Category Archives: Community
Scout Troop 51 enjoy summer camp
Members of Scout Troop 51 recently had a great week at summer camp at Camp Old Indian. They completed 22 merit badges and started on many more. First-year Scouts completed the Pathfinder program to gain basic Scouting skills.
Member of the month
GG’s Embroidery, located at 135 W. Main St. in Pickens, was recently named as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce member of the month. GG’s Embroidery is open Tuesdays 1-6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. GG’s Embroidery is a unique shop filled with home décor, baby and children clothing and more. The store offers special embroidery and monogramming for all sorts of items. Visit ggsembroidery.company.site or Facebook search GGsEmbroideryPickens for more information, class schedule, specials and deals. Pictured, from left, are Emma Lum, Rachael Lum and Kathy Lum.
Mavis open in Pickens
Mavis Tire and Brakes held its grand opening recently in Pickens. The new tire shop, located beside Burger King on U.S. Highway 178, is excited to be in Pickens, and the staff is looking forward to seeing business continue to grow. Pictured, from left, are assistant manager Abe Santiago, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, store manager Everett Monath, assistant manager Chris Dryman, assistant manager Justin Coates, and Pickens City Councilwoman Lois Porter.
Community Calendar 7-19-23
• Upcountry Quilters meet 4th Tuesdays
Upcountry Quilters Guild has set meeting times on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Pickens Presbyterian Church, 311 W. Main St., Pickens, SC 29671. All visitors are welcome.
For more information, visit upcountryquiltersguild.com.
• Hagood-Mauldin House offers tours
The historic Hagood-Mauldin House, located at 104 N Lewis St. at Legacy Square in Pickens, is now offering free tours to the public. The
Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec
When many people see a bee, they may do anything from scream to go into a panic attack.
Growing up in Pumpkintown, I would spend hours working in beehives with my father. Doing this allowed me a unique opportunity to see firsthand the importance of bees and the work they do. Whether you like a spoon full of honey with your tea or enjoy eating a fresh blueberry from a
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Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec is a new column from Pickens Parks and Recreation director Jonathon Morris. He can be reached at (864) 878-2296.
5K run held to benefit Pickens High athletics
The Red, White & Blue Flame 5k was a success on June 24 on the campus of Pickens High School, with proceeds benefiting PHS athletics. The race directors would like to thank the sponsors, participants, volunteers and assistance from the Pickens police and fire departments. Pictured at left are female first-place finisher Marlee Dysart (22:27) and second-place Lauren Green. Not pictured is third-place finisher Emma Kutilek (25:50). Pictured at right are first-place male finisher Sam Sanneman (18:22), second-place Chase Ashe (18:57) and third-place Adam Ellis (19:32). The Red, White & Blue Flame 5k will return next year on June 22, 2024.
Community Calendar 7-12-23
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of
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Independence Day events planned across county
COUNTY — Pickens County is celebrating Independence Day with a number of events this week.
Central
Central Main Street will celebrate Independence Day from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday, July 1, on Main Street in Central. The event will feature a bike parade, live music from Cane Creek Bluegrass Band, an apple pie contest, a red, white and beard contest and more.
Easley
The city of Easley is throwing a three-day July 4 festival featuring live music Sunday through Tuesday at Old Market Square.
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Community Calendar 6-28-23
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Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut off North Palmetto Street. All vets are invited.
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Two-day gospel singing planned
The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty are planning a pre-anniversary celebration at Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church on July
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Rabbit show set for Saturday at the Hagood Mill
PICKENS — Flint Fire United Rabbit Rebels will be hosting a rabbit show at the histoic Hagood Mill this Saturday.
Flint Fire United Rabbit Rebels is a local American Rabbit Breeders Association Club that is partnering with 4-H to hold a Rabbit Showmanship Clinic and a single rabbit show.
The event is taking place to provide a learning opportunity for youth in preparation for the American Rabbit Breeders Association convention this fall in Louisville, Ky.
The clinic will begin at 4 p.m., with the show starting at 6 p.m.
