Broad River District, Piedmont Council BSA

06/24/2026

Looking for summer fun? There are still spots available for the Mining in Society Merit Badge!

Scouts will explore the history, science, technology, and career opportunities within the mining industry while completing requirements for this unique and informative merit badge.

Space is limited and registration is first come, first served!

Sign up today: https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/summermb

Don't miss this opportunity to earn a merit badge and learn about an industry that impacts our everyday lives.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Welcome our newest District Executive – Lucas Green
South Fork District (Lincoln County)
The Piedmont Council, Scouting America, would like to welcome Lucas Green as the newest member of our professional team. Lucas will join the Piedmont Council on Monday, June 22nd, 2026, and will serve as a District Executive for the South Fork District, serving Lincoln County.
Although Lucas may be new to professional Scouting, his professional experience is diverse. An Eagle Scout from the Greater Alabama Council (Arrowhead District), Lucas previously worked as a General Manager for JagTV, was a Conservation Crew Member for the American Conservation Experience, and has worked for several food-based establishments in the Huntsville and Athens communities as a Bartender, Server, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Café Supervisor, and Assistant Restaurant Manager.
Lucas attended the University of South Alabama for English Literature (Literacy Theory) & Communication (Multimedia Production). Also, Lucas will be serving as an Assistant Kitchen Manager at Camp Bud Schiele (Piedmont Scout Reservation) this summer as he looks to move into Lincoln County.
He currently resides in Athens, Georgia and looks forward to working with the unit leaders and their families in the South Fork District. We are excited for him to serve our local communities!

06/18/2026

Welcome our newest District Executive – Nathaniel Worthington
South Fork District (Gaston County)
The Piedmont Council, Scouting America, would like to welcome Nathaniel “Nate” Worthington as the newest member of our professional team. Nate will join the Piedmont Council on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, and will serve as a District Executive for the South Fork District, serving Gaston County.
Although Nate may be new to professional Scouting, his professional experience is diverse. An Eagle Scout from the Piedmont Council, Scouting America (Gemstone District), Nate previously worked as a Child Care Lead / Aide for Concord Academy and for the last two summers has worked at Camp Bud Schiele, Piedmont Scout Reservation, as our Archery Instructor and Law Merit Badge Instructor. He is currently working this summer as our Nature Director.
Nate attended High Point University and graduated w/a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology.
He currently resides in Concord, North Carolina and looks forward to working with the unit leaders and their families in the South Fork District. We are excited for him to serve our local communities!

06/09/2026

Gaston County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 566 is extremely proud to announce that Explorers Rylan Lewis, Sebastian Morales, and Kaden Brinkley have been selected as recipients of the prestigious NC Fellows Scholarship.

This achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence both within our Explorer program and in their academic pursuits. We are honored to see these young leaders recognized for their accomplishments and look forward to watching them continue to succeed in their future endeavors.

Please join us in congratulating Rylan, Sebastian, and Kaden on this outstanding achievement!

05/26/2026

We are excited to offer three different day and twilight camp opportunities this summer! Gemstone District Day Camp - Iredell County. Lakeland District Day Camp - Catawba and Alexander Counties. Piedmont Council Twilight Camp (sponsored by the South Fork District) - Lincoln and Gaston Counties (a unique opportunity combining the fun and excitement of a traditional day camp with a more economical evening experience). Click here to register for one of the above camps: https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/csdaycamps
Note: Cub Scouts are welcome to attend any of the day camps (or twilight camp) listed above. Thank You!

05/19/2026

https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/content/129441/Council-Calendar-Preview

05/12/2026

We are excited to offer three different day and twilight camp opportunities this summer!
Gemstone District Day Camp - Iredell County
Lakeland District Day Camp - Catawba and Alexander Counties
Piedmont Council Twilight Camp (sponsored by the South Fork District) - Lincoln and Gaston Counties (a unique opportunity combining the fun and excitement of a traditional day camp with a more economical evening experience).
Click here to register for one of the above camps:
https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/csdaycamps
Note: Cub Scouts are welcome to attend any of the day camps (or twilight camp) listed above. Thank You!

05/07/2026

Awesome job, Pack 117!