Orangeburg County, South Carolina

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to consider an ordinance that would temporarily halt the acceptance of applications for rezoning, permits, and economic incentives related to data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and other data processing facilities.

• First reading of an ordinance to temporarily moratorium data center development
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Dial-in number: 1 803-728-2070

Zoning Commission

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss several property agreements and ordinances. The body is considering leases for the Council on Aging and CORE, as well as a land purchase from James J. Boyd, Jr. for recreational use.

• Lease for 920 Willington Drive to the Orangeburg Council on Aging
• Space Use Agreement for 1404 Springfield Road to the Orangeburg County Council on Aging
• Lease for 1250 Unity Road to the Community Organization for Rights and Empowerments (CORE)
• Purchase of property TMS 0154-00-02-006.000 from James J. Boyd, Jr. for recreational use
• Resolution to expand boundaries of a joint industrial park with Dorchester County

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a subdivision plat for Rocks Pond Road, a road name change from Jamaica Ln to Lijewski Ln, and two rezoning requests from FA (Forest Agriculture) to RC (Rural Community) districts. Public hearings are scheduled for both rezoning requests.

• Subdivision plat request from Rocks Pond Road Associates LLC for Rocks Pond Rd, Eutawville (TMS #0372-00-01-006.000)
• Road name change: Jamaica Ln to Lijewski Ln
• Rezoning request from Oscar Nelson for Bull Swamp Rd, North (TMS #0093-00-01-003.000) from FA to RC
• Rezoning request from Emily Belser for a portion of Rocks Pond Rd, Eutawville (TMS #0372-00-01-006.000) from FA to RC
• Public hearings for both rezoning requests

County Council

The regular session of the Orangeburg County Council scheduled for July 6, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

County Council

The County Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing and third reading for the county's ordinary and other purpose budgets. The body will also consider appropriations for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and the purchase of a recreational property.

• Appropriations for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for ordinary and other county purposes
• Appropriations for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College for the 2026-2027 fiscal year
• Purchase of recreational property TMS 0154-00-02-006.000 from James J. Boyd, Jr.
• Proclamation of June as National Candy Month

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County Council

Orangeburg County Council will hold second readings on the FY2027 budget for ordinary county purposes and for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, as well as a rezoning request. First readings are scheduled for three property leases with the Council on Aging and CORE. A revised police and fire overtime policy and a request for agricultural assessment extension are also on the agenda.

• Second reading of ordinance appropriating $ for FY2027 Orangeburg County budget and levying taxes
• Second reading of ordinance appropriating $ for FY2027 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
• Rezoning request for 118 Fuguay Lane from RS to RC district
• First reading of lease for 1404 Springfield Road with Orangeburg County Council on Aging as tenant
• Revised certified law enforcement and fire fighter overtime policy resolution

County Council

Orangeburg County Council holds a budget workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting includes a vote to enter executive session for a personnel matter related to employee employment and proposed contractual negotiations.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review
• Executive session for personnel matter (S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(1) and (2))

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a third reading and public hearing on two ordinances: one authorizing the county to enforce building permitting and inspections within towns that request it, and another to lease 1520 Russell Street to Monteith Construction Corporation with the county as landlord. A first reading will consider rezoning 118 Fuguay Lane from RS to RC district. The agenda also includes a resolution honoring Ruth A. Bartley Brown and public comment periods.

• Third reading & public hearing: Ordinance authorizing county to enforce building permitting and inspections within requesting towns, with fees and penalties.
• Third reading & public hearing: Ordinance to lease 1520 Russell Street (TMS# 0173-14-12-010.000) to Monteith Construction Corporation, county as landlord.
• First reading: Request by Agustin Meza Flores to rezone 118 Fuguay Ln from RS (Residential Single-Family) to RC (Rural Community) district.
• Resolution honoring Ms. Ruth A. Bartley Brown.
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items and other matters.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The session includes a vote to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and contract negotiations before adjourning.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review
• Executive Session for Personnel Matters
• Executive Session for Contract Negotiations
• Vote to End Executive Session
• Vote to Adjourn

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a request from M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. The board is considering a variance regarding landscaping and buffering regulations for a specific property.

