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🌱 How could a 100-acre Rocks Pond subdivision reshape eastern Orangeburg County?
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In today's newsletter:
- How could a 100-acre Rocks Pond subdivision reshape eastern Orangeburg County?
- How OCtech’s new lineman program is fast-tracking Orangeburg students into jobs
- Which Orangeburg bridges are on SCDOT’s replacement list?
Also on today's calendar: Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Orangeburg and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 65.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Five things to know about planned Rocks Pond developent (thetandd.com) — A 100-acre subdivision is being proposed near Rocks Pond Campground in eastern Orangeburg County, with the owner seeking rezoning to allow more than five lots. Lots would likely range from about 1.5 to 2 acres, and buyers could choose their own single-family or manufactured homes. County Council will start considering the planning commission’s approval recommendation on April 20. 
2. 'It's second nature': SC College graduates its first class of electrical lineman (wach.com) — Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has just graduated its first class from a new 12-week electrical lineman training program, followed by four weeks of CDL preparation. Built with Dominion Energy, the hands-on course trains students on pole climbing, rescue, safety, and equipment operation, creating a direct pipeline from Orangeburg into high-demand utility jobs across South Carolina.
3. SCDOT wants to replace 18 Midlands bridges in poor condition: HERE'S WHERE (wach.com) — Several Orangeburg County bridges, including Riverbank Drive over Caw Caw Creek and Riverside Drive over Sunnyside Canal, are slated for replacement under SCDOT’s new Bridge Package 24. The project targets 18 aging bridges across the Midlands with poor components, using detours or adjacent construction to keep traffic moving. Construction start dates and detour details will be posted on the project website.
4. Orangeburg man guilty of burning puppy alive in Norway (thetandd.com) — An Orangeburg resident has admitted to a disturbing act of animal cruelty that took place in Norway, drawing serious concern back home. Authorities say the 29-year-old man confessed to burning a puppy, and the case may carry legal consequences in both countries. Local readers may see follow-up on any charges or extradition issues involving this Orangeburg man.
5. Cybercrimes cost S.C. residents $264M last year, FBI says (wrdw.com) — South Carolina residents lost a reported $264 million to online scams in 2025, with older adults hit especially hard. The FBI’s latest report highlights investment fraud, business email compromise, and tech-support scams, while also noting a separate federal animal-cruelty case involving an Orangeburg resident. Agents urge residents to slow down, verify requests, and report incidents through ic3.gov.
📸 Around Orangeburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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"Famous" - A Tribute to Mike Amos
Bluebird Theater, 1141 Russell St, Orangeburg
11:30 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Laura's Flight Home Info, See Notes
Orangeburg County Historical Society , 1421 State Rd S-38-211 , Orangeburg
4:15 am -
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Orangeburg
The Calhoun Reserve , 4110 Old State Rd , St Matthews
4:00 pm -
County Council Meeting
Orangeburg County, SC Calendar , 1437 AMELIA STREET , Orangeburg
5:30 pm -
Orangeburg County Chapter Meeting
Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center , 649 Riverside Dr , Orangeburg
7:00 pm -
Battery Creek Varsity Baseball @ Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School , 601 Bruin Dr , Orangeburg
6:00 pm -
Earth Day Celebration
Claflin Student Center , 1810 Magnolia St , Orangeburg
4:00 pm -
Farmers Market
Claflin University Outside of Jonas T. Kennedy Complex On Magnolia between Clark & Lewis Dunton
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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North Charleston Varsity Baseball @ Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School , 601 Bruin Dr , Orangeburg
6:00 pm -
Laura's Flight Home Info, See Notes
Orangeburg County Historical Society , 1421 State Rd S-38-211 , Orangeburg
4:15 am -
County of Orangeburg - Council Meeting
Administrative Center , 1437 Amelia Street , Orangeburg
5:30 pm -
City of Orangeburg - Council Meeting
City Council Chambers , 933 Middleton Street , Orangeburg
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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- Tent Revival!
Hwy 4 in Neeses. All this week and next. Been amazing. (Nextdoor Orangeburg)
- South Carolina State University posted a job opening for Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education (Tenure Track) in Orangeburg. Apply here.
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