AdvertiseHereH
Two accused of abusing Easley teen

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

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

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

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

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 Comics, Puzzles and Games

Courier Classifieds 9-14-22

Announcements

DONATE YOUR CAR TO KIDS. Your donation helps fund the search for missing children. Accepting Trucks, Motorcycles & RV’s , too! Fast Free Pickup – Running or Not – 24 Hour Response – Maximum Tax Donation – Call (888) 515-3810.
SW
—————————————
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance – NOT just a discount plan.

Courier Trespass Notices 9-14-22

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:

James Pence Nov. 2022
Rocky Nimmons Nov. 2022

Notice to Creditors 9-14-22

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 security as to the claim.

Estate: Lucille R. Alexander

Courier Legal Notices 9-14-22

NOTICE
To: JAMES ADAM VICKERS
Notice is hereby given that on October 27, 2022, at 4:30 p.m., Courtroom 4, Paulding County Courthouse located at 280 Constitution Blvd. Dallas, GA 30132, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Adoption filed In the Matter of BNH, a minor child, before the Superior Court of Paulding County, Adoption File No. 21-CA-00070-P-3 pursuant to an Amended Order For Hearing filed on August 18, 2022. James Adam Vickers is hereby notified of this hearing and is required

Liberty man charged with sex crimes against minor

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

LIBERTY — A Liberty man faces five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to  a release from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.

Joseph Henry Nix, 37, was initially arrested on Aug. 25 and charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, Wilson announced

You must be logged in to view this content.

Subscribe Today or Login

SCEMD leader discusses state’s COVID response

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

STATE — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a different type of destruction than the disasters the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has responded to in recent years, according to its director.

“There were no infrastructure and residential damages associated with COVID that we normally see in hurricanes and tornadoes and floods,” Kim Stenson said. “However, the impact on our citizens was certainly significant — let’s say probably catastrophic — in terms of deaths and economic instability.”

Stenson spoke recently at a press conference the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health held about the release of its latest report “Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Contagious Disease Outbreak Planning

You must be logged in to view this content.

Subscribe Today or Login

 

Starting on the right foot

Led by quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, seen above scoring a touchdown in front of Georgia Tech defensive lineman Akelo Stone, the Clemson Tigers overcame a sluggish first half to open the 2022 season with a 41-10 win over the Yellow Jackets in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. At right, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney poses wearing the Old Leather Helmet trophy presented to the game’s winning team. To read more about the Tigers’ season-opening victory, click on sports tab or pick up a copy of Courier’s Football Frenzy section. 

INSIDE FOOTBALL FRENZY THIS WEEK!

 

Green Wave pull out first win in nailbiter at Wade Hampton, 3B,  Daniel unbeaten coming out of bye 2B, Liberty can’t hang with Eastside 4B, Blue Flame take first loss to Southside 5b and Clemson opens season with win over GT 6B.

All this and so much more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, exclusively in the Pickens County Courier NOW ON SALE! Get the print edition at a grocery, drug or convenience store near you. LOGIN AND SEE ENTIRE SECTION!

You must be logged in to view this content.

Subscribe Today or Login

 

Law enforcement, others recognized for saving lives

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

SIMPSONVILLE — Law enforcement and others were recently recognized for their efforts in keeping alcohol out of underage hands.

Such recognitions for the 13th Circuit Alcohol Enforcement Team, which covers both Pickens and Greenville counties, went virtual the past few years, thanks to the pandemic.

The Aug. 17 banquet at Holly Tree County Club marked the first time the group had seen each other in person since 2019, according to remarks delivered by

You must be logged in to view this content.

Subscribe Today or Login