News from Kershaw County

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

June 14, 2022 | Kershaw County Celebrates GE Appliances Reopening Facility
$70 Million Capital Investment Kershaw County, SC – Kershaw County congratulates GE Appliances, a Haier Company, on the official reopening of their Camden facility as the company’s Center of Excellence for water heater...read more about Kershaw County Celebrates GE Appliances Reopening Facility article

December 14, 2021 | WEYLCHEM US ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO ELGIN FACILITY
PRESS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2021   Media Contact    803.425.7685 Lauren Branham Reeder Public Information Officer       Lauren.reeder@kershaw.sc.gov     WEYLCHEM...read more about WEYLCHEM US ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO ELGIN FACILITY article