Daily Archives: 09/26/2013
Student being tested for meningitis
PICKENS — Pickens County officials confirmed on Tuesday that a student at Pickens Elementary School has been tested and is being treated for a form of meningitis.
School District of Pickens County spokesman John Eby confirmed that an email and recorded phone message were sent out on Monday notifying parents that a possible case was discovered at the school.
“We have been contacted that a Pickens Elementary student was hospitalized and is being tested for meningitis. At this time, the student does not have a positive test for meningitis, but has been tested and being treated,” Eby said.
“Custodial staff has also wiped down all hard surfaces at the school,” he said. “To this point, every step the school has taken has been a voluntary
Delegation talks changes to school board structure
Sen. Larry Martin and Reps. Phil Owens, B.R. Skelton and Davey Hiott speak at a meeting of the local legislative delegation last Wednesday.
By Nicole Guttermuth
Courier Staff
COUNTY — Members of the Pickens County Legislative Delegation – Larry Martin, Phil Owens, BR Skelton and Davey Hiott – held a public meeting last Wednesday to discuss the possibility of changing the current structure of the School Board in Pickens County.
This particular meeting did not allow for public input, however, should the delegation decide to move forward with a change in the board structure, Rep.
2 men charged with trafficking cocaine, MDMA
CLEMSON — Clemson City Police, working with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, the State Law Enforcement Division and Seneca City Police, have arrested two men for trafficking cocaine and molly (MDMA).
A two-month undercover investigation led to the Sept. 18 arrests Karenta Gerald Brown, 25, of Powdersville, and Maudriquez Maurice Turner, 23, of Central, according to Clemson Police Chief Jimmy Dixon.
Brown has been charged by Clemson City Police Department with one count of trafficking cocaine and one count of trafficking cocaine within the proximity of a school; the State Law Enforcement Division has charged Brown with two
Southern Wesleyan approved for NCAA Division II membership
Southern Wesleyan University announced approval by the NCAA to move ahead towards membership in Division II and to join Conference Carolinas during a press conference Sept. 23 on the campus in Central. Pictured from left are Chris Williams, SWU director of athletics; Joey Capone, Student Athletics Advisory Council president and member of the Warriors Soccer Team; Dr. Todd Voss, SWU president; and Dr. Alan Patterson, Conference Carolinas commissioner.
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University can start the process towards NCAA Division II membership and join Conference Carolinas, NCAA officials announced Sept. 17.
Southern Wesleyan was initially turned down for membership in July but after a lengthy appeal process has been granted approval to begin the track towards membership. Conference Carolinas has sponsored SWU’s membership application and appeal since January.
“This is a monumental day for Southern Wesleyan University,” said Athletics Director Chris Williams. “This has been a long process with a lot of ups and downs, but we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. God, once again, has shown His mercy and provision for Southern Wesleyan and we will continue to
Man arrested in Liberty robbery
Casey William Gillespie
LIBERTY — The Liberty Police Department was notified of an armed robbery at the Stop-A-Minit on sEPT. 16.
According to Liberty Police Chief Adam Gilstrap, patrol units from Liberty were on scene within two minutes of notification.
Pickens County Deputies arrived and assisted by searching the area for the suspect who was seen, by a witness, running from the scene.
The investigation led officers to a nearby apartment complex where, at 11:15 p.m., a person of interest was detained and questioned in reference to the incident.
The person was identified as Casey William Gillespie, who had an active warrant with the Greer Police Department. Gillespie was transported and turned over to Greer police on Sept. 18.
On that same day the Liberty Police Departement obtained warrants for Gillespie for armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent Crime.
The warrants will be served on Gillespie and he will be transported to the Pickens County Detention Center upon his release from Greer Police.
“I would like to thank the community for getting involved by submitting tips and for being patient while my department worked to solve this case,” Gilstrap stated in a release.