• Variance request from M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. for 1255 Belleville Rd. regarding Article 4 appearance, buffering, screening, landscaping, and open space regulations

The meeting agenda included a variance request from M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. for 1255 Belleville Rd., but the minutes do not record any approval, denial, or vote outcome. No substantive actions were documented.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public comments and then consider three third-reading rezoning requests that would reclassify properties from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General or Rural Community. A second-reading ordinance authorizes a lease agreement for 1520 Russell Street with Monteith Construction Corporation. Two proclamations (EMS Week, Lupus Awareness Month) and a retirement resolution for Lottie R. Lightsey are also on the agenda; the meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss an appointment.

• Third-reading rezoning of 3029 Five Chop Rd from FA to CG (GRHH Performance Orangeburg LLC)
• Third-reading rezoning of Graveyard Rock Rd, Santee from FA to CG (Hoangson Nguyen)
• Third-reading rezoning of Rocks Pond Rd, Eutawville from FA to RC (Rocks Pond Road Associates LLC)
• Second-reading ordinance to lease 1520 Russell Street (County as landlord, Monteith Construction as tenant)
• Resolution honoring Lottie R. Lightsey on her retirement

County Council

The Orangeburg County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss accepting Randazzo Court into the County Road Maintenance system. The meeting agenda also includes the approval of minutes from a previous session.

• Approval of March 16, 2026 minutes
• Consideration of Randazzo Court road maintenance

County Council

The County Council is meeting for a retreat to discuss regional utilities and economic development. The session includes updates on the county budget and board appointments.

• Eastern End Utility Study
• Lake Marion Regional Water Agency
• Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority
• MUSC Health – Orangeburg
• County budget information

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Agustin Meza Flores to rezone 118 Fuguay Ln from RS (Residential Single-Family) to RC (Rural Community) district. The commission will also review subdivision plats and approve the previous meeting's minutes. No road name requests or old business are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 118 Fuguay Ln (TMS #0139-00-03-002.000) from RS to RC district
• Review and evaluation of subdivision plats
• Approval of April meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It then approved three rezoning applications: Campbell Farms LLC to change 3029 Five Chop Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General, Rocks Pond Road Associates LLC to change Rocks Pond Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Rural Community, and Hoangson Nguyen to change Graveyard Rock Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General. All three rezoning votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 03/11/2026 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3029 Five Chop Rd. to Commercial General (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Rocks Pond Rd. to Rural Community (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Graveyard Rock Rd. to Commercial General (5-0)

County Council

The council will hold third readings on leases for properties in Santee, Neeses, and Holly Hill, and on a rezoning of Firefly Lane from Residential General to Forest Agriculture. Second readings include an agreement to enforce building permits in requesting towns and three rezoning requests. A first reading for a lease at 1520 Russell Street and an intergovernmental agreement between the Fire District and Sheriff's Office are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning of Firefly Ln, Orangeburg from RG to FA (third reading)
• Rezoning of Rocks Pond Rd, Eutawville from FA to RC (second reading)
• Rezoning of Graveyard Rock Rd, Santee from FA to CG (second reading)
• Rezoning of Five Chop Rd, Orangeburg from FA to CG (second reading)
• Intergovernmental Agreement to enforce building permitting and fees in requesting towns (second reading)

The council unanimously passed third‑reading ordinances to lease three properties: 2422 Bonner Avenue, 6357 Savannah Highway, and 8423 Old State Road. It also approved rezoning requests for Firefly Lane, Rocks Pond Road, Graveyard Rock Road, and Five Chop Road. An intergovernmental agreement between the Fire District and Sheriff’s Office was adopted, and a board appointment was confirmed.

• Approved lease ordinance for 2422 Bonner Avenue (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 6357 Savannah Highway (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 8423 Old State Road (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Firefly Lane to Forest Agriculture (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Rocks Pond Road to Rural Community (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Graveyard Rock Road to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Five Chop Road to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Adopted intergovernmental agreement between Fire District and Sheriff’s Office (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct third readings and public hearings on two ordinances. Both ordinances concern agreements between the county and Ferrara Candy Company.

• Fee-In-Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement with Ferrara Candy Company
• Lease Agreement with Ferrara Candy Company including an option to purchase property

The Orangeburg County Council voted 7‑0 to adopt an ordinance authorizing a fee‑in‑lie of ad valorem taxes agreement with Ferrara Candy Company. The Council also voted 7‑0 to adopt a lease ordinance allowing the county to lease property to Ferrara Candy with an option to purchase. No public comments were made.

