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- Black Friday still wild despite economy
Bowman resident Kristin Coker found out Friday morning that even the best laid shopping plans can go awry.
- Gun sales likelyto rise with daysof no sales tax
Gun enthusiasts will get more bang for their buck this Thanksgiving weekend because of a first-ever tax exemption for firearms.
- SC lawmakers want higher education standards
Two South Carolina lawmakers have started a petition drive hoping to change the state constitution to set higher goals for education.
- the Colors of Christmas: Annual Mayors' Festival delivers delightful decor for holidays and more
If you don't know what to get the person who has everything, head to the Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center and check out its selection of one-of-a-kind decorations up for silent auction as part of the seventh ...
- Where do we go from here?
Orangeburg County economic development officials say the game plan is in place, the motivational speeches given and now is the time to translate talk into action.
- Heavenly holiday homes
Why travel to Charleston for a holiday tour of homes? The Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center will sponsor a tour of some of the region's most elegant homes lavishly decorated for the holidays on Sunday, ...
- Ruth Berry Toomer
Mrs. Ruth Berry Toomer, daughter of the late George and Maggie Bowman Berry, was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
- In pursuit of excellence - Bethune-Bowman Middle/High celebrates its Blue Ribbon status
The Mighty Mohawks are now the Mighty Blue Ribbon Mohawks with Bethune-Bowman Middle/Elementary's designation as a 2008 No Child Left Behind "Blue Ribbon" winner by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Giving Their Best: Orangeburg Surgical Associates continues the tradition of patient-focused care
If you talk to any of the five surgeons with Orangeburg Surgical Associates about their practice, you will hear the same message -- their practice has always been about providing the best care for their ...
- Senator says education is key to developing
Sen. John Matthews has been on the frontline of developmental efforts in Orangeburg for decades.
- Democrats gather to watch, celebrate
Well over 100 people gathered at the Orangeburg County Democratic Party headquarters Tuesday evening to see if presidential candidate Sen.
- Long lines, bad weather can't stop turnout
By all official accounts, a huge number of voters turned out all across South Carolina and the region Tuesday despite inclement weather and complaints of campaign literature being handed out in violation of the ...
- Sample ballots an issue as voters wait in long lines
The South Carolina Election Commission reported Tuesday morning that despite heavy voter turnout, the process was "proceeding smoothly." But there were exceptions reported from sites in Orangeburg County.
- Historic vote for husband, 101, and wife, 96
A 101-year old Orangeburg County man and his 96-year old wife have seen a number of election firsts in their lives, but both say the opportunity to vote for the man who could potentially become the first black ...
- Cobb-Hunter taking nothing for granted in House race
After a hard-fought Democratic primary win in June, District 66 Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter could be expected to take her challenge in the Nov.
- 6 competing for seats on school board
WALTERBORO a ' It's a difficult time for the Colleton County School District. The district recently eliminated 50 positions to account for what is at least a $1 million cut in state revenue.
- S.C. State seeks to raise funding on many levels
"I don't believe we've gotten our fair share of funding," said South Carolina State University President Dr.
- Region agencies seek ways to reduce spending
Agencies are examining avenues to curtail their spending as the General Assembly is set to convene a special session to handle another state budget shortfall.
- Local high schools find No Child Left Behind success
All but two high schools in Orangeburg County managed to meet federal accountability standards this year, while other high schools in The Times and Democrat Region fell short of the mark.
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City DescriptionBowman is a town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,198 at the 2000 census.
Bowman is located at 33°20′52″N, 80°41′2″W (33.347658, -80.683915).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,198 people, 463 households, and 321 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,034.5 people per square mile (398.8/km²). There were 532 housing units at an average density of 459.4/sq mi (177.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 29.47% White, 68.86% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.
There were 463 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 24.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Orangeburg County
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Timezones:- North American Eastern Time Zone
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