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Rabid raccoon confirmed in Orangeburg County after dog exposure, DPH says

Jun 8, 2026 12:33 PM EDT

A racoon was confirmed to have rabies on Thursday after exposing one dog to the virus in Orangeburg County, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

Lawmakers move to deny $5 million for SC State convocation center

Jun 3, 2026 5:24 PM EDT

There is another effort to deny funding to South Carolina State University following the decision to remove Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette as commencement speaker.

Orangeburg County deputies searching for man considered armed, dangerous

Jun 3, 2026 1:09 PM EDT

Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a man considered armed and dangerous.

2 arrested in relation to Saturday morning shooting, say Orangeburg County Sheriff

Jun 2, 2026 1:26 PM EDT

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said two men have been charged for a fatal Saturday morning shooting at the Crown Inn motel.

Pedestrian struck and killed on Lake Edisto Rd. in Orangeburg

Jun 2, 2026 10:10 AM EDT

Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed on Lake Edisto Road near the intersection with Airy Hall Drive Monday night.

Driver avoiding deer killed in wreck on US-176 in Orangeburg

May 29, 2026 7:50 AM EDT

Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after trying to avoid hitting a deer Thursday night on US-176 near Coach Road.

SLED charges Charleston Co. man after 2025 shooting at SC State

May 28, 2026 2:51 PM EDT

An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a 2025 shooting that happened at SC State University, said SLED.

Orangeburg Co. Sheriff: 1 arrested in connection with drive-by shooting

May 28, 2026 12:08 PM EDT

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a Bowman male has been taken into custody in reference to a drive-by shooting.

Section of Highway 178 closed due to flooding in Orangeburg

May 27, 2026 7:09 AM EDT

Officials with the Orangeburg County Fire District say a section of Highway 178 is closed due to flooding Tuesday night.

One killed after tractor-trailer collision

May 25, 2026 6:17 PM EDT

One person was killed and another injured in a deadly tractor-trailer collision that occurred in Orangeburg County Sunday night.

1 killed; 1 injured in collision on SC-6 in Orangeburg Sunday

May 25, 2026 9:17 AM EDT

South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead and another is injured following a collision on SC-6 Sunday night.

Man arrested in hit and run that killed a pedestrian in Orangeburg

May 20, 2026 9:49 AM EDT

Highway Patrol says a man has been arrested for a fatal hit-and-run Monday night on the 300 block of Citadel Road.

Orangeburg Co. coroner releases name of pedestrian dead after collision

May 19, 2026 3:10 PM EDT

Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has released the name of the pedestrian who dead after a fatal collision, says the coroner's office.

Pedestrian struck & killed on Citadel Road in Orangeburg

May 19, 2026 7:41 AM EDT

Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was fatally struck Monday night on Citadel Road near Regional Parkway around 11:15 p.m.

Orangeburg Co. coroner identifies person dead after vehicle vs. bicycle collision

May 15, 2026 3:10 PM EDT

Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has released the name of the person who dead after a motor vehicle vs bicycle collision, say the coroner's office.

Bicyclist struck & killed in overnight collision on Cannon Bridge Road

May 15, 2026 8:08 AM EDT

Highway Patrol says a bicyclist was struck and killed in an overnight collision Friday on Cannon Bridge Road near Riley Road.

SC State announces new commencement speakers

May 8, 2026 11:23 AM EDT

ABC now knows who will be delivering the commencement address at South Carolina State University.

One killed in tractor-trailer collision on Whetstone Road Friday

May 8, 2026 10:51 AM EDT

Highway Patrol says a truck driver is dead following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Whetstone Road Friday morning.

Rep. Clyburn Comments On Scsu Commencement

Rep. Clyburn comments on SC State University Commencement

May 5, 2026 6:13 PM EDT

Congressman Jim Clyburn is breaking his silence on the controversy surrounding the upcoming commencement ceremony at his alma-mater.

Lt. Gov Evette remains defiant after removal as university's keynote speaker

Apr 30, 2026 5:28 PM EDT

The lieutenant governor is remaining unapologetic in her comments both before and after she was removed as commencement speaker for South Carolina State University's upcoming graduation.

Pamela Evette no longer SC State graduation speaker

Apr 29, 2026 6:45 PM EDT

SC State University President Conyers says they are going in a different direction and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will no longer be the keynote speaker.