Category Archives: Local News
Teenager shot dead in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office are investigating a shooting at an 
Easley motel that left a teenager dead.
Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley identified the victim as 17-year-old Robert Preston Crawford.
According to a news release issued Monday by Chief Deputy Chad Brooks, the shooting
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Business of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has announced its November Business of the Month is The Trading Post. The business offers locally grown and locally crafted products, including bread, milk, eggs, snacks, premade meals, cleaning products, personal care products, candles, plants and more, along with retail landscape supply. Located at 1830 Dacusville Highway in Easley, The Trading Post is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit thetradingpostsc.com for more details. Pictured, from left, are Brittany Chapman, Hugh Latimer, Brielle Adams, Lori Anna Moseley, Charlie Crumpton, Bryan Owens, Melisa Sedler.
Now open in Pickens
The Pickens Golf Club clubhouse is now open. On Nov. 7, co-owner Duane Bishop and Miss South Carolina Davis Wash cut the ribbon on the new clubhouse. The clubhouse offers a pro shop, audio-visual meeting room, a lounge area with club memorabilia and a brand-new full-service restaurant and bar — Tavern 53, open to both members and the public, bringing a fresh dining option to the community. The name Tavern 53 celebrates the rich history of the Pickens Country Club, established in 1953. Tavern 53 is a modern American restaurant that features dishes like chicken and waffles, smash burgers, pizza, wings and much more. The clubhouse is open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit pickensgolfclub.com for tee times, membership information and more.
Courier Community Calendar 11-20-24
• 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.
• Feast-o-Plenty is planned for Nov. 23
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
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Pay increase coming for Easley mayor, council
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Whether incumbents or challengers, the winners of Easley’s next city council election are set 
to see an increase in pay.
During their regular November meeting, Easley City Council members approved on first reading amending the “Compensation and Expenses” section of the city code, raising council’s compensation.
According to the documents in the November council packet, the
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Locals participate in ‘Empathy in Action’ exercise
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — For a few hours last month, some local residents put their empathy for others who deal 
with substance use disorders and mental health conditions into action, stepping into the shoes of a variety of characters in a role-playing exercise intended to open eyes and minds.
Participants in the “Empathy in Action: A Walk in Our
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Clemson council election correction
PICKENS — Following last Tuesday’s general election, the Courier erroneously reported that the City of 
Clemson would have a runoff for its three open city council seats.
Pickens County Election Director Amy Sams originally said that the top four vote getters Alma Evans (2,521), Windsor Sherill (2,489), Adam Jones (2,235) and Bob Brookover (2,183) would face off in a runoff. Sams has since stated she was mistaken in her calculation for a runoff.
The top three finishers Evans, Sherill and Jones, all newcomers to council, will take the open seats.
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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