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March 18, 2021

Industrial construction underway; INDEVCO Plastics building new facility in Orangeburg

Construction has started on a new, 100,000-square-foot industrial facility for INDEVCO Plastics in Orangeburg, according to Frampton Construction Company. “This project is off to a great start with an impressive…

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March 5, 2021

‘A true champion’ retiring from Senate; Matthews won’t run for re-election

Sen. John Matthews, the longest-serving African American state lawmaker, announced Tuesday that he is not seeking re-election this year. Matthews said he’s been blessed to serve the people of South…

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January 21, 2021

Lake Marion water system to get $10M; Clyburn: System will provide safe water in region

The Army Corps of Engineers will provide $10 million for the expansion of the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency’s water lines, U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn announced on Tuesday.…

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City of Orangeburg: Evering named city admin

Attorney Sidney Evering has been named Orangeburg city administrator. Council voted 5 to 1 in favor of Evering during Tuesday’s virtual council meeting. “All of the candidates were good, but…

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January 12, 2021

Claflin receives $525K grant to support new social justice center

Claflin University has been awarded $525,000 from Gilead Sciences Inc. to support initiatives and programs conducted by the university’s new Center for Social Justice. Claflin is receiving the grant from…

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December 21, 2020

Claflin receives $20 million donation, largest in university history

Claflin University has received a game-changing $20 million investment from philanthropist and writer MacKenzie Scott, which is the largest gift in the history of the university. In announcing the donation,…

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