Orangeburg News
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.
Several Midlands groups taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In the Midlands, you can bring your unused or expired medications to several locations.
Three children previously reported missing by Orangeburg DPS found safe in Memphis
The City of Orangeburg says three children who were reported missing earlier this month were found safe, along with their father, in Memphis. Authorities say their father was arrested for custodial interference.
Mask mandate extended in Orangeburg
Masks will continue to be required in Orangeburg.
OCSO: Orangeburg man charged with shooting and killing another man
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man was taken into custody Saturday, accused of murdering a 40-year-old man.
Drop off unneeded prescription drugs in the Midlands this weekend
If you have medications that are no longer needed, are unused or outdated, now is the time to throw them out safely.
City of Orangeburg: Autopsy indicates 2-year-old who died this week was shot in the head
According to authorities, preliminary autopsy results indicate the child had a gunshot wound to the head.
OCSO: Deputies seize stolen firearms, drugs during traffic stop
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says one individual faces charges after drugs and stolen weapons were seized during a traffic stop last night.
OCSO: Assault charge upgraded to murder after elderly victim succumbs to injuries
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man's assault charge has been upgraded to murder, after the elderly victim passed away due to his injuries.
Orangeburg DPS looking for 3 children who were not returned to their mother in custody dispute
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety is asking residents to be on the lookout for three children who are considered missing, after their father failed to return them to their mother on time.
