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Kershaw County Industrial Sites
Available for Lease or Purchase |
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Acres |
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7 miles NE of Camden, straddling CSX rail |
109 |
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US 601 1.3 mi N of US 601/I-20 Intersection |
38 |
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In NW QUAD of I20/SR329 inchg, SR189 |
210 |
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0.6 mi S I-20 on E side of US 601 |
60 |
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Located off of SC 38; 3/4 mile from US 1 / 601 |
31 |
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0 mi S of SC 12/US 601 Junc |
88 |
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1.2 mi E of US 601/SR 133 Junction |
1,031 |
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SR 42 on NW side of SR 42/US 1 Junction |
278 |
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Junc of US1/601 with SR130, S of US1/601 |
27.50 |
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SR 12 0 mi E of I-20/ US 521 Intersection |
220 |
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Elgin |
60 |
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Kershaw County
Centrally located in South Carolina, Kershaw County offers many advantages to companies looking to enhance their bottom line. A skilled workforce, excellent transportation system, close proximity to Columbia, low operating costs, and a pro-business atmosphere are just a few of the reasons why new companies should consider Kershaw County for their new home. Please take a few minutes to explore the many reasons why Kershaw County is right for your company.
Kershaw County is located in the Midlands region of South Carolina. It is uniquely positioned halfway between New York and Miami, within 24 hour ground access to more than 70 percent of the U.S. market. The total area of the county is 726 square miles. The county seat, which is the City of Camden, is located approximately 34 miles from the state’s capital, Columbia.
We assist through the recruitment of new companies and expansion of existing industries. The COR provides a variety of services for companies looking to expand their presence in Kershaw County including providing demographic and community information, conducting site and community tours, creating incentive packages, and providing relocation services among others. |
Kershaw County: Employment |
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Annual Average |
Unemployment Rate |
Labor Force |
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1998 |
4.50% |
22,841 |
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1999 |
4.70% |
22,992 |
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2000 |
3.60% |
27,008 |
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2001 |
5.30% |
26,971 |
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2002 |
6.10% |
27,183 |
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2003 |
6.30% |
27,742 |
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2004 |
6.20% |
28,200 |
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2005 |
6.60% |
29,016 |
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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Industry Sector |
Employment (%) |
Employment (#) |
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Natural Resources and Mining |
2.0% |
459 |
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Construction |
6.1% |
1,391 |
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Manufacturing |
17.7% |
4,043 |
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Service-Providing |
37.2% |
8,519 |
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Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
15.7% |
3,584 |
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Information |
1.2% |
275 |
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Financial Activities |
2.2% |
497 |
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Professional and Business Services |
4.0% |
908 |
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Education and Health Services |
6.3% |
1,435 |
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Leisure and Hospitality |
6.0% |
1,371 |
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Other Services |
1.8% |
400 |
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Total |
100% |
22,882 |
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District |
Kershaw |
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Number of Schools |
19 |
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Dollars per Student |
$6,781 |
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Enrollment |
9,959 |
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Pupil/Teacher Ratio |
21.8 : 1 |
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SAT Math |
513 |
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SAT Verbal |
517 |
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Web Site |
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Source: South Carolina Department of Education |
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Institution |
Type |
Enrollment |
Graduation |
Location |
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Liberal Arts |
567 |
67 |
Columbia |
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Liberal Arts |
2,769 |
385 |
Columbia |
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Vocational |
3,259 |
236 |
Sumter |
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Private Liberal Arts |
1,453 |
454 |
Columbia |
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Vocational |
10,710 |
828 |
Columbia |
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Flagship |
25,596 |
5,569 |
Columbia |
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Source: South Carolina Commission of Higher Education |
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Number |
Percent |
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High school or higher degree |
26,295 |
75.42% |
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High school graduate |
12,370 |
35.48% |
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Some college, less than 1 year |
2,195 |
6.30% |
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Some college, 1 or more years, no degree |
4,068 |
11.67% |
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Associate degree |
1,994 |
5.72% |
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Bachelor's degree |
3,960 |
11.36% |
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Master's degree |
1,265 |
3.63% |
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Professional school degree |
294 |
0.84% |
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Doctorate degree |
149 |
0.43% |
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Source: US Census 2000 |
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School Name |
Enrollment |
Grades |
Religious Affiliation |
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Camden Adventist |
19 |
2-8 |
Seventh Day Adventist |
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Camden Military Academy |
287 |
7-12 |
Secular |
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Faith Academy |
44 |
K-12 |
Non-Denominational Christian |
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Montessori School of Camden |
73 |
K-7 |
Secular |
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Mt Olivet Christian School |
43 |
1-12 |
Baptist |
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Pine Grove School |
23 |
1-12 (SP) |
Secular |
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Source: South Carolina Department of Education |
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Interstates: |
I-20 (4 interchanges), I-26 (20mi), I-95 (40mi), I-77, (30mi) |
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Local Airport: |
Woodward Field |
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Runway length: |
5,000 feet |
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Commercial Airport: |
Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) |
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Distance To: |
38 miles |
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Available Airlines: |
Atlantic Coast Airlines |
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ASA/Delta Connection |
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Comair |
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Continental |
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Delta |
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Northwest |
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US Airways Express |
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United Express |
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Nearest Foreign Trade Zones: |
Columbia |
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Port Facility: |
Charleston, 124 miles |
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Railroads: |
CSX |
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Kershaw County Public Utilities
Electricity
South Carolina and Kershaw County enjoy some of the lowest electric rates in the country. Reliable power is supplied in Kershaw County by the following companies: City of Camden, Progress Energy , Black River Electric Cooperative, Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Lynches River Electric Cooperative.
