Longtime Greenville County Clerk of Court, former council member Wickensimer retiring

Greenville County Clerk of Court Paul B. Wickensimer will retire Friday, June 30, after 23 years in his position, according to a press release issued Wednesday.

Brice Garrett will succeed Wickensimer and was appointed to Clerk of Court by Gov. Henry McMaster.

Before serving as clerk of court, Wickensimer was a Greenville County Council member for 15 years and former council chairman.

During his time on County Council, he worked on projects such as new libraries across the county, including the new Hughes Library at Heritage Green; the Halton Road Connector; the Bon Secours Wellness Area, formerly known as the Bi-Lo Center; Twin Chimney’s Landfill; Greenville County Courthouse renovations; a major addition to the Greenville County Detention Center; the Children’s Museum of the Upstate and the History Museum of Upcountry South Carolina, according to the press release.

As clerk of court, Wickensimer worked to improve technology in the clerk's office and was involved in the planning and relocation of Greenville Family Court to its current location on Halton Road.

Macon Atkinson is the city watchdog reporter for The Greenville News. She's powered by long runs and strong coffee. Follow her on Twitter @maconatkinson. 

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: SC Gov Henry McMaster appoints new Greenville County clerk of court