
DOWNTOWN · ORANGEBURG · REVITALIZATION · ASSOCIATION

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Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association (DORA) was organized in 1993 for the purpose of encouraging the development, redevelopment and improvement of downtown
Orangeburg.
Throughout the year DORA hosts a number of events, such as: Annual General Membership Meeting - early February / Street Dance during Festival of Roses - Friday night of the weekend prior to Mother’s Day / Taste of Orangeburg - Fall.
Special Orangeburg items for Sale: "Taste of Orangeburg" cookbooks, Orangeburg License Plates, Christmas Ornament Series (featuring Orangeburg scenes - one new ornament every year)!
Questions/Comments Contact:
Bernice W. Tribble, Executive Director
P.O. Box 808 Orangeburg, SC 29116-0808
(803) 531-6186 (Office) / (803) 531-3225 (Fax)
Email -
btribble@orangeburg.sc.us
Upcoming Events
- August 15, 2009 - Orangeburg's Got Talent, Kids in Stevenson Auditorium (Application)
- October 25, 2009 - TASTE OF ORANGEBURG
- November 22, 2009 - SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS, Stevenson Auditorium, 979 Middleton Street, Orangeburg, SC. 6:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION
- December 6, 2009 - Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Awards received from South Carolina Downtown Development Association
1995
- Gaines Jontz Facade Rehabilitation Award - Roy Chandler, Ferse 5 & 10
- Master Merchant Award - Rachelle Jamerson, Rachelle's Island
1998
- Outstanding Promotional Event - Taste of Orangeburg
- Master Merchant Award - Roy Chandler, Ferse 5 & 10
- Non-commercial New Construction (special), Claflin College (new entrance design)
1999
- Outstanding Board Chair - Laura Hibbits
- Outstanding Promotional Event - The Magic of the Millinium
- Public Service Award - Paul Miller
2000
- Gaines Jontz Outstanding New Sign Award - Edisto Memorial Gardens
- Outstanding Promotional Event - Cousin DORA's Lawn Mower Derby
- Gaines Jontz Facade Rehabilitation Award - Stevenson Auditorium Renovation
- Outstanding Public Improvement - New Entrance to Edisto Memorial Gardens
2001
- Gaines Jontz Outstanding New Sign Award - Bill Wise Printers, Inc.
- Master Merchant Award - Palmetto Office Supply
- Outstanding New Construction Project - City of Orangeburg DPU Centennial Park
- Home Town Hero Award - Durwood Bowden
2003
- Gaines Jontz Rehabilitation Award - 1058 Grille
- Outstanding Public Improvement - Orangeburg Streetscape
- Home Town Hero - Fred Boatwright
- Orangeburg's nomination for the Ben C. Boozer Distinguished Service Award - Dan Mackey
2004
- Outstanding Public Improvement - Edisto Memorial Gardens Spray Park
2006
- Service Award – Orangeburg City Council
- Outstanding Promotional Event – 100th Anniversary of Ferse 5 & 10
- Outstanding New Construction Award – Department of Public Safety Complex
2007
- Outstanding Promotional Event - 2007 Orangeburg Idol
2008
- Gaines Jontz Rehabilitation Award, Orangeburg City Council Chambers Renovation