• Approved fee‑in‑lie of ad valorem taxes agreement with Ferrara Candy (7-0)
• Approved lease of county property to Ferrara Candy with purchase option (7-0)
• Adjourned special‑called meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold second readings on three lease agreements (two where the county is tenant, one where it is landlord to a technical college). The council will also consider first reading of an ordinance to enforce building permitting in requesting towns, and multiple rezoning requests from agricultural to other designations. Additionally, proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and National Animal Control Appreciation Week, and resolutions for Fair Housing Month and Black Maternal Health Week will be presented.

• Second reading of lease for 2422 Bonner Avenue, Santee (county as tenant, Dantzler Farm Properties landlord)
• Second reading of lease for 6357 Savannah Highway, Neeses (county as tenant, Town of Neeses landlord)
• Second reading of lease for portion of building at 8423 Old State Road, Holly Hill (county as landlord to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College)
• First reading of ordinance to enforce building permitting, inspection, and fees within requesting towns
• Rezoning requests for Firefly Lane (RG to FA), 3029 Five Chop Road (FA to CG), Rocks Pond Road (FA to RC), and Graveyard Rock Road (FA to CG)

The Orangeburg County Council unanimously passed second‑reading lease ordinances for properties on Bonner Avenue, Savannah Highway, Old State Road, and a lease‑to‑landlord agreement with a technical college. It also approved first‑reading rezoning resolutions for multiple parcels and confirmed appointments to the Development Commission, Fire Commission, and as a Code Enforcement Officer.

• Approved lease ordinance for 2422 Bonner Avenue (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 6357 Savannah Highway (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 8423 Old State Road (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance making the county landlord for a technical college building (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 100 acres of a 507‑acre tract (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Campbell Farms LLC property to Forest Agriculture (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of GRHH Performance Orangeburg LLC property to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Rev. Dr. Caesar R. Richburg to Development Commission (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will consider three rezoning applications, each scheduled for a public hearing. The requests are to change land from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General for 3029 Five Chop Rd., and from Forest Agricultural to Rural Community for Rocks Pond Rd. in Eutawville. A third request seeks to rezone Graveyard Rock Rd. in Santee from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General. Routine agenda items include approval of the agenda, review of March minutes, and public comments.

• Rezoning of 3029 Five Chop Rd., Orangeburg, SC from FA (Forest Agricultural) to CG (Commercial General) – public hearing
• Rezoning of Rocks Pond Rd., Eutawville, SC from FA (Forest Agricultural) to RC (Rural Community) – public hearing
• Rezoning of Graveyard Rock Rd., Santee, SC from FA (Forest Agricultural) to CG (Commercial General) – public hearing

The commission approved a motion to rezone a 10.35‑acre vacant parcel on Firefly Lane from Residential General to Forest Agriculture, as requested by Campbell Farms LLC. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The agenda and the minutes from 02/11/2026 were also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 10.35‑acre Firefly Ln. property from Residential General to Forest Agriculture (6‑0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 02/11/2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider ordinances for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, including appropriations for the county and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The body will also authorize lease agreements for properties in Holly Hill, Santee, and Neeses, and a special revenue credit agreement with Project Splash.

• Ordinance for FY26-27 County Budget
• Ordinance for FY26-27 Technical College Budget
• Lease agreement for 8423 Old State Road, Holly Hill
• Lease agreement for 2422 Bonner Avenue, Santee
• Lease agreement for 6357 Savannah Highway, Neeses

The Orangeburg County Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including two Project Splash agreements, budget appropriations for the fiscal year, and leases for county properties. It also adopted a resolution to join the opioid litigation settlement and approved two procurement contracts for technology modules and landscape maintenance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing Project Splash revenue credit agreement (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance amending Joint County Industrial Park agreement for Project Splash (7-0-0)
• Approved FY2026-2027 budget appropriations ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 8423 Old State Road, Holly Hill (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution to participate in opioid litigation settlement (7-0-0)
• Approved sole‑source procurement for Tyler Technologies modules, $540,359.00 (7-0-0)
• Approved landscape maintenance contract with Xtreme Outdoor Solutions, $345,272.00 (7-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from December 2025. The board will consider a variance request from M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. for a property at 1255 Belleville Rd.

