Hiott announces retirement, endorses Counts for ‘26 election
PICKENS — South Carolina House of Representatives Majority Leader and District 4 Representative Davey Hiott announced his decision to retire More »
Green Wave comeback comes up short against Greenwood
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Jumping out to an early 17-7 lead, the Easley High School boys’ More »
Freedom to Read event sees large turnout
CENTRAL — Efforts to limit books that schools and libraries may include took center stage on Saturday, Jan. 25 at More »
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Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to More »
Deep Winter Blues Fest returns
PICKENS — Local residents will have a chance to warm up their winter with the soulful sounds of the Piedmont Blues at Hagood Mill Historic Site’s annual Deep Winter Blues Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Saturday, Feb. 15.
The beloved event celebrates the rich blues history of Upstate South Carolina, bringing together exceptional performers and timeless traditions for a day of music, culture and fun.
This year’s headliners include Chuck Beattie, a Chicago-style blues legend known as “Dr. Blues,” and Veronika Jackson, whose acoustic folk style blends African-American culture and authentic storytelling.
Joining them are celebrated performers Freddie Vanderford, Steve McGaha and David Donar, showcasing the Piedmont blues’ vibrant legacy.
Beyond the music, the festival will feature:
- Folklife and traditional arts demonstrations: Watch artisans and living history demonstrators in action and shop for unique, handcrafted treasures.
- Kids’ activities: Fun for the whole family.
- 1845 water-powered gristmill in operation: Witness a piece of history grinding fresh stone-ground cornmeal, grits and flours, available for purchase alongside Hagood Mill cookbooks and other items.
The event will take place at the enclosed Heritage Pavilion, heated for visitors’ comfort. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and dress warmly to enjoy the festival atmosphere.
Admission is $8 per person or $10 at the gate, and children 12 and under are free. Admission includes access to the Hagood Mill Historic Site, the Heritage Pavilion and the South Carolina Petroglyph Site. Proceeds support the site’s operations.
Located at 138 Hagood Mill Road, just off U.S. Highway 178 near Pickens, Hagood Mill Historic Site operates Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., year-round.
For more details, call (864) 898-2936, visit visithagoodmill.com or follow the site on Facebook @visithagoodmill.
Located in the heart of Pickens, Hagood Mill Historic Site proclaims itself “a treasured destination dedicated to preserving and celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage.”
Established in 1845, the site features a historic gristmill, cultural exhibits and a vibrant calendar of events showcasing traditional arts, music and history.
Home to the South Carolina Rock Art Center, Hagood Mill serves as a hub for education, discovery and preservation of Native American rock art and other significant cultural artifacts.
Through its programs and initiatives, the site “fosters a deep connection to the past while inspiring future generations to appreciate and protect South Carolina’s unique history,” according to a news release.
Community Calendar 1-29-25
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road.
The next Bingo session will be Thursday, Feb. 13. There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community events and other community needs. The games should conclude around 9 p.m. Bingo night will be a family-friendly event, and monetary prizes will be
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Courier Trespass Notices 1-19-25
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:
Ronald Russell Mar. 2025
Betty L. Haynes Mar. 2025
Pamela Dodson April 2025
Courier Notices to Creditors 1-19-25
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
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Date of Death: 10/18/2024
Case Number: 2024ES3900972
Personal Representative:
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Address: 116 Woodmont Rd.,
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Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda is coming to Pickens First Baptist Church
PICKENS – The Watoto Children’s Choir is from Uganda, Africa travels the world each year to share how Christ has changed their lives. On January 24 the choir will be coming to Pickens for all to enjoy. The will be be special guests at Pickens First Baptist Church located at 406 E Main St. in Pickens with singing set to begin at 7 p.m. This special concert will be free to all and everyone in the community to enjoy their wonderful sound and feel this heartwarming, musical performance of their new album – “Better Days – There Is Hope.”
The Watoto Children’s Choir is a Christ-centered ministry in Uganda, East Africa. The Chior is currently on a 6-month tour, launching in the USA on the East Coast that presents the story of orphaned and abandoned African children who’ve received the love and care needed to help them rise above their circumstances, ready to make a difference in the world as
Local churches hold breakfast to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Area churches came together Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Griffin Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pickens hosted the Community Prayer Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning.
Pickens Presbyterian Church Elder Bill Ranson served as emcee. He said the community prayer breakfast has been held for 19 years, and he’s been able to attend all but one of them.
Ranson said King worked to “help America realize her true destiny, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence: that
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Legislators urged to pass hate crime bill
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — South Carolina is one of only two states without a hate crimes law, something that some residents hope the Pickens County Legislative Delegation will help change this session.
Central resident Rosa Grayden is a lifetime member of the Pickens County chapter of the NAACP.
Speaking at the delegation’s annual meeting on Jan. 13 in Pickens, she said she was representing Shelia Crawford, the
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Florida man hit, killed in Dacusville
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
DACUSVILLE — A Florida man died last week after being hit by a vehicle in Dacusville.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Erik Jon Falle, 46, of Ormond Beach, Fla.
The collision occurred at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, on Cherokee Trail near Thomas Mill Road, according to South
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