Drug investigation nets 14 arrests
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — More than a dozen people faces charges after undercover investigations by the More »
Easley residents view proposed developments
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Easley residents had a chance this month to view plans and ask More »
Green Wave rally to down Daniel
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — Coming off back-to-back losses at the Smoky Mountains Christmas Classic in Tennessee More »
Greenville Swamp Rabbits, Carolina Handling host Christmas event for mothers and children
EASLEY — Mothers and children living at The Dream Center’s Opportunity Village were treated to a holiday celebration Friday during More »
New Year, New You.
Staying the course with resolutions The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many of those traditions are rooted in celebrants’ More »
Clemson officer honored for service
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS – A City of Clemson police officer was recognized Tuesday for his law enforcement service and his service to the community.
Detective Chris “PT” Chancellor received the Billy Wilkins Award at a
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Man accused of exploiting minors
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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CENTRAL — A Central man faces multiple charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
Christopher Jon Carman, 50, was arrested on Nov. 11, Wilson said in a release issued Nov. 20.
Wilson said investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited
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Children (NCMEC), which led them to Carman.
Investigators allege Carmen possessed files of child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, he said.
CSAM is a more accurate reflection of the material involved in “these heinous and abusive crimes,” Wilson said.
The term “pornography” can imply the child was a consenting participant, so CSAM is replacing the term “child pornography” globally for this reason, he said.
Carman is charged with seven counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count, Wilson said.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest, he said.
Wilson said investigators from his office, which is also a member of the state’s ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
Wilson’s office will prosecute the case, he said.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law, Wilson said.
Websites helping county tackle issues
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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COUNTY — Technology is helping Pickens County address issues such as recycling and roads that need attention.
During his report to county council at its Nov. 6 meeting, county administrator Ken Roper touched on several initiatives.
“One of the goals council gave staff this year was to come up with new metrics, new ways of measuring
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County Christmas parades start this week
COUNTY — With Christmas just around the corner, municipalities throughout the county are getting into the holiday spirit with their annual Christmas parades and celebrations.
First up, will be the city of Pickens as it prepares to host the 2023 Pickens Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. The parade will be held starting at 7 p.m., on Main Street in
Loving God is knowing His will and doing it
Most of us have heard the 1969 song, “More Today than Yesterday” by the band Spiral Staircase. The chorus says, “I love you more today than yesterday, but not as 
much as tomorrow.” I had not heard it for a while, but I’m sensitive to music and often a song will trigger my emotions and then I start asking the Lord about what is the hidden message within the music. It’s a catchy tune that has a happy
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Courier Letters to the Editor 11-29-23
Need for EMS stations
Dear Editor,
There are 9 EMS stations in Pickens County – 3 in Easley, 1 in Dacusville, Pickens, Holly Springs, Liberty, Central and Six Mile. Easley by far has the highest call volume. Often times when Easley’s 3 ambulances are out on calls or stuck in Greenville waiting for a bed to open up at the hospital, the Dacusville unit has to run down to Easley as back-up. Or the Pickens ambulance has to shift over toward Easley, and in turn Holly Springs’ unit has to come down to Pickens to plug that hole.
Lo and behold there is a call on Highway 11, then the Holly Springs unit has to back track up to Highway 11 or the Vineyards or River Bluff. This shifting that often
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Courier Community Calendar 11-29-23
• Baha’is of Upstate to host public talk
The Baha’is of the Upstate will host a public talk and discussion on “The Oneness of Humanity, a Spiritual Reality” at the Central/Clemson Library at 105 Commons Way in Central on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. Dr. David Liebman, an occasional columnist in the Pickens County Courier, will be the speaker.
• 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
Wild turkey or bald eagle?
The first Thanksgiving was held in 1621 when 50 Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in the New World with 90 Wampanoag natives. The celebration lasted three 
days. According to historical records, the feast consisted of deer, turkey, fish, and corn. Pumpkin pie is not listed but I feel sure they had some kind or pumpkin or, at least, a squash casserole.
This is a true and historic account that explains why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving and why the bald eagle was chosen
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Sending tea to Boston
The Pickens County 250 Committee mailed tea to be included in the reenactment of the Boston Tea Party in Boston on Dec. 16. Pictured are members of the Pickens County 250 Committee, from back are Eddie Talley, Wayne Kelley, Richard Painter, Dennis Chastain and Nancy Pace. From front are Anne Sheriff, Marion Whitehurst, Carolyn Nations, Harriet Nash and Tabitha Johnson. The year 2023 marks the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Everyone is invited to collect loose leaf tea (no tea bags) and mail it to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, 306 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210. Be sure to include your name and mailing address in order to receive a certificate that you participated in this historic reenactment. Charleston will have its own theatrical reenactment of Charles Town’s Tea Party Protest. It will take place in front of the Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon, 122 East Bay Street. On Dec. 2 at 10 a.m., the public is invited to assemble in front of the building ahead of time as traffic along short sections of Broad and East Bay Streets will be blocked.
Courier Obituaries 11-29-23
EVERETTE DARCY CURL
SIX MILE — Everette Darcy Curl, 97, loving wife of the late Robert V. Curl, passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at PruittHealth – Pickens in Six Mile.
Born Feb. 26, 1926, in Pickens, Everette was the daughter of the late Everett O. Darcy and Ora McFall Darcy. Mrs. Curl was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where she previously taught Sunday school in the children’s department. Evertte was an employee of the Pickens Sentinel for years. She enjoyed gardening, volunteer work and being a seamstress.
Survivors include her two daughters, Ethel Lynne Curl of Easley and Gail Langley of Macon, Ga.; grandchildren, Kimberly Faulkner (Dre) of Macon, Ga., Kristin Barron (Tom) of Newman, Ga., and Skip Langley of Oxford, Miss.; and great-grandchildren, Gary Faulkner III, Langley Faulkner, Margaret Barron, Thomas Barron III, Mackenzie Barron and Griffin Langley.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Curl was predeceased by a sister, Mary Durham (Wyatt); a brother, Courtney Durham; and a son-in-law, William Bert Langley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Everette’s honor may be made to Grace United Methodist Church by visiting graceumcpickens.org or by mailing 309 E. Cedar Rock St., Pickens, SC 29671.
Mountain View Funerals and Cremations – Pickens Chapel is serving the Curl family.
