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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A South Carolina man will serve the next 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing two Orangeburg women.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Prosecutors say an Orangeburg County sheriff's deputy was justified when he shot and killed a suspect who was using a shovel in what was called a "threatening manner."

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office said a second Berkeley County man has been arrested and charged in the September murder of a Holly Hill man

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing Santee man.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  A 24-year-old Bowman man is now facing a murder charge in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting that occurred Monday, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.

Friday, July 27, 2012  A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper hurt when he was struck by a vehicle on I-26 has been released from the hospital.

Monday, July 02, 2012  A father and son were arrested Friday after twenty marijuana plants were discovered by Orangeburg County investigators during the execution of a search warrant in Neeses.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Authorities say a second man accused of stealing cigarettes from a convenience story in May has been arrested.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  A man accused of using a cement block to bust a window at a convenience store in Orangeburg and stealing 12 cases of beer has been arrested.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Orangeburg County says its late sheriff stole thousands of dollars from the office before his death.

Monday, May 21, 2012  The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is working to identify two suspects wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred last week.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Officers with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office have arrested two men, seized four weapons and nearly $25,000 in cash.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Orangeburg County deputies detained two juveniles Monday in connection with an overnight case of vandalism and burglarly at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. Authorities say they caused thousands of dollars in damages.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating "extensive property damage" at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, according to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Officials with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office arrested a second man in connection with a shooting that occurred in Norway last month.