Monthly Archives: November 2013
Notice of Creditors 11-27-13
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer to these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Pickens County, the address of which is 222 McDaniel Ave., B16, Pickens, SC 29671, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors (unless barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the
Courier Classifieds 11-27-13
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Weather causes cancellation of Blue Ridge tree lighting
PICKENS — Due to today’s weather forecast for our area, the Blue Ridge Electric Tree Lighting scheduled for 5:15 has been cancelled. The Blue Ridge family extends Holiday Greetings to everyone in the community.
Police: Man assaulted ex-girlfriend
LIBERTY — A Liberty man faces multiple charges, including assault and battery and burglary, after an incident involving his ex-girlfriend.
According to a report from the Liberty Police Department, officers received a call shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 in reference to an assault on Clover Street.
Upon arrival, an officer spoke to a woman who said her ex-boyfriend, who was on trespass notice from her home, had knocked on her door asking to speak with her. She told officers she advise the man that she wasn’t going to let him in and he needed to leave, walking back into her bedroom and getting into bed.
Somehow, she said, the man gained entry into her home and walked into the bedroom, where she
Ben Trotter named school board chair
By Ben Robinson, Courier Staff
EASLEY — Less than three months after announcing his resignation from the School District of Pickens County’s board of trustees before reconsidering the following day, Ben Trotter was elected as school board chairman during a special called meeting on Monday night.
Trustee Alex Saitta originally nominated fellow trustee Jim Shelton as chairperson, but the board voted 2-4 against the motion, with only Saitta and Shelton voting in favor.
Trotter then nominated chair Judy Edwards to serve a second term, but board members split with a 3-3 vote, with Trotter, Edwards and Dr. Herbert Cooper voting in favor.
Trustee Jimmy Gillespie nominate Trotter, who was approved with a 3-2 vote, as Trotter, Edwards and
Easley High honors hall of famers
Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
Easley High School inducted the 2013 class into its athletic hall of fame at halftime of the Green Wave’s Nov. 8 football game against J.L. Mann. From left, the inductees were Tessa Cook Taylor, David Hunter, Hank Parks, Ray Scott and Randall Wood.
Hunter found dead in stand
COUNTY — A Pickens hunter was found dead hanging from his tree stand Sunday.
According to Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley, James R. Chapman, 62, of Lakeview Heights Road died before 5 p.m. on Weaver Creek Trail off S.C. Highway 11.
Kelley classified Chapman’s death as an accident, and the case is still under investigation by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Kelley said the death did not appear to be self-inflicted, and
Booth honored for 10 years of service to TCTC
At Tri-County Technical College’s Annual Report Luncheon, on behalf of the College’s Commission, Chairman Ham Hudson, right, presented Dr. Ronnie L. Booth with a proclamation of appreciation for his leadership and significant accomplishments on the occasion of his 10th anniversary as president of the college.
PENDLETON — When Dr. Ronnie L. Booth became Tri-County Technical College’s third president on July 1, 2003, he pledged his commitment to developing and maintaining partnerships, designing a roadmap for the College’s future, and reaffirming the College’s commitment to leaving a legacy of serving students and their communities.
His vision, from the beginning, was for Tri-County Technical College to become a role model for
Meeting planned for those interested in new charter school
EASLEY — Those interested in a new charter school that will be offered by Intense Charter Schools next fall will have a meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kimberly Hampton Library in Easley.
The new school was approved by the State Public Charter School District. Plans are for the new school to be housed at The Dream Center in Easley, formerly known as The Simpson Academy, at 200 West Avenue. The School District of Pickens County’s Board of Trustees approved the sale of the facility, with trustees Herb Cooper and Judy Edwards voting against the sale.
The school plans to emphasize fitness, nutrition and careers. Problem-based learning will be featured as
