SC lawmakers discuss successes and challenges faced during current legislative session
Many bills have already been signed into law, but there are many more topics to be debating in the next few weeks.
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SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Orangeburg County
According to an incident report from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the incident happened in the parking lot on the corner of Henley Street and Gibson Street.
2 charged with keeping vulnerable adults locked in dangerous unlicensed residential care home
An Orangeburg woman and man are accused of keeping vulnerable adults locked in a dangerous unlicensed residential care home, said the Attorney General's Office.
Driver dead after vehicle leaves Orangeburg roadway
A Midlands driver is dead after a collision on an Orangeburg highway, said SCHP.
Two Midlands HBCUs join fight against anti-semitism
Two Midlands HBCUs are joining the fight against antisemitism.
Deputies investigating after man found dead in front of Midlands police station
Orangeburg County deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in front of a Midlands police station on Tuesday, says the sheriff's office.
Orangeburg firefighters rescue dog stuck in storm drain
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety has rescued a dog that was trapped in a storm drain.
Orangeburg County man back behind bars on stolen goods charges, say deputies
An Orangeburg County man who was out on bond for burglary charges is now back behind bars on stolen goods charges, says deputies.
Orangeburg man sentenced to prison for postal conspiracy to distribute marijuana
An Orangeburg man was sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, said the Justice Department.
Local law enforcement speak out about 'Open Carry' law
Local law enforcement agencies speak out about new open carry law encouraging citizens to be responsible, safe and familiar with the new measure
YES CHEF: Lake Marion culinary students open own cafe
The project helps students further their cooking skills for future careers or competitions.
SLED charges Orangeburg County man in connection with death of three-month-old
A 25-year-old man is being charged following the death of an infant, said SLED.
Orangeburg Co. deputies searching for woman reported as missing on Thursday
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a woman reported as missing on Thursday, said the sheriff's office.
SC Rural Summit highlights needs of struggling counties
Initiatives such as the Main Street Program or opportunity zones can help rural communities, but Nance says strong local leadership is necessary as well.
Orangeburg firefighters save cat while battling devastating home fire
Firefighters with the Orangeburg County Fire District helped reunite a homeowner with their beloved pet in the middle of battling a fire, said the department.
Midlands HBCU's particpating in Home Depot 'Retool Your School' voting process
Voting for 'Retool Your School' has begun with a few Midlands universities and colleges on the list.
Firefighters control Orangeburg County fire, home damaged
Orangeburg County Fire District firefighters responded to a structure fire, said the fire district.
Orangeburg County firefighters work together to get Wolfton community fire under control
Orangeburg County firefighters worked in the Wolfton community on Wednesday to put out a fire, say the department.
Deputies searching for missing Orangeburg woman
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing Orangeburg woman.
Driver dead after single-vehicle collision in Orangeburg County
A driver is dead after a single-vehicle collision in Orangeburg County on Saturday, Feb.24, said SCHP.
DHEC investigates three alleged unlicensed community residential care facilities in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and multiple other agencies investigated three facilities in Orangeburg, said DHEC.
Orangeburg Co.: 2 truckers arrested for stealing fuel at local business
Two more truckers have been arrested for stealing fuel at a local business in Orangeburg County, says deputies.
S.C. photographer converts home into Civil Rights Museum
While South Carolina played a major role in the Civil Rights movement… one Orangeburg man found that there was no museum specifically dedicated to Civil Rights.
SC State's campus will soon have gun sniffing dog
South Carolina State University is getting a new partner in the fight against gun violence.
OCSD receives new electric bus fleet thanks to EPA grant
School district staff and students rode along with Congressman Jim Clyburn for a test drive of one of the new electric buses at Marshall Elementary School.