• Approval of December 2025 minutes
• Consider variance for M. B. Kahn Construction at 1255 Belleville Rd
• Request to relax appearance, buffering, and landscaping regulations

The Zoning Commission approved a variance reducing the required rear‑setback from 75 ft to 50 ft for a proposed RV park on Tee Vee Rd. in Elloree. The motion passed 5‑0. The commission also re‑elected Chairman Brown, Vice‑Chairman Weathers, and Secretary Hannah Earle, each unanimously. The meeting schedule was set to keep the third Tuesday of each month, with January and February meetings moved to Thursday, approved 6‑0.

• Approved 25‑ft rear‑setback variance for RV park (5‑0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Chairman Brown (5‑0)
• Re‑elected Vice‑Chairman Weathers (5‑0)
• Re‑elected Secretary Hannah Earle (6‑0)
• Adopted meeting schedule: third Tuesday each month, Jan/Feb moved to Thursday (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will vote on two items: ending maintenance of Sandy Street and ending maintenance of Kirby Lane and a portion of ACO Road. These actions would remove the county’s responsibility for routine upkeep of the listed road segments.

• Discontinue maintenance of Sandy Street
• Discontinue maintenance of Kirby Lane and portion of ACO Road

The committee approved the minutes from the February 17 meeting (2-0-0). It then voted to stop maintaining Sandy Street (2-0-0) and to stop maintaining Kirby Lane and a portion of ACO Road (2-0-0). The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote (2-0-0).

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (2-0-0)
• Discontinued maintenance of Sandy Street (2-0-0)
• Discontinued maintenance of Kirby Lane and portion of ACO Road (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will conduct a second reading of four ordinances that authorize agreements with Project Splash and Project Panther, including a special source revenue credit and a fee-in-lieu-of-ad valorem taxes arrangement. The meeting also includes a procurement update on the Broadband Reconnect Fiber Optic Cable Phase 4 project and limited public comment time.

• Ordinance authorizing a Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement with Project Splash
• Ordinance amending the Joint County Industrial Park agreement to add Project Splash property
• Ordinance authorizing a Fee‑In‑Lieu‑Of‑Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement with Project Panther
• Ordinance authorizing a lease of real property to Project Panther with purchase option
• Procurement update on Orangeburg County Broadband Reconnect Fiber Optic Cable Phase 4

The council approved the minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting. Four ordinances related to Project Splash and Project Panther were passed on second reading. The council accepted a $662,305 recommendation for the Broadband Reconnect Fiber Optic Cable Phase 4 project. Recommendations to discontinue maintenance of Sandy Street, Kirby Lane, and a portion of ACO Road were also approved.

• Approved March 2, 2026 minutes (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement with Project Splash (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance amending Joint County Industrial Park agreement to include Project Splash (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing Fee‑In‑Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes agreement with Project Panther (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing lease agreement with Project Panther (7-0-0)
• Accepted recommendation for Broadband Reconnect Fiber Optic Cable Phase 4 ($662,305) (7-0-0)
• Approved discontinuation of maintenance for Sandy Street, transferring responsibility to the Public Service Committee (7-0-0)
• Approved discontinuation of maintenance for Kirby Lane and portion of ACO Road (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request from Campbell Farms LLC for the parcel at Firefly Lane (TMS #0-143-00-02-002-000), changing it from Residential General (RG) to Forest Agriculture (FA). The item includes a public hearing. The meeting also covers routine agenda items such as approval of the agenda, submission of February minutes, review of subdivision plats, and road name requests (none).

• Rezoning request by Campbell Farms LLC for Firefly Ln property (TMS #0-143-00-02-002-000) from RG to FA district, with public hearing
• Review and evaluation of subdivision plats
• Road name requests – none submitted
• Approval of agenda
• Submission of February meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. It voted 5‑0 to approve the consideration of Lennar Carolinas, LLC’s proposed 119‑lot subdivision on Old State Road in Holly Hill (TMS #0338‑00‑02‑034.000 and #0338‑00‑02‑019.000). The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 01/14/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of Lennar Carolinas subdivision request (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a first reading of two ordinances related to Project Splash, including a special source revenue credit agreement and an amendment to the Joint County Industrial Park agreement to add additional property. The council will also consider several resolutions honoring community members and groups, a sole‑source procurement for an ambulance supplemental payment program, and appointments to the County Library Board of Trustees and a code enforcement officer. An executive session will include an economic development update discussing the proposed location and expansion of industries, specifically referencing Project Splash.

