Lions’ Williams captures second XC state championship
By Eric Sprott Courtesy The Journal sports@upstatetoday.com NEWBERRY — With roughly 900 meters to go in the final cross-country meet More »
This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY only in PICKENES COUNTY COURIER
Lions outlast Richland Northeast behind Conn’s big day; Liberty, Pickens and Easley season in reviews’ Clemson clobbers the Citadel; all this More »
Red Devils win inaugural Liberty Tip-Off tourney
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Trailing 25-19 at halftime of its Liberty Tip-Off tournament championship game with More »
God loves unity
When we read, in Matthew 22:36-40, about our Lord being questioned by the Pharisees as to which is the greatest More »
Blue Ridge Bank opens new Pickens branch
PICKENS — Blue Ridge Bank recently held the grand opening of its new branch at 628 Ann St. in Pickens. More »
Courier Trespass Notices 1-11-23
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:
Dollie G. Morris Mar. 2023
Cathy D. Clark Mar. 2023
Courier Notice to Creditors 1-11-23
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: John Michael Bryant
Courier Legal Notices 1-11-23
AMENDED SUMMONS
NON JURY
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
CASE #: 2022-CP-39-01140
JAN ELIZABETH FISHER JAVDAN-INALLOO, PLAINTIFF, VS. SAMUEL JOSHUA SOUTHERLAND, SPERO FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION F/K/A SC TELCO FERERAL CREDIT UNION, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AND 1ST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL, AND JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE, REPRESENTING ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, OR OTHER PERSON) CLAIMING AN INTEREST, DEFENDANTS.
TO THE DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action a copy of which is served on you and which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court this same date and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint upon the subscriber at 107 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 618, Pickens, South Carolina, 29671
Officials announce collaborative statewide effort to fight addiction
COLUMBIA — In response to the evolving addiction crisis that is impacting communities throughout South Carolina, South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) director Sara Goldsby and Gov. Henry McMaster recently announced a new partnership involving the state’s three research universities that will significantly improve the state’s ability to identify and treat South Carolinians suffering from addiction.
The partnership, formalized by a memorandum of understanding and named the “S.C. Center of Excellence in Addiction,” includes DAODAS, the S.C. Department of
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Prisma experts talk possible new Alzheimer’s treatment
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
UPSTATE — A new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease could be on the horizon.
Results were published in late November of a three-phase trial for treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
An 18-month study of the monoclonal antibody Lecanemab showed “moderately less decline on measures of cognition and function” than the placebo, according to the results, though it was associated with adverse events.
Prisma Health physicians Dr. Shilpa Srinivasan and Dr. John Absher met with reporters
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Woman charged after chase
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A woman faces multiple charges after police allege she led them on a chase to avoid arrest last week.
According to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office news release issued Tuesday, deputies with the Uniform Patrol Division’s Bravo Team responded to the Stop-A-Minit convenience store on Liberty Highway on Dec. 27.
They were searching for Nikki Elisha Harrison, who was wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants, the release
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Easley teen dies in single-vehicle wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — An Easley teen died in a single-vehicle accident last week.
Pickens County chief deputy coroner Heather Harrison identified the victim as Simon Landreth, 19, of Easley.
The collision occurred at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec 30 on U.S. Highway 123, about one mile north of Central, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Landreth was driving a 2011 Lexus SUV north on U.S. 123 when the vehicle ran off the left side of the road and struck an embankment, Tidwell said.
Landreth was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, Harrison said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, she said.
The Highway Patrol is investigating.
Pickens County Advocacy Center seeking volunteers
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Pickens County Advocacy Center is seeking volunteers to help provide assistance to survivors of sexual assault.
“We are a sexual assault advocacy center,” volunteer coordinator Alex Cook said. “We offer free counseling, legal assistance and any other help a survivor of sexual 
assault might need in their process.”
A survivor might need a pro bono attorney or counseling, she said. The center has one counselor on staff currently, with plans for a second in the coming weeks.
“We provide free counseling to anybody above the age
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Feemster, Whitehurst reflect on county council service
Councilmen chose not to seek reelection in November
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Outgoing Pickens County Councilmen Ensley Feemster and Trey Whitehurst are glad to have played a part in various improvements in the county during their years of service.
“One was the prison that was designed for 93 people and we were having 200-225 there regularly,” said Feemster, who decided last year not to seek reelection after representing the Clemson area in District 1 since winning the seat in 2014. “Another was
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Central official: Renovated depot nearly ready to open
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — The Central Train Depot is nearly ready to reopen after a several-year renovation effort.
The only thing lacking, Central town administrator Phillip Mishoe said recently, is putting in up to four Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant parking spots.
“We can’t open it up to the public until we get that,” Mishoe told The Journal during a recent tour of the facility.
A train depot committee was created in 2016 to help in the renovation efforts. The cost for the Central Depot Heritage Park project is estimated at $1.2 million and, in addition to an amphitheater, the bathrooms will be made ADA compliant. The facility is expected to be used as an event space for
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