News from Kershaw County
December 11, 2023 | Holiday Appreciation Luncheon
Today we put all the craziness of the industry world to the side. A catered meal from Catery On Broad was served as a gift of grattitude to the participating industries.
Everyone talked and...read more about Holiday Appreciation Luncheon article
November 8, 2023 | Paige Rice Completes SCEDI
The South Carolina Economic Development Institute (The Institute), formerly known as The South Carolina Economic Development School (SCEDS), will offer a highly interactive curriculum to this year’s participants, affording them a greater &ldquo...read more about Paige Rice Completes SCEDI article
September 18, 2023 | STL starts to ‘Make in America’ with its next-gen Lugoff OFC facility
COLUMBIA, S.C. and LONDON and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading global optical and digital solutions company, today formally announced the launch of...read more about STL starts to ‘Make in America’ with its next-gen Lugoff OFC facility article
August 24, 2023 | Woolard Technology Center Students Create Plaques for Economic Development Display
Economic Development takes pride in highlighting existing industries. As a part of the campus that houses Woolard Technology Center, we thought it best to utilize the students who are learning job skills to partner with...read more about Woolard Technology Center Students Create Plaques for Economic Development Display article
March 14, 2023 | Career Fair 2023
On March 14th, Kershaw County Economic Development and Central Carolina Technical College partnered to host a career fair for students to see the jobs waiting for them in Kershaw County. There were fifteen vendors that...read more about Career Fair 2023 article
January 5, 2023 | Central South Carolina Megasite Receives CSX Select Site Designation
Central South Carolina Megasite Receives CSX Select Site Designation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – January 4, 2023 – CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that the Central South Carolina Megasite in Lugoff, South Carolina, has been designated a...read more about Central South Carolina Megasite Receives CSX Select Site Designation article
December 16, 2022 | Orion Performance Compounds, Inc. establishing operations in Kershaw County, SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Orion Performance Compounds, Inc. today announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County, South Carolina. The company’s $13 Million investment will create up to 54 new jobs.
A manufacturer of...read more about Orion Performance Compounds, Inc. establishing operations in Kershaw County, SC article
November 9, 2022 | INVISTA site in South Carolina breaks ground on new polymer facility
Lugoff, SC – Today the INVISTA nylon site in South Carolina hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new nylon polymer facility, a milestone that represents the site’s transformation to a global nylon 6,6...read more about INVISTA site in South Carolina breaks ground on new polymer facility article
November 7, 2022 | 8TH GRADE EXPO 2022
On November 4th, 2022, eighth graders from all over Kershaw County travelled to Central Carolina Technical College campus to get a view of the many careers that await them. The day began with a greeting from...read more about 8TH GRADE EXPO 2022 article
June 19, 2022 | INVISTA manufacturing site to transform from carpet fibers to high-tech nylon polymer
The INVISTA nylon site in Lugoff will undergo a significant transformation over the next several months, shifting its production focus from nylon 6,6 fiber to nylon 6,6 polymer. The transformation will equip the site for long-term viability...read more about INVISTA manufacturing site to transform from carpet fibers to high-tech nylon polymer article