Report outlines health challenges for Bamberg, Calhoun, Orangeburg counties; groups working to reduce obesity, promote activity
Orangeburg, Bamberg and Calhoun counties have made strides in reducing child poverty, but have not fared as well with adult obesity and physical inactivity, according to the 2022 County Health Rankings…
Hemp research center coming to Orangeburg; investment could reach $30 million
A Charleston-based company is building a hemp research and production “innovation center” on 85 acres just outside of Orangeburg. …
Person dies in two-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County
A person died in a two-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County on Saturday. …
Church honors late bishop, celebrates 50 years of ministry
The Faith Tabernacle Deliverance Temple will honor its late founder and celebrate 50 years of ministry with events next week. …
Gifts up to SCSU; new website being created
South Carolina State University has seen an increase in giving, according to university officials. …
Orangeburg County to buy downtown land; ‘not messing’ with Dairy-O, curly burger
Orangeburg County Council has unanimously agreed to purchase the rear portion of Dairy-O’s property on Russell Street. …
Voorhees to open emergency operations center, classroom
DENMARK – Voorhees University will open an emergency operations center and classroom on May 15. …
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive returns; letter carriers collect food on Saturday
Rice, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, and canned fruits and vegetables will be among the items postal carriers will be collecting this weekend during the nation’s largest one-day food drive. …
Orangeburg County School District: $190M plan going to voters; divided board questions plans for Howard
The Orangeburg County School District will ask voters to approve a $190 million school construction and improvement plan on Nov. 8. …