***ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *** Blue Flame head to Columbia in quest for 17th State Championship
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com PICKENS — For the first time since 2021, the Pickens High School volleyball team More »
Prisma to build hospital in Easley
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Prisma Health plans to build a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health More »
Blue Flame roll past rival Daniel to advance in Class 4A playoffs
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com CENTRAL — After dropping two five set battles to rival Daniel in the regular More »
Swearing in
Members of the Pickens County’s Legislative Delegation take the oath of office on the Pickens County Courthouse steps in Pickens More »
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LIONS OVERCOME SLOW START AGAINST SENECA TO WIN SIXTH STRAIGHT REGION TITLE; EASLEY DROPS FINALE TO GREENVILLE; RED DEVILS FALL More »
Selugadu set for this weekend at mill
PICKENS — Every November, the Hagood Mill Historic Site observes Native American Heritage Month by holding the Native American Celebration. More »
Courier Notice to Creditors 10-30-24
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
Estate: Laura Renee Parnell
Date of Death: 05/27/2024
Case Number: 2024ES3900812
Personal Representative:
Victor Trace Weaver
Courier Legal Notices 10-30-31
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Liberty City Administrator resigns
LIBERTY — Liberty city administrator Philip Trotter tendered his resignation last week.
In a letter to Mayor Erica Romo Woods and city council dated Oct. 14, Trotter expressed his 
“deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the City of Liberty and for the professional relationships I have built during my time here.”
“It has been a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated team and to contribute to the positive steps we have made together in advancing our city’s growth and development,” he wrote. “We have made meaningful progress
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Halloween events set throughout county
COUNTY — With Halloween just over a week away, there are a number of events for residents of Pickens County to look forward to as they prepare to celebrate the holiday.
The funs begins on Oct. 24 with two events in Clemson. Clemson Heritage Senior Living will be hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat from 5:30-7 p.m. The event is set to have plenty of costumes, games, candy, and more. This is a free event to bring out our family, friends, and the community. The Clemson Creative
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SDPC grades well on state report cards
COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Education has released the 2023-2024 School Report Cards last week, revealing positive progress in schools across the state, including those 
in the School District of Pickens County (SDPC).
The South Carolina Report Card measures the progress of
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Pickens council hears concerns with annexation
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — With the city of Pickens still weighing whether it will annex a 200-plus acre lot so 
that it may be developed into a subdivision, citizens voiced their concerns with the proposed development at the Pickens City Council meeting held on Oct. 14.
The area under consideration for annexation is a 215-acre property bounded by Wolf Creek Road and Mauldin Lake Road. The city was set to vote on the annexation last month before the vote was
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Agencies team to help after Hurricane Helene
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The days following the destruction brought by Hurricane Helene last month have been filled with local agencies assisting residents, state agencies assisting county agencies and 
area residents helping their neighbor to the north.
Pickens County administrator Ken Roper discussed some of those efforts during his report to county council members at their Oct. 7 meeting.
“The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office — I don’t want to say that I didn’t expect it, because that
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County players named North-South All-Stars
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
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COUNTY — Four Pickens County football players received a huge honor this week as they were selected to the Touchstone Energy North-South All-Star football game.
Daniel’s Bruce Brown and Spencer Conn, Easley’s Jonathan Isham and Liberty’s Logan Smith were selected for the game.
Brown, a Furman University commitment, has had a strong season kicking for the Lions. The
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Early voting available to county voters
COUNTY — Early Voting is now available to voters statewide for the Nov. 5 Statewide General Election.
In Pickens County, five early voting centers will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Early voting began on Monday, Oct. 21st and closes
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