Pickens County, five early voting centers will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Early voting began on Monday, Oct. 21st and closes

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County to host small business events

PICKENS — Pickens County announced that the county will host drop-in events for local small business owners today and Thursday.

Those who attend will be able to speak with the county’s small business liaison, Brittney Chapman, according to the announcement.

Besides speaking with Chapman, business owners can learn about resources available through the Small Business

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Courier Obituaries 10-23-24

Jack Dupree Tinsley

Liberty — Mr. Jack Dupree Tinsley, 98, husband of the late Carla Jean Crane Tinsley, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

Born in Easley on Aug. 15, 1926, he was a son of the late David Austin Tinsley Sr. and the late Aileen Ellison Tinsley. He was a 1944 graduate of Easley High School. He worked for Cassells 5 and Dime store and later worked as president of Tinsley Crane Chevrolet for 54 years. Mr. Tinsley was a lifetime member of Easley First Baptist Church and also a member of the Lions Club. He loved farming and even piloted his own plane. He also proudly served with the U.S. Merchant Marine. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather.

Surviving are his two daughters, Jeannie Tinsley Gilstrap of Easley and Pree Hamilton (Moseley) of Liberty; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Elyse Ott, Daena Ott Hough (Russell), Heather Ott Garry (Mike) and Phillip C. Ott (Susan); six great-grandchildren, Meagan Tinsley Wells (Jesse), Finn and Poppy Garry and Victoria, Matthew and Hannah O’Donnell; three great-great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Violet and Callie; and his caretaker and special friend, Barbara Robinson.

In addition to his parents and his loving wife of 77 years, Mr. Tinsley was predeceased by his brothers, David Austin “Booter” Tinsley Jr., Charles Tinsley, Tommy Tinsley, Ellison Tinsley and Dick Tinsley.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum 1 in Pickens.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30-3 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pickens County Humane Society, P.O. Box 83, Liberty, SC 29657, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 950 W Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.

RONALD VERNON LINGEFELT JR.

EASLEY — Ronald Vernon Lingefelt Jr., 70, went home to be with his Savior and Lord Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

Ronnie, as he was known to his friends and family, was born on July 6, 1954 in Anderson, to Ronald Vernon and Nellie Sue Lingefelt.

Ronnie was a loving and devoted son, brother, father and “Poppy” (his favorite title).

He thoroughly enjoyed fishing and being on the lake, but the times he cherished most were the

The mystery of Bigfoot

He sprints quietly through the forest while a misty fog slips silently between the towering trees and curls among the rocks of the Appalachian Mountains.

His bare feet make little noise as he leaps easily over gullies and skillfully climbs up the rock face. The fog shrouds his movement. When he reaches the crest of a hill, he cups his hands around his mouth and begins a low rumbling growl that

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Courier Letters to the Editor 10-23-24

Thank you to AnMed Cannon ER

Dear Editor,

Our family would like to publicly thank the AnMed Cannon ER team for the exceptional care that we recently received.

The physicians, nursing staff and entire team provided professional, expert care and treatment during our visit.

Pickens and the surrounding area are very fortunate to have these medical professionals and facilities nearby.

Also, to the experienced and proficient Pickens County EMS team-staff at 911 and paramedics, our many thanks.

Jill Smith

Pickens

 

Open letter to Pickens city officials

Dear Editor,

The city of Pickens has had two very important issues under consideration for several months and is progressing toward decisions on each. Both issues concern a 215-acre property bounded by Wolf Creek Road and Mauldin Lake Road.

First, the city must decide whether to annex the property. Second, if annexed, the city must

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Compassion of the community

Like you, I did not have dealing with a tropical storm disaster on my 2024 bingo card.

I am fortunate in that I have a unique vantage point serving our community. I had people reaching out in need. Unsurprisingly with our community, I had more reaching out asking how they could help. As early

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