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South Carolina Ag Council Offers Spring Ag Tour

South Carolina Ag Council Offers Spring Ag Tour

The South Carolina Agricultural Council is holding its Spring Agricultural Tour on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Suspect in double murder captured in Louisiana

ORANGEBURG, SC (WIS) - A double murder suspect wanted in Orangeburg managed to make it to Louisiana to hide out for almost three weeks before being busted by local police and the US Marshals office.

Vicente Mendoza, 27, was taken into custody in a trailer near Ville Platte, Louisiana on Wednesday, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.

Law enforcement officials in Louisiana worked with Orangeburg deputies until a credible lead surfaced.

How healthy is your county?

How healthy is your county?

In a recent report released by County Health Rankings, some of you might be living in one of the state’s unhealthiest counties.

SC State University Band Program Announces Spring Performances

SC State University Band Program Announces Spring Performances

Under the direction of Mr. Eddie Ellis, director of bands at SC University, the SC State Wind Ensemble announces its Spring performances during the month of April. The talented musicians will feature Dr. Jacob Clark, professor of Piano Studies at SC State University, performing concerto No. 2 for piano and wind ensemble.

 

The Wind Ensemble is composed of an elite group of student musicians who are invited to participate based on their exceptional and superior musical talents.

Titanic artifacts coming to SC State Museum

Titanic artifacts coming to SC State Museum

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - It's been a century since the Titanic sank, and now some of the ship's artifacts are on display in South Carolina.

SC lawmaker calls hearing on SC State

ORANGEBURG, SC (AP) - A state lawmaker is planning a public hearing to talk about issues at South Carolina State University.

The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports that Sen. Robert Ford wants to hold a hearing April 12 at the school. The Charleston Democrat says the hearing is part of a process to draft a bill to fix the university's problems.

Ford says the university's board needs a fresh start. Another lawmaker has already introduced a bill that would end the terms of all trustees on June 30, while other legislation would eliminate particular seats.

Columbia Area Red Cross Partners with Midas of the Midlands for Donor Week

Columbia Area Red Cross Partners with Midas of the Midlands for Donor Week

Midas of the Midlands invites blood donors to give the gift of life through blood and platelet donation during the Midas of the Midlands Donor Week. The event will take place April 2-7, 2012 at the Columbia Donor Center, located at 2751 Bull St.