Stressing electability, Obama has a ways to go Feb 3, 2008
The day before South Carolina's primary, Obama's wife, Michelle, reflected on the same thing in an appearance at Voorhees College, a small, historically black school not far from the Georgia border. But her version had an edge. (Boston Globe)
Candidates making way to region Jan 24, 2008
DENMARK, S.C. - Danny Glover, acclaimed actor and political activist, campaigned for Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards Wednesday on the Voorhees College campus in Denmark ... Obama's wife will stump for her husband at Voorhees College in Denmark on Friday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Longtime sheriff faces challenge from political newcomer Jan 7, 2008
Stokes, in addition to holding an associate's and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Voorhees College, points out that he has nearly 14 years of experience as chief of security at OCtech and 22 years of military experience, having served as a sergeant first class in the National Guard. "I am currently retired form the Guard," Stokes said, "but I believe I can be an asset to the community because I feel that a military background and law enforcement run parallel to one another. I feel... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
New law means big bucks around region Dec 21, 2007
Denmark's Voorhees College, Claflin University and the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety are among the other local entities earmarked to receive funds in the federal spending bill ... The bill also includes Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations for Voorhees College and the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety ... Voorhees College is also set to receive $131,000 in health funding for a demonstration program on reversing diabetes in minority communities. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'Truly called to be' Dec 14, 2007
Hickman went on to receive a bachelor's degree in organizational management from Voorhees College in 1997 and a Master of Divinity from Carolina Theological Bible Institute in 2003. Hickman was baptized in 1971 and received the Holy Spirit in January 1979. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Global Warming Symposium scheduled Jan. 31 at Voorhees Dec 12, 2007
The Voorhees College Global Warming Symposium, being organized by the Voorhees College Focus the Nation Initiative, will be held on the college's Denmark campus on Jan. 31 as part of the national effort to build a dialogue at more than 1,000 colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools, places of worship, civic organizations and businesses ... According to Dr. Anne Osano, program coordinator, Voorhees College "is helping move America beyond fatalism to a determination to face up to this... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Holiday events Dec 6, 2007
St. Philip's Chapel, Voorhees College. Presented by the Voorhees College Choir. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
SCSU women fall to Savannah St. Nov 26, 2007
"After the FAMU game, we went back to preseason conditioning, just to let them know that we're accountable as coaches and players for the program," said SSU coach Cedric Baker, who previously coached at Voorhees College. "I didn't think we played up to our expectations (against FAMU). We had a good practice over the holiday break. We had an intense shoot-around this morning to make sure that we came out ready to play today.Savannah State led by as many as 10 points in the first half, but SCSU... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bulldogs To Conclude Three-Game Homestand Against BPC On Saturday Nov 24, 2007
The Barons opened the 2007-08 season with a pair of hard-fought losses against Webber University 68-67 and Voorhees College 71-60. Brewton-Parker's top scorer this season is junior point guard Jurbien Byrd, who is averaging 16. (Samfordsports.com)
SCSU tips-off tonight at USC Nov 9, 2007
Bulldog fans got an early glimpse of the new-look Bulldogs in Monday's 85-65 win over Voorhees College. Junior forward Chris Miller-Williams scored 19 points and Jason Flagler and Junior College Player of the Year Jason Johnson added 10 each. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bulldog basketball team downs Voorhees in scrimmage Nov 6, 2007
Before a near-capacity audience at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center, SCSU put forth a strong showing in an 85-65 exhibition win over crosstown foe Voorhees College. Chris Miller-Williams scored 19 points and Jason Johnson and Jason Flagler each added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who led as many as 26 points. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Carter to get a good look at Bulldogs Nov 5, 2007
The public will be able to attend for free the men's exhibition featuring SCSU against Voorhees College starting at 8 p.m.. The Tigers (2-0) are coming off a 71-60 victory Saturday over Brewton-Parker in the BPC Tip-Off Classic in Mount Vernon, Ga. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Money, fired police chief focus of Norway election Oct 30, 2007
"As for the firing of Preacher, Bell says she supports the mayor and council with its decision."I stand by it," she said.A native of Denmark, Bell has lived in Norway for 35 years. The retired teacher has a bachelor's degree in science from Voorhees College and a master's degree in education from South Carolina State University.Cindy Bates WilliamsBeing a businesswoman in town for 18 years, Williams says she's heard the complaints and praises from the people. That, she said, led her to seek her... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
GNAC Men's basketball Preview Oct 26, 2007