• Ordinance authorizing execution of a Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement with Project Splash
• Ordinance amending the Joint County Industrial Park agreement to include additional property for Project Splash
• Sole source justification for Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program with Public Consulting Group
• Appointments to Library Board of Trustees (Districts 2, 5, 6) and Code Enforcement Officer for Animal Services
• Executive session economic development update discussing Project Splash location and expansion

The Orangeburg County Council gave first‑reading approval to two ordinances related to Project Splash, passed four honorific resolutions, and accepted the Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee's funding recommendations totaling $135,525. The council also approved a sole‑source procurement for an ambulance program, reappointed three library trustees, appointed a code enforcement officer for animal control, and voted to enter executive session before adjourning.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance authorizing Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement with Project Splash (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Joint County Industrial Park agreement to include Project Splash (7-0-0)
• Passed four honorific resolutions (Patricia Bennett Blassingame, Scouts of America, Women’s History Month 2026, Tammy McCottry) (7-0-0)
• Accepted Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee funding recommendations totaling $135,525 (7-0-0)
• Approved sole source justification for Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program with Public Consulting Group (7-0-0)
• Reappointed three members to Library Board of Trustees (Districts 2, 5, 6) (7-0-0)
• Appointed Tre’Vis Callum as Code Enforcement Officer for Animal Control (7-0-0)
• Voted to enter executive session (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will vote to adopt the Sustainability Plan: A Blueprint for Future Growth. The council will also consider a request to exempt the procurement code for an emergency elevator repair and appoint new members to the RMC Committee and the Library Board for District 1. Presentations from the SC State University Concert Choir and the SAFE Organization are scheduled, followed by public‑works updates.

• Adoption of the Sustainability Plan: A Blueprint for Future Growth
• Request for exemption of procurement code for emergency elevator repair
• Appointment of new members to the RMC Committee
• Appointment to Orangeburg County Library Board for District 1
• Presentations from the SC State University Concert Choir and the SAFE Organization

The Orangeburg County Council adopted the "Sustainability Plan: A Blueprint for Future Growth" and approved an emergency elevator repair contract costing $311,890. Council members also appointed two staff members to the RMC Committee and re‑appointed Charletha Heyward‑King to the Library Board. The Public Works Committee’s recommendations to discontinue maintenance on the Lake Marion Lane easement and a portion of Gabigar Rd were accepted.

• Approved minutes from Feb. 2, 2026 (6-0-0)
• Adopted Sustainability Plan (7-0-0)
• Approved emergency elevator repair contract $311,890 (7-0-0)
• Appointed Todd Williams and Stephanie Givens to RMC Committee (7-0-0)
• Re‑appointed Charletha Heyward‑King to Library Board District 1 (7-0-0)
• Discontinued maintenance of easement behind Lake Marion Lane (7-0-0)
• Discontinued maintenance on portion of Gabigar Rd (7-0-0)
• Adjourned regular session (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Public Works Committee will consider two items: ending maintenance of the easement behind Lake Marion Lane and ending maintenance on a portion of Gabigar Road. Both actions would stop county upkeep of these specific right‑of‑way areas.

• Discontinue maintenance of easement behind Lake Marion Ln.
• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Gabigar Rd.

The committee approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. It voted unanimously to discontinue maintenance of the easement behind Lake Marion Lane and to discontinue maintenance on a portion of Gabigar Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 20, 2026 minutes (3-0-0)
• Discontinued maintenance of easement behind Lake Marion Lane (3-0-0)
• Discontinued maintenance on a portion of Gabigar Rd (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will review a subdivision proposal from Lennar Carolinas, LLC located on Old State Rd in Holly Hill, SC (TMS #0338-00-02-034.000 and #0338-00-02-019.000). A public hearing on this request is scheduled as part of the meeting. No road name requests, new business, or old business items are listed.

• Consideration of Lennar Carolinas, LLC subdivision request (TMS #0338-00-02-034.000 and #0338-00-02-019.000)
• Public hearing on the subdivision request
• Road name requests: none
• New business: none
• Old business: none

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the 12/10/2025 meeting. The commission heard a request from R&O Properties, LLC for a 45‑lot subdivision on Village Park Dr. and a variance to reduce the right‑of‑way width from 66 ft to 50 ft. No public comments were made, and the commission voted 7‑0 to approve the consideration of the subdivision request. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 12/10/2025 (7-0)
• Approved consideration of R&O Properties subdivision request (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special virtual meeting on February 2, 2026 to review the Orangeburg County Sustainability Plan, a blueprint for future growth. No vote or decision is indicated; the agenda item is for discussion and review only.

