News & Announcements

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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2026 Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com City of Orangeburg to Open Warming Shelter Due to Expected Inclement Weather Shelter to operate January 30-February 2 at City Gym on Broughton Street Orangeburg, SC – Due to impending inclement weather conditions, the City of Orangeburg will open a warming shelter to ensure the safety and...

The City of Orangeburg will observe Monday, February 16, 2026, President’s Day, as a holiday. All offices will be closed; however, the Public Safety Department will be on duty. The Municipal Airport will be open. Hillcrest Golf Course will be closed. There will be no changes in residential sanitation routes. Sidney Evering, II City Administrator

Due to the expected low temperatures, the City Gym, located at 410 Broughton Street, will stay open as a warming shelter until Noon tomorrow, January 27th. Important information: Service animals are allowed inside the shelter. Other pets are not permitted and must be taken to the Orangeburg County Animal Control, 1596 Ellis Ave, for care during this period For additional information, please...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2026 Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com City of Orangeburg to Open Warming Shelter Due to Expected Inclement Weather Shelter to operate January 24-26 at City Gym on Broughton Street Orangeburg, SC – Due to impending inclement weather conditions, the City of Orangeburg will open a warming shelter to ensure the safety and well...

Orangeburg City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, January 23, at 11 AM in City Council Chambers, 933 Middleton Street for the following purpose: Consideration of January 16, 2026, Special City Council Minutes OLD BUSINESS Third Reading of an Ordinance authorizing the transfer of approximately 11.18 acres of real property with improvements, if any, located on Methodist Oaks Drive, with...

With cold and hazardous weather expected tonight, the City of Orangeburg will open a warming shelter today, Thursday, January 15, to help ensure residents have a safe place to stay warm. Location: Youth Canteen, 1620 Middleton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Hours: 6:00 PM (today) – 8:00 AM (tomorrow) If you or someone you know needs a warm, safe place during the cold weather, please share this...