BIZYMAG 2022

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Mary Ellis

Belinda Jackson

Cary Pardue

Hilda Quick

Valerie Ray

Missy Spitzer

Amy Watkins

WELCOME

COMMITMENT

C“COMMITMENT” is something that Kershaw County businesses and industries know a lot about - commitment to their employees, customers/clients and the community. This commitment has been especially evident over the past few years as we navigated a pandemic and lots of uncertainty. The Kershaw County community is committed to moving forward, in spite of the challenges they face.

This edition of our business and industry magazine is all about the commitment of businesses and individuals to our community. Therefore, in the following pages you will read about: a small business with a growth mindset to help employ all residents of Kershaw County (see page 16 – The Occupational Match Maker of Kershaw County); a large industry that serves our community in ways you probably didn’t know (see page 24 – AT&T, Keeping Kershaw County Connected); the unsung heros who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our residents and businesses (see page 32 –Unsung Heroes); and resources available to help entrepreneurs interested in starting a new business in our community

Opening a Business in Kershaw County).

We are proud of the businesses and individuals that live and work in our community! Our partnership together helps bring you these stories and more. Our hope is that you recognize the strengths and commitment of those around you and support them in their continued work in our community. In that vein, we ask that you connect with the local businesses that are advertised and listed in this magazine. By working together and supporting one another, we will continue to grow and thrive!

AMY KINARD

Executive Director

Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce

LAUREN REEDER

Assistant Administrator

Kershaw County Government

Publisher

Camden Media Company

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

LOCAL RESOURCES

KERSHAW COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

80 Campus Drive, Camden, SC 29020 803-432-2525 kershawcountychamber.org

CAMDEN CITY HALL

1000 Lyttleton Street/Post Office Box 7002 Camden, SC 29021 803-425-6045 cityofcamden.org

KERSHAW COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (INDUSTRIAL)

90 Innovation Way, Camden SC 29020 803-425-7685 kershawcountysc.org

KERSHAW COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING

515 Walnut Street, Camden, SC 29020 803-425-7233 kershaw.sc.gov

REGIONAL/STATE RESOURCES

CATAWBA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Ed Brock, Senior Lending Officer – East Region 215 Hampton St, Suite 200, Rock Hill, SC 29730 803-327-9041 catawbacog.org

SC SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Columbia Area SBDC (PTAC) 1225 Laurel Street, Third Floor Columbia, SC 29201 803-777-5118

Sumter Area SBDC

200 Miller Road, Room 216 Sumter, SC 29150 803-938-3833

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS ONE STOP (SCBOS)

scbos.sc.gov

Click Business Resources tab for important links and the Partners t ab for other departments such as: The Department of Revenue, the Secretary of State, etc.

SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES (SCORE)

930 Richland Street, Columbia

Chamber of Commerce – Lower Level Columbia, SC 29201 803-765-5131

midlands.score.org

To schedule an appointment: core.score.org

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

1201 Main Street, Suite 1600, Columbia, SC 29201 803-737-0400 sccommerce.com/doing-business-in-south-carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE

1550 Gadsden Street, Post Office Box 995 Columbia, SC 29202 803-737-2400 dew.sc.gov

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LICENSE, LABOR AND REGULATION

110 Centerview Drive, Synergy Business Park; Kingstree Building Columbia, S.C. 29210 803-896-4300 llr.state.sc.us

SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION

1333 Main Street, Suite 500 Post Office Box 1715 Columbia, SC 29202 803-737-5700 wcc.sc.gov

The Occupational Match Maker

of Kershaw County

By LILIAN TURNER

GGrady Catoe stands in the reception area of his business wearing an impressively crisp white shirt, buttoned almost to the neck, and navy slacks. He stands a little off to the side as a cluster of office staff look at something on the computer screen and talk energetically. Watching him for a moment, the words “reserved but observant” spring to mind.

I’ve come to talk to him about his business, Allstaff Employment. It doesn’t take long to figure out this ain’t your grandma’s staffing agency. Catoe is not interested in just cycling through a bunch of temporary workers to offer to local businesses to turn a profit for himself.

This company, which he purchased in January of 2021, means so much more to him than that.

He guides me to a room where he has a table and chairs set up. A carefully compiled set of documents providing an overview of his agency are placed in front of me. He has a notebook where he has written his own talking points. (I add “professional, organized and thorough” to my mental list.)

The first thing he explains is what sets his company apart from other staffing agencies.

“We have two customers,” he begins, “the manufacturing customer seeking workers and the employee who comes to us looking to be placed. Uniting these two people is like matchmaking.”

He adds, “Our goal is to get people to work for 90 days and then get them hired on full-time.” He explains that then they can get medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and a 401k. Not to mention a higher salary.

Won’t filling all those positions make his business redundant? He doesn’t think so. He believes there is enough turnover to keep him in business for a long time. “It’s not easy to get a good fit. If we get a good person in the full-time job, the company will come back to us to find other people, and we become an extension to their HR department.”

The forward-thinking Catoe has a vision statement that posits a ten-year plan for growing his business to 10 small locations within South Carolina. After just 18 months of owning his first business, he made another acquisition by purchasing a competitor’s business in Lugoff. A whiteboard in his office, covered with a brain dump of ideas, bears witness to his planning. Eight more to go. (“Strategic” and “ambitious” are added to my mental whiteboard.)

Catoe finds it ironic that he now owns a staffing agency. He just didn’t see it coming. After earning a chemical engineering degree from the University of South Carolina followed by an MBA from the University of North Carolina, Catoe catapulted from a position as a customer service engineer to running three business units and being part of the senior management team in the first 15 years. “I’m a complete introvert. I am uncomfortable getting in front of people and going out and meeting people,” he says.

He wanted to come back home to Kershaw County and, his mother was interested in selling her staffing agency. A golden opportunity but he jokingly admits his mother is a tough negotiator.

To make it even harder, these were the days of COVID and people weren’t beating down the door trying to find work.

So, he adopted the time-tested strategy of going out into the community to find the people. Catoe got out of the office. “I went into the community to learn the people who were there, to learn the different business owners, to find out who was running the United Way, to find out who was running Food for the Soul, to find out who was running Access Kershaw.” It was tough for an introvert, but he says he forced himself to do it. He started building his network day by day.

Now he says, “I’ve met a bunch of really good people in the area, and it’s become one of the most rewarding parts of my job.”Catoe has his fingers in many pies, all of his own making. He currently owns and manages four limited liability companies: Allstaff Employment, Allstaff, Skills Employment, and Allstaff Occupational Health.

He's hands-on with his business, but he gives his team a lot of credit for the success of Allstaff. “I’m on the frontline if there are any issues with customers. If we hit any roadblocks with my recruiters that prevents them from getting people placed. Checking in with the finance team. I make sure things run smoothly.” He stops and waves his hand, dismissively, “I tell you all that but, to be honest, I’m more of a cheerleader. My team is the real reason for my success. We have the best recruiters who love and enjoy their jobs. My team would tell you how rewarding it is when you get it right. I could walk away for several weeks and they could handle it.

“My team is the real reason for my success. We have the best recruiters who love and enjoy their jobs. My team would tell you how rewarding it is when you get it right. ”

They’re good and I rely on them. So, yeah, I’m really a cheerleader.” (“Modest” goes on the list.)

