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.
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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If you have medications that are no longer needed, are unused or outdated, now is the time to throw them out safely.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.
Orangeburg DPS investigating the death of a two-year-old child
Police are investigating a 2-year-old's death as possible abuse.
OCSD: Orangeburg man charged with the shooting death of a woman
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was shot as she tried to leave a house.
Orangeburg man charged with double murder on Coleman Avenue last month
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man has been charged with the deaths of two women who were shot in a car last month.
Former Columbia chief takes over Orangeburg police for now
A law enforcement veteran who served as police chief in Columbia for more than a decade will be the interim chief of the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety.
Highway Patrol investigating collision that left one dead Sunday
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating a collision in Orangeburg that left a driver dead Sunday.
SCHP: Two dead after collision on I-26 in Orangeburg County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people died in a collision in Orangeburg County yesterday.
Orangeburg County Sheriff warns of scammers posing as officers over the phone
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says scammers are telling victims they are with the sheriff's office, and that they have a warrant out for their arrest.
AG Wilson: Orangeburg County man sentenced after pleading guilty to sex crimes against a minor
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, an Orangeburg County man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child.
