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Council reflects on Helene prep
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — While county staff hope that Hurricane Helene was a “200-year event” and something like 
it won’t be seen again in Pickens County, the storm brought with it lessons as well as destruction.
Pickens County Council received a storm response and recovery update from county administrator Ken Roper and Emergency Services staff during a special called meeting Monday night.
Councilman Chris Lollis said it was “a good time to reflect.”
“What have we learned over the last few days that we probably need to improve upon?” he asked.
Roper talked about the “frustration of Friday” at a recent staff call.
“A lot of us couldn’t get up here to work that wanted to
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Grace UMC fall bazaar planned
PICKENS — Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens will hold its annual fall bazaar on Thursday, 
Nov. 7.
This yearly event is a churchwide effort that includes a traditional turkey dinner and crafts fair. Tickets for the meal are $12 and are
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BBQ set to ‘Bridge the Gap’ at Legacy Home postoned until November 9
PICKENS – The Legacy Home of Recovery’s our first ever BBQ fundraiser that was originally set for October 5 at the Mill Church located at 158 Woodrow St, in Pickens, has been postponed until 
November 9 in light of the recent devastation to the area by Hurricane Helene.
If you purchased tickets and require a refund please let us know as we will be glad to accommodate. We pray everyone remain safe and look forward to seeing you all next month
The Legacy Home of Recovery is Pickens County’s first long-term
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Rivyve has new owner
Rivyve Juice Bar and Boutique had an Under New Management Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new owner – Misty Ticknor. Misty and her husband Micheal cut the ribbon surrounded by their family, friends, staff and members of the community. Rivyve Juice Bar is located at 111 W. Main Street, Pickens and is open Monday through Saturday 7-3, Fridays are 7-8 p.m. Serving a variety of fresh, healthy choices such as smoothies, juices, salads, sandwiches, wraps. Breakfast coffee and tea are served all day
Courier Community Calendar 10-2-24
• Pickens class of 1979 to hold reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1979 will hold a 45-year reunion in Pickens on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Also invited are members of the classes of 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1981.
It will be a casual affair at Fred’s Back 40 with hamburgers and hot dogs. Cost is $20 per person.
For more details and information on how to register, visit phsblueflame1979.myevent.com, or email Jeff Green at pickenshs1979@gmail.com.
• Amazing Grace to host homecoming
Amazing Grace Fellowship, located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens, will be hosting its annual homecoming
Warpath Landing may be added to county park system
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Warpath Landing may be added to the ranks of parks originally created by other entities that are now operated by Pickens County.
During Pickens County Council’s Sept. 9 meeting, council members considered a resolution to authorize site design and engineering “for potential operation on behalf of Duke Energy.”
Councilman Henry Wilson discussed Warpath
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Man faces sexual exploitation counts
PICKENS — A Pickens man was denied bond after his arrest on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Lewis Sterling Eskew Sr., 43, of Sunny Lane in Pickens, faces two second-degree exploitation charges and is being held without bond at the Pickens County Detention Center, according to a news release issued Tuesday by Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy
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Chad Brooks.
On Friday, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office received two cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a person in Pickens County uploading and sharing child sexual abuse material within a social media chat application, Brooks said.
The sheriff’s office’s special victims unit began an investigation and identified the suspected user of the social media platform, according to Brooks, who said investigators executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home.
Brooks said Eskew was found to be in possession of a cellphone that contained multiple files of child sexual abuse material during the search.
Eskew was arrested and charged with the two felony counts, which are each punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The investigation is still ongoing.
Brooks said Eskew was currently out on bond with an electronic monitor for similar charges with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office that originated in May 2023.
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Clearview-Simpson Community event planned Saturday
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A local organization will be celebrating its community and connecting residents with available resources they may be unaware of this weekend.
The Clearview-Simpson Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Easley.
The nonprofit will hold its fourth annual community event from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at 304 W. D
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County ponders placing sidewalk near detention center
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — County officials and staff are looking at ways to find funding to pay for extending a sidewalk in Pickens to the Pickens County Detention Center.
Pickens County Council voted to approve an updated resolution “authorizing a pedestrian traffic study in order to provide for more safe and efficient operation of the Pickens County Detention Center” during its Sept. 9 meeting.
Councilman Alex Saitta said half of the route is in the city of
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Youssef Kobach seeking a seat on Pickens City Council
PICKENS — Lifelong Pickens resident Youssef Kobach has announced a bid for a Pickens City Council seat.
A 2020 Pickens High School graduate, the 23-year-old Kobach said he has been in the restaurant business “my whole life.”
“Tony’s Restaurant has proudly been serving the city of
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