Based on his experiences, Catoe created a mission statement that is at the heart of his business philosophy, “We will be active in the community to find people with a desire to work and place them in full-time positions to enrich their lives and become self-sufficient.” He walks that walk every day.

In line with that mission, he has set himself an even bigger goal, but one which he knows will take time and support from other agencies to accomplish, and that is to impact the poverty line of Kershaw County.

Ah. So now we’re getting to the heart of things. The raison d’etre. The guts.

What has truly surprised Catoe about this shift from corporate America to small-town America is the feeling of accomplishment he gets when someone who really wants a job, gets a temporary job which then turns into a full-time job. “It’s so exciting to see them come in and they’re overjoyed, bouncing off the walls and thanking the team for recruiting them.”

He starts to tell me a few of the stories about people who have come to Allstaff and whom he and his staff have been able to help. First, there is Shane who was in a dead-end job and was only just making ends meet. The Allstaff team was able to set him up with a company for 90 days. In that time period, they promoted him twice, raised his salary twice and then took him on full-time with benefits.

Another client, Stacey, who had been

struggling to find any kind of work much less permanent employment, came into the office one morning at the end of her trial period. Catoe heard yelling and screaming and thought a fight had broken out. He soon discovered his staff had informed Stacey she had been hired into a full-time position, and she was the one making the joyful ruckus.

Then there was David, a man who had spent 13 years in prison and had little hope of finding a good job, and who confessed his criminal past to Allstaff. Allstaff worked hard to find an employer who would take on a man with a checkered past and give him a chance. Ninety days later, that company hired David full-time.

But the story that makes Catoe a little tearyeyed, is the tale of Damion. This gentleman was working hard during his trial period but came to Allstaff one day and said he needed two days off—not a good look on your trial period. Come to find out, Damion had been homeless and living in his car. He needed the two days to move into a new apartment he’d been able to rent with the money he was making at his new job. He got his two days off and was hired fulltime.

(I add “role model for other business leaders” to my list and put it away.)

Call him a matchmaker. Call him an introvert. Call him a cheerleader. At the end of the day, just know Grady Catoe and his team are astute but compassionate, committed to this community and to making Kershaw County a better place to live for all of us.

Pictured (Front row-left to right) Nichole Ames, Marlene Rojo and Nealy West. Back Row: Grady Catoe, Kirsten Hayes, Amy Sigmon, Kenny White, Marie McCall and Jenny Catoe. Not Pictured - Mollie Gardner and Dr. Guy Kahler

PATTY

AT&T,

Keeping Kershaw County Connected

By LILIAN TURNER

TThere are those in the community who are paying millions of dollars to make sure Kershaw County stays connected. There are those who are working to bring fiber optics technology to your front door. And there are those who are making sure first responders have access to reliable communication networks.

And who might “those” be? None other than AT&T, Inc. They’re an American multinational telecommunications company that has a long history in South Carolina. Just ask Amanda Taylor.

Photo by BowTie Photography

Pictured are Amanda Taylor, Tina Johnson-Whack and Tamisha Free.

Taylor is the Regional Director of External Affairs for AT&T South Carolina. “AT&T is all about connections. Whether that is person to person or connecting to a business, information or entertainment, our goal is to deliver that connection where and when you need it. We’ve been serving South Carolina for more than 140 years and we’re proud of that heritage, across the state and here in Kershaw County.”

AT&T, Where People Come To Invent The Future

So what is AT&T doing in Kershaw County today?

“In the past 3 years, we have invested 10 million dollars in Kershaw County in our wireline and wireless networks. We completed a total of twenty-three network upgrade projects that bring faster and more reliable connections to our customers. That includes 3 new wireless sites. One of those was an addition in Camden, on U.S. 601 in Boykin. Not only do these towers improve connections for our everyday customers, but they also improve connections for first responders who are FirstNet customers.”

Taylor points out that, “South Carolina leaders, both state and local, have done a great job creating a public policy environment that welcomes private investment.”

There are three types of connections that AT&T offers to their customers: wireless (think your cell phone), wired (think your high-speed internet), and FirstNet (think a new AT&T network exclusively for first responders).

“What we’re investing in and building out is fiber optics,” Taylor says. “Investing in fiber optics future-proofs

a community, meeting customer needs today while laying the foundation for even faster speeds in the future.”

The Coolest Technology Around

Although it’s been around since the 1970s, fiber optics is a pretty cool technology. In 1988 the first fiber optic cables were laid down in the ocean to connect the U.S. to Europe. Today the sea floor is strewn with a whole network of these cables that circle the globe.

It’s complicated stuff, but in simplest terms, it allows you to transmit information in the form of light rather than electricity. The fiber optics are super thin, about the width of a human hair, and they are bundled together to form a cable. Then super-fast pulses of light travel through the cables to transmit data. Using fiber optics allows AT&T to offer symmetrical speeds of 5 gigabytes to their customers, meaning the upload bandwidth and the download bandwidth are the same. AT&T Fiber delivers the fastest internet of any of the major providers.

“Most recently we lit up the Cool Springs neighborhood,” Taylor explains (in telecommunications parlance “lit” means to install fiber optic cables), “areas near Emmanual Baptist church, near Cornerstone Church of God, and in the West Haven community and in Lugoff. We have brand-new fiber deployment in those areas, and with these speeds, customers in those areas will get applications--video conferencing, telehealth, gaming, virtual learning--like they’ve never experienced before! It’s an exciting thing to be able to tell people you’re going to get 5 gigs of symmetrical speed.”

From left to right are Willie Sandlifer, Jason Jordan, Ramon Torres-Ipina, Chad Hood and Phillip Martin.

Everybody Can Play

AT&T is also addressing the need for accessibility and affordability in Kershaw County.

“Part of our two-billion-dollar commitment from 2021-23 is helping bridge the digital divide. Our children are digital natives,” Taylor says.

But that holds true only if those children have access to the wonder of the internet. If Covid taught us anything, it taught us that school children need access to the internet at home. Now it’s not just for times when they can’t be in the classroom but also for accessing the myriad of educational resources integrated into the school’s curriculum and available only online.

AT&T is working to level the digital playing

field for everyone in the community through Access from AT&T and the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program. Eligible limited-income households can combine the programs to take advantage of free internet.

The One and Only

And Taylor is proud of all these connections, but the link that really excites her is FirstNet. “My father was former law enforcement, so this third area of connectivity is pretty near and dear to my heart.”

After witnessing the communication difficulties in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the 9/11 Commission recommended creating a nationwide public safety network for communication. As a result, Congress

Photo by BowTie Photography

created the First Responder Network Authority (FRNA). This agency then partnered with AT&T to create a nationwide platform dedicated to public safety communications.

“We believe it’s the most important wireless network in the country,” Taylor continues, “It’s the only communications platform that is specifically designed for public safety, and it’s based on direct feedback from first responders about what they need,” says Taylor. “So, it’s for every first responder in the country, whether it’s your career or you’re a volunteer; whether you work in the city, state, tribal, federal, urban, or rural areas. It’s also for the people who work to support the first responders: think of nurses, physicians, education personnel, think of utility companies who go in and clear downed power lines or clear gas leaks.

All of those are a part of our emergency response and qualify for FirstNet. “

FirstNet is unique. FirstNet ready smartphones are provided for first responder agencies. Those phones have dedicated access to Band 14 spectrum so first responders can have it when and where they need it. The network provides 24-hours a day priority and preemption connectivity so emergency personnel can always get through to save lives and help communities when it’s needed most. And that makes Taylor truly happy.

