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 Notice to Creditors 8-24-22
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 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: Vivian Thornton Bryan
Date of Death: 07/07/2022
Courier Legal Notices 8-24-22
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that Veracruz Foods SC, Inc. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of beer, wine and/or liquor at 125 Anderson Highway Suite 100 Clemson SC 29631. To object to the issuance of this license and/or permit, you must submit Form ABL-20, postmarked no later than August 26, 2022 (16 day from the date of the publication from the first advertisement).
Mail protests to SCDOR, ABL Section, PO Box 125, Columbia SC 29214-0907 or email to ABL@dor.sc.gov
Aug 10, 17, 24
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NOTICE OF EQUITY COURT SALE
Mortgage Foreclosure (Non-Jury)
Family suing PCSO, ex-deputy
Trotter charged with tasing teen 17 times
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A family has filed suit against the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and a former deputy who is accused of tasing an autistic teen 17 times last year.
Attorneys with the firm of Poulin Willey Anastopoulo and the family of Aaron Vasquez held a news conference last
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Local teams get final tuneup for season
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — In their final tests before the regular season begins, three of Pickens County’s four high school football team took part in the Easley jamboree on Friday night.
Pickens High School opened the evening taking on the Wade Hampton Generals in a game that was electric from
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2022 Preseason FOOTBALL FRENZY (COMPETE SECTION)
Exclusive to the Pickens County Courier this week is the start of our FOOTBALL FRENZY editions. Below is the our annual preview edition.( Available to online subscribers) The issue is full of information on your favorite team,
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Kennel Club gives $1,500 to Pickens Police Department
The Clemson Kennel Club made a $1,500 donation to the Pickens Police Department last week for additions to the department’s K-9 unit. In addition to the donation, in conjunction with the CKC, the department was able to qualify for a grant of up to $7,500 from the American Kennel Club. “We sincerely hope that individuals and merchants in the city along with the service clubs will be inspired to get behind this fundraising effort and contribute to this very worthwhile cause,” the Clemson Kennel Club said in a news release. “The K-9 unit will be an invaluable asset for the Pickens Police Department and add a much-needed level of policing for the entire city. The club presented a check to the police department on Aug. 10 at the Central-Clemson Branch Library. The department recently acquired a new K-9, Duke, pictured at left with his handler, officer Braden Wimpey, to join K-9 officer Boss, pictured above at right with his handler, Caleb Cassell. Photos by Jessica Mackey/Courier
Three new faces file for school board
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — Several newcomers will be seeking to earn a seat on the Pickens County School Board in the November election after filing closed earlier this week.
Six candidates, including three of the four incumbents for seats up for election, had thrown their names in the hat
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Easley appoints Holcombe interim city administrator
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A familiar face around City Hall is serving as the city of Easley’s interim administrator.
During its Aug. 8 meeting, Easley City Council passed a resolution appointing Tommy Holcombe as interim administrator.
Holcombe has worked for the city for more than 40 years, the resolution said.
His roles have included finance director, business license manager and building
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12 plead guilty in trafficking investigations
COLUMBIA — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced last week that 12 people charged in major drug conspiracies investigated by law enforcement around the state — including multiple agencies in Pickens County — have pleaded guilty and been sentenced to more time in prison.
The cases are part of the “Prison Empire” and “Graceland” conspiracies indicted by the State Grand Jury. In both
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Do you remember where you were?
Do you remember where you were when you heard that Elvis had died?
Hard to believe, but it was 45 years ago this week.
I was living in Macon, Ga., and it was my friend and musical collaborator Kevin Vannoy who gave me the news.
It was a hot day — Aug. 16, 1977 — a Tuesday, like this week.
I had just gotten back home after walking a couple of miles to the Kroger store to buy some cream cheese.
A bass player from Australia whose name I can’t remember had drifted into
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