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Community Calendar 10-16-24
• 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.
• Dillard/Hillcrest to restart H.O.P.E.
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of its H.O.P.E Ministries program. The program, which helps others through programs and the
Storytellers, liars and plenty of scares featured at Hagood Mill this weekend
PICKENS — Each October, the hills and hollers around the Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens come alive with storytellers sharing the weird and wonderful, mountain funnies, memories of 
yesteryear and tales of mystical places in Appalachia.
This year’s event will kick off this Friday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. with Friday Night Frights and Ghost Stories. Julie Bradshaw, Johnny Thomas Fowler, Tara Porter,
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PYAC to host annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 26
PICKENS – With Halloween drawing nearer, it’s time to start to planning for the holiday.
The Pickens Youth Athletic Corporation will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Bruce Field, located at 310 Planer St. in Pickens.
The event will be a free event with music, candy and lots of fun.
For more information on getting involved in the event, call or text Kala Ward at (864) 518-1867 or Cheri Anthony at (864) 884-4090.
Police identify body as missing woman
Three face charges after remains were found in Pickens County last week
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PENDLETON — Three people face charges after remains found in Pickens County last month were identified as those of a missing Pendleton woman.
Jessica Barnes, 20, was last seen on Aug. 1.
On Sept. 10, her mother reported her missing to the Pendleton Police Department and officers began
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Power restored to 97 percent of county residents
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — As of Monday evening, power had been restored to 97 percent of Pickens County following 
the destruction brought by Hurricane Helene.
The aftermath and recovery from the storm was the focus of county administrator Ken Roper’s report to council during its meeting Monday night.
More than 200 county roads have been cleared, he said.
“To some degree, cleared means open. Open — one lane, two lanes,” Roper said. “In some cases now, we’re able to go back and actually not just cut and toss to
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Jessica Merrill is seeking seat on Pickens City Council
PICKENS — Jessica Merrill is seeking a position on the Pickens City Council, recognizing it as a 
significant undertaking that requires determination, diligence, and a profound understanding of the city and its residents.
Possessing these crucial qualities and knowledge, Jessica is running for the 36-month seat. “As a councilwoman, I understand the importance of
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County Council questions why Clemson played football game
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Many residents have expressed outrage on social media that Clemson’s football game against Stanford University was not postponed or canceled following the devastation visited upon the 
area by Hurricane Helene.
But could anyone have prevented the game from taking place Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium?
Pickens County officials and staff discussed the matter during a special called meeting of county council, where council members received an update from emergency officials about recovery from the storm.
At the meeting’s start, county administrator Ken Roper said county council
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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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