“AT&T is a good community partner and is proud to be a part of this community,” Taylor says. “We know a connected community continues to grow, and our commitment to serving the community has not changed – and will not change.”

Ma Belle would be proud.

Pictured left to right are Todd Davis, Capt. Ben Hinson, Eng. Will Hensley, Eng. Jeremy Tidwell and Lt. Daniel Hughes.

Photo by BowTie Photography

Backcountry Settlement

Colonial Trades

Revolutionary Spirit

County & Chamber UNSUNG HEROES:

Merri Seigler Clerk to Council, Kershaw County Administration

For over 15 years, Merri Seigler has served as The Clerk to Council for Kershaw County. She is the quiet soul seated next to the seven members of Council who has written, in cursive, the minutes of every Council meeting before her. As part of administration, she plays a vital role to the organization to include handling the matters of Council, the ever growing amounts of Freedom of Information Requests, and the daily operations of Administration. Outside of her role, she has always handled herself with grace and professionalism – treating every person that has come into her office with respect and dignity. Her presence to staff is necessary and will be missed the day she decides to enjoy retirement.

She is the heartbeat of Kershaw County Government.

Billie McLeod

Register of Deeds, Kershaw County Register of Deeds

Since 18 years of age, Billie McLeod has served as a member of Kershaw County Government. She has worked as Deputy Clerk for The Clerk of Court and then has been appointed Register of Deeds for the past 20 years.

A wealth of knowledge, McLeod is known in the community for her ability to help customers, train and lead her amazing team, and provide efficient ways for the public to search for records. Her most recent accomplishment was completed in 2022 when all of Kershaw County’s deeds, dating back to 1781, became online and available to the public digitally.

Kershaw County is blessed to have Billie McLeod.

Ginny Ray Deputy/Associate Judge, Kershaw County Probate Court

For over 30 years, Ginny Ray has served The Probate Court of Kershaw County. Ray started as an Estate Clerk, then Clerk of Probate Court, and now Deputy/Associate Judge.

Ray makes sure that the appropriate court documents have been filed and notifications have been made to set hearings, gets the courtroom ready for trial, records the hearings, takes notes for the Probate Judge, handles scheduling and rescheduling of The Probate Court hearings regarding estate and trust litigation, involuntary commitments as well as appointments of guardians and conservators. Ray also handles the filings of annual reports of guardians and conservators and manages those cases. She is also the frontline supervisor when the Probate Judge is not available.

Her knowledge of protocol, procedures, and administration of all aspects of The Probate Court is invaluable.

Rob Keasler

Director, Kershaw County Maintenance Department

When you think of a true unsung hero, Rob Keasler is it. Keasler started his career at Kershaw County 16 years ago as a Building Inspector for Planning & Zoning, then Risk Manager, and now has taken on the role as Director of Maintenance for the past 12 years. His discipline and leadership strengths have equipped his team to provide safe Kershaw County facilities across our great community. During COVID-19, Keasler and his department played a vital role in the County’s ability to remain open to the public when other organizations where closed. He goes above and beyond his job every single day helping colleagues and other departments both with matters that are a part of his department’s scope of work and outside of it.

Jeff Burgess Director, Kershaw County Economic Development

A new face to Kershaw County Government, Jeff Burgess has taken economic development by storm for our community. His career knowledge and expertise in the field of economic development has brought Kershaw County great success in the past 2 years with the announcements of Prestage Farms and STL as well as the expansion of Denkai America and WeylChem US. Burgess has also worked directly with GE Appliances on their reopening of their Kershaw County facility from producing refrigerators to now water heaters and with INVISTA on their facility transformation of carpet fibers to high-tech nylon polymers.

As these announcements tend to pick up local, state, and national media coverage, Burgess chooses to remain behind the scenes making sure the engines are running full speed and operations are running normally.

Burgess’ ability to engage, work, and create positive working relationships with not only prospective and existing industries, but with everyone is a talent not everyone is born with that plays a big role in the economic success of our community.

Tabitha Sanders CDL Roll-Off Driver, Kershaw County Solid Waste

Slightly new to Kershaw County Government, Tabitha Sanders started her career part time in 2016 within Solid Waste working the scales at the landfill. Shortly after joining the organization, Sanders expressed interest in being full time and learning more of the operations within Solid Waste. Under the guidance and leadership of Solid Waste Director Jeff Cannon, Sanders learned how to operate a backhoe and excavator. But that wasn’t all. Her desire to learn and grow within the organization was evident by her drive to know more. She then became a heavy equipment operator with the ability to handle a bulldozer and compactor. Sanders also received her CDL and operates one of the roll-off trucks that pick-up and drop-off big containers at convenience centers.

Known as the “Swiss Army Knife,” Sanders bright future in Kershaw County Government is just getting started. She is a shining example of what success looks like when you put your mind and drive behind something you want to accomplish.

Deloris Leonard Summary Court Accountant, Kershaw County Summary Court

Over 30 years, Deloris Leonard continues to be a true asset to The Kershaw County Summary Court. Serving previously as an assistant judge, Leonard’s current role as a Summary Court Accountant, involves so many functions including logging in daily work from The Kershaw County Detention Center, review/correct NCIC validation reports, complete month end reports to County Treasurer, balance daily cash reports, checking account, and credit cards as well as handles the overall month end balances for Traffic and Criminal cases along with Civil accounts. Leonard also completes year end audit reports for Court Administration, reports quarterly DUI reports to 5th Circuit Solicitor, runs monthly SLED reports, studies and review applicable orders and updates from Court Administration, and so much more.

Leonard is the overall troubleshooter in Summary Court and a vital part of the dayto-day operations. Her knowledge and skills are bountiful and is a shining example of professionalism.

Loree Stokes

Events and Finance Manager, Kershaw County Chamber

While Chamber Executive Director, Amy Kinard is out visiting members, attending meetings and celebrating businesses, Loree Stokes manages phone calls, finances and everything in between. “I couldn’t do this job without Loree,” Kinard says. “She takes care of our members, and keeps me on track. She is dedicated to her work but doesn’t like to be in the spotlight.” Loree’s official title is Manager of Finance and Special Events but she doesn’t just stick to those two areas. Loree can organize and clean out the Chamber’s storage unit one day, and then the next day be back in the office paying bills, stuffing envelopes for membership mailings, and contacting vendors for supplies.

One example of Loree’s dedication was early in 2022. Amy was sick and couldn’t attend the Chamber’s Annual Gala, the first in 3 years. Loree, with the support of Board President Kathryn Lane, set up and executed a great event. Kinard continues, “When you have a staff of only 2, each individual needs to step up and make things happen. Loree does that every day for the Chamber and doesn’t ask for or expect any recognition. She just gets things done and I am so thankful to have her on my team.”

OF K E R S H A W COUNTY

The Arts Center of Kershaw County is a place for people of all ages and abilities to come and express themselves through art. We offer all types of classes from music and pottery to dance and theatre, so there’s something for everyone. In addition, our talented instructors are passionate about their craft, so you’re guaranteed to learn something new. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, we invite you to come and take a class at the Arts Center today.

