Category Archives: Local News
Man dies in officer-involved shooting
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 
man dead Monday in Easley.
Officers received a call around 10:50 a.m. Monday, July 8, about a person making threats of physical harm to a manager of the Tractor Supply Company store at 339 Rolling Hills Circle in
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Body found in Liberty
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A death investigation is underway after a body was found in a wooded area of Liberty last week.
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office are investigating, PCSO Capt. Brett 
Barwick said in a release issued Saturday.
Deputies responded to the 100 block of Shivers Lane in Liberty at 10:03
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Duke Energy set to raise power rates
GREENVILLE — The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved new customer rates based on a settlement agreement with almost all parties in the Duke Energy Carolinas rate review request filed with the 
commission in January of this year.
The changes in customer rates – which remain below the national average – come after a lengthy and very public process evaluating
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Former Clemson professor accused of murder
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
ANDERSON — A former Clemson University professor was charged with the murder of his wife last week at their 
home in Anderson.
Edwin Brainerd Jr., 79, of Anderson, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after allegedly shooting and killing his wife, 74-year-old Sally Brainerd.
According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and detectives responded to Harpers Way in Anderson early this
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Gospel group to host event
EASLEY — The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers will be celebrating their 38th anniversary on July 21 at 4 p.m.
The event will be held at the Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry located at 103 West C AVE in Easley with Doors will open at 3 p.m.
Singing groups slated for the program alongside the Mighty Gospel Harmonizers will be Pleasant View Men’s Choir
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SC 250 puts on gathering for county delegates
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) convened representatives from 40 of 46 county committees at its first-ever “The Gathering” event held at the Revolutionary War Visitors Center in Camden on June 13 and 14.
Participants took part in idea sharing, promoting upcoming county-sponsored events across the state, and learned about the next steps in
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New Pickens booster club formed to support athletics
PICKENS — The Blue Flame Athletic Booster Club has announced a launch to support Pickens High School athletes.
The club is marking a new beginning of efforts to support PHS and build a robust athletic program.
According to the club, its mission will be to provide essential
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Hee Haw coming back to Hagood Community Center
PICKENS — The Hagood Community Center is planning an all-new presentation of the community’s favorite 
comedy/musical show, “Hee Haw.”
The center has a new cast, some new songs and plenty of new jokes that will send visitors home with a smile on
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Courier Community Calendar 7-10-24
• 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
• Legion Post 67 seeks new members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans.
Legislative delegation plans meeting this week
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Legislative Delegation will be holding a meeting this Thursday, July 11, at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center.
The center is located at 314 W. Main St. in Liberty. The meeting will take place from 6-8 p.m.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
