Local residents, businesses provide aid to neighbors, WNC after Helene
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene, many people in the Pickens More »
This WEEK in FOOTBALL FRENZY
Swinney becomes ACC’s winningest coach in road victory over FSU; Wave announce 2024 Hall of Fame class and Red Devils More »
SCHSL approves changes to prep sports calendar
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — With high school sports around the state thrown into disarray over the More »
Courier Letters to the Editor 10-9-24
Hurricane help from local citizens Dear Editor, Since early last Friday morning, I have seen some of the best from More »
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 »
Courier Classifieds 9-28-22
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Courier Trespass Notices 09-28-22
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
Courier Notice to Creditors 9-28-22
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
Courier Legals 9-28-22
SECOND AMENDED
SPECIAL REFEREE’S SALE
CASE NO. 2022-CP-39-00104
BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Provident Funding Associates, L.P. against Lindsay Ann Koenig, I, the Special Referee for Pickens County, will sell on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the Pickens County Courthouse, Pickens, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the State of South Carolina, County of Pickens, in Hurricane Township, being shown and
Elected officials plan town hall in Pickens
PICKENS — Local elected officials will face questions from the public at a town hall meeting focusing on the Pickens area early next month.
Set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, the meeting will be held at the Pickens Senior Center at 129 School House St. in Pickens.
State House Rep. Davey Hiott will answer questions, along with State Sen. Rex Rice. Trustee Shannon Haskett will field questions related to the Pickens County School Board, while Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry will provide insight into city matters and Pickens County Councilman Alex Saitta will answer
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Country Santa receives state’s highest honor
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A large crowd gathered on Tuesday morning in front of the Pickens office of Buddy Cox to honor the man known throughout the Upstate as “Country Santa.”
Unbeknownst to Cox, the group was there to thank the humble Pumpkintown resident for the many years of work he has done in bringing smiles to children in the area during Christmastime and to see him receive South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto.
State House Rep. Davey Hiott and Sen. Rex Rice presented Cox with the distinguished award. Hiott told the crowd that local resident Ronnie Lackey had approached him last January asking
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INSIDE THIS WEEK’S FOOTBALL FRENZY
Daniel downs county foe Pickens 2B, Liberty rests up for Blue Flame 4B, Turnovers costly for Pickens 5B, Easley wins third straight after second-half surge against woodmont 3B, Clemson claws Louisiana tech 6B.
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Red-hot Blue Flame sweep rivalry matchup
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — Off to an unbeaten start to the season, the defending Class 4A state champion Pickens Blue Flame volleyball team opened region play last week and kept its strong play going against county foe Easley, defeating the Green Wave in three straight sets.
“I was very pleased with the way we played tonight,” first-year Pickens head coach Mellie Crumpton said after the Sept. 13 win. “This was a fun night because
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Upcountry Fiber starts foundation
UPSTATE — A golf tournament held Monday aimed to raise seed money for the endowment of a new foundation created by two companies that have teamed up to bring high-speed broadband internet service to rural areas of the Upstate.
The inaugural Upcountry Fiber Foundation Charity Classic was held at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, according to a news release.
Last May, officials with Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative (BREC) and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative
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Clemson freshman found dead at store
CLEMSON — The Pickens County Coroner’s Office said Friday the person found dead at a Clemson convenience store earlier in the week was an 18-year-old Clemson University student.
Deputy coroner Heather Harrison said Joseph McPartland, of Roswell, Ga., had been living in a university dorm early in his freshman year.
Clemson police officers responded to a 7-Eleven on Old Greenville Highway at 2:29 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, after receiving a report of an unconscious person inside, Chief Jorge Campos said last week.
Officers attempted to give lifesaving aid to McPartland, but were unable to revive him.
Harrison said Friday the incident remains under investigation, with Clemson police detectives helping the coroner’s office.