Robert J. Sheheen

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COMMUNITIES

CAMDEN

“As the county seat of Kershaw County, Camden has it all: a lively city that maintains its history-honored small town feel; great education system and resources; warm hospitality and entertainment; and strongly supported and thriving small businesses. We are a strong and welcoming community and I welcome everyone to come and experience all we have to offer.’’

- Camden Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford

CASSATT

“I have lived in Cassatt for 32 years and what I love most is our community’s simplicity and sense of family. Life is made a little sweeter here with a slower pace lifestyle that includes less stress, less traffic, porches and sweet tea.”

- Gina Marthers, Cassatt Resident

LUGOFF

“I have lived in “Luscious Lugoff” all of my life. It’s my SMALL-TOWN HOMETOWN and I am proud of it - I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love my community, I am involved in my community, my family is here, my closest friends are here, I work here, my church is here, I know I belong here - I am attached to

- Scott Hathaway, Sheriff’s Deputy & Westville Resident

ELGIN

“Elgin is a wonderful community that exemplifies our theme of "Small Town with a Big Heart" on a daily basis. From our residents to our businesses, from our local churches to our schools, acts of kindness and generosity shine daily. A family oriented community that offers so many opportunities for those who choose to live, work and play in Kershaw County.”

- Melissa Emmons, Mayor Elgin, SC

BETHUNE

Bethune, in my opinion, is the best place on earth to live! I love the small town atmosphere where we all know one another and reach out to each other when someone is sick, celebrating a special event, or mourning the death of a loved one. Remember the opening theme song of the “Cheers” TV sitcom? I think of Bethune when I hear it as this is also “A place where everybody knows your name and you’re always glad you came.”

- John Helfin, Bethune Resident

LAKE WATEREE

“I chose to retire here 16 years ago after visiting many different places and areas. Lake Wateree is a gem of a natural resource, and I thank the Lord every day because it doesn’t get better than this.” - George Harkins, Lake Wateree Resident

LIBERTY HILL

“The heart of historic Liberty Hill sits atop a ridge rising to over 500 feet, just minutes from Wateree Lake. With unbelievable sunsets, beautiful homes, and the spacious luxury of living in abundant wooded areas, residents enjoy the closeness of loving and caring neighbors. Once you live here, it will always be home.”

- Sylvia Hudson, Liberty Hill Resident

“Our agricultural heritage and the charm of our small rural community includes unique festivals , wildlife, waterways and fields that our children and visitors celebrate and enjoy - Wayne Belger, Boykin Resident

RELOCATION GUIDE

COUNTY, CITY AND TOWN OFFICES

Kershaw County Government 515 Walnut St., Camden, SC 29020 803-425-1500 www.kershaw.sc.gov

For zoning information, use the interactive map at https://kershawsc.wthgis.com/

For details on Kershaw County’s Vision 2030 plan, visit www.visionkershaw2030.org

City of Camden 1000 Lyttleton St., Camden, SC 29020 803-432-2421 www.cityofcamdensc.org

Town of Bethune 101 Elm St., Bethune, SC 29009 843-334-6238

Town of Elgin 2469 Main St., Elgin, SC 29045 803-438-2362 www.townofelginsc.com

CABLE TELEVISION

Truvista

1637 Springdale Drive, Camden, SC 29020 803-432-3461 www.truvista.net

ELECTRICITY

Black River Electric Cooperative www.blackriver.coop

City of Camden -- see details in County, City and Town Offices

Duke Energy 800-777-9898 www.duke-energy.com

Fairfield Electric Cooperative 803-425-1059 www.fairfield.coop

Lynches River Electric Cooperative 800-922-3486 www.lynchesriver.com

NATURAL GAS

Dominion Energy 866-517-3711 www.dominionenergy.com/ south-carolina

TELEPHONE AND INTERNET

AT&T

1671 Springdale Drive, #14, Camden SC 29020 803-713-0534 www.att.com

Sandhill Telephone Cooperative 843-658-3434 www.shtc.net

TruVista

see details in Cable Television

Windstream 866-445-8084 www.windstream.com

WATER

Bethune Rural Water Company

110 Main St. N., Bethune, SC 29009 843-334-8425 www.bethuneruralwater.com

Cassatt Water Company 2638 Old Stagecoach Road, Cassatt, SC 29032 803-432-8235 www.cassattwater.com

City of Camden -- see details in County, City and Town Offices

Lugoff-Elgin Water Authority 88 Boulware Road, Lugoff, SC 29078 803-438-2991 www.lescwater.com

Town of Bethune Water Department -- see details in County, City and Town Offices

AUTOMOBILE/DRIVER’S LICENSE

SC Division of Motor Vehicles 1056 Ehrenclou Drive, Camden, SC 29020 803-432-4340 www.scdmvonline.com

KERSHAW COUNTY

School District k-12

TThe Kershaw County School District (KCSD) is a countywide school system, accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and the South Carolina Department of Education. Dr. Harrison Goodwin, was named as the Superintendent for the KCSD in May 2022. Prior to coming to Kershaw County, Goodwin served as superintendent of Chesterfield County Schools for 10 years, as assistant superintendent and principal in Spartanburg One, as well as an assistant principal and teacher in Greenwood School District 52. Dr. Goodwin brings a sense of desire and passion to work collaboratively with staff, students, and the community to ensure schools are focusing on the district’s top priority of student achievement and academic success for all students. Visit the district’s award-winning website at www.kcsdschools.net for more information. Also, download the KCSD mobile app that provides access to news, calendars, emergency notifications, staff contact information and more.

DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:

• More than 10,800 students and over 1,000 employees

• Graduation rate over 85% and more than 90% of graduates attend college or some other form of continuing education, join the military or enter the workforce

• More than 71% of Kershaw County teachers have advanced degrees

• More than 10% of Kershaw County teachers are National Board certified

• Kershaw County teachers have an average of 17 years’ experience

• Average class size is 1:11 in Kindergarten (all Kindergarten classes have a teacher + a teaching assistant), 1:20 in 1st-2nd grades, and 1:25 in 3rd-12th grades

• In November 2016, Kershaw County voters gave approval to a $129 million bond referendum and a 15-year penny sales tax to fund 17 construction projects; visit https://www.kcsdschools.net/facilities for details

• New North Central High School will open in early 2023

RELOCATION INFORMATION

FOR KCSD:

• Identify the school(s) that your child(ren) will attend. Download the Kershaw County School District mobile app, click on the School Finder icon and based on your location, the map will show you the Elementary, Middle and High schools zoned for that location. Another way to determine school zoning is to visit the county’s website, www.kershawsc.wthgis.com, for their interactive map.

• Visit the school(s) designated for your residence/potential residence. Go to www.kcsdschools.net and click on the Schools menu item. A listing of schools will display with addresses, phone numbers and website links. Feel free to call the school office to set up a tour.

• Register your child(ren). Go to www.kcsdschools.net/new for information about the registration process, health forms and immunization requirements, as well as frequently asked questions.

• Partnership with Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) offers high school students free tuition to obtain college credit as well as provides qualified Kershaw County graduates with full two-year scholarships to CCTC

FOCUS ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

Through rigorous learning opportunities, we inspire students to think critically and solve real-world problems. Teachers differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners and improve student achievement. The continued use of Delayed Start Wednesdays allows weekly professional development time for teachers. KCSD was one of the first eLearning school districts in South Carolina. As such, all of our students have their own computing devices.

