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Pickens to host 41st Azalea Festival

Pickens to host 41st Azalea Festival

PICKENS — The beloved Pickens Azalea Festival is back for its 41st year, welcoming visitors to downtown Pickens next weekend. More »

Tetter named new Liberty police chief

Tetter named new Liberty police chief

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — The officer who has been serving as the city of Liberty’s police More »

Veterans to help pick VA officer in advisory election

Veterans to help pick VA officer in advisory election

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Beginning later this month, the county’s veterans will help select a department More »

Symbols of Easter

Symbols of Easter

Icons complement most sacred holiday Tradition plays an important role in Easter celebrations for many families. Cherished traditions and symbols More »

Old-Time Weekend Jam Fest this weekend

Old-Time Weekend Jam Fest this weekend

Celebration of old-time music, Appalachian culture scheduled at Hagood Mill PICKENS — Dust off your banjo, pack your tent and More »

 

CMHA Harden Scholarship applications now accepted

PICKENS — The Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior or a member of the community who is entering or furthering a career in a medical field.

The John Harden Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. John M.

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Courier Comics. Puzzles and Games 4-2-25

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Courier Notice to Creditors 4-2-25

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: Michael Ray Fulmer
Date of Death: 09/15/2024
Case Number: 2024ES3900810-2

Courier Legal Notices 4-2-25

Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice Prime Storage – Clemson Central located at 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 4/15/25 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. Farrah Johnson; Brandy Canales; Christian Gilbert. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.
March 26, April 2
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SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF  PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Case No.: 2025-CP-39-00200
Norbert H. Crabtree and Taylor M. Bridges, Plaintiffs -vs- Beneficial Mortgage Co. of South Carolina Carolina, Its Successors and assigns  whether known or unknown and any  children and heirs at law, distributees and devisees of Michael R. Mangum and Susan J. Mangum, and if any be deceased then any persons entitled to claim under or  through them; also all other persons  unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real property described in the Complaint herein, any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any such unknown minors or persons under disability or in the military service being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants.

More than 1,000 acres burned as fire continues to rage at Table Rock

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

COUNTY — A fire at Table Rock  had consumed more than 1,100 acres as of Monday night, according to the S.C. Forestry Commission.

On Friday, March 21, the fire at Table Rock State Park was reported to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office’s communications center by law enforcement officers who were searching for Stephanie Womacks, a Georgia woman who has been missing for several weeks after last being seen at White Oak Campground, according to a county update.

The fire’s location trapped deputies and a number of hikers for a period of time before emergency personnel with the

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Hagood Mill pavilion to be completed

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site now has the funding to complete a pavilion on its grounds.

A groundbreaking was held at the Heritage Pavilion last week to celebrate the $1 million in state funding the project was awarded.

“It’s a day of celebration, a day of happiness,” pavilion committee chair Ryan Ferrell said at the March 19 event. “This has

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SC Waffle Fest set for Saturday

LIBERTY — The city of Liberty will host the first-ever S.C. Waffle Fest presented by the U.S. Waffle Company on Saturday. The festival will take place on March 29 on South Commerce and West Front Street in downtown Liberty from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is free, and the festival will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including a kids’ zone sponsored by Potters Clay Fellowship. Kids can enjoy face

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BHSPC opens new location

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — Staff of an organization whose longtime motto is “…where change begins” welcomed community partners last week to help them celebrate a change that has been long in the works.

Once located in four buildings on two sides of Pickens’ Main Street, Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County (BHSPC) now has most of its staff under one roof at 208 E. First Ave. in Easley.

The agency held an open house Friday morning, hosting tours of the renovated and reworked building that was once the Alice Manufacturing office. The festivities kicked off with a Greater

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Protesters urge Graham, Biggs to stand up to Trump

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — Protesters hoping to have U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Congresswoman Sheri Biggs listen to their concerns about President Donald Trump and the role Elon Musk is playing in his administration were left disappointed last week.

Both Graham and Biggs were listed as expected guests on a pre-event release about the groundbreaking for the Heritage Pavilion at the Hagood Mill Historic Site.

Protesters showed up to the event hoping for an audience with

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