Local councils take part in state leadership training
COLUMBIA — City council members from the City of Liberty and the City of Pickens spent last week in Columbia More »
Hot-shooting Hillcrest keeps Easley winless in region play
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Holding a 60-57 lead entering the fourth quarter of their matchup against More »
LWVOP receives empowerment grant to expand local voter education efforts
UPSTATE — The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties (LWVOP) is excited to announce that it has More »
PC Native Plant Jubilee returns on May 2
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Native Plant Jubilee will return for its second year Saturday, May 2, bringing together gardeners, More »
Bad boys: Whatcha gonna do?
Alexander Hamilton, by today’s standards, would be considered “hot.” He had reddish-brown hair and deep blue eyes. Benjamin Franklin, who was 50 years older, was the only other Founding Father with that special ability to set young women’s hearts aflutter. Hamilton was also 
intelligent. He graduated from Columbia University and was admitted to the New York Bar.
Hamilton was the dashing and handsome hero of the Revolutionary War. He was captain of an artillery company and led his men on a surprise assault of a British fortification. One moonless
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The purpose of God’s covenant
The concept and importance of God’s covenant recurs throughout history. Its repetition emphasizes its critical importance in our relationship with God.
In a religious context, such as in the Bible (Judaism and Christianity), as well as in the other Abrahamic faiths (Islam and the Baha’i Faith), God’s covenant explains and defines the nature
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Courier Letters to the Editor
History will have the final say
Dear Editor,
The game of politics is often played by those adept at promoting their own interests under the guise of public service. Some of the greatest con artists of all time have romped across the nation mouthing platitudes, but their words mean nothing.
Learning that Donald Trump, the moving force behind a failed coup, is to be the honored guest of the city of Pickens in celebration of
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Courier Obituaries 6-28-23
DOROTHY G. PATTEN
EASLEY — Dorothy Griffith Patten, 99, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2023, after a prolonged illness.
She was born on Jan. 2, 1924, in Barrow County, Ga., to the late George Hugh Griffith and Jonnie Lou Gordon Griffith. She was devoted to
Independence Day events planned across county
COUNTY — Pickens County is celebrating Independence Day with a number of events this week.
Central
Central Main Street will celebrate Independence Day from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday, July 1, on Main Street in Central. The event will feature a bike parade, live music from Cane Creek Bluegrass Band, an apple pie contest, a red, white and beard contest and more.
Easley
The city of Easley is throwing a three-day July 4 festival featuring live music Sunday through Tuesday at Old Market Square.
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Community Calendar 6-28-23
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Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut off North Palmetto Street. All vets are invited.
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Two-day gospel singing planned
The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty are planning a pre-anniversary celebration at Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church on July
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Courier Trespass Notices 6-28-23
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 the undersigned:
Treadwell and Erica Zieigler June 2023
Courier Notices to Creditors 6-28-23
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
