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2 hours, 44 minutes ago  South Carolina State University trustees are meeting to approve the salary of the school's new president.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The South Carolina State Ports Authority has untangled a snag in its plans to build a $35 million inland port in Greer.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Land at the center of an alleged kickback scheme involving former South Carolina State University officials is up for auction.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A state panel has decided the new president of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg could be paid up to $326,000 a year.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  South Carolina State University has chosen its new president.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina State University has hired the former director of the state's employment agency to help recruit veterans to enroll at the Orangeburg school.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will speak in Orangeburg on Tuesday.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The South Carolina State Museum is getting a facelift, the popular educational attraction is spending more than 20 million dollars to bring cutting edge technology and science to South Carolina.

Friday, March 29, 2013  South Carolina State University has narrowed it's search for a new President down to three finalists.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The 2013 Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic opened Friday at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to meet later this week with trustees from South Carolina State University.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  South Carolina State Ports Authority plans to open a $35 million inland port in Greer have hit a snag.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  South Carolina Adjutant General Robert Livingston is to receive a South Carolina state flag that was part of an expedition to the South Pole commemorating its discovery.

Friday, February 22, 2013  South Carolina State University trustees have voted to continue looking for a new president.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  A top executive for Wal-Mart Inc. is giving an address at South Carolina State University.