Liberty swears in new mayor, council members
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — The city of Liberty’s new mayor and four new city council members More »
UWPC receives Angel Award
EASLEY — South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honored United Way of Pickens County as one of ten Angel More »
Tigers outlast South Carolina in rivalry battle
By Will Vandervort Courtesy The Journal sports@upstatetoday.com COLUMBIA — Clemson was not about to let South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers beat More »
Don’t fall for claims scams
While there’s no doubt that the PACT Act did a lot of good, opening up an 
additional 20 health conditions for eligibility for presumptive benefits, the sheer number of veterans who
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Courier Obituaries 6-12-24
MELISSA DENISE ‘MISSY’ CHILDS
PICKENS — Melissa Denise Childs, 53, loving wife of 34 years to Marvin D. Childs, 
went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson.
Born Dec. 16, 1970, in Pickens County, Melissa was the daughter of James E. Stansell and Shelia Stansell. Melissa was a graduate of Pickens High School and Greenville Technical College. She loved the outdoors and people; she never met a stranger in her life. She was a great wife, mother, Mimi, baby girl and best friend.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin D. Childs of the home; a son, Matthew D. Childs (Shana) of Pickens; a granddaughter, Emily B. Childs of Pickens; parents, James E. Stansell and Shelia Stansell of Six Mile; and two sisters, Kristi Stephens and Jenna Powell, both of Pickens.
Mrs. Childs was predeceased by a sister, Jordan Lindsey.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the
Go ahead, make his day
Dad-approved gifts to celebrate Father’s Day
Each year in the middle of June, families honor the special men who help make the familial engine run. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States, and families across both nations make the day all about dads.
Many families have their own unique Father’s Day traditions, but it’s not
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AnMed wins national award for equity of care
Only 3 health systems in the US earn prestigious AHA honor
UPSTATE — AnMed is among only three health systems in the U.S. to be named 
winners of the 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award from the American Hospital Association. The
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Happy Father’s Day
We want to wish our dad, Larry R. Thomas, a very happy Father’s Day. We want to let our dad know how thankful we are for him, and we love him so much.
Love, Ann and Angie
Community Calendar 6-12-24
• 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 exchange of ideas and information, will host its next meeting on July 8. “We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in
Courier Classifieds 6-12-24
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Courier Trespass Notices 6-12-24
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 not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Sarah and James Rampey June 2024
