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Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
ON A ROLL!! LIBERTY OVERCOMES SLOW START FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN LIONS LOOKING TOWARDS CLINTON; GREEN WAVE PREPARE FOR MANN; More »
Pickens Lip Sync Battle sparks community unity
PICKENS — The second annual Lip Sync Battle was held at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, bringing music, laughter and More »
Grand opening held for Hagood Mill Pavilion
The grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site was held on Friday at a free community More »
PC Habitat for Humanity to host dinner next week
COUNTY Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) invites neighbors, supporters, and community partners to gather for the Have a Heart More »
4th annual Barns, Boots, Brew and Silent Auction set for Oct. 7
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is excited to present its 4th Annual Barn, Boots Brew and Silent Auction More »
Courier Trespass Notices 7-19-23
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 the undersigned:
Treadwell and Erica Zieigler June 2023
Courier Notice to Creditors 7-19-23
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: Larry Christopher Lesley
Courier Legal Notices 7-19-23
Notice of Self Storage Sale
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Friday, July 28th, 2023, at 11:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL
Courier Letters to the Editor 7-19-23
Know your options for kindergarten
Dear Editor,
The push has already begun — registration dates and locations have been announced for all grades in the SDPC (School District of Pickens County). Some parents may not know of their rights within South Carolina law, and knowing the law can empower those parents to make
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Man arrested in murder cold case
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A Clinton man has been charged in the 2021 shooting death of an Easley resident.
Jay’Kwon Tajeek Walker, 24, faces murder and other charges in connection with the killing of 32-year-old Heyward “Trey” Price III.
Deputies responded to 207 Shade Tree Circle in Easley on the morning of May 10, 2021,
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Pickens addresses vendors shut out at Trump campaign event
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — The city of Pickens has apologized for shutting out committed vendors from setting up shop during a July 1 rally for former President Donald Trump.
The city published an open letter last week saying the inconvenience happened “due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.”
“It is indeed unfortunate that the vendors on East Main Street did not get the opportunity
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Trump pledges to end ‘automatic citizenship’
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Former president Donald Trump promised during a local visit this month to end birthright citizenship if elected to a second term.
Trump discussed immigration during a campaign rally held on Main Street in Pickens July 1.
The former president, who is the heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination
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Pickens council member resigns
Filing opens next week for county municipal elections
PICKENS — Pickens City Councilman Patrick Lark has resigned.
Lark was first elected in 2010.
Lark announced his resignation in a letter to the mayor, other council members and the citizens of Pickens dated July 4.
“This has been a decision I have wrestled with for some time,” Lark wrote. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve and do my utmost to make a positive difference for our community. I am proud of so
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School board partially lifts ban on book
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — After months of discussion from parents and community members and a recently filed lawsuit in federal court, the Pickens 
County School Board unanimously voted Thursday to reinstate a banned book.
The board originally voted to remove “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You,” by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds in September after a group of parents said the book went against S.C. state budget proviso 1.105, which states districts can’t use any state funds to teach or approve any
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SCDOT seeks public comment on SC 183 roundabout project
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public comment for a roundabout project on S.C. Highway 183.
The project aims to improve the intersection of S.C. 183 — also known as Farrs Bridge Road — with Jameson Road, several miles east of
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