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IN PHOTOS: Calhoun County High School Marching Band

T&D Photo Correspondent Yon Line provides photos ofthe Calhoun County High School Thunder and Lightning Band as they prepare for an upcoming performance at the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

Probe underway of suspicious Orangeburg fire

A suspicious fire at a College Avenue home is under investigation.

New S.C. Department of Public Health launches July 1

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) aims to protect and improve the health of South Carolinians through innovative practices and dedicated staff.

Community breaks ground for Willie Jeffries School of Excellence

WJSE Principal Dr. Fabian McGill and Willie Jeffries speak at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Willie Jeffries School of Excellence.

SC residents to get tax cut in new budget

South Carolina residents will see a larger income tax cut this year than originally scheduled, under a spending plan approved by budget negotiators and now headed to the entire general assembly for its OK. Under the plan put forward Friday, the state’s top income tax rate will go down to 6.2…

Orangeburg event honors 31 W.R.A.P. graduates

The Urban Community Education Network & Training Center will hold its inaugural graduation ceremony for participants of the W.R.A.P. We Are AT Promise youth program that serves 31 youth from underserved communities.

Govan wins Democratic runoff; Guerry wins in Senate 26

A former S.C. House Democratic lawmaker is one step closer to returning to the S.C. House after winning Tuesday's runoff election.

Gospel Jazz in the Park is June 29 in Orangeburg

The second annual Gospel Jazz in the Park event is being planned for Orangeburg’s Centennial Park by Farnitra Cleckley of Charlotte.

ORANGEBURG COUNTY COUNCIL: Budget may not need tax hike

Orangeburg County officials are not anticipating a tax increase to fund a proposed $55.7 million 2024-25 fiscal year general fund budget.

Orangeburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 26

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County donates to Boys and Girls Club

Orangeburg County Council Member Johnny Ravenel donated $6000 to the Elloree Boys & Girls Club, supporting their after school and summer programs for youth.

Ground broken for school named after famous SCSU coach

Ground was broken Tuesday morning for a new public charter school named after a legendary Orangeburg football coach.

COLLEGE NEWS: Graduations, honors announced

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Bamberg garden club awarded $5K grant

The Dirt Dabblers Garden Club received a grant from the Natural Disaster USA Fund to restore gardening projects destroyed by a tornado in Bamberg.

'We really need rain': Heat, drought dooming some corn

Prolonged hot and dry weather have increased the drought conditions across The T&D Region over the past few weeks.

IN PHOTOS: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Willie Jeffries School of Excellence

The Berkeley Charter Education Association and the Willie Jeffries School of Excellence team held a groundbreaking ceremony in Orangeburg on Tuesday for phase one of a new charter school. More coverage coming at TheTandD.com

Bamberg, Orangeburg jobless rates among highest

Bamberg and Orangeburg County unemployment rates for May were among the four highest in the state.

Woman claims shots fired at her at Orangeburg party

A woman claims someone shot a handgun at her while she was at a party in the early morning hours of June 23.

4 boating tips for July Fourth

Boaters celebrating Fourth of July on the water should anchor safely, avoid CO poisoning, manage stress, and ensure a safe journey home.

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Fogle wins runoff for Orangeburg County coroner

Orangeburg County Deputy Coroner Sean Fogle on Tuesday won the Democratic primary runoff election for county coroner.

Orangeburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

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ORANGEBURG CITY COUNCIL: $1.7M grant to battle Adden Street flooding

The South Carolina Office of Resilience granted $1.7 million for stormwater drainage improvements on Adden Street.

Calhoun and Orangeburg runoff elections today

Voters head to the polls today to cast their votes in runoff elections in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties.

Independence Day: Communities plan 4th of July activities

Communities across The T&D Region are gearing up to salute the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by giving residents an opportunity to celebrate with food, music and fireworks on the Fourth of July holiday.

Navy promotes Orangeburg native

Petty Officer Ashley McGlon was promoted to E6 on May 29, 2024. With a journalism degree from Mississippi State University, she serves in the U.S. Navy.

Orangeburg cameras aid in hit-and-run arrest

A 34-year-old Columbia man is facing multiple charges following an alleged hit-and-run incident.

SC chamber leader resigns

COLUMBIA -- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Morgan on Monday announced his resignation after serving in the role for over three years.

ORANGEBURG CITY COUNCIL: Fersner Street partially closed

Fersner Street, adjacent to the Orangeburg Milling Company, has been closed to the public for years.

South Carolina runoff elections are Tuesday: Here are 7 districts to watch

Voters have 13 runoff elections in state legislative and congressional districts. Key races include GOP contest for U.S. Rep. seat and state Senate battles.

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