• Review of the Orangeburg County Sustainability Plan (future growth blueprint)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will vote to adopt the County Sustainability Plan, a blueprint for future growth. The council will also consider a rezoning request to change a property at 267 Grader Fire Rd., Eutawville, from Residential General to Forest Agricultural district. An executive session will address a personnel matter related to Economic Development. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Adoption of the Orangeburg County Sustainability Plan
• Rezoning request for 267 Grader Fire Rd., Eutawville, from RG to FA district
• Personnel matter concerning Economic Development in executive session
• Ordinance third reading for the rezoning request
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker

The council approved the January minutes unanimously (6-0-0). It passed the rezoning ordinance for 267 Grader Fire Rd. from Residential General to Forest Agricultural (7-0-0). The vote on the Sustainability Plan was postponed to the next meeting (7-0-0). The council entered executive session and adjourned the meeting (7-0-0).

• Approved January minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 267 Grader Fire Rd. to Forest Agricultural district (7-0-0)
• Postponed vote on the Orangeburg County Sustainability Plan to next meeting (7-0-0)
• Moved agenda item 2 forward to next meeting (7-0-0)
• Entered executive session (7-0-0)
• Adjourned regular session (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct a third reading of a specific ordinance. The body is deciding whether to exchange portions of two properties with Inbra Holdings, LLC.

• Third reading of ordinance to exchange property TMS# 0171-00-07-002.000 for property TMS# 0171-00-07-003.000 with Inbra Holdings, LLC

The council approved an ordinance authorizing the transfer of a portion of property identified as TMS# 0171-00-07-002-000 to Inbra Holdings, LLC, in exchange for a portion identified as TMS# 0171-00-07-003-000. The motion was made by Councilman Joseph Garvin, seconded by Councilwoman Deloris Frazier, and passed with a vote of five in favor, zero against, zero abstentions. The council also voted to adjourn the special‑called meeting, with the same unanimous vote.

• Approved property transfer ordinance with Inbra Holdings (5-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the special‑called meeting (5-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Service & Planning Committee will hold a special called meeting to discuss the third-party use of space within county-owned buildings. The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Discussion of Third-Party Use of Space in County-Owned Buildings
• Moment of silence
• Vote for adjournment

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a property transfer. The body is considering an ordinance to exchange specific land parcels with Inbra Holdings, LLC.

• Public hearing on ordinance to transfer TMS# 0171-00-07-002.000 to Inbra Holdings, LLC in exchange for TMS# 0171-00-07-003.000

The Orangeburg County Council held a special‑called meeting on January 27, 2026 and heard a public hearing on an ordinance to transfer portions of two parcels to Inbra Holdings, LLC. No vote on the ordinance was recorded. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting, and the motion carried unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Adjourned special‑called meeting (5-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct a second reading of one ordinance. The body is considering a land transfer agreement between the county and a private entity.

• Second reading of ordinance to exchange property TMS# 0171-00-07-002.000 for property TMS# 0171-00-07-003.000 with Inbra Holdings, LLC

The council approved, on second reading, an ordinance to exchange a portion of property TMS# 0171-00-07-002.000 with Inbra Holdings, LLC for a portion of property TMS# 0171-00-07-003.000. The motion to adjourn the special-called meeting was also approved unanimously (5-0-0).

• Approved ordinance to exchange property with Inbra Holdings, LLC (5-0-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn special-called meeting (5-0-0)

County Council

The Public Service & Planning Committee is holding a special called meeting. The session is focused on a single discussion item regarding the use of county-owned buildings by third parties.

• Discussion of Third-Party Use of Space in County-Owned Buildings

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a second reading for a rezoning request and a first reading for a property transfer. The body will also consider a resolution honoring the South Carolina State University Football Team.

