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 Trespass Notices 6-22-22
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:
James Dan Winchester
Notice to Creditors 6-22-22
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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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
Courier Legal Notices
NOTICE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF PICKENS, I
N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
CASE NO.: 2022-CP-39-00059,
Scott D. Isaacs, Petitioner, vs. Lori I. Johns, Respondent.
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE PURSUANT TO S.C. CODE § 15-61-340
TO THE RESPONDENT ABOVE NAMED:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition filed with the Pickens County Clerk of Court
CFA comes to Pickens
On Monday, June 6, “Baby Cow” cut the ribbon on the Upstate Chick-fil-A food truck. The grand opening was held in Doodle Park at 409 E. Cedar Rock St. in Pickens. The food truck will be moving around to various locations in Pickens two to three days a week. The Pickens Chamber of Commerce will give local residents a heads up to the truck’s exact location when it’s in Pickens. Follow the chamber on Facebook @greaterpickenschamber. Pictured are Hunter Owens and the Chick-fil-A food truck staff, Mayor Fletcher Perry, Rep. Davey Hiott, members of the chamber board of directors and residents of Pickens.
Lollis takes council seat
Hiott, Whitmire keep State House seats
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County voters returned to the polls on Tuesday for the midterm primary election to decide which candidates will be on the ballots for the Nov. 8 general election.
Voter turnout was way down in Pickens County, with 15 percent of registered voters casting ballots on Tuesday, compared to 28 percent during the 2020 primary and 21 percent in the 2018 primary.
With incumbent Pickens County Councilman Trey Whitehurst not running for reelection, all eyes were on the
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Soapstone receives easement, endowment
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Another layer of protection has been placed over Soapstone Baptist Church, to help ensure it remains a pillar of the Liberia community, as it has been for more than 150 years.
Two announcements came during a picnic held Saturday in honor of the recent birthday of Mable Owens Clarke, the driving force behind the fish fry fundraisers that raised much of the money used to pay off the mortgage of
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DWD principal takes district job
PICKENS — D.W. Daniel High School is will be looking for a new principal after the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) Board of Trustees selected Shannon Sharkey as the next Assistant Superintendent for Instruction 
and Curriculum on Monday.
Sharkey, who has served SDPC in varying capacities, is currently the Principal at Daniel, but will assume her new role following the upcoming retirement of Sharon Huff at the end of June 2022.
“Mrs. Sharkey is passionate about teaching and learning and is dedicated to
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Hagood Mill hosts folk music festival
PICKENS — Pickens County music fans are in luck, with the Hagood Mill Historic Site hosting an event highlighting the singer-songwriter titled, the Americana Folk Festival on Saturday, June 18.
This music-filled day will include entertainment by Barrett Davis, Angela Easterling, Steve McGaha & Patrick Lark, and Ella & Mary.
Davis is a son of American Roots Music. According to a release from Hagood
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Locals lauded at Upstate Forever luncheon
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE – Two area residents were honored during pstate Forever’s ForeverGreen awards luncheon on Monday.
Hoyt Grant, of Pickens, received the Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Champion Award at Upstate Forever’s ForeverGreen awards luncheon in Greenville.
Grant was recognized Monday for his efforts to preserve a view of South Carolina’s most photographed natural
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Halfacre, County Council talk improving signage
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre, in his report on collaboration opportunities with Pickens County, told county council in May he would like to see a joint effort made in creating a unique welcome sign on the Pickens 
County-Clemson side of the U.S. Highway 123 bridge.
Halfacre said city officials envision a sign “to focus on the mountain and lake
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