Monthly Archives: December 2017
Nothing says Christmas like cookies
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
When you bite into a Christmas cookie, you’re doing more than 
eating dessert. You’re revisiting every past Christmas stored in tastebud memory.
Christmas cookies should jumpstart the celebrations we all look forward to. There’s nothing like walking into a warm kitchen from the cold outdoors with the scent of spices and baking in the air.
These recipes are unapologetically packed with richness and
Rudolph has become a national treasure
NATION — Adults and children alike are familiar with the tale of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” As the lyrics of the song illustrate:
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose / And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.
Popularized by the song written by Johnny Marks and sung by Gene Autry, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer dates back to 1939. A copywriter named Robert L. May created the story of the misfit reindeer in 1939 when working for Montgomery Ward. The retail giant was producing marketing holiday coloring books for children and wanted to come up with a clever character.
Although Rudolph is now beloved, May’s original ideas included Rollo and Reginald. Also, Rudolph’s famed red nose almost
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Holiday songs with storied pasts
NATION — The holiday season is not complete without music. Holiday hits play in shopping malls, and families often trim the tree to their favorite albums.
Even if Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” or Johnny Mathis’ “Do You Hear What
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Last-minute holiday shopping tips
Holiday shopping season typically begins the day after Thanksgiving 
and extends all the way to Christmas Eve. While that’s a considerable amount of time for shoppers to find gifts for everyone on their shopping list, many people will still find themselves putting holiday shopping off until the last minute.
In certain ways, last-minute holiday shopping is easier than ever.
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Christmas in Pickens
The Pickens Christmas parade may not have happened as scheduled because of an early snowfall in the area, but you could never tell that by the hundreds of smiles shared by all last Saturday on Main Street. Here are some of the sights to be seen during the event, which was held during daylight hours for the first time in years. There was plenty of candy and fun for all who came to welcome Santa to downtown Pickens. See our album on Facebook to see lots more pictures.
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Courier Notice to Creditors 12-20-17
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 death,
Courier Trespass Notices 12-20-17
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
Courier Classifieds 12-20-17
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Four charged with kidnapping toddler
LIBERTY — Four people, including the child’s grandmother, were arrested last week after the violent kidnapping of a 3-year-old girl, according to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.
Chief deputy Creed Hashe said deputies responded to reports of a fight and kidnapping of a small child at a home on Sherri Lane in Liberty at
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Yes, Pickens, there will be a Christmas Parade
Annual celebration rescheduled after winter weather forces postponement
PICKENS — The city of Pickens, Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and Pickens Revitalization Association have announced that Pickens will indeed have a Christmas parade this year.
Originally set for last Friday night before being ironically cancelled due to winter weather, the event that will ring in the holiday season in the Pickens community has been rescheduled for this Saturday morning at 11 a.m.
The area was blessed with an unexpected winter wonderland that
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