• Received numerous awards for its communication efforts from the South Carolina chapter of the National School Public Relations Association

• State and regional high school athletic champions

• “Unqualified” finance audit results—best report possible

schools

Central Carolina Technical College

CCTC continues commitment to trained, ready workforce

The CCTC Kershaw County Campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 521, originally opened in 2010 as an extension of the Kershaw County Downtown Campus. An expansion took place in 2016 that included the construction of the Fred R. Sheheen Center for Excellence which allowed CCTC to offer all courses necessary to earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree entirely at the Kershaw County Campus. In addition, the college added welding, mechatronics and engineering design technology programs to its Kershaw campus.

Today, Central Carolina continues its commitment to a trained and ready workforce in Kershaw county by offering more than 20 programs partially or completely online. Dual enrolled students also have the ability to take classes at the Woolard Technology Center, located adjacent to CCTC, and receive college credit from CCTC before they earn their high school diploma. By offering these dual enrolled programs, the college creates a seamless pipeline from secondary to higher education, often at no cost to the student. These industrial programs also work with employers in the Kershaw area to provide employment opportunities to CCTC students as internships during their educational journey or as jobs once they graduate.

The Dean of Industrial and Engineering Technology, Bert Hancock, is proud of the college’s healthy partnerships with local businesses and companies in Kershaw County. “Partners like MANCOR, General Electric, NUCOR, Safe Rack, White Engineering Services, International Paper, Caterpillar, Ferrous Engineering, Palmetto State Armory, Continental Tire, INVISTA, Suominen, and Hengst supply multiple work opportunities to our students,” Hancock said. “This provides a solid path to employment after graduation.”

Another area CCTC prides itself on is its workforce development. The college partners with many Kershaw businesses and organizations, offering customized training to new or experienced employees. The college recently partnered with MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center to offer a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) apprenticeship program. Students train through CCTC and get hired by MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center. By offering collaborative partnerships like this one, students gain a competitive edge in obtaining a certificate or job, and CCTC continues to be a top two-year institution of higher learning in the state of South Carolina.

For more information on academic programs offered at the Kershaw County Campus or for help applying to CCTC call (803) 425-8388.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

By Amy Kinard Executive Director Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce

The Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce has been serving businesses in the area since 1910. Over the years, the community and business environment have changed but the Chamber has been a consistent voice and resource for the Kershaw County business community. Our dedication to the Kershaw County community has become even more important over the past couple of years. Businesses have had to shift and change to manage the new requirements of working in this economy, and so too the Chamber has had to shift and change our offerings to our members.

Our focus during this time is on three specific areas. The first is connection. We realize the importance of making connections and building quality, meaningful business relationships. Therefore, we work to connect our members through a variety of large and small group activities. The second focus area is spotlight. We

have amazing businesses and business leaders in our community and we want to spread the word. Therefore, we will act as a partner to help our members share their stories and market their products and services. Finally, the third focus area is workforce. Workforce challenges have increased over the past year and continue to be difficult. We want to do all we can to help our members locate and hire the talent they need to be successful, including partnering with local schools to ensure the right talent is being developed.

We strive to make Kershaw County THE place that businesses and families want to call home. Through our programs and services, we assist our members in building their businesses and ultimately, improving the quality of life in Kershaw County. For additional information about membership benefits, visit www. kershawcountychamber.org/member-benefits or call us at (803) 432-2525. We would love to learn more about your business, answer your questions, and share more about what the Chamber offers. We hope to hear from you soon!

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KERSHAW COUNTY

How can we help? With 425 employees and 33 departments, Kershaw County Government is taking care of our citizens and businesses every day. Utilizing a Council-Administrator form of government, Kershaw County reaches across 726 square miles and over 67,000 citizens.

Whether you need to visit in person or handle your government matters online, Kershaw County Government is working tirelessly to make sure our citizens and

business owners have the best customer service experience each time.

Not only do Kershaw County employees meet the needs of our community, they also go above and beyond their job daily by having a “plus one” mentality where they not only meet the expectations of their position, but exceed it.

For all your Kershaw County Government needs, visit kershaw.sc.gov.

MEMBER

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

KERSHAW COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS

*This listing is current as of the

ACCOUNTING

Cantey, Tiller, Pierce & Green, LLC

1204 Broad Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1436

Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin, LLP

1011 Fair Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1424

ADVERTISING/MARKETING

PR Biz LLC (803) 309-8318

ANTIQUES

Camden Antiques Market

830 South Broad Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-0818

Vintage Reflections

528 E. Dekalb Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 840-2419

APARTMENTS

Bridle Station Apartments 44 Boulware Road (office), Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 713-7137

Canterbury Apartments 103 East Canterbury Lane Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-8556

APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE

Logan's Appliance Center

945 S. Broad Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-4333

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listing, go to www.kershawcountychamber.org/list

APPRAISER

Premium Home Inspections and Appraisals

1601 A Roberts Avenue, Camden SC 29020 (803) 427-6353

ART GALLERY

Artists' Attic

930 S. Broad Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9955

Rutledge Street Gallery 508 Rutledge Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-0071

ARTS CENTER

Arts Center of Kershaw County 810 Lyttleton Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-767

ASSISTED LIVING

Legacy of Camden 719 Kershaw Highway Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-8668

The Colonial at Old Camden 209 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 677-1021

ATTORNEY

Baxley, Wells & Benson, P.A. Attorneys at Law

3 The Common - Ward Road, Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-4200

Connell Law Firm, LLC 20 Townlee Lane, Suite 2 Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 408-8500

Mullikin Law Firm 1308 Broad Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-7771

Savage, Royall & Sheheen, L.L.P. 1111 Church Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4391

Smith Robinson Holler DuBose and Morgan, LLC 935 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1992

AUTOMOTIVE SALES

Burns Auto Credit Lugoff, LLC 728 Hwy. 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-5500

BANKS

The Citizens Bank 2220 W. DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 424-1619

First Citizens Bank 404 E DeKalb Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1995

First Citizens Bank 2464 Main Street, Elgin SC 29045 (803) 438-5416

First Community Bank 631 West DeKalb Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-7575

First Palmetto Bank 300 King Street East, Bethune SC 29009 (843) 334-2265

MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

First Palmetto Bank 407 DeKalb Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-2265

First Palmetto Bank 2310 North Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1982

First Palmetto Bank 788 Highway 1, South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1461

Synovus 501 E. DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-1105

BARTENDING SERVICES

King Haigler Cocktails, LLC (803) 243-0090

BED & BREAKFAST

Old McCaskill's Farm Bed & Breakfast 377 Cantey Lane Rembert SC 29128 (803) 432-9537

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

The ALPHA Center 208 King Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-6902

BUSINESS PRODUCTS

Smar-t Technologies LLC (646) 361-5565

CAR WASH

Tidal Wave Auto Spa of Camden 2239 West Dekalb St Camden SC 29020 (706) 938-0991

CATERER

The Catery on Broad 514 Rutledge Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1011

The Decadent Dish, LLC Mayview Plaza Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 425-5112

Old South Catery, LLC 509 B Dicey Ford Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-7900

CHIROPRACTOR

Camden Clinic of Chiropractic 408 E. DeKalb Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-0990

CHURCH

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 1709 Lyttleton Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-6131

St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church 914 Market Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 227-2197

CITY/COUNTY OFFICES

City of Camden 1000 Lyttleton Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-2421

