Monthly Archives: July 2015
Courier Obits 7-15-15
LILLIAN DAY
PICKENS — Lillian Masters Day, 95, widow of Elbert Day, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
Mrs. Day was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late William Snow and Olivia Jarrett Masters. She was retired from
Martin discusses flag issue
Heritage, not hate. Those are the words we’ve seen countless times on bumper stickers in defense of the Confederate flag.
As a proud Southerner who counts Confederate veterans on both sides of my family, I have pretty much embraced the same mindset. That was the idea behind moving the Confederate flag to the Soldiers Monument 15 years ago. The flag became part of the monument, or so we thought.
It became evident to me that others in our state continued to see the flag on the Statehouse grounds much differently less than 36 hours after our collective hearts were broken over the senseless murder of nine innocent people at the Emanuel AME Church. The church killer had also left a witness to let the world know why he had
Beware of sharks looking for lunch
Since the string of shark attacks along the coastline, there has been a great deal of 
anxiety about being eaten while on vacation.
Everyone deals with this in a different way. We are at Holden Beach with our extended family, and here’s how we’re addressing the problem.
We have a good pair of binoculars, and whoever has water duty uses them religiously, scanning the water from left to right while the second person is in the water with the
Courier Letters to the Editor 7-15-15
Why the rush?
Dear Editor,
Many question the timing and rushed process used to remove the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds. Honest answers to a few questions are revealing. The flag was at its location on the Statehouse lawn for 15 years, if it was such a pressing issue, why wasn’t something done about it during the last 15 years?
Why did they only act when national TV cameras showed up? Is it right to bypass the
Giving Back
Blue Ridge announces funds raised
from 18th annual festival
GREENVILLE — Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and Blue Ridge Security Solutions recently announced the 18th annual Blue Ridge Fest, held on May 8, raised a total of $185,000 to benefit local non-profit organizations in Pickens, Greenville, Anderson and Oconee counties.
BLUE RIDGE FEST
Since the event’s inception almost a decade ago, Blue Ridge Fest has donated more than $2 million to numerous agencies in the Upstate area that provide individuals with basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing and health care.
In addition, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative is celebrating its 75th anniversary in August.
This year a number of nonprofits received funds from Blue Ridge Fest. The charities include: Anderson Interfaith Ministries, Developmental Center for Exceptional Children, Dot’s Kitchen of Westminster, Fair Play Camp School, Hidden Treasure
Local dancers and instructor earn high honors at national competition
The Foothills Dance Arts Senior Company is pictured during its modern dance “Letter to the Playground Bully.”
EASLEY — Students from Foothills Dance Arts recently competed at the Boogie Fever Nationals in Rock Hill.
The students are members of the competition team at Foothills Dance Arts and qualified for nationals based on their scores at the regional event.
Several dancers competed in the solo division, receiving excellent awards. Addison Short, Karis Bass and Abbey Wilson all earned an Amethyst award for their solos. Keely Austin was awarded an Emerald and fifth overall for her jazz solo in the mini division. Jayda Austin earned an Emerald and fourth overall for her lyrical solo in the
Courier Legals 7-15-15
NOTICE OF EQUITY COURT SALE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
C/A No. 2015-CP-39-061
NEAL LANE PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. CASS CASTO and SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants.
Pursuant to Court Decree in Neal Lane Properties, LLC vs. Cass Casto and South Carolina Department of Revenue, I will sell at public auction to highest bidder at
Courier Notice to Creditors 7-15-15
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) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of
Courier Trespass Notices 7-15-15
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
Courier Classified 7-15-15
Yard Sales
Big garage sale Friday 17, and Saturday 18 from 7:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. nine miles out of Pickens on 183, near Gap Hill Rd. Turn onto Gin Shoals Rd. for half mile. 7/15
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Services
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Announcements
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