This WEEK in FOOTBALL FRENZY
Green Wave lose homecoming heartbreaker to Mauldin; Daniel shuts out Travelers Rest; Devils to open region play; Pickens to return More »
Soup kitchen celebrates two decades of service
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — For more than two decades, an organization in Easley has provided hot More »
Lions win county golf tournament
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — For the first time in more than 10 years, The Rock Golf More »
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 »
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Courier Trespass Notices 2-2-22
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:
George Hannah Mar. 2022
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Courier Legal Notices 2-2-22
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(JURY TRIAL DEMANDED)
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Civil Action No. 2021-CP-39-01149
Jonathan Addison, Gregory Goines, Denzel Larry, Amari Lott, Anyah Barber, Erin Belmar, Leyani Martinez, Patrick Dodd, Jenise Strover, Daja Daniels, Mila Dunlap, Myjia Haynes; and Kenya Livingston, Kentravious Bell; Deanta Bennett; Bishop Bosket; Ashley Hart; Timneisha Holmes; Ansley Morrow; Anton Outing; Dejonia Jackson; Deven Jackson; Pilarr Lane; Ayana Shabazz; Shaniya Parker; Illana Jamison; Lauren Green; Zoe Brooks; Cionna Creech; Kamia
Courier Notice to Creditors 2-2-22
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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 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
Safe at home
Free rapid home COVID tests now available at state health departments, via US Postal Service
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — As the federal government rolls out its system to distribute millions of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests to residents around the country, the free tests are also now available at South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control public health departments statewide.
According to a DHEC release, the agency is distributing the first shipments of the at-home rapid COVID-19 antigen tests to increase access to timely testing
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County negotiating deal to finally end coal ash dispute
By Ron Barnett
Staff Reporter
rbarnett@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County is negotiating to settle its six-year legal dispute with MRR Pickens LLC, a company that planned to dispose of coal ash at a landfill near Liberty.
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Local legislators and manufacturers have expressed their opposition to a project that could bring a coal ash dump to Pickens County.
The county’s abrupt departure from its longstanding strategy of seeking to take the case to a jury comes after the state Supreme Court reversed a ruling from the Court of Appeals that had been favorable to the
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SWU names Barker to lead school
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University has named Dr. William D. Barker as its 19th president, following Dr. William C. Crothers, who has served as 
interim president since Dr. Todd Voss retired in June 2021.
Southern Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve Barker, who will begin his presidency on July 25.
“We are grateful to be able to welcome Dr. Barker as president of SWU,” search committee chairman Rev. Jerry Lumston said. “We were blessed with a strong slate of candidates, but his broad gift set and endearing spirit provide a clear mission fit for us at this key juncture in the SWU story.”
“We are thrilled to offer the presidency of Southern Wesleyan University to Dr.
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Federal money helps county forgive $103K loan
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County Council is using a portion of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist a local nonprofit that has done “extraordinary things” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last month, county council voted to approve using ARPA funds to forgive the loan that Pickens County Meals on Wheels has with the county.
Council members discussed the matter during their Dec. 6 meeting.
“This is a unique one, out of all the ARPA funding requests that we’ve received,” county council chairman
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Jocassee Gorges roads reopen after winter weather
COUNTY — Most year-round roads within the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County have been reopened by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).
The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on U.S. Highway 178 to Jumping Off Rock. Shooting-Tree Ridge Road, from
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Agencies warn against tax scams
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — With the Internal Revenue Service and the S.C. Department of Revenue now accepting tax returns, state agencies are warning residents to guard against tax-related identity theft.
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs and the South Carolina Department of Revenue issued a release this week about identity theft.
The IRS began accepting returns on Monday, and the W-2 tax form deadline is Jan. 31.
“Scammers know that tax time is around the corner,” the release said. “Tax fraud was the number
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