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August 25 recap: Orangeburg news you may have missed today Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from The Times and Democrat. (7) updates to this series since Bamberg County celebrated the completion of improvements to Riley Drive with a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month. Renovations include stronger and more secure ditches to withstand heavy rainwater. The project, costing $685,000 and funded by the Bamberg County C-Fund Committee, was completed $76,000 under budget. C A three-day commemoration of the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Eutaw Springs will take place from Sept. 3-5, featuring tours, speakers, and patriotic ceremonies in the Santee and Eutawville areas. Events include visits to Revolutionary War battle sites, programs at the historic Church of the Epiphany, wreath-laying ceremonies, and the Freedom Fighters Tour visiting key battle sites with guest presenters. The commemoration concludes with a patriotic program by historian Michael Burgess, wreath-laying ceremonies, and lunch at Sweatman’s BBQ. Organizations participating in the honor wreath ceremony at Gen. Francis Marion’s tomb should register with Douglas Doster before Aug. 25. Contact Doster at 803-747-2111 or [email protected] for more information. Some Orangeburg County residents are urging County Council to explore alternative revenue sources instead of implementing a new 1% sales tax. During a recent council meeting, concerns were raised about the impact of the tax on citizens and local businesses. Unemployment rates in Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Bamberg counties in South Carolina remained relatively stable in July, following a similar trend statewide. Orangeburg County saw a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 6.1%, making it tied for the fifth-highest in the state, while Bamberg County's rate decreased to 5.5% and Calhoun County's rate dropped to 4.4%. The South Carolina State football team, led by coach Chennis Berry, is gearing up for the upcoming season with high hopes and a strong focus on maintaining their winning tradition. Berry, who boasts an impressive record and back-to-back MEAC titles, emphasized the importance of setting high standards for the team and challenging players to achieve results. The special Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate is set to take place today, with U.S. Sen. Darline Graham facing U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in the race. Polls are scheduled to open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Orangeburg County will ask voters in November to approve an additional 1% sales tax aimed at reducing property taxes. If approved, this tax would bring the total sales tax in the county to 8%. The new tax is designed to shift some of the property tax burden from property owners to residents and visitors making purchases within the county. The potential tax savings for county taxpayers, as outlined by local officials, vary based on property values and types.