Cherokee County Development Board

05/09/2025

Just want to remind everyone that concert season starts at Jolly Park tonight with Ryan Perry.

05/02/2025

Congratulations to Aerowerks on selecting Gaffney, South Carolina, as your new location! 🎉 Your choice to set roots in Cherokee County, with its rich history and vibrant community, is truly exciting. Gaffney’s prime spot along the I-85 corridor and its proud title as the "Peach Capital of South Carolina" make it the perfect place for your innovative business to flourish. A huge thank you to the City of Gaffney, SC City Council and Cherokee County, SC County Council for their support in making this move possible. We’re thrilled to welcome Aerowerks to a city that blends Revolutionary War heritage with modern opportunities, and we look forward to the positive impact you’ll bring. Here’s to new beginnings and soaring success in Gaffney! 🚀

04/30/2025

Dear Cherokee County Community,

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the news of Limestone University’s closure — a pillar of our community for generations, a source of pride, and a home to countless dreams realized. For so many of us, Limestone has been more than just a place of learning — it has been a symbol of hope, tradition, and opportunity.

We know this is a difficult moment. The loss touches students, alumni, faculty, staff, and all who have ever walked those historic grounds. It touches local businesses, families, and the very fabric of Gaffney and Cherokee County. And yet, as we face this moment, we are reminded of something deeper and truer than any single institution: our unshakable Cherokee County spirit.

We have been through hard times before. Factories have closed. Economies have shifted. Challenges have come without warning. But each time, we’ve come together — neighbors helping neighbors, leaders stepping forward, and new dreams rising from the ashes of old.

This moment is no different.

The Cherokee County Development Board stands committed to guiding our community through this transition. We are actively exploring new opportunities for growth, innovation, and investment. We are listening, collaborating, and planning — because we believe that the heart of Cherokee County doesn’t beat in buildings or budgets. It beats in the resilience of our people.

To the students, educators, and families affected — you are not alone. We stand with you. We believe in you. And we believe in the future of Cherokee County.

Together, we will write the next chapter of our story — one of courage, creativity, and community.

With strength and hope,

Cherokee County Development Board

03/07/2025

🚀 **Exciting Opportunity in Blacksburg, SC!** 🚀

Discover the Henson Industrial Site, a prime property offering ± 49.95 acres of industrial development land in Blacksburg, SC. This site is perfect for Sale/Build-to-suit/Turn-Key projects and comes with all utilities available. Plus, it has Norfolk Southern Rail potential!

📍 **Location Highlights:**
- Less than ±1.5 miles from the SC/NC border off I-85
- Conveniently placed between Charlotte, NC, and Greenville, SC
- Easy access via I-85, connecting you to major cities

🌟 **Key Distances:**
- Port of Charleston: 212 miles
- GSP Air: 52 miles
- Inland Port of Greer: 52 miles
- CLT Air: 45 miles

🏭 **Site Features:**
- All utilities to the site
- Opportunity Zone & Regional/State Tax Incentives
- Economic Incentives – Tier 4 County
- I-85 Frontage (± 47,800 vpd)
- 45 ± Miles to Charlotte, NC
- 55 ± Miles to Greenville, SC
- Broad River Electric
- NFS Rail Potential
- **Palmetto Certified Site** with all due diligence completed

This property is ideal for heavy manufacturing and general industrial use with no zoning restrictions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your business in the geographic center of the I-85 corridor, serving 90 million customers!

📞 Contact us today to learn more about this fantastic site and how it can meet your industrial needs!

📹 **Check out the video linked below for more details!**



Feel free to reach out if you need any more details or assistance! 😊

For more information please contact:Cherokee County Development BoardKen MoonExecutive Director(864)206-2805The available property consists of ± 49.95 acres ...

03/04/2025

Please read!!

Severe weather alert⚡️
Heavy rain and high winds are expected in our area starting early tomorrow morning. Our Broad River Electric team is monitoring the forecast and will be ready to respond to any outages.

Here’s what you need to know:
⚠️Safety First: If you see fallen power lines, stay far away and call us immediately to report them.
📞Report Outages: If your power goes out, call 1-866-266-7688 to report it. If you are a registered SmartHub user, you can report your outage via text by texting OUT to 855-939-3370.

02/19/2025

**Exciting News from Cherokee County!**

After a challenging start to 2024, we ended up having one of our best years for capital investment in the past decade! 🌟

We hosted a record 39 company visits, showcasing our diverse and attractive locations. Here are some highlights:

- **Just in Time Manufacturing**: Announced a $600,000 expansion, enhancing their facility and production capabilities. This was made possible by the County Council's commitment to upgrading the water line, allowing for a new fire hydrant installation.
- **A*Z Galvanizing**: Announced a $400,000 expansion to upgrade equipment at their state-of-the-art facility on Tribal Road in Blacksburg.
- **Wrestore Technology LLC**: Acquired the former Timken facility with a $168 million investment to establish a battery component manufacturing plant.
- **Nestle**: Announced a $150 million expansion, bringing their five-year investment total to over $500 million.

In 2024, we prioritized site readiness by enhancing our involvement in the Palmetto Sites and Duke Site Readiness Programs. We participated in ten programs, the highest among all 46 counties in South Carolina. We also received grants to facilitate the Palmetto Site Certification Process for three locations, making them highly attractive to industries as shovel-ready sites.

Private development remained robust with projects like the Stateline 85 project and the Cherokee Commerce Center 85. We are confident that these developments will attract new businesses and create more opportunities for our community.

Thank you for your continued support and collaboration. Together, we are positioning Cherokee County for success! 🚀

12/16/2024

Something fun planned for New Years Eve in Jolly Park.

The PEACH DROP is coming to JOLLY PARK on New Year’s Eve!

Join us at Jolly Park to ring in the New Year at the City of Gaffney's Peach Drop 2025! From 9:00pm until 12:30am, this exciting fun-filled event will feature a LIVE DJ, food vendors, Trackside Taproom, and the New Year's PEACH DROP!

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE (literal) LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR!

PLEASE NOTE: NO coolers, pets, or smoking will be allowed inside of Jolly Park!

12/05/2024

🌟 Exciting News from Cherokee County! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that the Cherokee County Development Board was given the incredible opportunity to write an article for Trade and Industry Development Magazine! 🎉

In this feature, we delve into the three pillars of economic development that are driving our community forward:
1. **Workforce Development**: Investing in our people to build a skilled and dynamic workforce.
2. **Site Readiness**: Preparing prime locations for new businesses and industries.
3. **Quality of Life**: Enhancing the well-being of our residents with top-notch amenities and services.

Cherokee County, South Carolina is poised to lead in trade and industrial development. We are your gateway to growth, unleashing potential and powering progress! 🚀

Stay tuned for more updates and join us on this exciting journey!

Cherokee County excels in workforce training, site readiness, and quality of life, making it a prime hub for industrial growth and development.

11/15/2024

So, that’s that!!!

11/14/2024

We would like to thank Nestlé for being part of the Cherokee County SC family. We are proud to have you employing our residents.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nestlé USA, a leading food and beverage company, today announced it is expanding its Cherokee County operations. The company will invest $150 million in its Gaffney production facility.Nestlé USA operates 112 offices and facilities in 28 states and opened its Gaffney facility...

10/24/2024

Important information! Nestle and Second Harvest are doing a drive through food pantry at their Gaffney Factory on Friday (Oct. 25) from 10am-12pm unless the supplies are exhausted sooner.