News from Kershaw County

November 4, 2024 | 2024 8th Grade Expo
On November 1st, 2024, 225 eighth graders gathered from the four middle schools from around Kershaw County. They were greeted by the staff of Kershaw County Economic Development and the County Administrator. All the students were gifted...read more about 2024 8th Grade Expo article

October 23, 2024 | Industrial Association at Carolina Motorsports Park
Michael Cummings, the owner of Carolina Motorsports Park, hosted the Industrial Association at his facility today! The group took a tour around the grounds and had lunch. Carolina Motorsports Park is the hidden jewel of...read more about Industrial Association at Carolina Motorsports Park article

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