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 »
Sex offender sentenced for soliciting minor
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — A Six Mile man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty to criminal solicitation of a minor and other charges.
According to a release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, special victims unit detectives initiated an investigation into allegations of criminal solicitation of a minor last September involving Avery Lee Cooper Smith, 23, a registered sex offender.
Detectives received information indicating Smith was knowingly disseminating explicit messages to an underage juvenile via the social media platform Snapchat, the release said.
When questioned by detectives, Smith admitted to sending sexual material to an underage child using various social media
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National Guard unveils renovated Easley facility
EASLEY — U.S. Army National Guard soldiers with the 2nd Battalion 263rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (ADA BN), South Carolina National Guard, conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovation of Battery B in Easley earlier this month.
In attendance at the Sept. 10 event were U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, S.C. State Sen. Thomas Alexander, S.C. State Rep. Neal Collins, South Carolina National Guard
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New administrator on job in Pickens
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — Pickens’ new city administrator has experience in both town and city government.
During its Sept. 12 meeting, Pickens City Council unanimously approved appointing Charlene Carter as the city’s new administrator
Carter served the city of Travelers Rest in the roles of treasurer, city clerk and special projects from 2019 to 2021.
Prior to that, she was the Town Administrator for Blacksburg, South Carolina from
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National health survey coming to Pickens County
COUNTY — The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population, is coming to Pickens County starting this week.
Why Pickens County? All counties and cities in the United States have a chance to be selected for the NHANES and, this year, Pickens County is one of 15 counties selected to be part of the initiative. Each year, only 5,000 residents nationwide are chosen to participate in NHANES, conducted by the National Center for Health
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‘A Murder Is Announced’ to open
EASLEY — It is Friday, Oct. 13, in the sleepy village of Chipping Cleghorn, England. A mysterious advertisement has been placed in the Chipping Cleghorn Gazette that has caused a panic at the Little Paddock Home of Miss Letitia Blacklock. Someone has announced that a murder will take place at the home at 6:30 that very evening.
Little Paddock is a boarding house with an eclectic group of residents. Letty Blacklock owns the house and has opened its doors to boarders that include her lifelong friend, Dora
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Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s September Member of the Month is Wellhouse Nutrition Smoothie and Juice Bar, located at 2700 Gentry Memorial Highway in Pickens. Wellhouse Nutrition is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-noon. The business offers healthy protein shakes, energy drinks, snacks, workout essentials and more to aid in weight loss, muscle gains or just good nutrition. Pictured, from left, are Bryan Owens, Bruce Tyson, Elian Tyson, owner Courtney Pelt, Jessica Callahan and Brandon Albertson. To find out more about Wellhouse Nutrition, visit http://courtneypelt.goherbalife.com or call (864) 507-4333.
Civil rights photo exhibit now at Hampton Library
EASLEY — A photography exhibit by photographer Cecil J Williams documenting the civil rights movement is currently on display at the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley.
“Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery” will be on view now through Nov. 30.
Williams is an acclaimed photographer known for documenting many important South Carolina civil rights events. Through a collection of nearly 40 images,
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Site set for Family Promise barn dance and silent auction
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County will present its first Barn, Boots & Brew and Silent Auction on Oct. 11.
Sponsored by Cornell Dubilier, Sealevel Systems, Palmetto Upstate Group and Uncommn, the event will be held at Arabella Farm, located at 125 Buck Ridge Road in Sunset.
The event will include a happy hour, appetizers, chili and baked potato bars with toppings, dessert bar and
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Parkinson’s Society adds Woschkolup to board of directors
EASLEY — Upstate Parkinson’s Society (UPS) has announced that Kathleen V. Woschkolup, M.D., has accepted a position on its board of directors as medical director and vice chair.
Woschkolup is a Greenville neurologist specializing in movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease. She is highly respected and renowned for her patient dedication, according to a news release. Woschkolup is a member of the Mercy Bon Secours health system. She graduated from Universidad De Guadalajara (UAG), Mexico, and fulfilled her residency at Medical University of South Carolina. Her office is at St. Francis Millenium, 2 Innovation Drive, Greenville.
Community Calendar 9-28-22
• Senior info sharing session set at Hagood
The Hagood Community Center will host an information sharing session for seniors called Senior Gathering this Thursday, Sept. 29, beginning at 11 a.m. in the center’s dining room, complete with a “make your own” ham/turkey cold cut meal, and with no charge to attend.
The event is sponsored by HFC services for the purpose of sharing a variety of information with seniors to enhance their quality of life and knowledge of resources available to them. There will be no sales pitch, only information. The guest speaker for the initial Senior Gathering will be Christian Merrit, and the
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