Nicknamed “the Garden City,” Orangeburg County has captivating natural beauty that separates it from the rest. From renowned gardens to its proximity to beautiful waterways, spending time outside in Orangeburg County is a breeze. With more than three dozen listings on the National Registry of Historic Places, Orangeburg has a little something for everyone. A wide assortment of annual festivals provide ample family-friendly entertainment and unique flavors of the community, like the Orangeburg County Fair, Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival, and Taste of Orangeburg. Its location between the state’s capital, Columbia, and Charleston provides a logistical advantage to companies, bringing more business (and opportunity for talent) into the area.
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There is no shortage of things to do in Orangeburg County, especially with its historical elements and captivating scenery. Stop by the Edisto Memorial Gardens for a tranquil afternoon, where you can find over 4,800 flowers, a butterfly garden, and plenty of children’s activities. The Orangeburg Festival of Roses is not to be missed, as well as a slew of special and unique festivals the whole family can enjoy. The Grand American Coon Hunt kicks off the UKC calendar for the year and attracts visitors from across the country. For golf lovers, Hillcrest Golf Club is a must-visit and is rated one of the top municipal golf courses in the Carolinas. Looking for fun for the whole family? The Santee/Orangeburg Aquatic Center, and the Lake Edisto Park Project offer entertainment for all ages.
There are over 14,000 students in the Orangeburg County School District, and the local private school system offers an alternative option with nine schools dispersed throughout the county. A strong network of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), technical colleges, and community colleges are fostering the minds of next generation’s movers and shakers. Claflin University, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, and South Carolina State University attract and retain talent in the Region.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Georgia-Pacific, one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging and building products, today announced plans to expand operations in Clarendon County. The company is investing approximately $40 Million into the project. Founded in 1927, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are global manufacturers and marketers of consumer tissue and tableware products; building products; paper-based […]
Welcome Kuntai to Orangeburg County. With this investment, the community is expanding its mastery in the automotive industry. From mechanical components to textiles and more, the future growth of automotive is accelerating in Orangeburg. ###### PRESS RELEASE: South Carolina Department of Commerce July 26, 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kuntai (North Charleston) Limited Corporation (Kuntai), an […]