Kershaw County

The Center of Growth

Located between the state’s capital city of Columbia and one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, Charlotte, NC, Kershaw County is where companies come to grow and individuals come to learn. Invista, Target Distribution Center, and GE Appliances are all growing in and providing top-notch jobs to residents Kershaw County. Central Carolina Technical College cultivates a positive learning experience where nobody is left behind. Each year with an annual graduation rate over 90%, Kershaw County is home to a strong pipeline for talent. Get started on a career path that can benefit from Kershaw’s exceptional business climate, and start living in a region that beams with affordability and opportunity.

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10,500+

students in the Kershaw County School District

Home to the Carolina Cup Steeplechase, held every spring since the early 1900s

Finalist for the All-America City

National Civic League, 2018
The Peak of Prosperity bridge trail surrounded by lush, tall trees in Central SC

Discover Kershaw

Kershaw County has an abundance of activities for all ages, starting with its horse races – a local favorite. If you want even more insight into this local activity, check out the National Steeplechase Museum. Get in touch with your artistic side by visiting the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County. Other excursions include lakes, zoos, golf courses, national parks, hiking, and biking trails. Plus, you’re only a two hour drive to the beach or mountains if you can’t quite decide which route to take.

 

Looking for activities for your youngsters? Check out these resources from Kershaw County and the County Chamber.

Education in Kershaw

The Kershaw County School District is the county’s K-12 school district. With an annual graduation rate over 90%, graduates either attend college or other forms of higher education, join the military, or enter the workforce. For those looking to continue their education, the Central Carolina Technical College – Kershaw County Campus is a comprehensive, public, two-year institution of higher education that is dedicated to fostering a positive environment of teaching and learning for faculty, staff, and students.

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March 13, 2025

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $70 million investment will create 130 new jobs.   Part of ATP Group and founded in Germany, ALLTAPE specializes in developing and manufacturing sustainable and solvent-free adhesive […]

January 15, 2025

Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded in Canada in 2019, Cardiff Products is a family-owned business that specializes in producing high-quality beverages for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The […]

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