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🌱 Pickens County mourns the passing of Selma Dorsey Rollins, 92
Coming up: Pickens Bottle Show on the Pickens Patch calendar
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- Pickens County mourns the passing of Selma Dorsey Rollins, 92
Also on today's calendar: Blacksmithing 104: Introduction to Knife-Making Class and 6 more events.
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📰 News we're reading
• Selma Dorsey Rollins Obituary Sep 25, 2026 (robinsonfuneralhomes.com) — A longtime member of the Central and Pickens County community, Selma Dorsey Rollins has passed away at age 92. Born in Pickens County, she spent many years working in the textile industry and was most devoted to her family, especially her daughters and granddaughter. Friends and neighbors can share condolences and memories through Robinson Funeral Homes online. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pickens
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★ Featured events ★
- Pickens Bottle Show →
The Market at the Mill, 225 Pumpkintown Hwy, Pickens
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Blacksmithing 104: Introduction to Knife-Making Class →
Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Rd, Pickens
9:00 am - Trivia Thursdays at Tavern 53 →
Tavern 53, 1018 Country Club Rd, Pickens
7:00 pm - Moondance 2026 Contra Dance Weekend →
Table Rock State Park, 233 Table Rock State Park Road, Pickens
4:30 pm - Pickens South Carolina Bottle Show →
The Market at the Mill, 225 Pumpkintown Hwy, Pickens
10:00 am - Trivia Thursdays at Tavern 53 →
Tavern 53, 1018 Country Club Rd, Pickens
7:00 pm - Steppin' In Pickens Square Dance →
Heritage Pavilion, 129 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens
6:00 pm - Hope Women's Center Walk for Life →
Pickens Doodle Pavilion, 409 E Cedar Rock S, Pickens
9:00 am - Mushrooms 101 →
Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Rd, Pickens
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Golf: Tri Meet vs. Pickens/Walhalla (Varsity)
The Rock Golf Club
4:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: Berea vs Daniel (JV)
Daniel High School
5:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: Berea vs Daniel (Varsity)
Daniel High School
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Easley. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Food/Consumables Team Supervisor in Easley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pickens here.
🗞 Nearby News
Liberty
- Volleyball Recap: Greenville's Win on Saturday Extends Winning Streak to Seven (maxpreps.com)
Easley
- Carolina Handling launches first connected TV advertising campaign (whosonthemove.com)
- How a Dream Staircase Came to Life in Colleton River (locallifesc.com)
Central
- Track powerful Hurricane Polo's path as it continues to move (thestate.com)
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