Men of Hope brightens Christmas in Orangeburg
The nonprofit Men of Hope in Orangeburg County, led by the Deacon Ministry of Unity Fellowship Community Church, celebrated its 10th year of supporting local children. …
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‘Day of Caring’ to benefit Orangeburg County needs
In Orangeburg County, families and children in need are set to receive blessings on the National Day of Service thanks to the generosity of nine historically Black Greek organizations. T …
Continue readingWhat an MUSC flu tracker is keeping an eye on for the next few weeks
Michael Sweat, Ph.D., a virus data tracker at the Medical University of South Carolina, is closely monitoring the flu situation, noting high rates of flu diagnoses but also a recent dip…
Continue readingCalhoun County Council – Book vending machine planned for Sandy Run
Calhoun County LIbrary to open book vending machine in Sandy Run …
Continue readingTales about Stroman House abound; most of them untrue
The Stroman House, a Neo-Classical residence built in 1926, was home to landowners in Orangeburg County, known for its tragic history and rumored paranormal activity. …
Continue readingVolunteers keep giving – Auxiliary gift helps reopen MUSC unit
MUSC Health-Orangeburg recently celebrated the reopening of its third-floor, west wing nursing station and unit thanks to a generous $57,662 d …
Continue readingV-shaped tree marks grave of Voorhees’ visionary founder
In 2013, a mysterious V-shaped tree grew near Elizabeth Evelyn Wright’s grave at Voorhees College, symbolizing divine intervention and honoring the school’s legacy. …
Continue reading100 OBJECTS/Day 78: DAR marker honors Revolutionary War’s Jeremiah Jones
In Orangeburg County, a granite marker by the Daughters of the American Revolution honors Revolutionary War patriot Jeremiah Jones, dedicated by Sen. James F. Byrnes in 1917. …
Continue readingHEROES: Positeen founder loves helping other people
Community heroes at Project Life: Positeen, led by Liz Zimmerman Keitt, provide tutoring and mentoring for students from K5 to 12th grade, making a positive impact on their education. …
Continue readingSouth Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio (copy)
State health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 99 new cases of measles since Tuesday. The state health department says the post-holiday surge had been expected, given travel and family gatherings….
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