Rep. Clyburn comments on SC State University Commencement
Congressman Jim Clyburn is breaking his silence on the controversy surrounding the upcoming commencement ceremony at his alma-mater.
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Lt. Gov Evette remains defiant after removal as university's keynote speaker
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
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.
Weekend traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Orangeburg Co. deputies say a weekend traffic stop led to more than a dozen illegal narcotics charges against an Orangeburg County man.
SCSU students protest Lt. Gov. Evette commencement address
Students at South Carolina State University are protesting the selection of Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette as this year's commencement speaker.
Last shooting suspect in connection with April 8 shooting incident arrested
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the last shooting suspect in connection with an April 8 shooting incident has been arrested.
SLED charges Orangeburg County woman with attempted murder
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a 37-year-old woman with attempted murder on Tuesday, say agents.
Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
A candy company known for well known candy brands in the U.S. announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation, says the Governor's Office.
Orangeburg man pleads guilty to burning puppy alive
A 29-year-old Orangeburg man has pleaded guilty to animal crushing, says the DOJ.
SLED confirms investigation into long-time State Representative Cobb-Hunter
In a statement, Cobb-Hunter writes, "This is performative politics at its worst. I have nothing to hide and I am looking forward to the SLED investigation. I hope that Senator Goldfinch and other members of the Senate and the House can withstand this same level of scrutiny."
Orangeburg Co. investigators searching for 3, 1 arrested in connection with Wednesday shooting
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are searching for 3 people in connection with Wednesday’s shooting incident.
Orangeburg Deputies respond to shooting incident
Deputies in Orangeburg Co. say they responded to a shooting Wednesday afternoon.
Orangeburg City firefighters respond to Cue Street area fire
Orangeburg City firefighters with assistance from Cordova Fire Department responded to the Cue Street area in relation to a reported structure fire.
Multiple fires broke out Wednesday
Cordova firefighters say they battled multiple fires Wednesday, April 1.
Person arrested in connection with 2025 drive-by shooting
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says someone that was wanted in connection with a 2025 drive-by shooting near Holly Hill has been arrested.
Justin Bamberg files for reelection in SC House District 90
State Rep. Justin Bamberg, who has represented South Carolina's House District 90 since 2015, announced his reelection bid.
SLED charges former ODPS officer accused of selling gun
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a former ODPS officer is being charged after selling a gun.
Sheriff: Suspect shot during robbery attempt
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man is charged in a Friday the 13th shooting that left him hospitalized.
Deputies: Man wanted in multiple shootings arrested
“This individual acted as if there were no consequences harming others, and had and illegal weapon to do so”
SLED: Orangeburg Co. man accused of vehicle fraud
Investigators with SLED say an Orangeburg County man used stolen identities to purchase two trucks.
Orangeburg deputies respond to shooting
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says they believe this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
UPDATE: Five Chop Road reopened following hazmat scene in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County Fire DistrOrangeburg County Fire District says Five Chop Road has been reopened after it was closed due to a hazmat scene Thursday.ict says Five Chop Road was closed due to a hazmat scene.
Pedestrian struck and killed on US-301 overnight in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed in an overnight collision on US Highway 301 near Dempsey Road.
Players second choice ticket turns into big win
When a convenience store didn’t have the lottery ticket a Midlands man wanted, he picked out another ticket that made him a millionaire, according to SC Lottery officials.
Deputies: Two arrested after shooting at trooper
Deputies say the trooper did not return fire.