" Shildmyer was a first team NWAACC Northern Region all-star at Olympic where he averaged 18 points and six rebounds and shot 40 percent from the three-point line. "I don't think there is any question that he can shoot it as well as anyone in the league," Hills said. Ryman comes to Nampa have two years of collegiate experience at Spokane CC, where he averaged 8.0 points in 2005-06. Burk and Grewe are freshman. Adding depth to the front line will be transfer Matt Mgebroff (6-7, Jr., Kent, WA -... (Wwuvikings.com)
Carter laying down his law at SCSU Oct 23, 2007
SCSU plans to hold its first team scrimmage during Homecoming weekend and plans to play host to a Nov. 5 exhibition against Voorhees College prior to the Nov. 9 season-opener at the University of South Carolina. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
USC Symphony Orchestra in concert Oct. 23 in Denmark Oct 14, 2007
The concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Leonard E. Dawson Human Resource Center at Voorhees College in Denmark. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $10 for students and are available at the Bamberg County Hospital Business Office on McGee Street in Bamberg across from Kilgus Publishing and at the door on the night of the concert. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Empowerment tour ministers to mind, body, soul of women Oct 9, 2007
DENMARK - An empowerment tour especially designed to help minority women live healthier, more productive lives is heading to Voorhees College in Denmark ... South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority and Voorhees College are participating agencies ... Voorhees College was selected as one of three stops along its empowerment tour this year. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hilliard takes aim at health care mission Sep 24, 2007
We now have pediatric services in Denmark on Mondays," Hilliard said.The FHC has also entered into a new initiative to provide services at Voorhees College in Denmark and is under a contract to conduct negotiations with Denmark Technical College, he said."We presently occupy the new Center of Excellence facilities at the Voorhees campus," Hilliard said.He said general operations at FHC will not change much in trying to improve patient flow and enhance appointment processes."There will be some... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
HBCUs having expanding roles in community Sep 19, 2007
Couple the two Orangeburg universities with Voorhees College and Denmark Technical College, both in Denmark, and The T&D Region has a rich heritage surrounding its historically black colleges and universities. They provide important educational opportunities and play crucial community-betterment roles. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
T&D Sports: Quick Hits Sep 19, 2007
The Pantherettes will be in action on September 26 at Voorhees College in Denmark at 6:00 p.m.. Branchville wins tri-match. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Businesses, groups, health providers join forces for special event Sep 18, 2007
Other event exhibitors include: Stroke Belt Elimination Initiative Leadership Team; Orangeburg NAACP Annual Membership Drive Radiothon; the Regional Medical Center; Family Health Center; Orangeburg Area Sickle Cell Foundation Inc.; Low Country Healthy Start; Project EXPORT (Voorhees College and Claflin and South Carolina State universities); Tobacco Awareness Group; Communicare; Orangeburg Chapter of the Links Inc.; Celebrations and Entrepreneurial & Empowerment Network. "When all of us can come... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'Beacon of light'- Denmark church, pastor celebrate 50 years of service Aug 31, 2007
Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Inc., located on 16 acres of land on East Pinkney Street, serves students of Voorhees College and Denmark Technical College, as well as attendees and members from as far away as Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Norway, Orangeburg and Wagener. n. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Center of Excellence in Rural and Minority Health focuses on education, research, community outreach Aug 21, 2007
DENMARK, S.C. - The man heading up Voorhees College's new Center of Excellence in Rural and Minority Health says he's encouraged about the way in which the center has been received by Denmark and surrounding communities, especially as residents become aware of what a valuable resource it will be ... In addition, educational and training services are available for pre-professional and professional health service students from Voorhees College and Denmark Technical College, South Carolina State... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Letters to the editor Aug 14, 2007
I am an avid reader of The Times and Democrat and recently Mr. Vic Whetstone has had some very interesting articles about Voorhees College and especially Dr. Lee Monroe. Let me get this straight, a jury found against Dr. Monroe last April in a sexual harassment case. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Walker named acting Voorhees College president Aug 7, 2007
DENMARK, S.C. - Dr. Marshall Bass, chairman of the board of trustees of Voorhees College, announced Monday that Dr. Valdrie N. Walker, dean of Voorhees College, will serve as acting president until an interim president is announced. On Thursday, Bass announced that Voorhees College President Dr. Lee Monroe had been given extended administrative leave with pay and benefits until June 30, 2008 ... Monroe was named president of Voorhees College in 2001. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Group working to transform old school into community center, museum Jul 30, 2007
The founder of Voorhees College, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, taught at the Middle Place School prior to founding Voorhees College in Denmark. The school served primer through eighth grade. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Upward Bound program helps high school students prepare for college Jul 22, 2007
