Welcome to Blacksburg, South Carolina — Iron City! This page is designed to help new and current residents quickly find the services and resources you need in our community. From setting up utilities on move-in day to finding a local church, school, or grocery store, we have gathered the most useful information all in one place.
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Utilities
Setting Up Utilities at Move-In
Per your lease agreement, tenants are billed directly by the utility companies for water, natural gas, electricity, and other services. Contact each provider listed below to establish service in your name before your move-in date. Have your new property address ready when you call.
Water & Sewer
Town of Blacksburg Board of Public Works
101 S. Calles Street, Blacksburg, SC
Phone: 864-488-8800
Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Pay Bill Online
After-hours emergency line: 866-488-8800
Electricity
Duke Energy Carolinas
Serves most of the Blacksburg area.
Customer Service: 1-800-777-9898
Start / Transfer Service Online
Some areas are served by Broad River Electric Cooperative — 864-206-7136 — if Duke Energy cannot locate your address, try Broad River.
Natural Gas
York County Natural Gas Authority
Serves the Blacksburg area of Cherokee County.
Walker Road, Blacksburg, SC
Phone: 864-839-6969
Not all properties have natural gas service. Check with your leasing agent if you are unsure whether gas is available at your address.
Telephone & Internet
Spectrum (Charter Communications)
Internet, cable TV, and home phone service.
Serves much of the Blacksburg area.
spectrum.com
Customer Service: 1-855-243-8289
Spectrum Voice also provides landline home phone service through Spectrum.
AT&T
Internet (DSL/Fiber where available) and cell service.
att.com
Customer Service: 1-800-288-2020
AT&T also offers wireless/cell service — see your nearest AT&T store in Gaffney for details.
Comporium
Local provider serving parts of Cherokee County with internet, phone, and TV service.
comporium.com
Customer Service: 1-803-326-4200
EarthLink
Nationwide internet provider available in many areas without local cable infrastructure.
earthlink.net
Customer Service: 1-866-383-6558
Satellite Internet
Available throughout Cherokee County regardless of local cable availability.
Viasat: viasat.com — 1-855-463-7482
HughesNet: hughesnet.com — 1-866-482-3289
Satellite internet is a good fallback option if cable or DSL is not available at your address.
Cell Service
All three major carriers serve the Blacksburg area. Nearest retail stores are in Gaffney, approximately 10 miles southwest.
AT&T: att.com
Verizon: verizon.com
T-Mobile: t-mobile.com
Schools
Blacksburg is served by the Cherokee County School District. All four public schools are located within the town, making for short commutes for families with school-age children.
Blacksburg Primary School
Grades Pre-K – 2
1010 E. Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC
Phone: 864-206-6936
Blacksburg Elementary School
Grades 3 – 5
402 Hardin Street, Blacksburg, SC
Phone: 864-206-6518
Blacksburg Middle School
Grades 6 – 8
101 London Street, Blacksburg, SC
Phone: 864-206-6829
Blacksburg High School
Grades 9 – 12
201 W. Ramseur Drive, Blacksburg, SC
Phone: 864-206-2378
Cherokee County Library — Blacksburg Branch
Part of the Cherokee County Library System. A great resource for children and adults alike.
cherokeecountylibrary.org
Grocery & Shopping
Several grocery and convenience options are available right in Blacksburg, with additional choices in nearby Gaffney (about 10 miles southwest).
Food Lion
1130 W. Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC
Full-service grocery store.
Store hours & details
Piggly Wiggly
310 W. Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC
Local grocery store serving the community.
Family Dollar
500 W. Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC
Everyday essentials, household items, and food staples.
Gaffney — 10 Miles Southwest
Gaffney offers a full range of shopping, including Walmart Supercenter, Ingles Markets, Aldi, and other major retailers. A short drive on US-29.
Medical Care
Full hospital and urgent care services are available in nearby Gaffney, SC, approximately 10 miles from Blacksburg.
Cherokee Medical Center
Full-service hospital — part of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
1530 N. Limestone Street, Gaffney, SC 29340
Phone: 864-487-4271
Emergency Department available 24/7.
spartanburgregional.com
CMC Immediate Care Center — Gaffney
Urgent care for non-emergency illnesses and injuries.
840 W. Floyd Baker Blvd, Gaffney, SC 29341
Phone: 864-489-3300
Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
More information
Emergency
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
The Blacksburg Police Department and Fire Department serve the town. The Town of Blacksburg non-emergency line is 864-839-2332.
Churches
Blacksburg has an active faith community with several churches representing a range of denominations.
First Baptist Church of Blacksburg
121 W. Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone: 864-839-2421
Eastside Baptist Church
1284 E. Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone: 864-936-9981
Blacksburg United Methodist Church
105 S. Rutherford Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone: 864-219-6020
Blacksburg Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
108 S. Chester Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone: 864-839-2513
First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg
205 E. Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone: 864-839-1873
Find More
Additional congregations serve the Blacksburg and Cherokee County area. Visit ChurchFinder.com for a comprehensive local listing.
Entertainment & Recreation
Blacksburg sits in the beautiful Upstate South Carolina region, just 45 minutes from both Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC. Outdoor activities, history, and community events are right at your door.
Kings Mountain National Military Park
A free national park preserving the site of a pivotal Revolutionary War battle. Visitor center, exhibits, and a 1.5-mile paved trail around the battlefield.
2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone: 864-936-7921
Open daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Free admission
nps.gov/kimo
Kings Mountain State Park
Adjacent to the National Military Park. Offers camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, horse trails, picnicking, and a 19th-century Living History Farm.
southcarolinaparks.com
Iron City Festival
Blacksburg’s own annual community festival, held every third weekend in April. Celebrates the founding and history of Iron City. Sponsored by the Blacksburg Business Association.
Iron City Festival info
Broad River — Outdoor Activities
The Broad River and surrounding natural areas offer fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding. Cherokee Falls is a popular local landmark just minutes from town.
Crowders Mountain State Park
Challenging trails and panoramic views, approximately 25 miles from Blacksburg near Kings Mountain, NC.
ncparks.gov
Charlotte & Greenville
Both cities are approximately 45 minutes away and offer professional sports, concerts, museums, shopping, dining, and major airports. Blacksburg’s location on the I-85 corridor makes day trips easy.
Employment Opportunities
Several free resources are available to help residents find employment in Cherokee County and across South Carolina.
SC Works
South Carolina's workforce development system. Offers free job search assistance, resume help, interview coaching, and connections to local employers.
SC Works Gaffney
105 Enterprise Blvd, Gaffney, SC 29341
Phone: 864-487-3315
scworks.org
SC Works Education & Training
Free and subsidized job training programs through SC Works, including certifications, vocational training, and workforce development courses for eligible residents.
scworks.org/training
SC State Jobs
Official job board for South Carolina state government positions. Search and apply for full-time, part-time, and temporary state employment opportunities.
careers.sc.gov
USA Jobs
The official federal government job board. Search for positions with federal agencies across the country, including local opportunities at nearby federal installations.
usajobs.gov