PICKENS — The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion.

The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens.

Barbecue, macaroni and cheese, and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will also be provided.

The Traveling Tap, a local beer truck, will be on hand selling beer and wine. A professional photographer will also be available to take a commemorative PHS 50th anniversary class photo for only $20.

The event will be $40 per person after April 1.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the once‑in‑a‑lifetime Class of 1976 Pickens High School reunion, contact Mike Dickard by phone at (864) 505‑2147 or by email at mikedickard@bellsouth.net.

PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet Thursday, March, at the Pickens Golf Club’s Tavern 53.

The event offered chamber members an opportunity to enjoy a night out, network with other business owners and celebrate the presentation of the chamber’s annual awards.

The banquet is highlighted each year by the presentation of the Duke Energy Citizenship Award. This year, the prestigious award was presented to Pickens Author and Historian Robert Hood. Hood was honored for her community service in preserving the history of the Pickens Community..

The 2025 Chamber Business of the Year award was presented to Upcountry Fiber. The Company that works hand in hand with Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has help bring high speed internet to all rural areas of Pickens County

The Vault, a beautiful new venue on Main Street received honors for Best Restoration of the Year. The business, total renovating the former bank building at the corner of Main Street and US 178, turning into one of the  most beautiful building in Pickens.

One of the evening’s major honors, Best New Business, was awarded to the Farmhouse Deli.

The chamber’s final award of the evening, Chamber Ambassador of the Year, was presented to Ivy Michel for her dedicated efforts in promoting the chamber and its mission.

PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet Thursday, March, at the Pickens Golf Club’s Tavern 53.

The event offered chamber members an opportunity to enjoy a night out, network with other business owners and celebrate the presentation of the chamber’s annual awards.

The banquet is highlighted each year by the presentation of the Duke Energy Citizenship Award. This year, the prestigious award was presented to Pickens Author and Historian Robert Hood. Hood was honored for her community service in preserving the history of the Pickens Community..

The 2025 Chamber Business of the Year award was presented to Upcountry Fiber. The Company that works hand in hand with Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has help bring high speed internet to all rural areas of Pickens County

The Vault, a beautiful new venue on Main Street received honors for Best Restoration of the Year. The business, total renovating the former bank building at the corner of Main Street and US 178, turning into one of the  most beautiful building in Pickens.

One of the evening’s major honors, Best New Business, was awarded to the Farmhouse Deli.

The chamber’s final award of the evening, Chamber Ambassador of the Year, was presented to Ivy Michel for her dedicated efforts in promoting the chamber and its mission.