Kershaw County Government Offices 515 Walnut Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1500

Town of Bethune 101 Elm St Bethune SC 29009 (843) 334-6238

Town of Elgin 2469 Main Street, Elgin SC 29045 (803) 438-2362

CLEANING SERVICES

Bio-One SC

1670 Springdale Drive Unit 9, PMB 137 Camden SC 29020 (803) 669-7089

Top to Bottom Cleaning & Handyman Services 2317 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 669-6340

CLOTHING STORE

Pink Stable, LLC 1032 Broad Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-7866

CLUB/ASSOCIATION

American Legion Post #17 1333 Chestnut Ferry Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-6299

American Legion Post #195 1515 Spears Creek Road Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-9611

Boykin Spaniel Society (803) 425-1032

Camden Jaycees (803) 427-5149

Camden Rotary Club (803) 424-2230

Camden-Lugoff Area Shag Society (803) 432-4512

Camden/Kershaw County Branch NAACP (803) 243-3162

The Historic Camden Shag Club (803) 269-8936

MEMBER

Kershaw County Board of Realtors

705 W. Dekalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1978

The Kiwanis Club of Kershaw (803) 669-9409

COFFEE SHOP

American Patriot Coffee 1012 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 427-4279

COLLEGE APPLICATION SERVICES

Maggie May Consulting, LLC (252) 489-9945

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Central Carolina Technical College 90 Campus Drive, Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-8388 www.cctech.edu

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

Arthur Investments/Camden Commerce Center 1103 Little Street, Suite 2 Camden SC 29020 (803) 669-3461

COMPUTER SERVICES

BrightWorks Technologies Computer Services (803) 888-2400

Grassroots Advisors, LLC (803) 448-0005

Potters Computer Systems, LLC (888) 297-3366

Spear's Computing & Network Solutions, LLC (803) 272-8858

CONSTRUCTION/ CONTRACTOR

Jim Cliatt, Jr., General Contractor (803) 432-0935

Denton Builders, LLC 1432 Wylie Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-5444

Great Southern Homes, Inc 90 North Tower Drive Irmo SC 29063 (803) 699-4734

MB Kahn Construction 101 Flintlake Road Columbia SC 29223 (803) 736-2950

Mashburn Construction 1820 Sumter Street, Columbia SC 29201 (803) 400-1000

Rafter B Construction 2053 Hwy. 601 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 210-9908

Shirley Construction, LLC 437 Highway 601 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 432-3880

Wateree Construction and Improvements (803) 432-0446

CONSULTANT

10X Leadership Consulting 2525 Corporate Way #200 Sumter SC 29154 (803) 373-8915

Integrated Roots International LLC (303) 435-8436

Julian Burns LLC (703) 282-3863

COSMETICS / BEAUTY

Ageless Vitality, LLC 1 The Commons Lugoff SC 29078 (678) 906-1234

Mary Kay Cosmetics/Peggy Burroughs (803) 432-5498

Rodan + Fields-Amy Kinard Independent Consultant (803) 243-2662

COUNTRY CLUB

Camden Country Club & Pro Shop 111 Knights Hill Road, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3322

CREDIT UNION

Mid Carolina Credit Union

1015 Mill Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-8521

Mid Carolina Credit Union

2480 Main Street Elgin SC 29045 (803) 432-8521

Mid Carolina Credit Union

841 Hwy. 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 432-8521

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union 2100 W. Dekalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 732-5000

SAFE Federal Credit Union 407 Rutledge Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-8600

SAFE Federal Credit Union 624 Hwy 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 425-8600

DANCE STUDIO

Dancin' on Broad Arts Center of Kershaw County 810 Lyttleton Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 427-0753

DEALERSHIP

Carolina Chrysler - Jeep - Dodge, LLC

891 Highway 1, South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-9160

MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Lugoff Chevrolet-Buick-GMC, Inc.

825 Highway 1, South, Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1241

Lugoff Ford

979 Highway 1, South, Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-6124

Lugoff Toyota

878 Highway 1, South, Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-7800

DENTIST/ORTHODONTIST

Joseph Dental Associates, PA 1301 Monument Square Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-7627

Kenneth Carson, DDS dba Dental Care of Camden 400 Dicey Ford Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4202

Wateree Family Dentistry

947 Highway 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1845

ELECTRICIAN

Brotherton Electric (843) 338-0739

Mills Electric Service, Inc.

140 Boulware Road, Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-9472

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

AllStaff Employment Services, LLC 2513 N. Broad Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4515

Skills Employment, LLC 20 Townlee Lane, Suite B Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 408-1701

EQUESTRIAN

Carolina Cup Racing Association, Inc.

200 Knights Hill Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-6513

Kirkwood Stables / Elser Farms

402 Dicey Ford Road Suite G, Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1661

EQUESTRIAN SHOW FACILITY

South Carolina Equine Park 443 Cleveland School Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 243-0948

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICE

Tenet Wealth Management 1039 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 781-1034

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION SERVICES

Best Option Restoration 1670 Springdale Drive Unit 9, PMB 137 Camden SC 29020 (803) 373-1679

SERVPRO of Kershaw and Lancaster Counties 128 N. Hampton Street Kershaw SC 29067 (803) 475-7500

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lugoff Fire-Rescue 892 Highway 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-2553

FITNESS

BarBells Gym 1230 Rose Street Elgin SC 29045 (803) 309-1537

Conde' Wellness

1053 Highway 1,South Unit 1 Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 900-5659

Fitness Zone

814-B Highway 1, South, Wateree Plaza, Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-3811

Planet Fitness, 1023 Wylie Street, Camden SC 29020, (803) 272-0102

Workout Anytime of Camden 1670 Springdale Drive Suite 13C, Camden SC 29020 (803) 464-7811

FLOORING

Carpet Outlet, Inc. 1123 Hwy. 1 South, Suite B Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 408-8707

FLORIST

Longleaf Flowers, Plants & Gift, LLC TenEleven Galleria 1011 A Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 310-9595

FOOD FRANCHISE OFFICES

Galloway Enterprises, Inc. / KFC 1010 Mill Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9559

Outlaw Enterprises / Taco Bell 816 Mill Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4305

Sensor Enterprises, Inc. / McDonald’s 3924 Forest Drive, Suite 12 Columbia SC 29204 (803) 787-6647

MEMBER

FORESTRY CONSULTANT

Forest Land Management, Inc.

