Hiott announces retirement, endorses Counts for ‘26 election
PICKENS — South Carolina House of Representatives Majority Leader and District 4 Representative Davey Hiott announced his decision to retire More »
Green Wave comeback comes up short against Greenwood
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Jumping out to an early 17-7 lead, the Easley High School boys’ More »
Freedom to Read event sees large turnout
CENTRAL — Efforts to limit books that schools and libraries may include took center stage on Saturday, Jan. 25 at More »
Why is physical activity important?
Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to More »
Deep Winter Blues at Hagood Mill Saturday
PICKENS — It has been cold and bleak outside, so why not heat things up this weekend?
Bring your special someone and enjoy a day of music and memories this Saturday, Feb. 18, as the Hagood Mill presents “Deep Winter Blues.” The site is set to be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Upcountry South Carolina is a historical Mecca for the blues. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the streets of Laurens County, Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson
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Pickens Chamber Member of the Month
Pickens Country Florist has been chosen as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s February Member of the Month. Pickens Country Florist is located at 207 Garvin St. in Pickens. The shop is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-noon. Pickens Country Florist offers fresh and silk flower arrangements for all occasions. Visit pickenscountryflorist.com or call (864) 507-3106 for all your flower needs. Pictured are Kendal Drennen, Debra Baker, Kathryn Chen, Lois Porter, owners Shawn and Jeff Joseph and Debbie Gravely.
Courier Community Calendar
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty.
The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
• St. Michael’s oyster roast set for March 18
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley. Proceeds from the event benefit multiple charitable organizations in Pickens County.
Attendees enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, Brunswick stew, and beverages (photo ID required). If oysters aren’t your favorite, the event also offers other food options.
Tickets are $45 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and free for children 5 and under. Rain or shine, oyster-shucking takes place outdoors, so attendees are
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Courier Trespass Notices 2-15-23
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
Courier Notice to Creditors 2-15-23
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: Daniel Scott Robinson
Date of Death: 10/28/2022
Case Number: 2022ES3901044
Personal Representative:
Kelsey Jo Robinson Porter
Courier Legal Notice 2-15-23
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jordan Tate as owner of SACRED KINGDOM TATOO intends to apply for a Tattoo facility license with the Department of Health and Environmental Control per S.C. Code Section 44-34-110(C). Locations of proposed facility is 135 Watkins St., Central, SC. 29630. Any citizens interested in responding to matter should contact: Department of Health and Environmental Control, Licensing Division, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201 within Thirty (30) days of this Notice.
Man gets 36 years in wreck that killed woman, grandson
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Pickens man has been sentenced for causing a 2021 wreck that killed a Pickens woman and her 6-year-old great-grandson.
Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins said Jose Guzman Pliego, 31, pleaded guilty on Thursday to two counts of felony DUI with death and two counts of felony DUI with great bodily injury.
Assistant solicitor Seth Johnson presented evidence establishing that on Nov. 4, 2021, Pliego crashed into another vehicle driving southbound on U.S. Highway 123, Wilkins said.
The collision occurred around 6:45 p.m. that evening just south of U.S. Highway 178, South Carolina Highway Patrol
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