Category Archives: Local News
Planning Commission denies RV park application
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY – The Pickens County Planning Commission voted Monday to deny an application for a 25-site RV Park on Mile Creek Road.
The commission had previously denied the land use approval application in March.
Pickens County Planning Director Trad Julian said the 6-acre site is served by Mile Creek Road, Love and Care Road and Mountain View Church Road.
“This proposal meets all the USDO standards,” he said.
The proposal has also received cursory approval
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FCA scholarship winners announced
COUNTY — The John and Sylvia Peters Heart of a Champion Scholarship from Foothills Fellowship of Christian Athletes winners were announced last week.
Foothills Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes works with area athletes and coaches throughout
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Roper discusses first responder radios, response times
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County first responders are receiving their new radios following the move to a 
new system, and the reviews have been good so far.
Last summer, Pickens County Council approved using more than
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Revolutionary War vets honored at Old Stone Church
CLEMSON — The United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or its 250th birthday, on July 4, 2026. The American Revolution 250 Commission was established to plan, promote, and commemorate this birthday. One way to remember South Carolina’s patriots is to memorialize their bravery with a marker so their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Carolyn Nations, Chair of the Pickens County 250 Committee, welcomed more than 75 people who
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Legacy Home Of Recovery Open House set for May 18
SIX MILE — The Legacy Home of Recovery is excited to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Pickens County’s first long-term residential recovery program for men on Saturday, 
May 18 , from 12-4 p.m. The program will center around
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County Guardian ad Litem training set for May 27 online
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South 
Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County.
GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are
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Courier Community Calendar 5-15-24
• Upstate Food Co-op to host open house
The Upstate Food Co-op (UFC) is holding an open house on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 137 S. Main St. in Six Mile. As the only food co-op in Upstate SC, the UCF is celebrating 46 years in business and the second year of our organic food garden.
Be sure to stop by the co-op for a free chocolate bar, samples bag, healthy food and beverage sample tastings, door prizes, a walk through the organic garden, free trial memberships, and sign up for the gift basket drawings. The UFC event will be held in conjunction with the 2024 Issaqueena Festival.
• AnMed Rhythm Fest moved to May 19
Connect Powdersville has announced the AnMed Rhythm on the River music festival will now be held on May 19. The event was set for last Saturday, but was postponed due to the threat of severe weather conditions, including lightning. The festival will be held from 1-8 p.m. According to organizers, the new date will allow the group to deliver a safe, exceptional and memorable event of
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Elected officials discuss budgets
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — It’s budget season for South Carolina, Pickens County and local municipalities.
Finances were among the topics area county elected officials discussed at a recent meeting.
Pickens United held its spring quarterly meeting on April 29 at Clemson Fire Station #2.
S.C. Senate President Thomas Alexander is a member of the Pickens
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Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive planned for Saturday
COUNTY — This Saturday, May 11, will mark the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many — hunger.
So, each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect nonperishable food donations from customers. The donations go directly to
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Community Calendar 5-8-24
• AnMed Rhythm Fest moved to May 19
Connect Powdersville as annouced the AnMed Rhythm on the River music festival will be now be held on one May 19. The Event was set for last Saturday, but the the threat of severe weather conditions, including lightning.
The festival will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The new date allows the group to deliver a safe, exceptional and memorable event of sponsors, vendors, and attendees expect and deserve.
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• Legion Post 52 to meet on 4th Tuesday
American Legion Post 52 officials invite all military veterans to join them in Easley. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post building at 310 Pope Field Road in Easley.
• Dillard/Hillcrest to restart H.O.P.E.
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest
