Orangeburg

Midlands

Founded in 1869, Claflin is the oldest historically black college or university in South Carolina. The school's origins can be traced to 1866, when leaders of the Methodist Church in Charleston organized the South Carolina Mission Conference, which... Read More

Orangeburg

Midlands

Small town, big eats. Chestnut Grill has been family owned and operated since 1987. Locals will tell you to try the juicy steaks, fresh seafood, top-tier prime rib, hearty sandwiches and crispy salads. Don't forget to leave room for the chicken... Read More

Santee

Midlands

World-class fishing. Two lakes, two rivers, two canals, a vast swamp, 450 miles of shoreline, 171,000 acres of land covered by 756 billion gallons of water - Santee Cooper is awesome! Lakes Marion and Moultrie are famous as the home of the landlocked... Read More

Eutawville

Midlands

Eutawville is a community in Orangeburg County situated in the well known Santee Cooper Region. Just 3½ miles from Eutawville is Lake Marion, known for its big fish and abundant wildlife. Nearby on S.C. 6 is Eutaw Springs, the site of the last major... Read More

Vance

Midlands

Originally settled on the Santee River at Waco Landing, Vance’s Ferry was an important link between Charleston, Camden and points in North Carolina and Tennessee. The town was moved a few miles from the river because the mosquito-infested swampland where... Read More

Elloree

Midlands

The Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, Inc. is an exciting and educational view of South Carolina's rural past! The museum portrays rural life at the time the Town of Elloree was founded by William J. Snider. Mr. Snider welcomes visitors to... Read More