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Orangeburg, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Orangeburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Willie Jeffries’ Orangeburg charter school is expanding opportunities for local kids
  • Know anything about the Orangeburg murder suspect deputies are urgently seeking?
  • Orangeburg seniors targeted: how scammers stole $121K in days

Also on today's calendar: Ask Me Anything SC: A Community Conversation in Orangeburg and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Success has no ZIP code at Willie Jeffries charter school (thetandd.com) — A growing Orangeburg charter school named for legendary coach Willie Jeffries has opened a new building on Five Chop Road, adding a full gym, cafeteria, and more classroom and office space. Families, staff, and community leaders say the expansion strengthens local options for smaller classes, strong academics, and a nurturing environment for over 400 K-8 students.
   

• Orangeburg County deputies searching for 20-year-old wanted in deadly shooting (wrdw.com) — Orangeburg County deputies are asking for your help finding 20-year-old Ja’sean Fritz, wanted on murder and related charges after a July 30 shooting where a driver was found fatally shot in a crashed pickup. Anyone with information is urged to call the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550.
   

• ‘It was too late:' Orangeburg County residents lose $121K in separate scams days apart (wistv.com) — Two Orangeburg County residents recently lost more than $121,000 in separate tech and social media scams, prompting warnings from the sheriff’s office. Local officials and residents describe how scammers targeted seniors and even a 12-year-old, and they urge everyone—especially older adults—to verify requests with banks or law enforcement before moving money.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing around Livingston Ter area since Monday night.
    Huge 20+ pound cat named Frank. Very scared. No collar. (Nextdoor Wells Dr)
  • “5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT (Nextdoor Oakmont)

🗞 Nearby News

Bamberg

  • Bamberg considers dissolving police department, shifting law enforcement to sheriff's office (wjbf.com)

Cayce

  • Cayce Police thank Back to School Bash sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and donors (westmetronews.com)
  • Cayce City Council votes to rezone 45 acres to make way for 70-to-80 new single-family homes (westmetronews.com)
  • Field Technician jobs hiring near Cayce, SC at EchoStar (echostar.com)

Ok Orangeburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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