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The City of Orangeburg will receive requests from eligible entities for funding through the City's Accommodations Tax Fund. All requests must be hand-delivered by November 19, 2026 to: Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee City Administration Office City of Orangeburg 1099 Russell Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 or e-mailed to: marty.kinard@orangeburg.sc.us by 12:00 Noon Mandatory meeting will be held...

The City of Orangeburg will observe Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Veterans Day, 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 Facility will be open. There will be no change in sanitation services. Sidney Evering, II City Administrator

Calling All Orangeburg Artists! What does Orangeburg mean to you? Show us through your art! Artists of all ages are invited to submit original artwork for consideration, which will be presented during the 2027 Orangeburg Festival of Roses. Whether your inspiration comes from a familiar landmark, a piece of our history, the beauty of our community, or the people and traditions that make Orangeburg...

The City of Orangeburg will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6pm in Council Chambers, 933 Middleton Street at 6:00pm. The purpose of the Public Hearing is as follows: To consider 100% annexation and zoning of 999 Fulton Street SE TMP# 0172-07-01-003.000, 445 Sprinkle Avenue TMP# 0172-07-01-004.000 and 348 Sprinkle Avenue TMP# 0172-07-02-018.000. FOR DOCUMENT VIEWING AND MORE...

The City of Orangeburg Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6 PM at 933 Middleton Street. The purpose of the Public Hearing is as follows: Consideration of a Zoning District Map change from A-2 Residential, Multi-Unit District to A-3, Residential, General District for property belonging to James Isreal located at 981 Whitman Street TMS# 0173-15-17-019...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2026 Media Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com City of Orangeburg Reports Significant Decline in Overall Crime Through September 2026 Overall crime is down more than 34 percent, while ODPS remains focused on violent crime, domestic violence and motor vehicle related offenses The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety (ODPS) has...

ORANGEBURG COUNTY REFERENDUM | Frequently Asked Questions What is being proposed? A Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) is a one-cent county sales and use tax intended primarily to provide property tax relief. It is not currently in effect or approved. On August 17, Orangeburg County Council voted to put the question on the November 3, 2026, ballot. County voters will decide whether to approve it. What...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2026 Media Contact: Khali Gallman Phone: 803.922.5310 Email: kgallman@thinkfsc.com City of Orangeburg Hosts Community Chat About City Planning & Infrastructure Learn about Orangeburg's growth, development, and revitalization ORANGEBURG, S.C.- The City of Orangeburg invites residents to join the Building Orangeburg Quarterly Community Chat on Tuesday, September...

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, October 8, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of the Public Hearing is as follows: The consideration of a request from Elizabeth Jackson and Melvin Jackson for a variance to the front...

Join us for our upcoming Community Chat focused on city planning and infrastructure, where residents will have the opportunity to learn more about city growth and development, infrastructure improvements, planning and zoning, economic development opportunities, housing and revitalization efforts, downtown and community revitalization, and ways YOU can get involved. Use the following link to submit...