It was fantastic to see the city of Pickens alive this past Saturday, enjoying the Sip-Stroll-Shop event sponsored by the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber executive director Kim Smagala worked tirelessly with the city and chamber businesses to put the event together. It was also a day of grand openings, as Bee Well Honey Supply, located at 815 W. Main St., and the new Finders Keepers, located in the back of 109 W. Main St., opened their doors, while Southern Appalachian Outdoors took the opportunity to bring bluegrass music to Pickens as the store celebrated its one-year anniversary.