Fruster steps down after 9 seasons as DWD head coach
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Officials: Ga. woman still missing at Table Rock
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — A Georgia woman last seen at Table Rock State Park has been More »
Area woman takes solace in preserving ancestor’s grave
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Red Devils fall to High Point at Upper State Championship
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com FLORENCE — In the midst of the best playoff run in school history, the More »
Fruster leaves lasting legacy with Lions
There’s no way to describe it other than shocking. I did not think that Jeff Fruster would be the Daniel More »
Courier Notice to Creditors 3-5-25
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
Estate: Jason Earl Dickard
Date of Death: 01/09/2025
Case Number: 2025ES3900068
Personal Representative:
Nicole Dickard
Courier Legal Notices 3-5-25
Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice Prime Storage – Clemson Central 1737 Old Central Rd Central SC 29630 intends to hold an Auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an Online Auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 3/18/2025 at 12:00 PM. This sale is pursuant to the assertion of lien for rental at the self-storage facility. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Daniel Burrell. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.
Feb. 26, March 5
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PUBLIC NOTICE
To all persons claiming an interest in 2017-16’4”-ALUMACRAFT-CLASSIC16-ACBV4190L617-2016-70HP-YAMAHA-F70LA-6CJL1064999 KENNETH BERNACCHI apply to SCDNR for title on
Easley mayor helps woman raise awareness of rare heart condition
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A local woman is raising awareness about a condition many people might not know about.
Hannah Byers, 31 years old at the time she spoke to the Courier on Feb. 19, has already suffered multiple heart attacks and has learned she has spontaneous coronary artery dissection, also known as SCAD.
What was first believed to be her first attack occurred on Oct. 23, 2024. She was readying her son for
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FINAL WEEK!
Pickens County has to offer, and you could win $50 in Pickens County Courier’s Readers’ Choice Awards!!
Ballot must come from a Newspaper printed copy of the Pickens County Courier and 15 categories must be selected. The Courier is available at over 100 locations county wide at most Convenient, Drug and Grocery Stores in Pickens County or simply come by our office at 109 Garvin Street in Pickens or any of the fine business with ads on the Ballot Pages below to cast you ballot free of charge.
Call us for more information 864-878-6391
Deadline for entries is March 7, 2025
The Roughest and Toughest Brawl returns to Pickens
PICKENS — The Roughest and Toughest Brawl is making its way back to The Market at the Mill in 
Pickens for an adrenaline-pumping weekend of action soon. The event is set to take place on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8.
This high-energy event will feature 100 local men and women, stepping straight off the streets and into the ring to battle it out for the title of Toughest in the Upstate.
Local combat sports fans are also in for a real treat, as world renowned toughman and combat sports legend Eric “Butterbean” Esch will be in attendance both nights
One dead in Easley fire
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Multiple agencies are investigating after an elderly man was found dead following a fire at his home in Easley.
In a release issued Friday, Feb. 22, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as
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Clarke tells story of Soapstone in Greenville
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
GREENVILLE — The story of Soapstone Baptist Church and Mable Owens Clarke’s family farm is the story of land nearly taken, land defended and land preserved for generations to come.
Clarke is the “Matriarch of Soapstone Church,” Carlton Owen said in his introduction of her at a Lunchbox Learning event held at the Upcountry History Museum in Greenville on Feb. 19.
“Black people were among the first settlers in America, but not necessarily by choice,” she said. “The history of my community, my people and
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Scouts 5th annual can food drive is March 8
PICKENS — The 5th Annual Pickens Community Food Drive is set for Saturday, March 8 at the Pickens 
Amphitheater. Items will be collected between 10 a.m. – noon.
Individuals, Organizations, Businesses and Churches are invited to participate in the important community event by donating canned goods and nonperishable items. Financial contributions will also be accepted. All items and financial contributions will be donated to the Gleaning House Food Pantry in Pickens.
The organization donating the most cans will receive the coveted Golden Can Award.
The annual event is sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51
Any questions, please contact pickenstroop51@gmail.com
Clemson 8 challenge set for March 8
The fifth annual Clemson 8 challenge to honor to honor Colonel Ben Skardon and his fellow Clemson POWs, who along with himself, survived the Bataan Death March in 1942 is set for March 8 in Clemson. Participants can run/walk/bike/hike/swim some or all of eight miles on campus or wherever you want to over an eight-day period (March 8-15). All proceeds are placed in an endowment to send Clemson students to compete in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This year, the Clemson 8 is sponsoring two teams to compete in the rugged 26.2-mile desert marathon. For more information, contact retired Clemson Assistant Athletic Director John Seketa at 864-903-1487 or via email at johnseketa@gmail.com.
Upstate Forever completes two Pickens County projects
COUNTY — Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever announced that the organization’s nationally accredited land trust finalized permanent conservation easements on a total of 1,130 acres across the region last year.
The conserved properties include forests, farmlands, waterways, and green space in Abbeville,
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