Pickens to host 41st Azalea Festival
PICKENS — The beloved Pickens Azalea Festival is back for its 41st year, welcoming visitors to downtown Pickens next weekend. More »
Tetter named new Liberty police chief
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — The officer who has been serving as the city of Liberty’s police More »
Veterans to help pick VA officer in advisory election
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Beginning later this month, the county’s veterans will help select a department More »
Symbols of Easter
Icons complement most sacred holiday Tradition plays an important role in Easter celebrations for many families. Cherished traditions and symbols More »
Old-Time Weekend Jam Fest this weekend
Celebration of old-time music, Appalachian culture scheduled at Hagood Mill PICKENS — Dust off your banjo, pack your tent and More »
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Courier Trespass Notice 4-16-25
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:
H. Melvin Barr May 2025
Susan P. Gilstrap and
Michael H. Pilgrim July 2025
Courier Notice to Creditors 4-16-25
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
Estate: Malinda J. Holroyd
Date of Death: 02/01/2025
Case Number: 2025ES3900136
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Stone named DWD football coach
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — One day after sources indicated to the Courier that Walhalla High School head football coach Chris Stone was set to take the head coaching job at Daniel High 
School, the School District of Pickens County made the hire official Wednesday morning.
In a quick turnaround, Stone had his first chance to meet with the public Wednesday night in the school’s gym. There, he laid out his vision for Daniel football after two successful seasons leading the Razorbacks.
“I truly believe that the things that are about
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Area educator advocates for children at State House
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A local woman has been traveling to Columbia and to the nation’s capital to advocate for the future of early childhood education and other childcare issues.
Chasity Lesley is the director of the Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center.
“I’ve been in early childhood education for 18 years,” she said. “In Columbia, I’m on the
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EPD: Man fired gun at officer
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley man is charged with attempted murder after authorities said he 
fired a gun at Easley police officers during a pursuit last week.
Timothy Lee Samples is charged with attempted murder, violation of a court order of protection, stalking, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, violation of a restraining order, failure to stop for a blue
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Roper speaks on county’s animal shelter
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County administrator Ken Roper took to Facebook Live on Friday 
to discuss the work of the Pickens County Animal Shelter.
“Several years ago, the animal shelter here was more just a dog pound — a dog pound and a cat pound,” he said. “It was where animals came and it was where animals never left.”
If Animal Control seized an animal somewhere in the
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Azalea Fesitval returns to Pickens later this month
PICKENS — The return of the Pickens Azalea Festival is just a few short weeks away.
The festival returns on April 25 and 26 for its 41st year, bringing with it the charm, community and creativity that have made it a beloved Upstate tradition. Held in downtown Pickens, the two-day event offers a weekend packed with artisan vendors, live music, food trucks and family fun—all while supporting local nonprofits and community causes.
This year’s festival is partnered with the South
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More volunteers needed for The Wall That Heals
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Additional volunteers are still needed for the Wall That Heals, a replica of 
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that will be stopping in Liberty next month.
Nearly 30 years ago, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica
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