Within these walls
Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
ON A ROLL!! LIBERTY OVERCOMES SLOW START FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN LIONS LOOKING TOWARDS CLINTON; GREEN WAVE PREPARE FOR MANN; More »
Pickens Lip Sync Battle sparks community unity
PICKENS — The second annual Lip Sync Battle was held at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, bringing music, laughter and More »
Grand opening held for Hagood Mill Pavilion
The grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site was held on Friday at a free community More »
PC Habitat for Humanity to host dinner next week
COUNTY Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) invites neighbors, supporters, and community partners to gather for the Have a Heart More »
4th annual Barns, Boots, Brew and Silent Auction set for Oct. 7
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is excited to present its 4th Annual Barn, Boots Brew and Silent Auction More »
Classifieds 12-25-24
Announcements
Courier Trespass Notices 12-25-24
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:
James and Sheila Stansell Jan. 2025
Ronald Russell Mar. 2025
Betty L. Haynes Mar. 2025
Notice to Creditors 12-25-24
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 security as
Estate: William Eugene Gillespie
Date of Death: 08/22/2024
Case Number: 2024ES3900963
Courier Legal Notices 12-25-25
Cassell awarded Order of the Palmetto
EASLEY — On Thursday, Dec. 12, a huge crowd gathered at the “Feed a Hungry Child Pickens County” facility to show the man that helped start the program, how much he is appreciated by so many around the state.
State House Representative Davey Hiott and State Senator Rex Rice were on hand to present the organization’s founder, Milledge Cassell with The Order of Palmetto, the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.
“I just can’t express how I feel right now. Sometimes you just can’t express yourself to where people feel the way you feel. That’s where I am right now, Cassell said after being surprised with the honor.
“We started out feeding 20 kids in one school, 15 years ago,” Cassell said. “Now we’re feeding over 700 kids, hungry kids in
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Adams saves $1M for City of Pickens
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Efforts by the city of Pickens’ public works director will result in significant savings for the city as it works to replace its water meters, according to officials.
During Pickens City Council’s Dec. 9 meeting, city administrator Tim O’Briant and public works director Trey Adams discussed the ongoing replacement of water meters.
“We’ve been working for a while on examining our water meters and what we needed to do,” O’Briant said.
Officials had budgeted a $3 million expenditure “to replace everything involved in
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Pickens to begin talks on salary study results
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — City of Pickens officials are set to begin discussing recommendations from a firm tasked with conducting a 
study of city employee pay rates next month.
City administrator Tim O’Briant discussed the salary study in both his report to council during its Dec. 9 meeting and his written report included in the council packet.
“The work is largely complete on the Evergreen Solutions market comparison,” he said.
Council members went over “peer cities” with the goal of determining “what cities we
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Pickens musician Gantt plays the Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, TN – Local musician and singer Jack Gantt of Pickens got to live a dream once again on Dec. 9 when he took 
the stage at the Mecca of county music, The Grand Ole Opry.
The appearance marked the fourth time that Gantt was asked to perform on the most prestigious stage in country music.
Gantt plays lead guitar and band leader as well as sings vocal harmonies for Country Music Association international
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