Natural Gas
Natural gas service for all customers in Kershaw County is provided by South Carolina Electric & Gas and its wholly owned subsidiary South Carolina Pipeline ( www.scana.com)
Telecommunications
BellSouth is the major telecommunications provider in Kershaw County. Long distance companies include AT&T, BellSouth, MCI, Sprint. Cellular phone service is provided by Suncom, Alltel, Sprint, Nextel, Verizon, and Cingular Wireless.
Broadband High-speed internet service is provided by BellSouth (DSL, T-1). Earthlink (DSL), and TruVista (cable). Several local companies offer dial-up internet services.
Water
Water suppliers in Kershaw County include: City of Camden, Lugoff-Elgin Water Authority, Cassatt Water Company and Bethune Rural Water Company.
Sewer
Wastewater suppliers in Kershaw County include the City of Camden and Kershaw County.
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Water Suppliers |
City of Camden |
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Bethune Rural Water Company |
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Lugoff-Elgin Water District |
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Cassatt Water Company |
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Sewer Suppliers |
City of Camden |
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Kershaw County Water Sewer Authority |
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Electric Companies |
Black River Electric Co-op |
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Camden Municipal |
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Fairfield Electric Co-op |
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Lynches River Corp |
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Progress Energy |
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Natural Gas Company |
SCE&G |
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Local Telephone Service |
BellSouth |
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Kershaw County Medical Center |
121 beds |
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Nearest Synagogue |
1 |
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Protestant Churches |
95 |
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Roman Catholic Churches |
1 |
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Attractions |
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Recreation |
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ACCRA Cost of Living 2005 Qrt 4 |
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Camden BRANNON
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Location |
7 miles NE of Camden, straddling CSX rail |
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Acres |
109 |
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Total Park Acreage |
109 |
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Subdividable |
Yes |
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Site Shape and Dimensions |
Rectangular |
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Topography |
Virtually level, w/ slight slope toward South boundary at US 1 |
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Elevation Min |
285 |
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Elevation Max |
315 |
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Soil Type |
Sand, Loamy Sand |
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Railroad |
CSX |
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Interstate Distance |
I-20, 15 miles |
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Interstate Visibility |
No |
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Nearby Roadways |
US 1; US 521/601, 7.5 miles |
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Airport Distance |
Columbia Metropolitan, 45 miles |
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Private Airport Distance |
Woodward Field, 5 miles |
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Private Airport Runway Length |
5,000' x 100' |
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Port Distance |
Charleston, 136 miles |
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Electric Supplier |
Coop |
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Natural Gas Supplier |
South Carolina Electric & Gas |
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Water Supplier |
Cassatt |
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Water Main Size |
6 |
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Excess Water Supply |
1.35 MGD |
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Fire Protection Supplier |
Kershaw County Fire Dept. |
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Fire Rating |
9 |
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Type of Listing |
Site |
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Sales Price Per Acre |
$1,600 |
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Date of Last Price Update |
6/27/2001 |
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Multi County Industrial Park |
No |
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Rural Development Act |
Moderately Developed |
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Zoning |
General Development |
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Millage Rate |
256.3 (04/05) |
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Tax Map Number |
200-00-00-022 |
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Present Land Use |
Dormant |
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Nearby Land Uses |
Agricultural, Industrial, Commercial |
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Owner |
Ival H. Brannon |
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Comment |
Site is bisected by CSX rail into 81.99 acres on North side 27.8 acres on South side |
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