Careful long-range planning and slow, deliberate growth have benefitted Kershaw County's 500,000 pleasantly varied acres near the state capitol. The county, famous for its equestrian activity, boasts prestige stables, riding clubs, and trails. In addition there are lakes and numerous parks. Leaders want to maintain this aesthetic appeal while promoting small, diverse industry. In addition to some major industry, many small industries are now established in the county and provide more job opportunities, thus stemming earlier outmigration. Manufacturing, government employment, wholesale/retail trade, farming, and forestry form the economic base and provide better than state average wages to the growing population. Camden, county seat and only urban area, has one-fourth of the county population and is growing faster than the rural areas. Seven leaders are positive about Kershaw's future. They see it as a desirable place to live and cite recent improvements in health care, shopping facilities, and the water system which attest to the progressive yet stable environment. In particular, they note the successful zoning and land use plan adapted in 1969 to control for population density, proper drainage, adequate highway access, and public utility use. Three zoning categories exist: agricultural/residential, commercial, and industrial. (SB)