PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Pickens County Planning Commission denied phase five of an industrial development plan for the Greenville Pickens Speedway on Monday, prompting cheers from supporters who have fought the proposal for months. The commission voted 6-to-1 to reject the application after the developer presented a plan that could bring nearly 500 jobs to the area. The developer said the project would continue to benefit the county.