Category Archives: Local News
Pay increase coming for Easley mayor, council
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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EASLEY — Whether incumbents or challengers, the winners of Easley’s next city council election are set 
to see an increase in pay.
During their regular November meeting, Easley City Council members approved on first reading amending the “Compensation and Expenses” section of the city code, raising council’s compensation.
According to the documents in the November council packet, the
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Locals participate in ‘Empathy in Action’ exercise
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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CENTRAL — For a few hours last month, some local residents put their empathy for others who deal 
with substance use disorders and mental health conditions into action, stepping into the shoes of a variety of characters in a role-playing exercise intended to open eyes and minds.
Participants in the “Empathy in Action: A Walk in Our
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Clemson council election correction
PICKENS — Following last Tuesday’s general election, the Courier erroneously reported that the City of 
Clemson would have a runoff for its three open city council seats.
Pickens County Election Director Amy Sams originally said that the top four vote getters Alma Evans (2,521), Windsor Sherill (2,489), Adam Jones (2,235) and Bob Brookover (2,183) would face off in a runoff. Sams has since stated she was mistaken in her calculation for a runoff.
The top three finishers Evans, Sherill and Jones, all newcomers to council, will take the open seats.
Pickens County Art and History Museum set to host Revolutionary War events
PICKENS — Durant Ashmore, a historical consultant and battlefield preservationist will be at the
The Pickens County gaol was built in 1902 and operated for more than half a century before becoming home of the Pickens County Museum of Art and History in 1976.
Photo courtesy Pickens County Library System
Pickens County Art and History Museum, located at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens, on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. for a program entitled, “The Revolutionary War Events in Pickens and Oconee
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BBQ set to ‘Bridge the Gap’ at Legacy Home set for this Saturday
PICKENS — The Legacy Home of Recovery’s our first ever BBQ fundraiser that was originally set for 
October 5 at the Mill Church located at 158 Woodrow St, in Pickens, has been postponed until
this Saturday, Nov. 16, in light of the recent devastation to the area by Hurricane Helene.
If you purchased tickets and require a refund please let us know as we will be glad to accommodate. We
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Courier Community Calendar 11-13-24
• Widowed persons group meets in Easley
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay Restaurant at 7027 Highway 123 in Easley. For more information, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032.
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all local residents to attend its meetings.
The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield, located at 1551 Eighteen Mile Road in Central. New visitors are always welcome.
• Holy Trinity plans 81st Bazaar/Market
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold its 81st Annual Bazaar and Artisan Market on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, located at 193 Old Greenville Highway, across from Clemson University.
For more than eight decades, the event has featured beautifully handcrafted items by skilled artisans
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Man charged with assaulting Dollar General employee
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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PICKENS — An Anderson man was arrested Friday after police allege he assaulted a Dollar General 
employee.
According to a Pickens County Sheriff’s Office release issued Friday, authorities received a 911 call that morning about an assault at the Dollar General at 2505 Walhalla Highway in Pickens.
The release said a man assaulted a store employee and then left the scene
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New law punishes inmates for having cellphones in prison
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
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STATE — A bill that aims to prevent state prison inmates from using cellphones to organize and enact new crimes is now in effect.
On Oct. 22, Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Captain Robert Johnson Act, which creates a new criminal offense for unlawful possession of a telecommunications device by an inmate of the South Carolina Department of
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Hearing the sound of Appalachia
Music lovers were in for a treat over the weekend as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2nd Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival. Pictured above: Members of YAMS (Young Appalachian Musicians) perform at the event.
