Total Ban on Smoking Instituted at Claflin University

Claflin University, the historically black educational institution in Orangeburg, now operates a completely smoke-free campus. Since August 2008, smoking has been banned in all campus buildings and vehicles. The new ban includes now includes any building or property on the Claflin campus including all outdoor areas.

Beginning September 16, violators of the no-smoking policy could be subjected to a $25 fine.

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