Monthly Archives: November 2024
Courier Trespass Notices 11-20-24
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:
Barry S. Durham Dec. 2024
Courier Notice to Creditors 11-20-24
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 the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as
Estate: Wadean Freeman Masters
Courier Legal Notices 11-20-24
***ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *** Blue Flame head to Columbia in quest for 17th State Championship
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — For the first time since 2021, the Pickens High School volleyball team is headed to the 
Class 4A state championship after defeating Camden in straight sets on Tuesday.
The Blue Flame started the season slow, failing to win the region championship for the first time in over a decade but have gone on an absolute tear over the last month winning nine straight matches.
While nine straight wins are impressive enough, the Flame have accomplished the feat without dropping a single set in that frame including matchups with three of the Upper State’s top four seeds.
The Blue Flame (25-15) will have a chance to finish the season with the ultimate prize on Saturday as they travel to Dreher High School to take on the May River Sharks (25-10) for the Class 4A state championship. The match is set to begin at 10 a.m.
Prisma to build hospital in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Prisma Health plans to build a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in Pickens County that it says will take a significant step forward in addressing the region’s growing need for enhanced access to cutting-edge behavioral health services.
Prisma officials hope to begin site work in spring 2025, pending certificate of need approval. Construction is expected to take approximately two years.
According to a news release, the hospital will be supported with $100 million in state funds appropriated to the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) by the state’s General
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Blue Flame roll past rival Daniel to advance in Class 4A playoffs
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After dropping two five set battles to rival Daniel in the regular season, the Pickens High 
School volleyball went into Thursday’s third round playoff match with the Lions looking for redemption and a trip to the Upper State Championship for the first time under third year head coach Mellie Crumpton.
Ultimately those regular seasons results mattered little, as the Blue Flame pulled out three close sets in succession to stun the Lions and move on to the Class 4A Upper State Championship.
“Our thing was to keep it simple and to play ball like we know how to
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Pay increase coming for Easley mayor, council
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Whether incumbents or challengers, the winners of Easley’s next city council election are set 
to see an increase in pay.
During their regular November meeting, Easley City Council members approved on first reading amending the “Compensation and Expenses” section of the city code, raising council’s compensation.
According to the documents in the November council packet, the
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Locals participate in ‘Empathy in Action’ exercise
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — For a few hours last month, some local residents put their empathy for others who deal 
with substance use disorders and mental health conditions into action, stepping into the shoes of a variety of characters in a role-playing exercise intended to open eyes and minds.
Participants in the “Empathy in Action: A Walk in Our
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Swearing in
Members of the Pickens County’s Legislative Delegation take the oath of office on the Pickens County Courthouse steps in Pickens on Tuesday afternoon. From left are Neal Collins (S.C. House District 5), Davey Hiott (S.C. House District 4), Phillip Bowers (S.C. House District 3) and Rex Rice (S.C. Senate District 2) being sworn in by Judge Karen Roper.
Clemson council election correction
PICKENS — Following last Tuesday’s general election, the Courier erroneously reported that the City of 
Clemson would have a runoff for its three open city council seats.
Pickens County Election Director Amy Sams originally said that the top four vote getters Alma Evans (2,521), Windsor Sherill (2,489), Adam Jones (2,235) and Bob Brookover (2,183) would face off in a runoff. Sams has since stated she was mistaken in her calculation for a runoff.
The top three finishers Evans, Sherill and Jones, all newcomers to council, will take the open seats.
