In a night that celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the voices of its youth, the MLK Oratory Competition became a platform for future leaders to shine.
Smiling faces and excitement filled the room last Tuesday morning as nearly 100 elementary school students received brand-new shoes as part of the Rotary Club of Orangeburg s Happy Feet outreach effort.
Schools in Orangeburg, Bamberg and Calhoun counties now have access to a program designed to help K-12 students develop everything from compassion to financial literacy.
Schools throughout the Orangeburg County School District took part in the fourth annual “Speak Life Day,” which encourages students to use words and actions to lift up others.
Orangeburg County School District teachers and principals will be able to receive merit-based stipends thanks to a partnership with Voorhees University.