County staff still discussing Helene lessons
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County staff are continuing to discuss ways the county can better More »
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 »
Open to the public
Historic Hampton House 1908 has opened to the public. The former Gilstrap home on Hampton Avenue in Pickens will be host to weddings, corporate events, leadership/diversity and inclusion training and curated special events like foodie getaways, girls’ weekends, etc. On hand to cut the ribbon were owner Beth Velner and officials from the city of Pickens, Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and Pickens County Historical Society. For more information, viist hhh1908.com.
Now open in Pickens
On Saturday, Oct. 22, people gathered with their dogs to help cut the ribbon on Pickens’ newest pet supply store, Savvi Pet Accessories. The new store is located at 129 W. Main St. Owner Laci Roper creates custom collars, leashes and tags. She has a wide variety of pet supplies for cats and dogs, such as toys, treats, clothes, accessories and more. On hand were Jake Turnick with Sheela, Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce president Bryan Owens, Pat Mulkey with Ringo, Dana Roper, Ruth Holiday, Noah Holiday, Corey Brown with Annabelle, Laci Roper, Wyatt Roper, Jenna Brown, Carson Castor, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, Amber Finley with Moose, Ember McCall, Easton McCall and Melissa Shaw. To find out more about Savvi’s, call (864) 551-0051 or visit the store on the web at savvipetaccessories.com.
Courier Community Calendar 11-16-22
• Six Mile Baptist to host ‘Feast-O-Plenty’
Six Mile Baptist Church will host the 15th annual “Feast-o-Plenty” from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.
Last year, approximately 200 people joined the church for the dinner, and this year organizers are hoping to share with even more.
The meal will be served at the Roper Building, located at 150 N. Main St. in Six Mile. The event is a free Thanksgiving meal for anyone living
Courier Classifieds 11-16-22
Announcements
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Courier Trespass Notices 11-16-22
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
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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