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RELOCATION |
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We are pleased that you are considering relocating to
Cheraw. Cheraw is a lovely, historical town of about 6,000 people. We have been
blessed with some wonderful new comers and retirees who have contributed a
great deal to the life of the community. |
Cheraw is an easy drive from Columbia or Charlotte, the
beaches and the mountains. There are
fifteen golf courses within thirty miles. Two are right here in Cheraw. The county has over 96,000 acres of
public land. The town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
and has wide tree lined streets and gardens. The climate is pleasant with
distinct seasonal changes, though summers can be warm.
Here is some brief information to answer a few of your
questions. We hope that you will come to see us and decide to stay! |
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For more in depth answers to any questions you may have, feel free to
contact us at
Cheraw
Visitors Bureau
221 Market Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843)537-8425 fax: (843)537-5886
Toll
Free – (888) 537-0014
visitcheraw@bellsouth.net
Cheraw is the largest town in Chesterfield County. There are 15,608
people in a five mile radius. Chesterfield, the county seat, is 12 miles
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Click on the link to see information about real estate and rentals.
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UTILITIES
Electric - Progress Energy |
800-452-2777 |
Natural Gas - SCE&G |
843-537-7481 |
Water - Town Of Cheraw |
843-537-8400 |
Telephone - Bellsouth |
843-780-2355 |
Trash - Town Of Cheraw |
843-537-8400 |
Cable TV - Adelphia |
843-537-2991 |
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IMPORTANT PHONE
NUMBERS
Police: |
843-537-7868 |
Fire: |
843-537-5941 |
All Emergency: |
911 |
Sheriff: |
843-623-2101 |
Highway Patrol: |
843-623-6699 |
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CLIMATE
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Fall |
58 F |
76 F |
91 F |
76 F |
normal daily max. |
34 F |
63 F |
80 F |
64 F |
normal daily min. |
Out door activities are pleasant on
most days in any season, but there are winter days when you will need a coat and
summer days when you will want air-conditioning.
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For information about Public and Private
Schools, click on the Link below.
LIBRARY
Matheson Library
227 Huger St.
Mon., - Fri. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
537-3571
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Cheraw is home to
Chesterfield General Hospital which is fully accredited by the
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
It was originally established in 1958.
Chesterfield General is a 66
bed community hospital providing a full range of both primary and specialty
care services. These include: 24-hour physician staffed emergency room,
inpatient and outpatient surgery, ICU, Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, and
obstetrical/nursery services.
For information about the hospital
contact them at:
Chesterfield General Hospital
Hwy 9 West
P.O. Box 151
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
843-537-7881
537-8123 (fax) |
Sandhills Ambulance Service provides convalescent transport
services.
843-537-5371
First Health
EMS provides emergency
transportation.
843-921-3050
Twenty-six physicians provide
family and specialized care. Should the need arise, there are three nursing
homes in Cheraw.
Cheraw has an award winning
volunteer Rescue Squad.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Cheraw has 35 civic clubs
including such national groups as Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and Optimist.
15 major industries including
international and Fortune 500 companies have plants in Cheraw.
Almost all religions are
represented in Cheraw. A Jewish synagogue is in nearby Florence; a Lutheran
church is in Hamlet.
To change drivers license or
register a car, go to the SC Dept. of Public Safety, Motor Vehicle Division,
SC9 Bypass at Laney St. in Chesterfield 843-623-3541.
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