AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Pickens South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/pickens-sc 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/pickens-sc https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:04:36 -0600 This beloved two-day festival honors and celebrates the deep-rooted traditions, stories, and culture of the Appalachian region—particularly https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/3rd-annual-pickens-appalachian-folk-festival-31764725-pickens-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/3rd-annual-pickens-appalachian-folk-festival-31764725-pickens-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Hagood Mill Historic Site is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Americana Folk Festival with a full day of soul-stirring music, Appalachian https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/americana-folk-festival-2025-31747141-pickens-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/americana-folk-festival-2025-31747141-pickens-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Second Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival is happening at the Pickens Amphitheater! This festival is the first of many to celebrate the https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/2nd-annual-pickens-appalachian-folk-festival-31682242-pickens-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/2nd-annual-pickens-appalachian-folk-festival-31682242-pickens-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 When the azaleas are blooming in Pickens, South Carolina the little town celebrates! For over 40 years friends and family come back home for one of https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/pickens-azalea-festival-2024-31660930-pickens-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/pickens-azalea-festival-2024-31660930-pickens-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 IBMA 2023 Vocal Group of the Year, Authentic Unlimited, has been slated as the headliner band for the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, our annual indoor https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/winter-bluegrass-jubilee-2024-31643460-pickens-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/winter-bluegrass-jubilee-2024-31643460-pickens-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 City of Pickens Appoints Tim O’Briant as New City Administrator Pickens, SC - January 9, 2024 - The City of Pickens officially https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/city-of-pickens-appoints-tim-obriant-as-new-city-administrator-31641254-pickens-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/city-of-pickens-appoints-tim-obriant-as-new-city-administrator-31641254-pickens-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Warning Period Begins September 1 COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by members of the General Assembly and state https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-signs-handsfree-and-distracted-driving-bill-into-law-31761289-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-signs-handsfree-and-distracted-driving-bill-into-law-31761289-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 $9.8 million investment will create 150 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - FabLogix, a pipe fabrication company, today announced it is expanding https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/fablogix-expands-spartanburg-county-operations-31761288-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/fablogix-expands-spartanburg-county-operations-31761288-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 In response to SC GOP Sheriffs endorsing Alan Wilson for Governor, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/alan-wilsons-campaign-for-governor-has-been-endorsed-by-22-gop-sheriffs-heres-what-we-have-to-say-about-that-31760264-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/alan-wilsons-campaign-for-governor-has-been-endorsed-by-22-gop-sheriffs-heres-what-we-have-to-say-about-that-31760264-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Margaret Fent Bodman as the next State Child Advocate to lead the Department of https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-appoints-south-carolinas-next-state-child-advocate-31759494-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-appoints-south-carolinas-next-state-child-advocate-31759494-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 $75 million investment will create 60 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/rollsroyce-expands-aiken-county-manufacturing-operations-31759492-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/rollsroyce-expands-aiken-county-manufacturing-operations-31759492-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 $23.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - Brawo USA, Inc. (Brawo USA), part of Brawo Group and the Holding https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/brawo-usa-inc-expands-laurens-county-operations-31759493-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/brawo-usa-inc-expands-laurens-county-operations-31759493-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Company’s investment will create 60 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fine Organic Industries Limited (Fine Organics), a https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/fine-organics-selects-union-county-for-first-us-manufacturing-facility-31759491-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/fine-organics-selects-union-county-for-first-us-manufacturing-facility-31759491-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 $12 million investment will create 46 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - Eurocharm Group, a metalworking supplier, today announced it selects https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/eurocharm-group-selects-kershaw-county-for-first-north-american-manufacturing-facility-31757059-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/eurocharm-group-selects-kershaw-county-for-first-north-american-manufacturing-facility-31757059-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 $3.6 million investment will create 13 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - CS INSTRUMENTS, a manufacturer of compressed air measuring technology, today https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/cs-instruments-establishing-north-american-headquarters-in-beaufort-county-31757056-columbia-sc.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/cs-instruments-establishing-north-american-headquarters-in-beaufort-county-31757056-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600