Monthly Archives: April 2020
Surveying the damage
The sun rose on Monday morning with many local residents in shock at the destruction done by
overnight storms. Two tornadoes touched down in Pickens County, and high winds and heavy rain caused even more widespread damage. Although there were no deaths in the county, several people were injured, thousands found themselves without power, and many residents were forced to spend the day dealing with insurance companies, downed trees and limbs and storm cleanup. Photos by Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
Courier Obituaries 4-15-20
JERRY BENJAMIN KELLEY SR.
EASLEY — Jerry Benjamin Kelley Sr., 79, born May 18, 1940, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Born in West Union, he was the son of the late Allen Kelley and Edith White Kelley.
Mr. Kelley Sr. was owner and operator of K&M Tool and Die, which he started back in 1977. He was known to be a hard worker and a good businessman in the community until retiring from the business in 2018. Mr. Kelley loved his church and his church family at Free Wesleyan Church and helping missionaries and ministers. He loved spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. People knew him for having chickens and giving away fresh eggs to those he came into contact with as long as his health would allow. He always wanted to bring
SDPC still working to feed kids
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County is still offering breakfast and lunch Monday 
through Friday for anyone under the age of 18 and special needs adults up to age 21.
The meals are available from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Central Academy of the Arts, Chastain Road Elementary in Liberty, Dacusville Elementary, McKissick Academy of Science and Technology and West End Elementary in Easley and Pickens Elementary.
In addition, meals are available at the same time at churches around the county, including Shady Grove
SWU changes spring graduation
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University has remained student-focused and open for business by temporarily converting all of its on-site classes to online and has now announced changes to graduation.
Due to concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak and federal and state bans on larger groups meeting together, Southern Wesleyan University will be creating a variety of commencement opportunities for prospective spring graduates, including converting the already established May 8 graduation ceremony on its Central campus to a virtual event.
Southern Wesleyan University president Dr. Todd Voss said in a letter emailed to graduates, “I write to all of you personally today to thank you for entrusting your educational experience to Southern
SWU easing student financial burdens
CENTRAL — Because of increased COVID-19 disruption to campus residential life, Southern Wesleyan University has taken quick measures to alleviate financial burdens on students.
The university recently issued meal plan rebates to students as compensation for missed meals during the remaining part of the spring semester. Students whose accounts are already paid in full will receive an immediate check. For those with an outstanding balance, the rebate will be applied to reduce or eliminate any debt they were carrying when the campus closed to most residents at the end of
Courier Community Calendar 4-15-20
• Volunteers needed to paint Hope Globes
The Hope Globe is an Upstate South Carolina charity that was created to provide emotional support for children at Prisma and other hospitals of the Upstate. The charity is currently looking for volunteers to paint globes and raise awareness, and the group is also asking for donations of any kind — furniture, appliances, cars, etc. — for its online thrift store. To find out more about the charity, visit thehopeglobe.com or contact the group at thehopeglobe@gmail.com or (864) 247-0702.
• DAR golf tourney canceled in Easley
Due to concerns associated with the coronavirus, the Tamassee DAR School Golf Tournament planned April 21 at Smithfields Country Club in Easley has been postponed until Sept. 29. Visit tdarschool.org for a player registration form and additional information regarding the tournament.
Courier Notice to Creditors 4-15-20
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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
Courier Trespass Notices 4-15-20
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 of the undersigned:
Courier Classifieds 4-15-20
Announcements
Calling all entrepreneurs! The SC Department of Agriculture is offering targeted funding (up to $25,000) to help grow your agribusiness. We are looking for innovative, outside-of-the-box agricultural businesses or products, such as specialty crops, meat products, hydroponics, agritourism, container farming and more. We had one Pickens County resident (Steve Lorch, Table Rock Tea Company) win the competition last year, and would love to see another this year! To apply, visit ACRE-sc.com or email kplayer@scda.sc.gov. Applications are FREE and due May 1st. 4/15, 22, 29
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Courier Legal Notices 4-15-20
AMENDED SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
2020-CP-39-00255
BENJAMIN ADAM BROOKS, PLAINTIFF, VS. THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY ATKINSON, IF ANY, WHOSE NAME IS UNKNOWN, AND ANY CHILDREN AND HEIRS AT LAW, DISTRIBUTES, DEVISEES, AND IF ANY OF THE SAME BE DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO CLAIM UNDER OR THROUGH THEM; THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY E. ATKINSON, IF ANY, WHOSE NAME IS UNKNOWN, AND ANY CHILDREN AND HEIRS AT LAW, DISTRIBUTES, DEVISEES, AND IF ANY OF THE SAME BE DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO CLAIM UNDER OR THROUGH THEM; DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR OF PICKENS COUNTY, TREASURER OF PICKENS COUNTY, JOHN DOE AND MARY ROE, FICTITIOUS NAMES USED
