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11/07/2022

All funds raised during this cross-state bike ride will go toward the Alzheimer's Association's research efforts.

All funds raised during this cross-state bike ride will go toward the Alzheimer's Association's research efforts for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's.

01/03/2022

The new city hall would be located at Broughton and Russell Streets.

10/02/2022

Due to staffing shortages, many police departments in the state have not received NARCAN training yet.

10/02/2022

South Carolina State University commemorated the 54th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre on Tuesday by unveiling a new monument to the three men who were shot and killed

Henry Smith, Samuel Hammond and Delano Middleton were shot and killed during a 1968 civil rights demonstration near campus.

21/12/2021

President Joe Biden was in the Midlands on Friday today to address graduates at South Carolina State University as South Carolina Congressman and House Majority Whip James Clyburn marched with graduating seniors.

60 years after his graduation, Congressman Jim Clyburn marched with graduating seniors to officially receive his diploma.

11/11/2021

The City of Orangeburg has been planning to redevelop Railroad Corner since December 2020 and is now seeking public input for guidance.

The city administrator says their goal with this mixed-use development is to preserve the history of the surrounding neighborhood and increase pedestrian activity.

01/11/2021

Orangeburg City and county officials believe the library and conference center will revive downtown Orangeburg.

29/10/2021

HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? "We have 30 businesses around town supporting us this year. When you drive around downtown, it's pink!" 🎗

The Orangeburg Chapter of the Links turns Orangeburg pink to raise awareness of breast cancer.

28/10/2021

The chamber plans to have other events to expose more businesses in the coming months.

Businesses participating in this year's expo tell News 19 that this is a chance to reach residents who may not know where their company is or what they do.

25/10/2021

Airport officials say they are starting to see an increase in jet traffic, which means potential growth for Orangeburg.

23/10/2021

"Everything we do in life, God knows about it," Reed said. "When my wife passed away, he helped with some flowers. That was a blessing."

But his kindness didn't stop there.

https://www.wltx.com/article/life/heartwarming/orangeburg-police-officer-guardian-angel/101-e3741657-e0db-4beb-a1bd-ddfa3838142f

Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Investigator Albert Black has helped James Reed with resources for three years.

22/10/2021

The new story walk in Holly Hill aims to raise autism awareness and bring residents to the library to learn about autism resources in Orangeburg County.

It's supposed to bring residents to the Holly Hill library to find out how to get Autism services in the county after they finish with the story walk.

22/10/2021

Tonya Ceasar hopes her song 'So Worthy' will not only help be people during these times but also inspire people to follow their dreams.

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/orangeburg-native-writes-song-to-lift-spirits/101-093bb8d3-03fb-443e-8954-958fbabc7f72

Tonya Ceasar hopes her song 'So Worthy' will not only help be people during these times but also inspire people to follow their dreams.

21/10/2021

GREAT NEWS! The children are currently in the process of being brought back to South Carolina, according to authorities. Their father was arrested for custodial interference.

Thanks to all for sharing to help get the kids home.

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/update-missing-orangeburg-children-memphis-area/101-cd20c931-eb9c-4ae4-930e-eda6200ae7c6

The children's father, Michael Dion McGee, was arrested for custodial interference.

20/10/2021

The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development is training 12 Orangeburg County community leaders to teach folks who live in rural areas about using broadband.

It is part of the $30 million project headed by the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) to expand high-speed internet access to 19 counties by 2022.

15/10/2021

"When you look at an area that's got a lot of trash, you don't want to be there." You can help by participating in a fall cleanup up from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31.

The event is from Oct. 16 to 31.

15/10/2021

Health experts predict our state to be the fourth worst for the nursing shortage by 2030.

The shortage has impacted hospitals like the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

14/10/2021

Both students and staff have to be vaccinated by January 2022.

14/10/2021

EVERY SHARE HELPS: 9-year-old Michael Dione, 7-year-old Gracy Ann and 4-year-old Gerald McGee (4 years old) were supposed to be returned to their mother on October 3, but they weren't.

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/orangeburg-police-search-for-3-missing-children-who-werent-returned-to-mother/101-8e597c9f-b3b4-44a0-b283-86c02291ca39

The children were supposed to have been returned to the mother on October 3.

14/10/2021

The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety wants to hear from you.

The law enforcement agency wants Orangeburg residents to tell them what they like and don't like about the agency.

12/10/2021

The annual event is a competition for Orangeburg's downtown businesses to showcase their creativity with the scarecrows.

The Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association is hosting its 4th annual Scarecrow Contest.

08/10/2021

Investigators believe Jamore Ellison was one of the shooters who opened fire on a vehicle with four women inside back in September, killing two.

08/10/2021

Several Crepe Myrtle Village residents in Orangeburg are unsure of where they'll live now that the property they've called home for years has been sold.

Residents are unsure of where they will live after a property sale.

07/10/2021

The move to expand broadband comes from the South Carolina Department of Commerce, which gave $65 million to help economic development and other improvements in eligible counties.

All projects are scheduled to be completed by October of next year.

27/09/2021

City council members approved an incentive to pay city and DPU employees $500 to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15, and a hazard pay stipend in the amount of $1,000 for frontline workers.

City council members approved an incentive to pay city and DPU employees $500 to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15.

24/09/2021

Branchville is loading up passengers for its 52nd annual 'Raylrode Daze Festivul.'

Branchville canceled its staple festival in 2020 due to covid.

21/09/2021

Orangeburg County Schools implemented a clear book bag policy for middle and high school students for the remainder of the school year.

20/09/2021

There are 8,221 registered voters in the city of Orangeburg but only 903 people voted in this year's general election.

18/08/2021

BREAKING:

Details are few at this time.

04/03/2021

Before you start booking appointments, DHEC's director urges folks to honor the systems put in place.