Town hall set to discuss annexation
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Concerned residents and non-residents are set to discuss a proposed 200-acre annexation More »
Welcome to the 41st annual Azalea Festival
See what will be happening at the 41st annual Azalea Festival Click more below ‘‘When the Azaleas are blooming in More »
Downtown Pickens planters now have a fresh new look
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Town hall set to discuss annexation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Concerned residents and non-residents are set to discuss a proposed 200-
acre annexation of property on Wolf Creek School Road with developers and Pickens city officials during a town hall meeting on Wednesday.
A change.org petition by Pam Winters against the annexation had gathered nearly 900 signatures as of Tuesday morning.
“We thrive in the charm of our small town and the tranquility of the surrounding community. This could be disrupted by the proposed annexation of parcel 4180-00-46-1109 and the development of 140 or more high-density housing units located at Mauldin Lake and Wolf Creek School Roads,” the petition reads. “Unwanted development threatens not only the aesthetics of our community, but the kind of life we’ve chosen for ourselves and our children.”
Pickens City Council discussed “negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements” during an executive session at its April 14 meeting but took no action on the matter.
Mayor Isaiah Scipio announced that a town hall meeting would be held to discuss the issue further.
The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the county council chambers of the Pickens County administration building at 222 McDaniel Ave. in Pickens.
The agenda includes time for comments from Scipio, a presentation from the developer and property owner “as it relates to the development and site planning for property on
Welcome to the 41st annual Azalea Festival
See what will be happening at the 41st annual Azalea Festival
Click more below
‘‘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
Clemson professor faces charges for exploiting minors
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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CLEMSON — A Clemson University professor faces charges related to the sexual 
exploitation of minors in two counties.
According to a release issued Wednesday, April 16, 46-year-old Jeffrey Douglas Townsend is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material
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Deputies rescue missing woman from sinking car
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Three deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office are being praised for rescuing a woman from a sinking car.
According to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office news release, a concerned family member flagged down Deputy Caleb Cassell on the evening of April 14.
The person was concerned about a missing relative who
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On a roll
Daniel drops Pickens in five innings
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
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CENTRAL — In a battle of county foes, the Pickens High School baseball team travelled to Daniel on Thursday night to take on the Lions.
The Lions had won five straight games coming into the contest, while Pickens had dropped four in a row but both sides looked capable of pulling it out in the early innings. However, a six-run fourth inning for Daniel was enough to get the Lions over
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Grand Opening
Masters Grocery and Grill held its grand opening on April 17. Whether you’re fueling up your car or grabbing a bite to eat, Masters Grocery and Grill has everything you need in one convenient stop for gas, great food and so much more. Located right around the corner from the Hagood Mill Historic Site off Moorefield Memorial Hwy., Masters Grocery and Grill the perfect pit stop for locals and visitors alike. Follow their facebook page for daily specials. Masters Grocery and Grill is located at 3949 Moorefield Memorial Highway in Pickens and is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pictured are Dave Michel, Trish Morgan, Paul Patel, Harold Alexander, Jason Bedenbaugh, Ivy Michel, and Jessica Callahan.
Pickens Co. man sentenced for meth trafficking
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — An area man was sentenced last week on a charge of trafficking 
methamphetamine.
In a release issued Monday, 13th Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins said Ricardo Garcia, 27, pleaded guilty on April 15 to a second offense of trafficking between 28 and 100 grams of
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Man sentenced after failing to appear for trial
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — After failing to show up for his trial date, an area man was recently
KENNETH CHARLES HENDRIX
sentenced to more than two decades in prison on a drug charge, according to 13th Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins.
In a release issued Monday, Wilkins said a Pickens County jury convicted Kenneth Charles Hendrix, 49, of a third or subsequent offense of trafficking between 10 and
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Easter at Hillcrest
Dillard – Hillcrest held their annual Easter Sunrise Service last Sunday at in front of the Hillcrest Memorial Office on 2410 Gentry Memorial Hwy. in Pickens, The event entitled Easter at Ellijean feature the music of the Elljean Baptist Church Choir and a inspirational Easter message delivered by the Rev. Brand Wimpey. A large crowd was in attendance on the beautiful Easter morning.
