News & Announcements

The City of Orangeburg Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 19, at 6 PM at 933 Middleton Street for the following purpose: Consideration of a Zoning District Map change from A-2 Residential, Multi-Unit District to A-3, Residential, General District for property belonging to Maddie FR & Tru Ryder Services, LLC located at 841 Oak Street. TMS# 0173-10-10-030.000...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2026 Media Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com Community Clean-Up Spearheaded by Councilwoman Annette Dees Grevious Scheduled for March 21 Residents encouraged to come together for a morning of service, pride, and beautification ORANGEBURG, SC - The City of Orangeburg invites residents, organizations, and volunteers to participate...

The City of Orangeburg will observe Friday, April 3, 2026, Good Friday, as a legal holiday. All offices will be closed; however, the Public Safety Department will be on duty. The Orangeburg Municipal Airport will be closed. Hillcrest Golf Course will be open. There will be no change in sanitation services. Sidney Evering, II City Administrator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026 Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com City of Orangeburg Announces Approval of Toptracer Range Installation at Hillcrest Golf Course The City of Orangeburg, in partnership with South Carolina State University (“SCSU”), is excited to announce that City Council has approved the installation of the Toptracer Range System at...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026 Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com City of Orangeburg Awarded State Grant to Fund New Digital Marquee at Stevenson Auditorium The City of Orangeburg is proud to announce that a new full-facade digital marquee for Stevenson Auditorium will be fully funded through a grant awarded by the South Carolina Department of Commerce...

Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Orangeburg, S. C., a meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Orangeburg has been scheduled in the City Council Chambers, 933 Middleton Street for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of the Public Hearing is as follows: The consideration of a request from Paragon Inc. of South Carolina LLC for a special exception at 237 and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2026 Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com Statement from Mayor Michael C. Butler Regarding Recent SC State University Shooting Incident Last night our community experienced a tragic act of violence on the campus of South Carolina State University. On behalf of City Council, we are heartbroken to learn that two individuals lost...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2026 Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com Mayor Michael C. Butler to Appear on CBS Mornings with Nate Burleson to Discuss Orangeburg Massacre and All-Star Bowling Reopening National spotlight highlights truth, remembrance, and the City of Orangeburg’s commitment to historical preservation Orangeburg, SC – Orangeburg Mayor Michael...

Due to expected cold weather conditions, the City of Orangeburg Warming Shelter will open tonight to help ensure residents have a safe place to stay warm. Location: City Gym, 410 Broughton Street Open: Tonight at 6:00 PM Closes: Tomorrow at 10:00 AM If you or someone you know needs a warm, safe place during the cold weather, please share this information. The City encourages residents to check on...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2026 Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com City of Orangeburg Announces 2-Hour Delayed Start Due to Inclement Weather City administration offices to open at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 2 Orangeburg, SC – Due to inclement weather conditions, the City of Orangeburg will operate on a two-hour delayed start on Monday, February 2...