Orangeburg News
OCSO: High speed chase leads to charges for 19-year-old and four minors accused of shooting at a house
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a high speed chase lead to a 19-year-old and four minors being charged with firing shots at a home Wednesday.
USASC: Former Orangeburg School employee pleads guilty to defrauding school district
According to the Department of Justice, a former employee of the Orangeburg County School District plead guilty to defrauding the district of over $550,000.
SC Rep. Govan wants Orangeburg to join redistricting suit
A South Carolina representative being drawn into a district with another House member is trying to convince the city of Orangeburg to join a lawsuit over the new redistricting maps.
Local Living: Final days of Restaurant Week in Columbia
Local Living: Hickory Tavern wants you to watch the Super Bowl with them, final days of Restaurant Week and more!
SC State conducting classes virtually Friday amid expected winter weather
With inclement weather expected in the Midlands, South Carolina State University says all classes will be conducted virtually Friday, January 21.
Orangeburg County Schools moving to virtual learning until next week
Orangeburg County Schools are moving to virtual learning due to the COVID-19 spike.
OCSO: Deputies seeking information about individual who dropped off puppy outside Animal Control which later died
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell is asking for information about an individual who officials say dropped off a puppy outside Orangeburg County Animal Control which later died.
Two Orangeburg County schools going virtual due to coronavirus surge
Starting today, two Orangeburg County schools are going virtual due to the COVID-19 surge.
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office closed to the public due to COVID-19 case numbers
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the Sheriff's Office is temporarily closed to the public due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests in the community. The sheriff says all field service deputies remain on patrol.
OCSO: Orangeburg man charged with fatal shooting while out on bond
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man who was out on bond is now charged with shooting and killing a Calhoun County man Monday.
President Biden delivers commencement address at SC State University
President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address at South Carolina State University this morning.
NC man facing indictments, accused of carjacking off duty officer outside Orangeburg
According to officials, a jury in Columbia returned indictments against a man accused of carjacking an off-duty police officer outside Orangeburg.
SCSU prepares to welcome President Biden for commencement speech
Representative Jim Clyburn was originally set to deliver the fall commencement speech at SCSU’s graduation. He called the interim president last week to tell him about a change in plans.
Biden to be in South Carolina for 1st time since primary win
Biden is coming to Orangeburg on Friday as the featured speaker at the graduation ceremonies at a historically Black university, South Carolina State.
GUNS IN SCHOOLS: Richland Two partners with other school districts and agencies for gun safety initiative
“We can put up metal detectors and create all kinds of policies and procedures. At the end of the day, if it is just us involved in that effort, we won’t be successful."
USASC: Two brothers sentenced for charges related to using false statements to purchase a firearm
Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart says two men were sentenced after pleading guilty to charges related to using false statements in order to purchase a firearm.
Black man stomped by South Carolina officer gets $650K
A South Carolina city is paying $650,000 to a Black man who was stomped in the head by a police officer upset that the man couldn't quickly lie flat on his stomach because of rods and pins in his leg.
HBCU BAND PERFORMANCE: Fairfield County school program inspires kids to further education
Principal Brunson says Fairfield has its fair share of talented musicians. Students only have to look at the bands on display Friday as proof they can be in a college band as well.
