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Matthews portrait unveiled: Senator called ‘a man who loves his constituents’

COLUMBIA – The S.C. Senate honored the longest-serving African-American legislator, Sen. John W. Matthews, in a special ceremony where his portrait was unveiled Thursday evening. The Bowman Democrat’s portrait was…

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Five recognized for helping Orangeburg County grow

Visionary, leader, ambassador, legend, role model and guiding lights were among the accolades flowing forth Thursday night as local business and community leaders were recognized for their contribution to the…

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IN PHOTOS: Orangeburg cuts ribbon on new recreation complex

S.C. Ports has economic impact in Midlands

COLUMBIA — South Carolina Ports Authority’s reach goes well beyond the Port of Charleston with 25 percent of its economic impact happening in the Midlands. S.C. Ports grows as S.C.…

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Downtown pavilion nearing completion; building ‘much more than a farmers market’

Orangeburg’s 6,000-square-foot, open-air pavilion is targeted for a mid-January opening. “This building is so much more than a farmers market,” Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association Executive Director Candice Roberson said Monday.…

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Swedish parts supplier for Volvo, maybe BMW, cuts ribbon on SC plant

ORANGEBURG — A Swedish supplier to Volvo and other automakers has cut the ribbon on its Orangeburg plant, the first site in North America for Gnotec. The company formally opened…

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