Daily Archives: 06/03/2015
Graham launches White House bid
Central native Lindsey Graham was back in his hometown on Monday to announce to the world he is running for president. Graham said he would be ready to be commander in chief “from day one.” Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
Central native announces
candidacy in hometown
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham returned to his hometown of Central on Monday, telling a throng of supporters gathered on Main Street his reason to run for U.S. president is simple.
“I owe a debt to my family, my friends, to you, South Carolina and my country,” Graham told those in the attendance and television viewers around the world. “I’m running for president to pay those debts and fight as hard for you as you did for me. In the end, that’s the only promise I can make and the only
Police: Man committed sex acts with child
PICKENS — An Easley man is being held without bond at the Pickens County Detention Center after his arrest on a pair of charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
According to a news release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, Johnny Michael Miller Jr., 43, was arrested last Thursday and charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a
Indecent exposure suspect arrested
CLEMSON — Clemson police arrested a suspect in a series of flashings last week.
Scott Huestis Brannan, 30, of 3498 Six Mile Highway in Central, is charged with second-degree burglary and indecent exposure, as well as driving under suspension.
According to Clemson police chief Jimmy Dixon, officers received a report on May 20 of a man walking into a Clemson residence and exposing himself to someone inside before
Tollison named Easley police chief
By Ben Robinson
Staff Reporter
brobinson@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Easley Mayor Larry Bagwell announced Monday that Maj. Tim Tollison will be the new police chief of the Easley Police Department.
Bagwell said Tollison was selected over quality candidates such as Maj. Richard Zapel from Savannah, Ga., and Salem police chief David Poulson.
“After favorable input from city council, the community and the police department, along with Maj. Tollison’s 23 years of dedicated service, knowledge and leadership capabilities, he will be an
Medal of Honor Day planned for Saturday
By Olivia Fowler
For The Journal
ofowler@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — This Saturday, June 6, has been set aside as a county-wide Congressional Medal of Honor Dedication Day.
The two-hour event will begin at 10 a.m. in the newly renovated Liberty Civic Auditorium, where the families of Pickens County’s four Medal of Honor recipients will be recognized and
School board, citizens group react to accreditation report
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — At least two Pickens County School Board trustees are confident the board can address continued concerns from AdvancED in a manner that will be satisfactory to the accreditation agency.
The findings cited by the agency have led to fears by district officials and supporters that the school district could lose its accreditation.
But Phillip Bowers — one of the board’s newest members after being elected in November along with Henry Wilson — said he
Legionnaire of the Year
American Legion Pickens Post 11 Commander Ken Keith presented the Legionnaire of the Year Award to Pete Peters on May 26. Peters, a former post commander, was honored for his service with the organization over the past year.
Dacusville library to debut Saturday
By Ben Robinson
Staff Reporter
brobinson@thepccourier.com
DACUSVILLE — Adults who grew up being called down in the school library of Mrs. Patricia Clarke will have the chance to relive memories this Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Dacusville Community Building as the new Dacusville Community Library opens.
Councilman Tom Ponder explained how the county found itself as the owner of the historic piece of property.
“When it came down to it, Dacusville Recreation was the only
Vacation Bible School planned at Mt. Tabor
EASLEY — Mt. Tabor Baptist Church is set to hold its Vacation Bible School from June 22-25.
The theme of this year’s VBS is “Camp Discovery” Jesus at Work Through Us.
The school will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each day.
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church is located at 4174 Dacusville Highway in Easley. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Sylvia D. Hughes at (864) 979-1546.
