Two teens charged after incident leads to damage at Easley church
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Two teens face felony charges after an incident in the parking More »
Juvenile rams into Pickens police vehicle
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A juvenile was taken into custody after authorities said he rammed a More »
AnMed limiting vistors amidst flu outbreak
ANDERSON — AnMed is temporarily limiting visitation to the health system’s hospitalized patients to up to two people at a More »
Chased Down
Red Devils survive third quarter scare to drop county foe Daniel By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After More »
McKissick fourth-graders to celebrate Liberty Day at SC Statehouse Jan. 16
COLUMBIA — Fourth-grade students McKissick Academy of Science and Technology in Easley will join peers from across South Carolina at More »
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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Swearing in
Members of the Pickens County’s Legislative Delegation take the oath of office on the Pickens County Courthouse steps in Pickens on Tuesday afternoon. From left are Neal Collins (S.C. House District 5), Davey Hiott (S.C. House District 4), Phillip Bowers (S.C. House District 3) and Rex Rice (S.C. Senate District 2) being sworn in by Judge Karen Roper.
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.
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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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Ready to volunteer?
Have you considered what you’ll do with your spare time in the New Year? How about volunteering? There are so many ways we can step up.
AmeriCorps Seniors (americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors) provides opportunities to over 200,000 seniors every year to go into the community and give back. If there’s
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Letters to the Editor 11-13-24
Proud of turnout at vets parade
Dear Editor,
I attended the veterans’ parade that was held in downtown Liberty last Sunday, Nov. 3.
We had a great time honoring our veterans with singing the national anthem and a time of prayer offered by Rev. Travis McAlister from Golden Creek Baptist Church.
We had the Jeep Club and other citizens of Pickens County drive our local veterans in the parade in
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Homeless programs and services
Back in March, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its goal of getting 41,000 homeless veterans into housing during this fiscal year. As of this time, they not only reached that goal, but 
exceeded it. Nearly 48,000 homeless veterans have permanent housing now.
The numbers are impressive. Not only did they exceed the
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Courier Obituaries 11-13-24
BILLY JOE MEECE
PICKENS — Billy Joe Meece, 82, loving husband of 60 years to the late Eva Mull Meece, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Born May 24, 1942, in Rosman, N.C., Billy was the son of the late Rev. Jesse Meece and Reba Raines Meece. Mr. Meece was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church in Pickens. He worked in textiles for 40 years. After retiring from Kent Manufacturing, he worked part-time at Dillard’s Funeral Home for 10 years. Billy never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone he met. He had a great talent for
