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Pickens County Art and History Museum set to host Revolutionary War events
PICKENS — Durant Ashmore, a historical consultant and battlefield preservationist will be at the
The Pickens County gaol was built in 1902 and operated for more than half a century before becoming home of the Pickens County Museum of Art and History in 1976.
Photo courtesy Pickens County Library System
Pickens County Art and History Museum, located at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens, on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. for a program entitled, “The Revolutionary War Events in Pickens and Oconee
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BBQ set to ‘Bridge the Gap’ at Legacy Home set for this Saturday
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
this Saturday, Nov. 16, 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
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Courier Community Calendar 11-13-24
• Widowed persons group meets in Easley
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay Restaurant at 7027 Highway 123 in Easley. For more information, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032.
• 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.
• Holy Trinity plans 81st Bazaar/Market
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold its 81st Annual Bazaar and Artisan Market on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, located at 193 Old Greenville Highway, across from Clemson University.
For more than eight decades, the event has featured beautifully handcrafted items by skilled artisans
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Man charged with assaulting Dollar General employee
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — An Anderson man was arrested Friday after police allege he assaulted a Dollar General 
employee.
According to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office release issued Friday, authorities received a 911 call that morning about an assault at the Dollar General at 2505 Walhalla Highway in Pickens.
The release said a man assaulted a store employee and then left the scene
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New law punishes inmates for having cellphones in prison
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — A bill that aims to prevent state prison inmates from using cellphones to organize and enact new crimes is now in effect.
On Oct. 22, Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Captain Robert Johnson Act, which creates a new criminal offense for unlawful possession of a telecommunications device by an inmate of the South Carolina Department of
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Hearing the sound of Appalachia
Music lovers were in for a treat over the weekend as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2nd Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival. Pictured above: Members of YAMS (Young Appalachian Musicians) perform at the event.
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Happy Veterans Day to our dad, Larry R. Thomas. He served in the US Navy Seabees BU-2. We are so proud of you Dad. Thank you for your service.
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Gray, Kuebler exchange vows at Founders Dairy
Olivia Michele Kuebler and Davis Scott Gray were married Oct. 5, 2024, at the Founders Dairy Barn at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill.
The bride is the daughter of Suzanne and Scott Kuebler of Fort Mill. The groom is the son of Bonnie and Scott Gray of Clemson.
Lindsay White officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony.
Abbey Kuebler, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. John Robert Ayers was best man.
The bride and groom are both graduates of Clemson University, where the two fell in love and bonded in their commitment to serve others.
The newlyweds honeymooned in St. Lucia and are excited to begin their lives together. They extend their heartfelt thanks to family, friends and loved ones for their support and love on their special day.
Police: Man charged in ATV driver’s death
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A man faces charges after a wreck with an ATV Friday night that left an Easley man dead.
Pickens County chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Kyle Thornall, 37, of Old Vinland School Road in Easley.
The collision happened around 11:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, on Farrs Bridge Road at the intersection with Old Vinland School Road North,
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Six Mile ‘Feast-o-Plenty’ is Nov. 23
SIX MILE — 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 to share with even more. The meal will be served at the Roper Building, located at 150 N. Main
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