Orangeburg County

“We’re now one district”: Educators celebrate consolidation in Orangeburg County

The merger of Orangeburg Districts Three, Four, and Five became official Monday

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) –It’s the beginning of a new era for education in Orangeburg County. Monday marked the first day the entire county falls under one unified school district. After shortening the number of districts from three to one, more than twenty years after consolidating from eight districts, some educators tell us it is necessary in order to provide more…

Final Suspect In Eutawville Fatal Slaying Behind Bars

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office say a Summerville man wanted in connection with last week’s fatal shooting in Eutawville has turned himself in. 24-year-old Dwendell Lamont High will face charges of murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is scheduled to appear in court today at 2:30 p.m. Authorities believe…

OCSO: Woman Robbed At Gunpoint After Giving Man Ride Home

Adriel Morgan ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – A 32-year-old Orangeburg man who was offered a ride home is now charged with robbing the Good Samaritan at gunpoint. Orangeburg County Magistrate Peggy Doremus denied bond on Adriel Morgan who is accused taking the victim’s phone and wallet after she saw Morgan walking along Joe Jeffords Highway and offered him a ride. The woman told…