Category Archives: Local News
Morgan to serve as CAA principal
CENTRAL — On Monday, November 18, 2024, the School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees 
approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for Mrs. Brittney Cassell Morgan to become the interim principal of Central Academy of the Arts beginning January 1, 2025. Mrs. Morgan will step into this role as the current principal, Mrs.Tish Goode, takes a leave to address personal medical needs.
Mrs. Morgan brings a wealth of experience to Central Academy of the Arts, having served as the Assistant Principal at Forest
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Pickens County man charged with exploiting child
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A Pickens County man faces multiple charges of sexual exploitation of a minor following a 
recent investigation by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a PCSO release issued Thursday, the agency’s Special Victims Unit received a CyberTip case from the National Center for
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Bowers lauds successes, has high hopes for SC 8 fixes
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Emergency services and roads were among the topics Pickens County Council chairman Chris Bowers shared with Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce members during the “State of the 
County” event Nov. 14.
Bowers shared with the group a proposed rendering of the county’s planned emergency services/dispatch center, set to be built behind the
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Teenager shot dead in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office are investigating a shooting at an Easley motel that left a teenager dead.
Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley identified the victim as 17-year-old Robert Preston Crawford.
According to a news release issued Monday by Chief Deputy Chad Brooks, the shooting
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Business of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has announced its November Business of the Month is The Trading Post. The business offers locally grown and locally crafted products, including bread, milk, eggs, snacks, premade meals, cleaning products, personal care products, candles, plants and more, along with retail landscape supply. Located at 1830 Dacusville Highway in Easley, The Trading Post is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit thetradingpostsc.com for more details. Pictured, from left, are Brittany Chapman, Hugh Latimer, Brielle Adams, Lori Anna Moseley, Charlie Crumpton, Bryan Owens, Melisa Sedler.
Now open in Pickens
The Pickens Golf Club clubhouse is now open. On Nov. 7, co-owner Duane Bishop and Miss South Carolina Davis Wash cut the ribbon on the new clubhouse. The clubhouse offers a pro shop, audio-visual meeting room, a lounge area with club memorabilia and a brand-new full-service restaurant and bar — Tavern 53, open to both members and the public, bringing a fresh dining option to the community. The name Tavern 53 celebrates the rich history of the Pickens Country Club, established in 1953. Tavern 53 is a modern American restaurant that features dishes like chicken and waffles, smash burgers, pizza, wings and much more. The clubhouse is open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit pickensgolfclub.com for tee times, membership information and more.
Courier Community Calendar 11-20-24
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all local residents to attend its meetings.
The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield, located at 1551 Eighteen Mile Road in Central.. New visitors are always welcome.
• Feast-o-Plenty is planned for Nov. 23
Six Mile Baptist Church will host the 17th annual “Feast-o-Plenty” from 1l a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.
Last year, approximately 200 people joined the church for the dinner, and this year officials are hoping
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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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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.
