‘A remarkable voice’
Beloved local historian and writer Chastain dies at age 73 By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Upstate More »
SC 183 bridges reopen
COUNTY — After more than a year of work, commuters can now pass between Six Mile and Pickens on S.C. More »
Police: Man arrested after road rage incident
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — An Anderson County man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, after what More »
A Thanksgiving message from Mayor Scipio
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to share my heartfelt gratitude for the people More »
YAMs to shine in Jubilee
PICKENS — The Young Appalachian Musicians, a program of Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Inc. is excited to announce the More »
Courier Trespass Notices 10-4-23
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
Courier Notice to Creditors 10-4-23
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
Courier Legal Notices 10-4-23
Top Pickens County Democrat blasts Republican’s library focus
PICKENS — Pickens County Democratic Party chairman Richard Byrd said he was stunned to see local library personnel accused of engaging in “some sort of nefarious activity” by his rival local party.
In a letter to Pickens County Council members in September, Pickens Republican Party chairman Bob Fetterly requested council “develop an ordinance which will
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County Clash!!!!
For the second week in a row, the Pickens Blue Flame have had to take on a familiar foe. After last week’s loss to D.W. Daniel, The Blue got a chance at redemption, host the Liberty Red Devils for Homecoming. An Easley Homecoming win over this year’s feisty fire lords was not in the cards as the Devils used an explosive 3rd quarter to spoil the Blue Flame’s chance of a win. It other county pigskin action Daniel continued to dominate with the Lions shellacking Riverside 56-14. Final Green Wave fans had to be happy to see that the mean green destroyed Southside 38-12. See our entire Football Frenzy presented by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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Heidi’s Heroes
Members of the Central, Easley and Pickens Police departments, as well as the Pickens County Sheriff’s offices took orders and served lunch at Heidi’s Hotdogs in Pickens on Monday to raise money for Rolling into Toys, a fundraiser to help purchase toys, socks, coats and shoes for children in Pickens County Schools who need assistance with Christmas. Heidi’s will host similar fundraise with on Oct. 16 and Nov. 13 with Pickens County’s elected officials and Fire departments/EMS. Rocky Nimmons/ Courier
SLED: Man shot, killed by trooper
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — State authorities are investigating after South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper shot and killed a man after an attempted traffic 
stop in northern Pickens County last week.
According to a release from South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) public
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Liberty skunk tests positive for rabies
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A skunk found in Liberty tested positive for rabies last week, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental 
Control.
The skunk was found near Whitmire Hill and Gilstrap roads, according to a DHEC release issued Friday.
Submitted for DHEC lab testing on Sept. 20, the skunk was confirmed to have
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Bivens Hardware recognized by Pickens County Historical Society
PICKENS —Bivens Hardware, a long-time retail institution on Main Street in Pickens, was presented a plaque of appreciation from the Pickens County Historical Society in recognition of their 100th Anniversary.
Proprietors Robert Bobo and his nephew Heath Fields, who have a combined work history at Bivens Hardware of over 55 years, received the
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Green Wave announce 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class
EASLEY — Easley High School will honor its 2023 athletic Hall of Fame class next month.
Three former Green Wave athletes have been selected to join the Easley High Athletic Hall of Fame — Danny Cobb, CJ Fuller and Haleigh Smith.
The inductees will be honored in the EHS cafeteria on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. prior to the Green Wave’s football game against Greenwood at Bill Carr Stadium. There will be a dinner held for inductees and any past Hall of Fame members.
Danny Cobb
A 1967 graduate of Easley High School, Cobb excelled not only the football field but also in the classroom. He was the co-captain of the 1966
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