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 »
Hurricane Helene leaves path of destruction throughout county
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Despite leaving much of Pickens County in an area of devastation, the More »
Think pink for breast cancer awareness
The Courier is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of those whose lives have been affected More »
Hope for Dementia through Light and Sound
By Noelle Thompson Special to The Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — Dementia is debilitating for our aging Southern population. With an More »
VA needs volunteers to help with ‘Wall that Heals’ exhibit
LIBERTY — Pickens County Veterans Affairs will host the “Wall That Heals” in Pickens County from Nov. 8 until closing More »
Courier Notice to Creditors
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
Courier Legal Notices 11-16-22
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE SUIT
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
John Robert Turpin and Nancy M. Turpin, Petitioners, Vs. Elijah Turpin, MTS Investment Property, LLC, and the County of Pickens, South Carolina, Respondents.
Pursuant to Section 57-9-10, SC Code of Laws, Notice is hereby given that the above-named Plaintiffs intend to file a petition in the Pickens County Court of Common Pleas to permanently close the undeveloped road in running and extending from Turpin Drive to Prince George
Chad Smith stepping down as Pickens High Head Football Coach
PICKENS –On Thursday, November 10, Chad Smith, Pickens High head football coach and athletic director, announced his decision to step 
down from his position as head football coach. He plans to remain as athletic director.
“Pickens High School would like to thank Coach Smith for his leadership over the football program for the past six years. Coach Smith put in a lot of time and effort over
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Dover unseats Swords
COUNTY — Pickens County voters returned to the polls in droves on Tuesday for the midterm election, with old and new faces alike taking seats in government for years to come.
Voter turnout was strong in Pickens County on Election Day, with 39,582 voters out of 75,503 registered voters casting ballots — a 52.42 percent turnout. That turnout was still lower than the last midterm in 2018, however, when 55.34 percent of voters showed up to the polls.
On Pickens County School Board, Brad Dover (2,832 votes) upset incumbent Brian Swords (1,917) for the Pickens County School Board’s District 4 seat. Swords had served in the seat since 2014
Claiborne Linvill will become the first Democrat to serve on Pickens County Council since 2015 after defeating Republican Brad White,
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Saying Thanks
The Pickens County Veterans Affairs office is asking local residents to come out and line the streets of downtown Liberty for the county’s annual Veterans Day parade, set to begin at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center in Liberty. Local veterans who would like to participate in the parade are invited to arrive at the PCPAC parking area by 2:30 p.m. Transportation for the parade route will be provided if needed.
Liberty comes up short in state title match
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — Entering Saturday’s Class 2A state volleyball championship against defending Class 3A state champion Oceanside Collegiate, the Liberty Red Devils knew they were in for a challenge despite not dropping a set for the entirety of the playoffs.
That challenge became real for the Red Devils early on, as the Landsharks took the first set 25-16 and jumped out to a 24-19 lead in set two. Facing the possibility of having to win three straight sets, Liberty head coach Carla Simpson called a timeout to try to rally her team. The
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This week in FOOTBALL FRENZY!
Daniel demolishes Southside to open playoffs 2B, Wave drop battle with North Augusta 3B, Liberty sees season end at Saluda 4B, Tigers fall apart against Notre Dame 5B.
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5 arrested in Pickens drug investigation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Several people face drug charges following an investigation by the Pickens Police Department.
According to a news release issued Thursday, Pickens Police Department officers executed a search warrant the previous day on a home
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Clarke to receive state’s top honor
PICKENS — Mable Owens Clarke — the sixth-generation steward and matriarch of the historic Soapstone Baptist Church in northern 
Pickens County — will receive the state’s highest civilian honor next week.
Clarke, who has played an integral role in preserving the history of the church, including raising funds with a monthly fish fry for many years, will be honored for her leadership and service to her church and community with the Order of the Palmetto during an event Nov. 17 at the Younts Conference Center at Furman University. Secretary Richard Riley, Ambassador David Wilkins and Rep. Chandra Dillar will pay special tribute to Clarke at the ceremony. Attendees will also
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Roper hopes shredding program will be model for state
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Pickens County is launching a glass recycling program, thanks to some funding from Duke Energy.
County administrator Ken Roper discussed the program during county council’s Nov. 7 meeting.
“Duke Energy provides certain grant money every year to Pickens County, as part of our
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