Orangeburg forensic lab expands law enforcement capability thanks to local partnership
It also allows Orangeburg to help out surrounding law enforcement operations.
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Open house for City of Orangeburg’s new forensic lab set for Sept. 26
The City of Orangeburg has partnered with Claflin University to create a new forensic lab.
The City of Orangeburg has partnered with Claflin University to create a new forensic lab.
FBI launches mentor program, teams up with local HBCU’s
The FBI Columbia field office is teaming up with six local HBCU’s to launch its first ever mentoring program. Mentors will provide professional guidance to their selected students by meeting with them at least once a month for the rest of the fall semester. Mentees are expected to initiate discussions with their mentor, seek feedback for areas of development, set goals, and ask for guidance regarding professional growth.
Congressman James Clyburn announces $40 million in community funding
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–U.S. Congressman Jim Clyburn was in Orangeburg Monday to announce $40 million in funding from the US Dept. of Agriculture for three rural development projects in the county. Congressman Clyburn says around $18 million will go to Claflin University to develop a student activity center in Orangeburg that will include a movie theater for the public. Construction for the…
Congressman Jim Clyburn announces rural development funding
Photo:Rich Wandover Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–U.S. Congressman Jim Clyburn was in Orangeburg Monday to announce $40 million in funding from the US Dept. of Agriculture for three rural development projects in the county. Congressman Clyburn says around $18 million will go to Claflin University to develop a student activity center in Orangeburg that will include a movie theater for the public. Construction…
HBCU college fair works to recruit SC students at Richland County event
“You’re not a number. Your professors are there for you. The opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities is very important,” said Phyllis Thompson, NACDRAO executive secretary.
AP: New program offers free college degrees to SC prisoners
Some prisoners in South Carolina will soon be able to attend college for free.
Claflin University receives $20 million donation from MacKenzie Scott
Claflin University received a sizable donation Wednesday. The university says it received a $20 million investment from philanthropist and writer MacKenzie Scott.
Oscar-Nominee Angela Bassett to Visit Claflin, SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett will be at two HBCUs Tuesday afternoon in an effort to promote voter registration throughout the Palmetto State. Bassett will be at South Carolina State University at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium for the Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally. Following the event at S.C. State, the What’s Love…
