Orangeburg Dept. of Public Safety launches Tip411 app, allows anonymity from users
According to Chief of Orangeburg Police, Charles Austin, once a tip is submitted, an officer will respond — creating an anonymous two-way conversation.
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Volunteers prep Salvation Army’s Angel Tree gifts for families
If you didn't adopt an angel yet, that's ok. There's still plenty of time to give.
ABC Columbia News is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, and donations for adopted angels are pouring in.
Fallen Heroes tree lighting ceremony held at State House
According to Major General Van McCarty, South Carolina’s Adjutant General, the tree holds over 600 gold stars, with each star representing a lost service member.
Orangeburg Dept. of Public Safety creates task force to cease carjackings
Recent carjackings in the Orangeburg area have resulted in the creation of a new task force the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says will help keep the community safer.
DHEC, advocates hold event for World AIDS Day
In honor of World AIDS Day, DHEC and other advocates met at the State House to raise awareness on efforts to end the HIV and AIDS epidemics.
SC reported as 7th most dangerous state for drunk driving by Forbes Advisor
South Carolina also ranked 10th for the most fatalities in the country in 2020, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Columbia Housing, Midlands Tech partner to provide education opportunities to residents
Columbia Housing residents are now able to enroll in any program that they’re interested in at Midlands Tech College with some eligible students qualifying for free tuition and fees.
Best practices for Thanksgiving, holiday meal leftovers
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, or frozen for three to four months.
Shoppers say Black Friday more manageable this year
With many stores offering extended sales and online shopping, several Black Friday shoppers say the hustle and bustle of Black Friday wasn’t so bad this year.
Fort Jackson trainees celebrate Thanksgiving with feast and Army family
Fort Jackson’s Commander and Brigadier General Jason Kelly wants all the trainees to know that while this may be their first Thanksgiving away from their own family, the Army family will always be there for them.
