Daily Archives: 04/01/2015
I’ve been hacked
It turns out that through my computer’s Facebook somehow I’ve been hacked.
Starting last week, I started getting messages from my friends saying, “I feel this picture is too explicit, please remove it from your Facebook site.” When I first saw such a message, I dismissed it as junk mail. After all, I am still not smart enough to actually download a photo for my own use, much less send it to anyone else.
But I kept getting more and more messages, so I decided to investigate. I tried to find the offending picture, and eventually I found that I somehow had a message on my home page that was
Courier Obituaries 4-1-15
Emily O. Finley Parsons
Pickens — Emily Parsons, 87, wife of Cecil A. Parsons, went to be with Lord on Friday, March 21, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Parsons was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Albert and Floy Ferguson Finley.
Mrs. Parsons was the first female bailiff in Pickens County and a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years; one daughter, Nancy Parsons Lanford (Fred) of
BPWC wrestlers medal at Laurens High event
LAURENS — Six Berkshire-Pickens Wrestling Club wrestlers were double winners in a SCUSAW competition hosted by Laurens High School last weekend.
Blake Chandler garnished two silvers competing in the intermediate 75-lbs. weight class, and Trent Burdette brought home two golds competing in novice 75 lbs.
Hunter Powell won his first matches in Olympic-style wrestling, taking a silver in Greco Roman
Number One Volleyball Camp sets 2015 dates
COUNTY — Dates have been set for the 2015 Number One Volleyball Camp. Sessions 1, 2, & 3 will be held at the Larry Bagwell Gymnasium, 111 Walkers Way in Easley. Sessions 4 and 5 will be held at the Pickens Recreation Gymnasium, 545 Sangamo Road in Pickens.
Session One, for rising 2nd – 4th graders will be held Monday – Thursday, June 15-18, from 9 a.m. – noon. Session Two, for rising 5th through 8th graders, will be held from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., June 15-18. Session Three, for rising 9th through 12th graders, will be held Monday and
Baptist Easley participates in National Pill Take-Back Day
EASLEY — Baptist Easley Hospital will be a drop-off site during the National Pill Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 18, from 10 am – 2 pm.
This is an opportunity for the public to rid their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Medicines left in cabinets of area homes are subject
The importance of Easter
Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do.
Instead, Christian churches in the West celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21. Therefore, Easter is observed anywhere between
Ugly cookies taste the best
The Ugly Cookie Dessert Shoppe owner Julie Cohn started her business by shipping truffles over the Internet, but she is hoping her new store in Liberty will become a spot for folks to “just hang out and talk over dessert” when it opens in April.
By Steve Lorch
For The Courier
slorch@thepccourier.com
Local Biz Buzz
LIBERTY — Julie Cohn is no stranger to business.
The 36-year-old former hairdresser grew up in an entrepreneurial home in upstate New York and is now the spunk behind The Ugly Cookie Dessert Shoppe in Liberty.
“Ugly Cookie makes and sells truffles and other desserts locally and across the country,” Cohn said recently. “Our most popular one is the Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffle — it’s got that old-fashioned
Spring art classes start April 23
COUNTY — The Pickens County Museum of Art and History announced recently that a new art class with instructor Jo Johnston will begin soon, and with sprng now upon us, it is a great time to work in the studio exploring all the possibilities at your fingertips when it comes to sketching, painting, and creating.
Draw, Paint, Create with Jo Johnston will be held on Thursdays, April 23 and 30 and May 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m.-noon.
The six-week class being held in the Liz Smith-Cox Educational Studio is designed for anyone
Books needed for PCLA spring sale
COUNTY — The Pickens County Literacy Association is once again seeking donations of gently used books for its upcoming used book sale scheduled for May 1-2 at Pickens Presbyterian Church.
Items needed include books of all types, video and audio cassettes, CDs and DVDs.
Now in its 10th year, the semi-annual event is the PCLA’s major fundraiser. Its ongoing success is due to the generosity of those who donate books, as well as those who shop at the semi-annual
Courier Legals 4-1-15
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF
PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, SPECIAL
PROCEEDINGS DIVISION
BRADFORD SCOTT HANCOX,
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLON NUVENIA TASKER
VS DAVID KIM TASKER
PETITION TO TAKE POSSESSION CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF REALTY FOR SALE IN ORDER TO PAY CLAIMS
TO: DAVID KIM TASKER
Please take notice that a petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. (14-SP-1823). The nature of the relief being sought is to take possession of certain real