• Second reading: request from Jasper Boyles to rezone 267 Grader Fire Rd. from Residential General to Forest Agricultural
• First reading: ordinance to exchange property TMS# 0171-00-07-002.000 for TMS# 0171-00-07-003.000 with Inbra Holdings, LLC
• Resolution honoring South Carolina State University Football Team

The Orangeburg County Council approved the January 5 meeting minutes and moved forward on several ordinances, including a rezoning request and a property transfer to Inbra Holdings. A resolution honoring South Carolina State University’s football team was adopted, and the council accepted a recommendation to stop maintenance on the Pond Dam portion of Deer Crossing Road. The session was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 5, 2026 minutes (7-0-0)
• Passed second reading of rezoning ordinance for 267 Grader Fire Rd. (7-0-0)
• Passed first reading by title only of property transfer ordinance to Inbra Holdings, LLC (7-0-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring South Carolina State University football team (7-0-0)
• Accepted Public Works Committee recommendation to discontinue maintenance on Pond Dam portion of Deer Crossing Rd. (7-0-0)
• Adjourned regular session (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will hold a special called meeting on Jan 20 2026. The committee will approve the minutes from the Nov 17 2025 meeting. The main agenda item is a discussion to discontinue maintenance on the Pond Dam Portion of Deer Crossing Rd. The meeting will end with a vote for adjournment.

• Discussion to discontinue maintenance on the Pond Dam Portion of Deer Crossing Rd.
• Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting.
• Vote for adjournment.

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting (2‑0‑0). It voted to recommend discontinuing maintenance on the pond‑dam portion of Deer Crossing Road (2‑0‑0). The committee then adjourned the meeting (2‑0‑0).

• Approved November 17, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (2-0-0)
• Recommended discontinuing maintenance on the pond‑dam portion of Deer Crossing Rd (2-0-0)
• Adjourned the special session (2-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will review and evaluate subdivision plats submitted by R&O Properties, LLC for a proposed subdivision on Village Park Dr. (TMS #01 7 4-10-04-022.000 and 0174-10-04-014.000). The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and January minutes, and a public hearing on the subdivision request.

• Review subdivision plats request from R&O Properties for Village Park Dr. (TMS #01 7 4-10-04-022.000 and 0174-10-04-014.000)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of January minutes
• Road name requests – none
• Public comments

The Planning Commission voted 6‑0 to rezone 267 Grader Fire Rd. from Residential General to Forest Agriculture. Commissioners also elected Wilmont Berry as Chairman, Curtis Ott as Vice Chairman, and Hannah Earle as Secretary. The commission adopted the 2025 meeting schedule, keeping the second Wednesday of each month (except November 10). Agenda and minutes for the meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda for 12/10/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11/12/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 267 Grader Fire Rd. from RG to FA (6-0)
• Elected Wilmont Berry as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Curtis Ott as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Hannah Earle as Secretary (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule, keeping second Wednesday (6-0)

Legislative Delegation

The Orangeburg County Legislative Delegation will adopt the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. Delegates will hear from representatives of the OCTech Area Education Commission, Silicon Ranch, and LSCOG. No PARD grants will be awarded. The delegation will consider a new appointment of Mr. Jim Sulton to the Orangeburg‑Calhoun Area Technical Education Commission.

• Adopt minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting.
• Hear appearances from OCTech Area Education Commission, Silicon Ranch, and LSCOG.
• No PARD grants will be awarded.
• Approve appointment of Mr. Jim Sulton to the Orangeburg‑Calhoun Area Technical Education Commission.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Service and Planning Committee will hold a special called meeting to discuss the third-party use of space within county-owned buildings. The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Discussion of Third-Party Use of Space in County-Owned Buildings
• Moment of Silence
• Vote for Adjournment

County Council

The County Council will meet to discuss three rezoning requests and a resolution to apply for transit funding. The body will also consider the approval of the 2027 Budget Calendar.

• Rezoning request for Charleston Hwy, Bowman, SC from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General
• Rezoning request for Comos Rd, Neeses, SC from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community
• Rezoning request for 267 Grader Fire Rd, Eutawville, SC from Residential General to Forest Agricultural
• Resolution to apply for funding from the South Carolina Office of Public Transit
• Approval of 2027 Budget Calendar

The Orangeburg County Council approved the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and three rezoning ordinances. It also passed a resolution to seek state transit funding and adopted the 2027 budget calendar. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved December 15, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Gold Michael property on Charleston Hwy from FA to CG (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of HBG Land LLC property on Comos Rd from FA to RC (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Jasper Boyles property at 267 Grader Fire Rd from RG to FA (7-0-0)
• Passed resolution to apply for South Carolina Office of Public Transit funding (7-0-0)
• Approved 2027 Budget Calendar (7-0-0)
• Adjourned regular session (7-0-0)