Turkey Hill Community Neighborhood Watch
Located in Orangeburg, SC
The Turkey Hill Community encompasses: Sifly Rd, Cleckley Blvd, Sheppard Rd, Seif St, Turkey Hill Ct, Thomas Way, Kellogg Dr, and Macon Dr.
Next Meeting: Saturday, April 26 @ 9:30 AM
Location of Meeting is Embark Church, 3600 Columbia Road in Orangeburg
The Turkey Hill Community Neighborhood Watch focuses in this order on:
1.Crime Prevention - There is a significant amount of crime that happens within the Turkey Hill neighborhood. Our neighborhood watch program’s main purpose is to reduce that crime. We do this by focusing on two areas which are:
What to do when crime happens
What to do to prevent crime
2. Maintaining Roadways, Signage, & Other Safety Infrastructure - We ensure county organizations such as DOT, DPU, and other organizations maintain their responsibilities regarding our roadways.
3. Community Pride - We work to keep our neighborhood clean, free of trash, maintain and increase property value, and ensure it is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Monthly Meetings
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, neighbors gather at Embark Church (3600 Columbia Rd.) to:
Fellowship with one another. We believe knowing your neighbor is crucial for a healthy neighborhood.
Update residents on improvements made within our community.
Identify and discuss problems that need addressing.
Identify beneficial community trainings for the monthly meetings. For example, we routinely have the Sheriff’s Department come to address crime and hear concerns, officials to teach on use of force to defend yourself, etc.
Next Meeting:
When: Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 AM
Where: Embark Church, 3600 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Upcoming Events:
May Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Saturday, May 24 at 9:30 AM
Located at Embark Church, 3600 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118
June Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Saturday, June 28 at 9:30 AM
Located at Embark Church, 3600 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Actions for Community Improvement
As of February 4, 2025
| Problem | Progress/Action |
|---|---|
| Law Enforcement Response | Addressed by OCSD leadership on 10/26/24 |
| Speeding | Redirecting frocus from OCSD to SCHP 11/3/24 |
| Mail Theft | Informed OCSD leadership on 10/1/2024 |
| Police reports not completed | Addressed by OCSD leadership on 10/26/24 |
| Drag Racing | Redirecting frocus from OCSD to SCHP 11/3/24 |
| Vehicle Theft | Addressed by OCSD leadership on 10/26/24 |
| Suspicious Activities (People roaming yards/streets at night) | Informed OCSD leadership on 10/1/2024 |
| Street Signage (Missing and/or damaged) | Informed DOT / Janie Cooper Smith 7/16/2024; 6 of 24 currently replaced |
| Potholes | Informed DOT / Janie Cooper Smith 9/19/2024 |
| Mail delivery issues | * still needs addressed |
| Litter Control | * still needs addressed |
| Speed signage relocated (Columbia Road) | Requested callback from DOT 10/30/2024 |
| Guard Rails (dangerous/dark curves) | * still needs addressed |
| Tree trimming along utility lines | * still needs addressed |
| Lighting at Neighborhood Entrances / dangerous curves | * discussing with DPU / cost 10/16/2024; temporary reflective tape installed 10/25/24 |
| City sewage ran to neighborhood | *slated since 2012; no progress. Refer to County Council |
| Stray animals in neighborhood | *still needs addressed |