Orangeburg County deputies investigating break in at nail spa on St. Matthews Road
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating a break in at a business on St. Matthews Road earlier this month.
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Orangeburg man pleads guilty to firearm charge, faces up to 10 years in prison
Orangeburg man pleads guilty to firearm charge, faces up to 10 years in prison
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office looking for individuals connected to double murder on Coleman Avenue
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for multiple individuals connected to a double murder last week.
OCSO: Santee man accused of murdering estranged spouse
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they have a man in custody who is accused of murdering his estranged spouse.
Orangeburg County deputies investigating mailbox thieves targeting outgoing bill payments
“We’ve gotten multiple reports of bill payments being taken from mailboxes,” said Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell. “Those checks are then altered from their intended use and the money is taken from the victim’s account.”
DHEC: Bat found in Orangeburg County tests positive for rabies
DHEC says a rabid bat was found in Orangeburg County. Officials say it was found near Springdale Drive and Saint Matthews Road.
Gunshots kill 2 women in car in Orangeburg
Two women inside a car have been shot and killed by someone in a different vehicle in Orangeburg, investigators said.
Premium Peanut to invest $64.3 million in South Carolina
A grower-owned peanut shelling company said it plans to set up operations in South Carolina’s Orangeburg County. Premium Peanut said it plans a $64.3 million investment that will create 130 new jobs.
SC State to require biweekly COVID-19 testing
SC State University announced all employees and students will be required to undergo biweekly COVID-19 testing as part of the effort to curb the spread of the virus.
Vehicle collision kills one on U.S. 301 in Orangeburg
Troopers say one person died in a collision on Sunday on U.S. 301 in Orangeburg.
Orangeburg County deputies looking for individuals accused of robbing two Dollar General stores
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for individuals suspected of robbing Dollar General stores at gunpoint.
Students return to Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS with heightened safety measures
Students at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School went back to class today, after last week's shooting that injured three. Officials say all students must be cleared through a metal detector and a bag check upon entering the school. Beginning Tuesday, clear book bags will be required.
Judges order new sentence for S. Carolina man on death row
A federal appeals court ordered a new sentencing hearing for a South Carolina inmate who has spent two decades on death row.
'Why all this shooting?':Orangeburg high school incident prompts reaction from sheriff and superintendent
After more than 300 students were relocated inside for safety, law enforcement took a 14-year-old juvenile into custody after arresting him without incident on school property. He faces three counts of assault and battery charges.
Three students injured after shots fired during dismissal at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Three Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School students are injured after gunshots were fired from a vehicle driving by during afternoon dismissal, according to the school.
SC State requiring masks inside university buildings
South Carolina State University says face coverings are now required inside all university buildings. Officials say masks do not need to be worn in personal offices, individual residence hall rooms or while you are eating.
RETHINKING BUDGET PROVISO: Democrats in South Carolina call for special session
“I think it’s very clear that if we are not called back in, this is going to land in courts for them to make a decision," said Rep. Russell Ott from St. Matthews. "All we’re simply saying is that’s not necessary.”
South Carolina State delays fall semester because of COVID
South Carolina State University is delaying fall classes by several days to give students more time to get vaccinated as COVID cases spike across the state. Classes scheduled to start Wednesday for the fall semester will be pushed to next Monday.
SLED: Orangeburg County man facing manslaughter for the shooting death of a man in Hampton County
According to SLED, an Orangeburg County man has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for a shooting that took place in Hampton County earlier this month.
Get your COVID-19 vaccine from Family Health Centers in Orangeburg this week
If you're still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, you can get the Moderna vaccine from the Family Health Centers, Inc. in Orangeburg this week.
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office hosting Back to School Bash this weekend
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is holding a Back to School Bash this weekend! It takes place Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Livingston Park.
