McManus, Wilson win Pickens runoffs
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Voters in the city of Pickens returned to the polls one final More »
Blue Flame win 17th volleyball state title
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — Down 24-19 in the third set of Saturday’s Class 4A state More »
County volleyball players named all-state
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COUNTY — The S.C. Coaches Association for Women’s Sports (SCCAWS) announced its 2024 All-State More »
This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY only in PICKENES COUNTY COURIER
DANIEL OVERCOMES SLOW START IN FIRST-ROUND WIN OVER DREHER; LIBERTY FALLS IN PLAYOFF OPENER; FLAME COME UP SHORT AT CAMDEN; More »
Hagood-Mauldin House gets major renovations
PICKENS — The major restoration work at the Hagood-Mauldin House and Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts in uptown Pickens More »
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After preparing my own taxes annually for over 40 years, I’m about to have someone else do them for me for the first time.
This is not without concerns, of course, but the people who volunteer to prepare taxes at the senior center are trained. They’re part of the AARP income tax assistance program, which means they’re IRS-certified and therefore will know
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Courier Obits 2-22-23
WALT PAINTER
SUNSET — Walt Painter, 67, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Mr. Painter served in the U.S. Army Special Forces Green Berets, was a sergeant in communications, a member of the Golden Knights and cross-trained. He was awarded the Iran Iranian Airborne Paratrooper Jump Wings.
Walt is survived by five children, David, Stacy, Brandon, Kim and Rhonda; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
Courier Classifieds 2-22-23
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Courier Trespass Notices 2-23-22
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:
Dollie G. Morris Mar. 2023
Courier Notice to Creditors 2-22-23
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: James Denver Crook, Jr.
Courier Legals 2-22-23
LEGAL NOTICE
The Pickens County Planning Commission will have a workshop at 6:00 and then meet in regular session and conduct public hearings on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Conference Room at the Pickens County Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue, Pickens, SC.
More information is available in the Planning Office in the Department of Community Development and is open for public inspection during regular business hours.
Pickens County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Persons who believe their access to services or programs is limited in violation of the Title VI may contact the Title VI Coordinator at 864-898-5844.
The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice by calling the Title VI Coordinator at 864-898-5844.
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STORAGE UNIT AUCTION
March 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am
410 Trotter Road, Pickens, SC
at Trotter Road Self Storage
Unit #’s #19 (lessee is Danny & Dawn Turner & Sarah Jones), #4 (lessee is Jessica Godfrey), #5 (lessee is Edna Smith), #12 (lessee is Ruth Rollins), #6 (lessee is Justina Marburger), #16 (lessee is unknown) and #26 (lessee is Kevin Moore) to be auctioned to highest bidder, cash only, payment due at time of auction. Units contain miscellaneous boxes of Unknowncontent, furniture and Household goods as well as other Unknown items. Call 864-380-4311 with Any questions.
Feb 22, Mar 1
Roper gets extension, big raise
PICKENS — Pickens County administrator Ken Roper now has a more long-term deal to stay in his position after several years on an annual contract.
County council voted 5-1 last week to extend his contract through December 2026, effective as of Feb. 7. As a result, Roper’s annual salary is now $194,397, up from $176,724.
Based on the contract, if council finds at its December review the administrator “has provided services as anticipated by council,” Roper will receive a salary increase of 10 percent effective Jan. 1, 2024. The 10 percent increase would push his
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Simply The Best
After five unsuccessful trips to the state championship, the Liberty High School wrestling program finally broke through on Saturday, dominating North Central for the state duals title. Red Devils coach Dale Burrell said his squad went to Columbia “for business,” and Liberty took care of the Knights in business-like fashion, picking up pins in 10 of its 12 wins en route to a 66-12 victory. To read more, scroll down below. Photos by Jessica Mackey/Courier