DENMARK Assisting high school students in their schoolwork and preparing them to enroll and successfully complete a post-secondary education is the mission of the Upward Bound Program at Voorhees College ... According to Lillian Mullino, the Voorhees College Upward Bound director, the program prepares students for college through academic assistance, extracurricular activities and counseling ... Jerome said, That Science at Voorhees College Upward Bound Program is different, Ms. Williams... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bamberg County Council approves 3-mill tax increase Jun 27, 2007
Also during the meeting, the council gave first-reading approval to the issuance and sale of South Carolina Educational Facilities Rental Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, to Voorhees College in an amount not to exceed $15,500,000. "For those bonds to be tax exempt, you have to go through a unit of local government," Dobson-Elliott said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
OCtech offering free manufacturing training Jun 15, 2007
Voorhees College Grad wrote on Jun 14, 2007 12:52 PM:" Garon Jackson is also the Track and Field Coach from Voorhees College. Its good to see this young men doing such a great job in our community. ". Add Your Own Comments. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Parliament Honours NPP Presidential Hopeful Jun 1, 2007
As an active Community Leader, Dr. Kennedy was appointed to the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2003 to 2006 and also served on the advisory Committee of National Institute of Health Grants with Voorhees College and Clemson University. The Resolution observed with admiration that during his tenure of office as CEO of Family Health Centres, Dr. Kennedy oversaw the construction of two new medical centers St. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
South Carolina Assistant Coach Ken Griffin Joins The 49ers Women's Basketball Coaching Staff May 16, 2007
The Augusta, Georgia native graduated from Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina with a degree in sociology-social work in 1994. "I am looking forward to joining the coaching staff at Charlotte and helping the 49ers continue their winning ways," Griffin said. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Jury: Voorhees president sexually harassed professor May 2, 2007
COLUMBIA A jury late Thursday found that a former Voorhees College professor was sexually harassed by the colleges president Lee E. Monroe and that Voorhees College acted with malice or with reckless indifference to the federally protected rights of the former professor. Dr. Moreen B. Joseph brought the civil lawsuit against Monroe and Voorhees College, alleging that Monroe sexually harassed her and the college did nothing about it ... Monroe and Voorhees College, represented by... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Debate host showcases military leadership role Apr 22, 2007
"Hugine and Lt. Col. Heyward Stackhouse, SCSU military science professor, presented each inductee with a certificate and unveiled a bust of each individual that will be displayed in Soldier's Hall."You are the best of the best of the best of the best," Stackhouse said.History of Army ROTC at S.C. StateThe Department of Military Science was established at South Carolina State University (formerly South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College) during the 1947-48 academic year. The first... (North County Times)
Council OKs $12 million bond issue for Voorhees Mar 14, 2007
BAMBERG A $12 million bond issue for repairs and renovations on the Voorhees College campus received preliminary endorsement from Bamberg County Council Monday night ... The monies are loaned to Voorhees College once the bonds are sold, and the bonds say right on the face ... that the bond holders look solely to Voorhees College for repayment. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
WSSU Choir, others to perform at Voorhees March 5 Mar 1, 2007
DENMARK -- The Winston-Salem State University Choir, University Men and the WSSU Burke Singers will perform at Voorhees College's Massachusetts Hall Auditorium on Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m. ... Burke has held teaching positions in the Fulton County Public Schools in Georgia, Voorhees College in Denmark, and presently at WSSU, where she is the director of Choral and Vocal Studies. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Two veteran educators eye County Council 7 seat Feb 25, 2007
Following his retirement as principal of Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School, he worked at Voorhees College, first as assistant vice president for academic affairs, and then as dean of student development. After serving as an assistant vice president at Claflin University, he has been employed since 2001 at Voorhees as director of the S.C. Regional Community Development Corporation. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pantherettes too much for Lady Tigers Jan 26, 2007
The Claflin University Pantherettes easily defeated Voorhees College Thursday, 61-44. The Pantherettes erased a three-point Tiger lead at the half and went on to out-score the Lady Tiger squad 40-20 in the second half to cruise to victory. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Presidential debate at SCSU Jan 9, 2007
Im excited about the debate coming here not just because of S.C. State, but all of the HBCUs in the community, she said, including Claflin University, Voorhees College, Denmark Technical College and Morris College. All of these HBCUs are within a 60-mile radius, so Im excited about the possibilities. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
