Local residents, businesses provide aid to neighbors, WNC after Helene
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene, many people in the Pickens More »
This WEEK in FOOTBALL FRENZY
Swinney becomes ACC’s winningest coach in road victory over FSU; Wave announce 2024 Hall of Fame class and Red Devils More »
SCHSL approves changes to prep sports calendar
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — With high school sports around the state thrown into disarray over the More »
Courier Letters to the Editor 10-9-24
Hurricane help from local citizens Dear Editor, Since early last Friday morning, I have seen some of the best from More »
This Week In FOOTBALL FRENZY!
Tigers take care of business against Stanford; Daniel still waiting for region opener; Wave looking to turn things around; Liberty More »
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Courier Trespass Notices 8-2-23
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 not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
James Dan Winchester Aug. 2023
Courier Notice to Creditors 8-2-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate: Todd A Bagwell
Courier Legal Notices 8-2-23
SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
C.A. NO. 2023-CP-39-00430
Roger Moorehead, Plaintiff, v. Dawson Cagle and Rodney Cagle, Defendants.
‘Stuck with the bill’
City, county seek $37K to recoup Trump rally costs
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Two government entities are on track to receive a combined $40,000 in tax reimbursements to cover expenses related to former President Donald Trump’s campaign stop in Pickens earlier this month.
A motion to approve the reimbursements at the Pickens County Council Committee of the Whole meeting last week was not unanimous, as the lone Democrat on the body voted against the requests supported by her five Republican counterparts in awarding accommodations tax 
(ATAX) money to the county and city of Pickens. ATAX money is generated from tourism events, which are generally collected when someone stays in a hotel or spends money at a restaurant.
Councilman Alex Saitta made the initial motion to award $7,000 to the city and $30,000 to the county for police and
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County attorney: No contract, no reimbursement
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — The legal advisor to Pickens County Council published a legal memo one day before former President Donald Trump visited the county saying that without a contract, the local government shouldn’t expect a reimbursement.
The 20-page memo dated June 30 obtained by The Journal was shared with council by Les Hendricks of the Hendricks Firm in Easley to address one issue.
“Can Pickens County request reimbursement of expenditures for the city of Pickens’ Independence Day Spectacular wherein former President Trump has been invited to speak at a
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A new begining
Adam Lambert sworn in as Pickens County’s first Master-in-Equity
PICKENS — In a historic ceremony July 18 at the Pickens County Courthouse, Judge Adam B. Lambert was sworn in as the first Master-in-Equity for Pickens County.
The swearing-in marked the beginning of a new division of the judiciary for Pickens County. The equity court is part of the state circuit court and generally involves foreclosures, partitions and similar matters. Masters are appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the
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$12.5M bonds set to help fund Highway 183 fix
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $12.75 million will pay to upgrade S.C. Highway 183, a project area officials have been trying to fund for years.
Pickens County Council members discussed the project during their July 10 meeting, before first reading of an ordinance providing for the issuance of the bond.
County administrator Ken Roper said he wanted to discuss “the overall strategy
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Man heading to federal prison for abuse material
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE — A Pickens man was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material.
Matthew Leon Arotin, 63, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina.
Arotin was also ordered to pay $68,000 in restitution to the victims whose images he
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