Pickens County Courier

CLEMSON — Clemson University’s Board of Trustees has approved a seventh consecutive tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students, continuing a policy university officials say is aimed at keeping higher education affordable for South Carolina families. The board approved the tuition plan during its recent meeting, leaving in-state undergraduate tuition unchanged for the 2026-27 academic year. Board chair Kim Wilkerson said the decision You must be logged in to view this content.

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By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — A woman being held at the Pickens County Detention Center died while in custody June 30. On July 1, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett Barwick issued a release about the inmate’s death. “The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to report the death of an inmate who You must be logged in to view this content. Subscribe Today or Login Username or Email Address Password Remember Me

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com CLEMSON — Clemson University will host the South Carolina Supreme Court in late summer. DJ Laws is the presidential coordinator for community relations at Clemson University. She spoke about the Supreme Court’s visit during her update at Pickens United’s June 29 meeting. The court will be at Clemson University Sept. 15-16, she said. “It’s a great opportunity not only for Clemson You must be logged in to view this content.

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Many improvements are either recently completed, underway or in the works for the facilities overseen by the city of Easley’s Parks and Recreation Department. City administrator Tom Couch discussed that work during the 2026 Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce “State of the City” Luncheon, held June 18 at South and West. The department has earned some accolades in the past year.

By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Protecting highways, waterways and populations that may be more vulnerable to crime are among Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship’s concerns.

By Bru Nimmons Staff Reporter bnimmons@thepccourier.com COLUMBIA — The unemployment rate in Pickens County saw an increase during the latest jobs report released in late June. The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reported that unemployment in the county went up from 3.5 percent in April to 4 percent in May. The rise in unemployment comes just one month after Pickens County saw its jobless rate You must be logged in to view this content.

EASLEY — The 22nd annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled is set to be held this Saturday July 11 in Easley. The tournament, which annually benefits a male and female senior basketball player from Pickens High School planning to attend a university, college or technical school, is set to kick off with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at Southern You must be logged in to view this content. Subscribe Today or Login Username or Email Address Password Remember Me

CLEMSON — Students in Clemson University’s Master of Real Estate Development program recently presented comprehensive development proposals for a Greenville site during the program’s annual practicum at Greenville ONE, home to Clemson’s graduate programs in real estate development. The presentations showcased months of research, planning and analysis focused on a You must be logged in to view this content. Subscribe Today or Login Username or Email Address Password Remember Me

2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” The word “Creator” in the Declaration of Independence indicates a God/Bible believing people. The parallels to Bible teachings, concepts and people connect the Bible to the Declaration. King George III ruled Britain in from 1760 until 1820. Many of the early settlers in America from Britain thought of George as the Antichrist.