Monthly Archives: May 2013
3 charged in crime spree
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- Leroy Dalton Crooks
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- Michael Delvin McClure
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- Dylan Patrick Smith
CLEMSON — Clemson police arrested three men last week in a recent crime spree in the city, charging each with 16 different counts ranging from malicious injury to property to grand larceny.
According to a release from Clemson Police Chief Jimmy Dixon, the city experienced a rash of auto burglaries, thefts of property and malicious damage to both personal and real property within the downtown area.
Late on the night of April 19 into the morning of April 20, patrol officers were able to develop a suspect vehicle and get a description of the vehicle’s driver using street cameras in the downtown area. In addition, a cell phone was found at one of the incident locations, and putting the pieces together led to the identity of one of the suspects. From there, investigators were able to figure out the identities of the other two suspects.
Pickens contracts commercial solid waste to Greater Greenville
B y Nicole Daughhetee
Courier Staff
PICKENS — Pickens County recently cancelled more than $500,000 worth of fire contracts with the city of Pickens. As a result, city administrator Katherine Brackett said, the city was forced to make some permanent adjustments in its budget.
“First, we added on the fire fee and, secondly, we contracted our commercial solid waste. Not residential,” she said. “Commercial solid waste was losing close to $60,000 a year, which means of the approximately 130 customers using it; the fees were not high enough to fund the service.”
Pickens honors Austin
Pickens’ Main Street was covered with red, white and blue and yellow ribbons this week in memory of PFC Barrett Austin, who lost his life after an IED attack in Afghanistan. Pictured above, Town and Country Florist owner Sheila Bennett and Pickens Mayor David Owens hang a yellow ribbon on one of the many trees along Main Street on Tuesday morning. Bennett said that when a tragedy like this happens to a family here in Pickens County, it brings home the fact that we are at war. Owens added that Austin did not only pay the ultimate sacrifice for our country, he did it to provide freedom for all of us here in Pickens County and should be honored as a hero. Flags all over the county were flown at half-mast in honor of Austin.
Robinson to seek City Council seat
Jim Robinson
EASLEY — Lifelong Easley resident Jim Robinson has announced that he will seek the Ward 6 seat on City Council.
“I have spent much of my adult life involved in the civic and charitable life of our community,” Robinson said. “As a member of City Council, I look forward to making decisions and supporting policies that will ensure Easley continues to be a great place to live, work and raise a family.”
PHS wrestling team looks for help to get a new mat
PICKENS — The Pickens High School wrestling team needs your help.
According to PHS wrestling coach Mark Barrett, his program is in need of a new wrestling mat and with help of the community and the hard work of his team they are trying to make it a reality.
Barrett said in the fall of 2012 the School District of Pickens County announced a program where it would match funds for equipment for non-revenue sportsuntil the end of the school year.
City of Pickens names Elrod as new fire chief
Pickens Mayor David Owens welcomes new Pickens Fire Chief Chris Elrod.
PICKENS — The city of Pickens has a new fire chief.
In a special called city council meeting on Monday, Chris Elrod was named as the new chief. Council voted unanimously to promote Elrod to the position. Elrod was a fireman with the city before being named chief.
“I consider it a great honor to be promoted to the chief position of the city of Pickens Fire Department,” Elrod said. “It is a great feeling of achievement to progress through the ranks, starting with being a volunteer at this department to now being the chief.”
Pickens Women’s Association recognized for charitable endeavors
PICKENS — After raising nearly $10,000 for charity with its 2013 Azalea Festival 5K Fun Run/Walk, and other endeavors, the Pickens Women’s Association was awarded the April “We Fan The Flame” award. This year’s co-chairs, Debbie Carmical and Karen Roper, led the entire association to make the event a success. This year the Boston Marathon victims were remembered with green ribbons that the 80 entrants held high at the finish
The race is the principal fundraiser for the Beverly Smith Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to a Pickens High senior girl each year. This year’s recipient will receive $2,000 to apply toward her college education expenses. Each year, in addition to the scholarship, the association donates to many worthy Pickens charities, including Meals on Wheels, Feed a Hungry Child, Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County, Cannon Hospital, Mary’s House, HOSA chapter of Pickens County, Pickens County Museum, the YAMS program, and other local charities that help improve the quality of life in our area.
The saga of Mr. Jones
Olivia Fowler
On The Way
By Olivia Fowler
I nearly ran down a turkey gobbler on my way to church. He was pretty big and was crossing Roanoke Church Road when I came around the bend. I barely missed him. I haven’t seen a live turkey up that close in a long time. Not since the days of Mr. Jones, Grandmama’s prize turkey who strutted around her yard and terrorized all the grandchildren.
Mr. Jones was more vicious and aggressive than a pit bull and would attack any child under four feet tall. We wouldn’t venture out if we spotted him outside. Unfortunately, there were times when he was in the area and we couldn’t see him from the front porch.
Pickens Rec Pitch, Hit and Run
Pickens Rec Pitch, Hit and Run
Pickens Recreation held its annual Pitch, Hit and Run contest on April 24 at Jaycee Park. Winners were as follows — 7&8 boys: C.J. Martin. 9&10 boys: 1st place All-Around, Drew Campbell; 1st place Pitching, Drew Campbell; 1st place Hitting, Braxton LaMance; 1st place Running, Drew Campbell. 11&12 Boys: 1st place All-Around, Zach Holman; 1st place Pitching, Devin Black; 1st place Hitting, Zach Holman; 1st place Running, Zach Holman. 9&10 girls: Addyson Crenshaw. 11&12 girls: 1st place All-Around, Julianne Turner; 1st place Pitching, Sami Turner; 1st place Hitting, Julianna Turner; 1st place Running, Sami Turner. Pictured above are, front row, from left: Ryan Ford, Addyson Crenshaw, Jameson Couch and C.J. Martin. Back row: Braxton LaMance, Julianne Turner, Alyse Moore, Sami Turner, Zachary Hollman, Devin Black, Brennan Perkins, Cale Sheriff, Jay Reeves, Drew Campbell and Chase Crenshaw.
Second annual Kids Classic golf tourney set for June 15
PICKENS — The warm weather is here, and it is time to hit the golf course.
Come play “Fore the Kids” as Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center hosts its second annual Golf Classic on Saturday, June 15, at The Rock at Jocassee.
Registration is at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The cost to play is $100 per person or $400 per team (including breakfast & lunch). There will be “Hole in One” prizes including a BMW, airline tickets and more.
For more information, call Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center at (864) 878-9953.
