News from Kershaw County

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

July 19, 2021 | MIDLANDS REGIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL TO HOST GRAND OPENING ON JULY 21ST
Kershaw County, SC – Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital will host a grand opening Wednesday, July 21st from 9am until 11am at their new healthcare facility located within The Wateree Executive Park. In 2019, the company announced...read more about MIDLANDS REGIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL TO HOST GRAND OPENING ON JULY 21ST article

July 8, 2021 | Prestage Farms of South Carolina, LLC establishing new operation in Kershaw County
  COLUMBIA, S.C. – Prestage Farms of South Carolina, LLC, a division of Prestage Farms, today announced plans to construct a new processing facility in Kershaw County. The $150 million investment will create 292 new jobs. ...read more about Prestage Farms of South Carolina, LLC establishing new operation in Kershaw County article

June 23, 2021 | STL establishing operations in Kershaw County
For Immediate Release June 23, 2021   STL establishing operations in Kershaw County $23 million investment will create 120 new jobs over the next few years   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL), a leading digital network...read more about STL establishing operations in Kershaw County article

June 18, 2021 | Denkai America, Inc. expanding operations in Kershaw County
For Immediate Release June 18, 2021   Denkai America, Inc. expanding operations in Kershaw County $14 million investment will create 10 new jobs   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Denkai America, Inc., a subsidiary of Nippon Denkai, Ltd., today announced...read more about Denkai America, Inc. expanding operations in Kershaw County article

August 21, 2020 | KERSHAW COUNTY HIRES JEFF BURGESS AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Kershaw County, SC – Kershaw County has announced the hiring of Jeff Burgess as the County’s new Economic Development Director. A resident of Kershaw County, Burgess’ economic development background has been rooted...read more about KERSHAW COUNTY HIRES JEFF BURGESS AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR article