The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and community members welcomed Pickens’ newest business, Moo’s Creamery, on May 23. The new ice cream parlor is located at 502 Ann St. in the Towne Creek/Ingles Shopping Center. Moo’s offers all kinds of great frozen treats and baked goods for all to enjoy. Pictured, from left, are Pickens city administrator Phillip Trotter, Pickens City Councilwoman Donna Owen, Pickens chamber board member Liza Holder, owners Kayla Capps and Jennifer Chldress Kannig, Pickens chamber director Lisa Turnick, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry and Pickens Police Chief Travis Riggs.

Pickens Savings and Loan was named the May Chamber Member of the Month by the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce. Pickens Saving and Loan is celebrating 100 years of service to the business and families of Pickens County. PS&L has been instrumental in the growth of Pickens and recently opened its first-ever branch, located in Six Mile.

The scholarship committee of the Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently announced Alexandria Dow as the winner of the 2020 Dr. John Harden Scholarship. Dow is a graduating senior at Pickens High School. She is involved in athletics and has achieved many academic honors. Dow is very active in the Pickens County Career and Technology Center HOSA Chapter and served as chapter president for the 2019-2020 academic year. She is also actively involved in many community service projects and local church activities. The scholarship committee wishes to congratulate Dow and recognize all applicants and wish them all much success in their careers in the health care field.

The town of Six Mile held its traditional observation of Memorial Day on May 30. A memorial wreath was provided by Fleet Reserve Branch 15, in memory of all the fallen and in particular the four Medal of Honor recipients from the Six Mile area. Pictured above, from left, are Petty Officer First Class Jim Jones, USN (Ret.), Senior Chief Petty Officer Tom Smith, USN (Ret.), and chairman of the Memorial Day committee, Fleet Reserve Branch 15 member Pete Peters, Margie Peters and Chief Petty Officer Martha Selby, USN (Ret.).

UPSTATE — In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, the AnMed Health Cancer Center is reminding cancer fighters and survivors to save the date for a celebration on Sept. 20, conditions permitting due to COVID-19. Details will be announced closer to the date.

Many people’s lives have been touched by cancer. Nearly 17 million people in the United States and more than 32 million worldwide have or have had cancer.

This Sunday, June 7, cancer fighters and survivors will be acknowledged as part of the 33rd annual

PICKENS — Beginning on Monday, one visitor or support person is now allowed in the AnMed Health Emergency Department (ED) with each patient.

The system has also begun allowing one support person for doctor office visits and outpatient procedures.

For the safety of patients and staff, AnMed Health’s visitor restrictions remain unchanged and in place at all AnMed Health inpatient locations. Everyone entering the building — patients, support persons and staff — must wear a mask or face-covering. Those who do not have a mask may use an alternative such as a bandana, scarf or other cloth face-covering.