Monthly Archives: March 2019
Four takes on Broccoli
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Fresh vegetables were in abundant supply on the farm. Everything 
was grown, eaten, frozen or canned, pickled or preserved. Sometimes, new ideas were needed to cook vegetables some thought appeared too frequently on the table. Broccoli is a favorite, but some don’t like it. Try one of these variations on this green vegetable and see what they think. Enjoy.
Courier Legal Notices 3-20-19
PETITION for DETERMINATION OF HEIRS
PETITIONER: DOROTHY ALLMOND
DECEASED: LOUISE GRIFFIN
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/12/1933
DATE OF DEATH: 07/03/1988
NAMES OF POSSIBLE KNOWN HEIRS AND RELATIONSHIPS:
DOROTHY ALLMOND
REASON FOR PETITION: To establish the heirs of the deceased dated on date of death.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: April 4th, 2019
Time: 9:30 A.M.
Place: Probate Court
222 McDaniel Avenue
Pickens, SC 29671
PURPOSE: Hearing upon the Petition of DOROTHY ALLMOND in the Estate of LOUISE GRIFFIN
DESCRIPTION OF PLEADING: Petition for Determination of Heirs under South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended.
A full copy of the Summons and Petition is available from the
Courier Notice to Creditors 3-20-17
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, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when
Courier Trespass Notices 3-20-19
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 trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands
Courier Classifieds 3-20-19
Announcements
Pickens County Accommodations Tax funds applications are now open. Deadline to apply is April 1. Applications are online at co.pickens.sc.us. Call 864-898-2485 for more information. 3/13, 20, 27
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Police search for escaped inmate
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies continued to 
search Tuesday for an inmate who escaped from the county prison Sunday afternoon.
Steven Leroy Aiken, 45, of Pickens, escaped from the prison at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release from Chief Deputy Creed Hashe.
Aiken escaped when a perimeter door was opened to bring laundry into the facility, Hashe said.
“The escape did not involve any type of assault on any prison
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Stealing the show
Senior pitcher shines as Green Wave coach opens season with win over son
ANDERSON — Entering the Easley High School baseball team’s matchup at Westside on March 5, much of the focus was on the head 
coaches — Gill Payne of Easley and Jarrod Payne of Westside, a father and son duo facing off for the first time on the diamond.
However, it was Easley pitcher Devyn Bond who stole the show, striking out 16 as the Green Wave left Anderson with a 6-1 victory in the teams’ regular-season opener
“Talk about having a veteran guy that wants the baseball and who’s
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Upstate Forever, customers oppose Duke rate increase
UPSTATE — As customers get their chance to speak at public hearings this week on a proposed double-digit percentage rate increase from Duke Energy, an Upstate conservation organization has already announced its opposition, saying the new fees would discourage energy efficiency and clean energy innovation.
After commissioners heard directly from Duke Energy Carolinas customers at a meeting in Spartanburg on Tuesday, meetings are also
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Liberty seeking grant to pay for sewer repairs
By Ron Barnett
Staff Reporter
rbarnett@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty is asking the state for help in paying to fix a sewer line on Main Street that’s clogged with sand.
The request comes after the city was cited for three sewage overflows in two locations during recent rains.
“We’re at the point of dire need there,” Mayor Brian Peterson said of the Main Street line.
During its regular monthly meeting Monday, city council approved a resolution supporting the application for a $315,000 grant from the
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Researchers look for help with meth study
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — There’s still time for methamphetamine users to take part in a research study that could lead to new treatment methods.
Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County is one of eight sites nationwide participating in the National Institute of Drug Abuse-funded study, according to BHSPC director of research Elizabeth Chapman.
“We’re looking for participants who are currently using methamphetamine, who have a desire to stop or cut back their use, who are not involved in formal addiction treatment counseling,” she said. “They can go to counseling for other reasons, but not for the addiction part. The reason for that is we need to see if this medicine
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