Pickens County Courier

10/01/2025

The snow is coming! PLEASE SHARE
The snow is on the way and we want your pictures. Whether it be kids playing, beautiful scenes or awesome snowmen, we want your pictures for a very special winter wonderland page we will be publishing in next week’s Pickens County Courier. Share them on our page and you might see your picture published in the next issue of the Courier. Be sure include the names of people in the shot and the location in which the picture was taken. Have fun be safe. Our office will closed today! We will reopen Monday morning. WE ARE PICKENS COUNTY’S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER. THE PICKENS COUNTY COURIER IS YOUR HOMETOWN PAPER. Always locally owned and operated!!

09/01/2025

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09/01/2025

Get your copy of this week's Pickens County Courier to see the 2024 Football Frenzy All-Pickens County Football team. This keepsake edition, designed by SC Press Association Award Winner and Courier Sport Editor Bru Nimmons is available only in this week's Pickens County Courier. On sale until January 15 at a grocery, drug or convenience store near you. You also can pick up your copy at The Pickens County Courier office located at 109 Garvin Street in Pickens.

09/01/2025

https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hillcrest-weathervane-honors-annual-tradition-in-clemson-carolina-rivalry/

PICKENS — When the new Hillcrest office was being built in 1993, Andy Cone convinced the architects to design a weathervane featuring interchangeable Clemson University and University of South Carolina mascots. Cone was the President of Hillcrest and a lifelong Clemson fan. Hillcrest founder Dwigh...

09/01/2025

09/01/2025

SDPC Announces E-Learning day for Friday

Friday, January 10, 2025, will be an eLearning Day for The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) due to the predicted winter storm and concerns about hazardous travel conditions. Students will not attend school in person.
In addition, all activities scheduled for Saturday, January 11, are canceled.
This decision was made after the SDPC Weather Team consulted with state and county agencies regarding the forecast.
eLearning Days allow students to make up days missed due to inclement weather or other emergencies by completing a set of assignments within 5 school days.
More details are available at: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1953971

08/01/2025

There is always some interesting LOCAL news in the Pickens County Courier each and every week. Don't miss a single issue by subscribing. In-County subscriptions are only $36 per year and out-of-county subscriptions are only $41. It is so easy to subscribe all you have to do is give us a call at 864-878-6391 or visit our website at www.yourpickenscounty.com. Always mailed directly to your mailbox!

02/01/2025

If you get the chance, go to the shelter and meet Fido. He is a very sweet pup!

20/12/2024

https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/local-ties-to-the-battle-of-the-bulge-on-the-80th-anniversary/

By Tom von Kaenel Special to the Courier [email protected] COUNTY — The 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge is an important milestone because it allows us to honor and reflect on one of the most significant battles of World War II, which played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of ...

19/12/2024

https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/adams-saves-1m-for-city-of-pickens/

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
[email protected]

PICKENS — Efforts by the city of Pickens’ public works director will result in significant savings for the city as it works to replace its water meters, according to…
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By Jason Evans Staff Reporter [email protected] PICKENS — Efforts by the city of Pickens’ public works director will result in significant savings for the city as it works to replace its water meters, according to officials. During Pickens City Council’s Dec. 9 meeting, city administrato...

19/12/2024

These pups are out of time and need a home for the holidays!

17/12/2024

https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/hagood-mauldin-house-at-christmas/

16/12/2024

Are you still celebrating Pickens High School's volleyball state championship win? Are you looking for the perfect gift for the Blue Flame fan in your life? If so, the Pickens County Courier has you covered with a special 12x18 commemorative keepsake print. The print is $10 and there are a limited number in stock.

The prints are available at our office located at 109 Garvin Street in Pickens.

For more information, call us at 864-878-6391.