***ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *** Blue Flame head to Columbia in quest for 17th State Championship
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — For the first time since 2021, the Pickens High School volleyball team More »
Prisma to build hospital in Easley
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Prisma Health plans to build a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health More »
Blue Flame roll past rival Daniel to advance in Class 4A playoffs
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After dropping two five set battles to rival Daniel in the regular More »
Swearing in
Members of the Pickens County’s Legislative Delegation take the oath of office on the Pickens County Courthouse steps in Pickens More »
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LIONS OVERCOME SLOW START AGAINST SENECA TO WIN SIXTH STRAIGHT REGION TITLE; EASLEY DROPS FINALE TO GREENVILLE; RED DEVILS FALL More »
Selugadu set for this weekend at mill
PICKENS — Every November, the Hagood Mill Historic Site observes Native American Heritage Month by holding the Native American Celebration. More »
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Courier Trespass Notices 10-9-24
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned notto hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Violet and Clarence Simmons Oct. 2024
Barry S. Durham Dec. 2024
James and Sheila Stansell Jan. 2025
Ronald Russell Mar. 2025
Betty L. Haynes Mar. 2025
Pamela Dodson April 2025
H. Melvin Barr May 2025
Susan P. Gilstrap and
Michael H. Pilgrim July 2025
George Hannah May 2025
Murpree Farm LLC May 2025
Kevin Hardin Sept. 2025
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Dollie G. Morris Mar. 2026
Bertie H. Gibson July 2026
John Hendricks July 2026
Randy and Lynne Griffin Jan 2027
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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Hurricane Helene leaves path of destruction throughout county
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Despite leaving much of Pickens County in an area of devastation, the county had had no deaths attributable to Hurricane Helene on Monday, according to county administrator Ken Roper.
Roper gave county council members an overview on the county’s response and the storm’s impact to
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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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Think pink for breast cancer awareness
The Courier is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of those whose lives have been 
affected by this devastating disease, we will accent our front page with pink every week of October.
The pink ribbon has been synonymous with breast cancer for years. Nowadays, people rarely think twice when they see pink ribbons, having grown accustomed to the pink ribbon and what it symbolizes.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated each year since 1985, and many other breast cancer awareness initiatives have been devised since then. While the pink ribbon may seem like it’s been in use for just as long, it was actually established only a little more than 20 years ago.
Although you can see waves of pink every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many people don their ribbons year-round. Great strides have been made with respect to breast cancer, but with about 225,000 new cases popping up each year in the United States alone, there is still work to be done.
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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Rivyve has new owner
Rivyve Juice Bar and Boutique had an Under New Management Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new owner – Misty Ticknor. Misty and her husband Micheal cut the ribbon surrounded by their family, friends, staff and members of the community. Rivyve Juice Bar is located at 111 W. Main Street, Pickens and is open Monday through Saturday 7-3, Fridays are 7-8 p.m. Serving a variety of fresh, healthy choices such as smoothies, juices, salads, sandwiches, wraps. Breakfast coffee and tea are served all day
