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County Government

Orangeburg is one of the largest counties in South Carolina with a population of 91,582. Several outlying towns help to make up Orangeburg County.

 

Orangeburg County – 803-533-1000
County Administrator J. William Clark
County Councilman John H. Rickenbacker, Chariman
State Representative Jerry Govan
State Senate Bradley Hutto

 

County Council meets 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 5:30 pm

 

City of Orangeburg, South Carolina Population (9/8/05) 13,400
City Administration – 803-533-6000
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every at City Hall – 7:00 pm.
Orangeburg city government consists of a Mayor and five Council Members who serve a term of four years.
The City of Orangeburg Police Department has full time officers cross trained in police and fire protection.

 

Orangeburg Police Department
Wendell Davis – Chief – 803-533-5922

 

Orangeburg city representatives

* denotes elected officials:

 

*Paul Miller, Mayor
*Bernard Haire, Mayor Pro-tem
*Joyce Rheney, Councilwoman
*Charles Jernigan., Councilman
*Charles Barnwell, Councilman
John Yow, Administrator
James F, Walsh, Town Attorney

 

City Hall

7300 Woodrow Street, PO Box 406, Orangeburg, SC 29063
803-781-7050 fax: 803-749-2743
Clerk/Treasurer Carrie Johnson

 

Courts

The County seat of Orangeburg County is home to 5 main court systems - Superior Court, Family Court, Magistrates Court, Probate Court and Master in Equity. The County Magistrates administer County Traffic Court. Orangeburg operates its own Municipal Court every Wednesday at 4:00pm. City of Orangeburg has its own traffic court.

 

Orangeburg Fire Departments

Orangeburg city operates a joint fire and police department with cross trained employees. Orangeburg county has volunteer fire departments in all provinces.
Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Wendell Davis, Chief – 803-533-5922
Orangeburg Fire Departments – Numerous locations

 

Education

Colleges/Universities

South Carolina State University
Southern Methodist College
Claflin University
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.

 

Secondary Schools

Orangeburg Districts Four & Five
District Office – 803-534-8081

 

District Five Schools

Elementary Schools

Bethune-Bowman Elementary 533-6371
Brookdale Elementary 534-5982
Dover Elementary 247-2184
Marshall Elementary 534-7865
Mellichamp Elementary 534-8044
Nix Elementary 534-5982
Rivelon Elementary 534-2949
Sheridan Elementary 534-7504
Whittaker Elementary 534-6559

 

Middle Schools

Robert E Howard Middle 534-5470
William J. Clark 531-2200

 

High Schools

North High School 247-2541
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High 516-6011
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High 534-6180
New Vision Educational Center 533-6581

 

Private Schools

New Hope Christian School 534-4673
Wesley Christian School 536-6167
Orangeburg Preparatory Schools 534-7970

Orangeburg Christian School 536-0121

 

Community Services

Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce
155 Riverside Drive
Orangeburg, SC 29115
803-534-6821
www.orangeburgsc.net

 

Electric Services

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities 803-268-4000

 

Garbage Service

City of Orangeburg

 

Sewer Service

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities 803-268-4000

 

Sheriff's Department

Orangeburg County (Larry Williams) 803-531-4647

 

Superintendent of Schools

Melvin Smoak – District 5
David Longshore – District 4

 

Tax Information

Orangeburg County
Jim McLean - Property Assessor
Auditor – Roger Cleckley
Treasurer – Steve Summers

 

Telephone Service

Bell South Business - 803-780-2800
Bell South Residential - 803-780-2355
TV Cable Service
Time Warner - 803-531-8818

 

Vehicle License Plate, Title and Drivers License

South Carolina Department of Highways & Public Transportation
803-531-6860

 

Water Service

Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities 803-268-4000

 

Other Information

Business Licenses

City of Orangeburg 803-533-6000

 

Library

Orangeburg County Library is located at 510 Louis St.

 

Library Hours
Monday-Tuesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wednesday-Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

Media

The Orangeburg Area is served by one daily newspaper:
The Times & Democrat 803-533-5501

 

Medical Center

The Orangeburg area is served by The Regional Medical Center, 3000 St. Matthews Rd. 803-395-2200

 

Post Office

US Post Office Orangeburg, 550 Middleton St. 803-536-1720

 

Quality of Life

Orangeburg enjoys abundant quality of life with good schools, restaurants, businesses, recreation, etc. and boasts one of the highest per capita income levels and one of the lowest unemployment levels in the state.

 

Voter Registration

Orangeburg County 803-533-6213

 

Recreation

Freshwater Fishing
Resident State Fishing License $10.00
Resident Combination Fishing / Hunting License $25.00
Resident 14-day Fishing License $ 5.00
Resident Lake / Reservoirs Permit (cane pole only) $ 3.00
Resident Sportsman License $50.00
Resident Junior Sportsman (age 16/17) $16.00
Non-Resident Annual Fishing License $35.00
Non-Resident 7-day fishing License $11.00

 

Department of Natural Resources

Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery

 

Recreation Facilities

Orangeburg Water Park for children
Orangeburg City Ball Fields
Hillcrest Golf Course – Public
Country Club of Orangeburg Golf Course - Private

 

Festivals and Events

Railroad Daze Festival – Branchville – September
Elder Hop – New Years Day
Grand American Coon Hunt – 1 st week in January
Elloree Pork Fest – Late January
Governors Frog Jump – Springfield – March
Elloree Trials – March
Orangeburg Festival of Roses - April
Antique Cars – April
March of Dimes Walk – April
Relay for Life – April
Gala Day Festivities – April
Maize Days Pageant – May
Arts & Crafts Fair – Elloree – May
Taste of Santee – May
4 th of July Jamboree – Norway
4 th of July Celebration – Orangeburg
Lone Star Country Music & Bluegrass Jamboree – September
Cabella’s Crappiethon – September
Bowman Harvest Festival – September
Fall Arts & Antiques – Elloree – October
Taste of Orangeburg – October
Orangeburg County Fair – October
South Carolina Antique Tractor Pull – October
South Carolina State University Homecoming – October 29
Junior Service League Holiday Market – October 29
Santee Skin Fishing/Golf Tournament – October 31-November 3
Lights of Winter Celebration – Elloree – November
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair – Orangeburg – November
5 th annual Orangeburg Native American Gathering Pow Wow – November
Claflin University Homecoming & Founders Day – November 13
Dora Christmas Music – November 205h
Children’s Garden Christmas – November 21
Christmas Parade – December 4