Monthly Archives: December 2017
Notice of Creditors 12-13-17
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
Trespass Notices 12-13-17
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 the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor
Courier Classified 12-13-17
Announcements
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Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call 855-664-5681 for information. No Risk. No money out-of-pocket. SW
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Social Security Disability? Up to $2,671/mo. (Based on paid-in
PICKENS CHRISTMAS PARADE CANCELLED
area THE PICKENS CHRISTMAS PARADE scheduled for tonight at 7 pm. HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Pickens Mayor David Owens informed the Pickens County Courier at 1:45 p.m. today that the event which was listed as rain or shine would indeed be postponed. Owens said, “The Pickens City Council will meet to decide if a make-up day could be determined.” Check back as it will be posted when and if another date is decided.Triple Crown
Tigers wrap up third straight conference title, playoff berth
By Eric Sprott
Courtesy The Journal
eric@upstatetoday.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The goal for the Clemson football team Saturday night was to leave no doubt who was the best team in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Consider it mission accomplished.
The top-ranked Tigers scored on their first three possessions, turned in a dominating defensive performance and won the turnover battle, as they smashed Miami by a final score of 38-3 for their third consecutive conference title.
After winning three straight conference titles for the first time in 29 years, Clemson (12-1, 7-1) will also once again enter the College Football Playoff as the top overall seed, as the Tigers will take
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Suit: Inmates assaulted teen, used drugs at county job site
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A lawsuit has been filed in the Pickens County Court of Common Pleas alleging that a lack of supervision of inmates working at Mile Creek Park led to sexual assaults and drug use involving a minor.
The lawsuit, filed Nov. 20 by attorney Kyle J. White on behalf of his clients, who are the guardians of a teenager who worked at Mile Creek
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Edwards student punished for locker room pix
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — Disciplinary action has been taken against an R.C. Edwards Middle School student who officials said took locker room photos of her teammates on the school basketball team.
School District of Pickens County spokesman John Eby said last week
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County council passes animal shelter upgrade
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The county’s animal shelter is getting a facelift.
County council approved a request from the Upstate SPCA to use $68,200 from the general fund to make improvements at the facility, located on Prison Camp Road.
The funding would allow for improvements to be made for environmental compliance and would also allow the purchase of some
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Clemson students rally against tuition waiver threat
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — Clemson University graduate students, faculty and supporters rallied last week against provisions in a proposed tax reform bill that they believe would have devastating and wide-reaching effects.
The rally was part of a nationwide protest, Grad Student Walk Out/Rally For Higher Education.
Many graduate students receive tuition waivers from their schools in
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Owens earns top honors in region
PICKENS — In her first year as head coach of the Pickens High School volleyball team, Rikki Owens was named Region I-4A coach of the 
year.
Owens led the Lady Blue Flame to a 23-3 season. Owens and the Blue Flame won the Hillcrest Invitational Tournament in September and finished second in the Hub City Classic in Spartanburg. She led her team to an undefeated season in region play and coached the 2017 4A Upper State champs.
In 2017, Owens coached all-tournament players — one at the Hillcrest Invitational and two at The Hub City Classic. She coached two all-region players, including the region player of the year, and had one player selected for the 2017 Class 4A S.C. Volleyball All-State team.