525 Rutledge Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4320

FUNDRAISING

Sweet Manna Fundraising (803) 432-3396

FUNERAL / BURIAL SERVICE

Collins Funeral Home

714 W. DeKalb St.

Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3636

Kornegay Funeral Home 1112 Fair Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3583

Peaceful Paws Mortuary & Crematory

32 Plaza Drive Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 677-1476

Powers Funeral Home, LLC 832 Ridgeway Road Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 408-8711

FURNITURE

Mattress Outlet

1023 Wylie Street, Suite E Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-0910

Palmetto Mattress Company 2333 N. Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 310-3419

GAS/OIL COMPANY

Speaks Oil Company 121 DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3501

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

Blue Pineapple Trophy and Gifts

1060 Highway 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-6062

Needful Things

2401 Broad Street

Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4567

Palmetto Stitches and Quilts 405 Rutledge Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-0051

GUN & AMMUNITION SALES

Freedom First Outfitters 501 Old Stagecoach Road, Camden SC 29020 (803) 391-8836

HAIR SALON/

BARBER SHOP

Ideation Professionals, LLC 1042 Broad Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4446

Lady D's Hair Extraordinaire 2310 Lyttleton Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-1350

Persona 1009 Church Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 572-5908

HARDWARE

Camden Builders Supply 914 W. Dekalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4219

Wateree Ace Hardware 886 Hwy. 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1007

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Omnitrition Health & Nutrition (803) 315-2032

HEALTH CLINIC

Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County 110 C East DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-0806

HEATING / AIR CONDITION

Flowers Heating & Cooling

1004 Wylie Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-5883

Powers & Gregory, Inc. 313 Thrush Lane Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-9616

Swails Heating & Cooling (803) 438-3052

HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE

Grace & Mercy Home Health Care 2039 West DeKalb Street Suite #2 Camden SC 29020 (803) 310-5280

MUSC Health - Kershaw 1165 Highway 1, South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 425-1182

HOME REPAIR

Attic and Crawlspace Solutions 367 Sumter Highway Camden SC 29020 (803) 600-4512

HOSPITAL

Ernest Health/Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital 20 Pinnacle Parkway Elgin SC 29045 (859) 644-7265

MUSC Health – Kershaw Medical Center 1315 Roberts Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4311

HOTEL

Comfort Inn & Suites 220 Wall Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1010

MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

HOTEL

Hampton Inn 122 Wall Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-0600

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 419 Sumter Highway Camden SC 29020 (803) 424-5000

Spring Hill Suites Hotel 140 Wall Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-5237

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING

Paul Hilton, Human Resources Consulting, LLC (803) 305-8962

INSURANCE

Allstate Insurance Agency Kyle Cassidy 2195 W. Dekalb Street, Suite 1 Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1561

BEVCO INSURANCE

15 Boulware Road Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1055

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

PO Box 6170 Columbia SC 29260 (803) 264-3972

Chuck Nash State Farm Insurance Agency

120 Little Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9001

Clyburn & Sellers Insurance

2001A West DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9045

DAP of Camden, Inc. (803) 237-6991

Equity Advantage, Inc. 710 Lafayette Avenue Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-1482

Fortress Insurance Solutions 708 Lafayette Avenue #2, Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-4585

Gary Patterson, State Farm Insurance Agency 830 Hwy. 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-5000

Jensen Insurance Partners 2546 Main Street, Suite A Elgin SC 29045 (803) 572-5311

Jones Insurance Agency 728 Dewitt Drive Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 421-7787

Patteson Insurance Agency, Inc. 947 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-8044

Thaxton Insurance Group 2313 North Broad Street Camden, SC 29020 (803) 432-1453

Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency, Inc. 2004 West DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-8433

Van Horn Insurance 501 Rutledge Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-8422

INSURANCE AUDIT

Legacy National Audit Bureau LLC (614) 634-3078

JEWELRY STORE

Camden Jewelers, Inc. 1008 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4512

F. D. Goodale, Jeweler, LLC 543 Dekalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3445

JUNK REMOVAL

JDog Junk Removal and Hauling Columbia (803) 866-5005

LAND SALES

Town & Country, Inc. (803) 425-5625

LAWN/LANDSCAPE SERVICES

David Joseph Landscaping, Inc. 1021 B - West DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 513-4677

First Class Landscaping, Inc. (803) 425-9503

Lawn Buddy & Landscape Design LLC (803) 365-5299

LIBRARY

Kershaw County Library 1304 Broad St. Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1508

LIQUOR STORE

Traders of Camden, Inc. 2412 Broad Street, Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-7565

LOAN SERVICE

Security Finance 415 Rutledge Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1247

MEMBER BUSINESS

LOCKSMITH

Camden Lock Company (803) 424-0090

Davis Lock and Key LLC (803) 612-0002

LOGGING

Almond Forest Products, Inc.

2637 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-0491

MACHINE SHOP

Midlands Tooling Systems, Inc.

152 Boulware Road Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 408-0800

MANUFACTURING

Canfor Southern Pine

1281 Sanders Creek Road Cassatt SC 29032 (803) 425-1810

CosaTron

2514 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 729-4436

Denkai America

29 Battleship Road Extension Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-7900

GE Appliances, Haier Company

50 Haier Blvd. Camden SC 29020 (803) 424-8424

Suominen

500 Chesnut Street Bethune SC 29009 (843) 334-6211

Weylchem US, Inc.

2114 Larry Jeffers Road Elgin SC 29045 (803) 438-3471

MEDICAL - URGENT CARE

Lowcountry Urgent Care

2006 W. Dekalb St. Camden SC 29029 (803) 272-0500

MUSC Health - Elgin Urgent Care 40 Pinnacle Parkway, Bldg 100 Elgin SC 29045 (803) 424-5160

MEDICAL PROVIDER

MUSC Health - Elgin Family Medicine

40 Pinnacle Parkway Suite 208 Elgin SC 29045 (803) 424-8055

Pediatric Associates of Kershaw County 1346 Haile Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1931

Sandhills Medical Foundation 2611 Liberty Hill Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3447

Sentinel Health Partners 1344 Haile Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1996

Sentinel Ophthalmology Division 615 Laurens Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9874

MEDICAL SPA

Ideation Skin & Body, LLC 1040 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-0121

MORTGAGE LENDER

AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA 951 Highway 1, South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-2464

Beth Quick with Guild Mortgage 566 Spears Creek Church Rd Elgin SC 29045 (803) 319-0733

Guaranteed Rate Affinity Todd McDonald (803) 463-7901

Phoenix Services, Inc. 1670 Springdale Drive, Suite 9 PMB# 6, Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1115

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

American Red CrossCentral SC Chapter (843)-477-0020

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kershaw County 1000 York Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 231-3300

Family Resource Center 509 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-4357

Food for the Soul - Kershaw County 110 A DeKalb St. Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4771

Fostering Foster Animal Rescue (803) 900-0369

Galatians 62 879C White Pond Road Elgin SC 29045 (803) 973-0262

Global Eco Adventures (803) 427-2000

Habitat for Humanity of Kershaw County 16 E Dekalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4333

Health District of Kershaw County 700 W. Dekalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 310-9365

KC Board of Dis. & Special Needs 1619 Jefferson Davis Highway Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4841

MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Kershaw County Council on Aging, Inc. 906 Lyttleton Street

Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-8173

Mt. Moriah Outreach, Inc. 813 S. Broad Street

Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4454

United Way of Kershaw County 110 Dekalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-0951

Wateree Community Actions, Inc. 706 W. Dekalb Street

Camden SC 29020 (803) 722-0059

ORAL SURGERY CENTER

Camden Oral Surgery 207 E. DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 398-9900

PAINT/BODY SHOPS

Lugoff Paint & Body Shop, Inc. 647 Lachicotte Road Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-3483

PEST CONTROL

Brazell Exterminating & Home Repair (803) 238-9954

Terminix Service, Inc. 1325 Gordon Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-7352

PHOTOGRAPHY

Bow Tie Photography (803) 427-0883

Pose with the Lyons LLC (727) 735-1078

POULTRY FARM

Prestage Farms of South Carolina 1889 Highway 1, North Cassatt SC 29032 (803) 432-6396

PRINTING SERVICES

Davis Printing Company, Inc.

