About Orangeburg County, SC

Thursday afternoon brought City officials and guests to the 21 year old Edisto Memorial Gardens for the dedication of the new Noisette Rose Garden.

What has been called the "Rose of the South" is now at home in Orangeburg's Edisto Memorial Gardens. While Noisette roses are not easy to come by, 54 varieties of the ever-blooming rose can be enjoyed in the Orangeburg gardens, thanks to a joint project between the City of Orangeburg and the South Carolina Rose Society, along with the Garden Club of South Carolina.

Forty-four varieties, including Rose Moschata and Old Blush, are included in the rose bed. Ten other varieties are on wrought iron trellises, where they will grow as large as 30 feet tall.

"The Noisette rose is the only rose that originated in North America, and we are honored to feature her in our community.

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When we relocated from New England 18 years ago, I was terrified that a ferocious alligator or deadly swamp snake would claim my son Nathan.

He grew up loving snakes, frogs, and above all ALLIGATORS! I didn't ask questions when he and his friends would return from a hot, sweaty camp out in Santee. Some things a mother is just more comfortable not knowing about. He returned recently after a weekend in a tent, and since he is now over 18 - he certainly doesn't need Mommas permission when he wants to hang w/the guys. I simply kept quiet.

Then I saw this posted in the newspaper...my son is now attending college in Cali and is facing creatures of a different sort these days, but I couldn't help but smile thinking about how he would have LOVED to have been in on this adventure. South Carolina is still teeming with all the excitement that nature has to offer.

It's what I count on to bring him home when he finishes his education.

After an entire day of patrolling, tracking, wrestling and shooting, some men from Elloree are still running on adrenaline after killing a 13.5-foot alligator at Stumphole Landing in the first days of South Carolina's first gator hunt since the 1960s.

Looking for a nice, quiet, relaxing vacation away from the big city crowds where you can get in tune with nature? Santee, South Carolina has just what you need.

Take a deep breath and take in the beauty of Santee State Park or enjoy boating, swimming or fishing on Lake Marion.

Not only can you enjoy the beauties of Lake Marion, but you can also get a round of golf in at the Lake Marion Country Club, which is open to the public.

Looking for a gorgeous Lake Marion resort to stay at while you enjoy your Santee, South Carolina golf package? Clark’s Inn & Restaurant, located conveniently just off of I-95, is the ideal accommodation for your golf vacation.

For those considering relocating to South Carolina, check out Orangeburg County - we have a lot to offer for those families looking for a community with extras! I read this morning as I logged onto the Times & Democrat on line that Orangeburg County has just announced plans for an aquatic facility including indoor pool and gymnasium! The facility will be located in my neighborhood right down from ERA Wilder Realty on St. Matthews Rd.

Young and old alike will enjoy what the facility has to offer in the way of locker rooms a training/community room along with swimming and heated therapy pools and a gymnasium.

The second phase will include a concessions area, a water slide and other water park features, which will be added as the budget allows.

The facility intends to provide additional recreational opportunities for both seniors and youth. Designed to also accommodate recreational and competitive swimmers and provide programs for families.

What an exciting time to be living in Orangeburg South Carolina!

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