{ "city": "Orangeburg County", "state": "South Carolina", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/orangeburgcounty.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "County Council", "headline": "County council considers temporary moratorium on data center development", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-554", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-553", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-553", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council considers property leases and a land purchase for recreational use", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-552", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider two rezoning requests and a subdivision plat", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-551", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Orangeburg County Council meeting for July 6, 2026, is cancelled", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-550", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Orangeburg County Council to vote on 2026-2027 fiscal year budgets", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-549", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "library", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-548", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "County Council", "headline": "County Council considers FY2027 budget and zoning change", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-547", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to review FY2027 budget in special workshop", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-545", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to vote on building permit enforcement with towns and lease for 1520 Russell St", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-546", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-546", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "County Council", "headline": "County Council to review FY 2027 budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-544", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Zoning Commission", "headline": "Zoning Board to consider variance request for 1255 Belleville Rd.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-543", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-543", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to vote on three rezonings and a county lease", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-542", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-542", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "County Council", "headline": "County council to consider accepting a private road into maintenance.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-541", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Orangeburg County Council holds Spring 2026 retreat", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-540", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider rezoning 118 Fuguay Ln from RS to RC", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-539", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-539", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to consider multiple rezoning requests and building code enforcement agreement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-538", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-538", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council considers tax and lease agreements with Ferrara Candy Company", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-537", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222026-537", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to vote on rezonings, leases, and building enforcement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-536", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-536", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear three rezoning requests, including 3029 Five Chop Rd.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-535", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-535", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "County Council", "headline": "County Council to consider budget and lease agreements for FY26-27", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-534", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-534", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Zoning Commission", "headline": "Zoning board to consider variance for construction project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-531", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-531", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "County Council", "headline": "County Council votes to stop road maintenance on Sandy St and Kirby Ln", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-532", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162026-532", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council will hold second reading on four ordinances for Project Splash and Project Panther agreements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-533", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162026-533", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Campbell Farms LLC seeks rezoning of Firefly Ln property to Forest Agriculture", "summary": "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).", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-530", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03112026-530", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to consider ordinances for Project Splash revenue deal and park expansion", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-528", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03022026-528", "source": "https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }