Monthly Archives: November 2019
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Courier Trespass Notices 11-13-19
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
Courier Notice to Creditors 11-13-19
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
Courier Legal Notices 11-13-19
SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ANDERSON
IN THE FAMILY COURT
C.A. NO. 2019-DR-04-2014
JOSHUA KERNELLS AND JOSHUA ROTH, PLAINTIFFS. VS. KATELIN GILBERT, TAMERA GILBERT, FORREST DAKOTA HILL, DUSTIN LEE SMITH AND ISAAC EUGENE COUCH III, DEFENDANTS.
TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith
Easley, Pickens pick new mayors
Womack, Perry win seats in Tuesday municipal races
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Some major changes are coming to Pickens County, as 20.3 percent of registered voters in local municipalities turned out at the polls on Tuesday to select their leaders for the years to come, including new mayors in both Pickens and Easley.
The city of Pickens will see the most turnover this election cycle, with City Councilman Fletcher Perry replacing longtime mayor David Owens. Perry defeated challenger Jeff Derrick 392 votes to 81 votes on Tuesday. The city will also see a sweeping change in the business landscape, as voters passed a Sunday alcohol sales referendum with 267 yes votes compared to 222 no votes.
Also in Pickens, two new city councilmen were added, while Lois Porter retained her council seat in the council. Porter led the voting with 379 votes, while Jimmy Davis and Isaiah Scipio were close behind with 362 votes and 342
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Former county council chairman Smith fined for ethics violations
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
RICHLAND COUNTY — Former Pickens County Council chairman Neil Smith was recently fined $3,500 after admitting to two violations of the state’s Ethics Act.
Last month, the State Ethics Commission issued a consent order in the matter. Smith is named as respondent in the order.
The commission found Smith in violation of one count of Section 8-13-700 (A) and one count of Section 8-13-700(B).
The violations are in regard to acts booked at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center, then known as the Liberty
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Police: Armed man damages 123 businesses
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man faces multiple charges after police say he damaged several businesses on U.S. Highway 123 while resisting arrest Monday night.
Baley Derrick Morris, 23, of Buddin Street, is charged with three counts of malicious damage to property, damage to city property, first-degree burglary and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon, according to an Easley Police Department incident report.
An Easley police officer was patrolling the Lowe’s parking lot on Monday evening when he saw a suspicious person
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SCDOT working on road projects across county
PICKENS — The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s 10-year strategic plan to rebuild South Carolina’s roads and bridges is making strides in Pickens County in its third year.
Crews are out in full force working to make roadways smoother and safer for the traveling public, according to a news
release from the department. The plan is funded by an annual 2-cent increase in the state’s gas tax for six years. The tax increase began on July 1, 2017.
SCDOT marked the beginning of the third year of the plan on July 1.
“We are currently at our highest level of activity on South Carolina’s roadways,” SCDOT spokeswoman Lauren Roeder said in the news release. “The four programs in
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US attorney, Upstate solicitors tackling gun crimes
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE — The federal government and area solicitors are teaming up in an effort to secure longer prison terms for gun charges.
U.S. Attorney Sherri Lydon and several Upstate solicitors announced the partnership Thursday morning at the Greenville County Courthouse.
“Reducing violent crime in South Carolina is a top priority of the United States Attorney’s Office,” Lydon said.
She said one of her biggest shocks after taking office was “just how many shots are fired on the streets of our communities.”
“Because of advances in technology, we now have equipment that can tell us how many shots are being fired in a
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Lady Flame play for Upper State crown
PICKENS — During second- and third-round action of the Class 4A state volleyball playoffs last week, the Pickens 
High School Lady Blue Flame took down Region I foe Wren and then defeated Orangeburg-Wilkinson to reach the Upper State championship.
Pickens defeated Wren for the third time this season in straight sets in second-round action of the state volleyball playoffs Oct. 29 in the Peggy Harden Anthony Gymnasium at Pickens High School. The Region I-4A champion Lady Blue Flame downed Wren 25-14, 25-14, 25-10.
The Lady Blue Flame defeated Orangeburg-Wilkinson in three sets in the third
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