Good news travels fast in our county, so here’s a look at what’s happening this week.
October 6, 2020
Chester County, SC – Robert D. Long has been named director of Chester County Economic Development for Chester County. He assumed duties on October 5, 2020. “Chester County and the Chester Development Association conducted an extensive search over the past few months to find a seasoned professional who can move our community forward in the […]
March 23, 2020
Chester, S.C. – National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer, today announced the development of Sparrow Solar LLC, a new solar power operation in Chester County. The project is expected to bring $2.8 million in new capital investment. Established in 2009, NARENCO has matured into one of the largest solar […]
November 11, 2019
Gigs at the Gateway presents the Blue Dogs on November 7. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now at the Olde English District gift shop in Richburg and at the Chester Chamber of Commerce in Chester. Be sure to get your tickets today. Gigs at the Gateway presents the BLUE DOGS Gigs […]
November 4, 2019
Press Release Chester, SC – Roseburg Forest Products held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today (Oct. 28, 2019) to celebrate the grand opening of its newly constructed Chester, S.C., engineered wood plant. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster participated in the event, along with Roseburg President and CEO Grady Mulbery and Roseburg owner and Chairman Allyn Ford. Located on Lancaster […]
October 9, 2019
Chester County in partnership with the Chester Development Foundation and the sponsors who made it all possible are proud to introduce Gigs at the Gateway. Gigs at the Gateway are Chester County’s first performing arts series and will be held at the Gateway Conference Center. Our first performance is November 7th featuring the Blue Dogs. […]
September 11, 2019
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 11, 2019 Faddis Concrete Products launching Chester County operations $6.7 million investment to create 60 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. –Faddis Concrete Products, an American-owned provider of high-quality precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $6.7 million investment will create 60 new jobs. Since […]
July 1, 2019
CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Jones-Hamilton Co., an employee-owned manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, announced plans to expand its plant in Chester County, South Carolina. The Walbridge, Ohio-based company is the world’s largest producer of sodium bisulfate and a major supplier of hydrochloric acid to the North American market. Jones-Hamilton Co. President, Bernie Murphy, said […]
June 19, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, is expanding its existing operations in Chester County. The company is investing an additional $17.5 million in the facility in a series of upgrade […]
April 23, 2019
CHESTER COUNTY, SC (April 12, 2019) – From describing the Earth’s continental land forms to applying physics to an egg drop, Chester County students demonstrated impressive STEAM skills in this year’s Giti Math & Science Award which concluded with an April 11 awards ceremony. For the 3rd year in a row, Giti Tire sponsored a […]
March 21, 2019
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (March 15, 2019) – The GT Radial Maxtour LX grand touring tire is being introduced in North America to provide CUV and passenger car owners a quiet and smooth ride, combined with excellent traction and handling. The majority of the size offering is produced at the Giti manufacturing plant in Chester County, […]