Two accused of abusing Easley teen
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com ANDERSON COUNTY — Two men are each charged with sexually abusing a teen girl, More »
Ruff hired as LHS football coach
By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — Coming off one of the most successful stretches in school history under More »
Coroner: Fatal shooting was isolated incident
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — There was no threat to the public following a fatal shooting incident More »
Brotherly love leads to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Pickens County family finds ties to Elvis Presley PICKENS — It’s amazing sometimes what you might discover when you start More »
Duke Energy gives tips to save energy during the winter months
UPSTATE — As winter temperatures hit the Upstate, Duke Energy says it is committed to helping customers manage energy costs More »
Courier Community Calendar 6-21-23
• Fishing equipment available at library
Want to go fishing this summer, but have no equipment? Visit the Village Library in Pickens. The branch now has added fishing rods and tackle boxes to its Library of Things through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Fishing Tackle Loaner Program.
These items are only available at the Pickens branch of the library system and will need to be returned there as well. They can be checked out
Finding the right Father’s Day gift
Father’s Day is an annual celebration of fathers and the contributions they make to their families. Dads get their due on Father’s Day, when 
sons, daughters and wives typically give dad a few gifts to show their appreciation for all he has done for them and how much he means to them.
Finding the right Father’s Day gift is not always so easy. No two fathers are the same, so while a silk necktie might bring a smile to one father’s face, such a gift may fall flat with other dads. By asking themselves a few questions in the weeks before their dads’ big day,
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Man charged with bomb threat
Accused claimed the call was made as a “prank”
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A 25-year-old man has been charged after allegedly calling in a bomb threat against a Liberty business.
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible bomb threat to Imperial Die Casting at 1:30pm Thursday, June 8, according to a release from Chief Deputy Chuck James.
Imperial Die Casting is a manufacturing plant located at 2249 Old Liberty Road.
James said the sheriff’s office immediately responded to the plan, aided in evacuating the
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Making amends
County to hold dedication ceremony for LEC in honor of C. David Stone
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Pickens County administrator Ken Roper said a formal ceremony to celebrate the renaming of the county’s law enforcement center in memory of longtime sheriff David Stone will happen in August after recent criticism from a former elected official.
“(Former Councilman Carl) Hudson and I had a very good conversation about that, and he expressed to me his passion about that and a lot of retirees’ passion about that, and I respect what he said and agree with him,” Roper said in his administrator’s report at the June 5 regularly scheduled
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Man faces drug charges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS COUNTY — A man faces multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant last month.
According to a release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Special Operations Unit agents executed a residential search warrant at the home of De’van Tovantey Nance on
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Easley teen killed in traffic accident
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A 17-year-old from Easley died Tuesday following a two-vehicle collision.
Pickens County Chief Deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Elijah Hunter, 17, of Sequoia Court, Easley.
The accident occurred at 9:59pm Tuesday, June 6 on SC 93 near Maple Way, 0.9 miles west of Easley,
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Pickens set to host Independence Day celebration on July 1
PICKENS — Pickens residents are asked to mark their calendars and join together for the City of Pickens’ Independence Day Spectacular at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, July 1, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event, which has generally been held on July 4 in the past, has been moved to July 1 in order to allow more people to attend.
According to a release for the celebration, event-goers can expect an amazing day filled with excitement and entertainment for the whole
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Staton tabbed to lead Easley High School softball program
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A little over a month after finishing their season, Easley High School has announced Rebecca Staton as its new head softball 
coach.
“We are extremely lucky and excited to be able to hire an experienced winner like Coach Staton to take the lead of our softball program,” Easley athletic director Gill Payne said. “Easley Softball is known for excellence and to be able to add a coach with 10 years of experience at both the
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Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec
Fall Soccer and Volleyball registrations are in full swing. Come by the Rec Dept, Scan the QR code or call us for more information.
“You’ll never know what you’re capable of until you take that first step and just go for it.” — Natasha Hastings
Registration for both soccer and volleyball runs through June 19th.
Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec is a new column from Pickens Parks and Recreation director Jonathon Morris. He can be reached at (864) 878-2296.
Rogers scholarship golf tournament successful for 19th consecutive year
PICKENS — Twelve teams participated in the 19th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament held at The Rock Golf Club and Resort on June 10, 2023.
The event, which is held annually, raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to further their education. A senior from the varsity girls team as well as a senior from the
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