Monthly Archives: October 2014
Courier Notices to Creditors 10-29-14
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 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)
Courier Trespass Notices 10-29-14
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
Courier Classifieds 10-29-14
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Rally held to fight domestic violence
Ben Robinson/Courier
Pickens County sheriff Rick Clark speaks at a rally held in honor of domestic violence victims on the steps of the Pickens County Courthouse last week.
PICKENS — Representatives and friends of MARY’S House gathered in front of the Pickens County Courthouse Thursday for a rally against domestic violence.
“We’re not going to give up the fight against domestic violence,” said Pickens County sheriff Rick Clark, who has spoken against domestic violence for many years.
Sen. Larry Martin, another longtime opponent of domestic violence, was one of the speakers.
Martin said he hopes to work to get South Carolina out of the top five states in domestic violence.
“This is a new day in South Carolina,” Martin said. “We have aggressive prosecutors, committed members of law
SDPC improves on federal report card
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County saw improvement on the 2014 federal report card, with a score of 86.2.
The score is up from 83.7 in 2013.
The increase was largely due to significant improvement in the district’s high school score, which rose from 75.1 to 87.
“Our schools did an incredible job increasing the graduation rate last year, and that is reflected in the district’s score,” district superintendent Danny Merck said.
Out of the district’s 26 schools, 10 earned an “A” score, 12 earned a “B,” and four earned a “C.” Letter grades are
2014 Pickens High School Athletic Hall of Fame, a night to remember…
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Hamp Summey
Pickens High School inducted another class into its Athletic Hall of Fame during Friday night’s game against county rival Daniel. Pictured above with PHS athletic director Stan Butler, brother and sister Chas and Chelsea Anthony, former multiple-sport stars for the Blue Flame, were inducted into the prestigious group, as well as longtime PHS coach Hamp Summey (inset).
School board candidates discuss issues
By Nicole Daughhetee
For The Courier
nicole@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Candidates for the School District of Pickens County school board District 2 seat participated in a presidential-style debate hosted by the Pickens County Taxpayers Association last week at Six Mile Town Hall.
Moderated by Dan Winchester, school board hopefuls Kevin McKenzie, Tony Qualkinbush and Phillip Bowers answered questions from a panel of newspaper media and then from a large pool of audience members, who weathered driving rain storms to hear the candidates speak on a variety of educational issues last Tuesday.
The District 2 seat is currently held by Jimmy Gillespie, who decided not to seek reelection. The seat will be up for
Trick or Treat on Main planned for Saturday
PICKENS — The annual Trick or Treat on Main, co-sponsored by Cannon Memorial Hospital and the City of Pickens, is set for this Saturday from 5-8 p.m. in Pickens.
Last year more thousands of children and parents attended the event, and organizers expect to match or exceed those numbers this year.
Trick or Treat on Main provides a safe, fun environment for children and parents to enjoy a night of free trick or treating, as well as a costume contest.
Organizations and businesses are invited to sponsor a booth, and there is no charge to be a sponsor. Organizers ask
Former Pickens mayor Shehan airs concerns to county council
By Ben Robinson
Staff Reporter
brobinson@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Former Pickens mayor Ted Shehan had an opportunity to address Pickens County Council during the public input session of its meeting Monay night to share his concern about the county’s plan to take over fire protection duties currently assigned to cities.
In Pickens, the city’s fee to taxpayers has been $50 per home, the lowest in Pickens County, except for Rocky Bottom, which charges $40 annually. Under the county’s new plan, Pickens city residents will pay $100 annually.
The county has built three new fire stations. Those stations will be unmanned most days.
Shehan said the residents in these areas could be covered by the city fire department as long as the homes fall within a
Quench your landscape’s thirst for natural rainwater
COUNTY — It’s been a long, hot season, and your landscape needs water, according to officials.
Quench your plant’s thirst (and save money on your water bill) with natural rainwater from your own rain barrel. Recycle your food scraps and yard waste and feed your plants with rich, natural compost.
On Clemson’s Solid Green Day, Oct. 29, Anderson and Pickens Counties Stormwater Partners (APCSP) will help area