715 S. Broad Street

Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1901

PRIVATE CLUB

Springdale Hall Club 161 Knights Hill Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3521

PROPANE GAS SUPPLIER

Southern Propane 3 Roseborough Rd Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-6426

PUBLICATIONS

Camden Living (803) 427-1994

Camden Media Company / Chronicle-Independent 909 W. DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-6157

RADIO STATION

WPUB/WCAM Radio Station

#5 The Commons, Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-9002

REAL ESTATE

Angela Knight, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (803) 727-4176

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

566 Spears Creek Church RoadSuite 200 Elgin SC 29045 (803) 788-2811

Graham Realty, Inc. 519 E. DeKalb St. 2nd Floor Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-7370

Home & Land Pros, LLC (803) 600-6652

Melissa L. Kinlaw, Realtor, Coldwell Banker (803) 414-5362

Michael Thomas /

Keller Williams Preferred 798 Hwy 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 427-5073

Mona Raley, Real Estate Professional (803) 669-1308

Montgomery and Moore Real Estate (803) 427-5516

Nest Realty (910) 471-3181

Re/Max Summit

834 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-7400

Rozalyn Franklin, KW Preferred Agent 140 Wildewood Park Drive Columbia SC 29223 (803) 318-6412

The Camden Group, LLC 2039 West DeKalb Street, Suite 3, Camden SC 29020 (803) 999-5151

RENTAL FACILITY

Camden Shrine Club 1379 Kershaw Hwy. Camden SC 29020 (803) 427-8560

National Steeplechase Museum

200 Knights Hill Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-0201

Rock Bottom Pond

1530 Buck Hill Road Ridgeway SC 29130 (803) 438-9788

The Bock Estate & Venue

122 Precipice Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 600-6536

The Louise C. Proctor Hall

2030 Lyttleton Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1081

RESTAURANTS

Blackmon's Little Midget Family Drive-In 1012 Market Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3011

Candy's at the Granary 509 A Clyburn Lane Ext Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-9977

Chick-fil-A Camden 2211 West DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-0964

Every Day Downtown 1011 Broad Street, Suite H Camden SC 29020 (803) 572-5331

Everyday Gourmet 2204 1/2 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-1907

Haile Street Grill 1350 Haile Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-7182

KFC - Lugoff 857 Highway 1, South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1113

KFC - Camden 101 E. DeKalb St. Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3651

Lilfred's Restaurant & Catering 8425 Camden Highway Rembert SC 29128 (803) 432-8750

McDonald's 215 DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3300

McDonald’s 906 Hwy. 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-6666

McDonald's/I-20

204 Wall Street

Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9808

Mill Pond Steakhouse

84 Boykin Mill Road Boykin SC 29128 (803) 425-8825

Papa John's Pizza 1035 W. DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1234

Salud! Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Lounge 1011-G Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-4850

Sam Kendall's 1043 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 424-2005

Sub Station II / Lugoff 870 Highway 1, South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-9005

Taco Bell 662 Highway 1, South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 432-4305

RETAIL SHOP

Blue Skies & Sunshine 1012 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 553-6557

Habitat ReStore 16 E. Dekalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-8995

Sports Connection 2638 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-5308

The Rooster Trot 1029 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 572-1178

The Tack Room

2532 N. Broad Street

Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-2264

Three Sisters Essentials - Local Grassroots Market 2503 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 272-0503

Triangle Hardware 2615 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9097

REVOLUTIONARY

WAR PARK

Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site 222 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9841

ROOFING

Powers Roofing & Home Services 338A Sumter Highway Camden SC 29020 (803) 572-2544

SCHOOL

Blaney Elementary School 1621 Smyrna Road Elgin SC 29045 (803) 438-3241

Doby's Mill Elementary School 1964 Ft. Jackson Road Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-4055

Lugoff-Elgin Middle School 1244 Highway 1, South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-3591

Wateree Elementary School 424 Wildwood Lane Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-8018

Woolard Technology Center School 70 Innovation Way Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-8982

MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

SCHOOL – COSMETOLOGY

LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology

2418 Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 420-0169

SCHOOL – PRIVATE

Camden Military Academy 520 U.S. Highway 1, North Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-6001

SCHOOL DISTRICT

Kershaw County School District 2029 W. DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-8416

SECURITY

Telasco Alarm Service, Inc.

919 Jefferson Davis Highway Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-5265

SEEDING & EROSION CONTROL

Earth Care Services (803) 572-1030

SEPTIC COMPANY

FJ Rabon Construction 250 Kinard Road Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1075

SHIPPING SERVICES

The UPS Store

1670 Springdale Drive Suite 11A Camden SC 29020 (803) 425-9623

SHOOTING SPORTS

Sandhill Shooting Sports, LLC 25 Mesa Lane Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 310-7977

SOD COMPANY

Modern Turf, Inc.

8840 Camden Highway Rembert SC 29128 (803) 713-8873

SPORTS & RECREATION

Glow Dragon Miniature Golf 893 White Pond Road Elgin SC 29045 (803) 572-0371

STORAGE UNITS

Park View Storage Solutions

1796 Hwy. 1 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 408-6966

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AT&T (800) 288-2020

TruVista

1637 Springdale Drive Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-3461

TIRE SERVICE

Graham’s Tire Service, Inc. 828 Mill Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-6776

Horton Tire Company, Inc. 2618 N. Broad Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9761

Randy’s Tire and Lube

744 DeWitt Drive Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-8870

TOBACCO STORE

Tobacco Corner 510 E. DeKalb Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-4735

TRANSPORTATION

LMF Logistics (888) 973-9533

Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority

129 South Harvin Street Sumter SC 29151 (803) 934-0538

TRAVEL AGENCY

Camden Travel Service, Inc.

402 Dicey Ford Road, Suite D Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-5164

Wings, Inc.

521 Rutledge Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-9900

TRAVEL STOP

Love’s Travel Stops

701 White Pond Road

Elgin SC 29045 (803) 408-0275

UTILITIES

Black River Electric Cooperative, Inc. 1121 North Pike West Sumter SC 29153 (803) 432-9854

Cassatt Water

2638 Old Stagecoach Road Cassatt SC 29032 (803) 432-8235

Duke Energy (800) 777-9898

Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc. 701 Blythewood Road Blythewood SC 29016 (803) 425-1059

VENDING SERVICE

Canteen Vending 120 N. Montague Drive Columbia SC 29203 (803) 786-2251

VETERINARIAN

Elgin Veterinary Hospital 1240 Pine Street Elgin SC 29045 (803) 408-0383

South Carolina Equine Associates, Inc. 500 C Dicey Ford Road Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-0652

Veterinary Medicine & Surgery 196 Highway 601 South Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1223

Wateree Animal Hospital Elgin 1223 Pine Street Elgin SC 29045 (803) 438-7667

Wateree Animal Hospital, LLC 500 York Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-9084

MEMBER BUSINESS

VOCATION ASSISTANCE

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation

15 Battleship Road Ext.

Camden SC 29020 (803) 432-1068

WASTE REMOVAL

Waste Management

1047 Highway Church Road Elgin SC 29045 (803) 677-0449

WEBSITE & COMPUTER SERVICES

Powers Web Solutions (803) 900-4320

TFA 3000 LLC (803) 608-4730

WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES

Broadstreet Consulting, LLC 1119 Little Street Camden SC 29020 (803) 422-7629

WINE BAR

Broad & Vine 1025 Broad Street

Camden SC 29020 (803) 713-7898

WOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING

Roy’s Wood Products, Inc.

329 Thrush Lane

Lugoff SC 29078 (803) 438-1590

Always Fast, Fair and Friendly

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