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Here is your GDC Morning WACH for Thursday, January 19 2012

Tyler took the Tyler's Travels Team to central Florida to learn about the efforts of the Center for Elephant Conservation, a 200 acre compound that focuses on research and education of the endangered Asian elephant.  Tyler met the staff that cares for the herd of elephants, including Janice Aria, who has worked with them for 40 years.  Check out Tyler's trip HERE. 

You can also find out more about the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, that opens Thursday, HERE. 

Wesely Donehue appeared on Good Day to talk about the most recent polls which show Mitt Romney with an average 10 percent advantage over Newt Gingrich, as well as a recap of the State of the State address given by Governor Haley Wednesday night.  His appearance can be seen HERE.

Jeffrey Day and Lauren Frere appeared on the show to talk about the Columbia Classical Ballet's Gala of the Stars.  Check out their time on Good Day Columbia, HERE.

Melissa Neely from the Richland County Public Library appeared on the show to talk about the Winter Book Sale, presented by the Friends of the RCPL, wihch last year raised $80,000 for the programs offered by the library that are not supported by the budget.  Check out her appearance HERE.

If you missed it, season 11 of American Idol was last night, and that means that Jeffrey Lampkin shared his thoughts on the first night of audtions.  Did you miss his time witth the cast?  Check it out HERE. 

Local author David Lee shared his new book with us, titled "Moria Varatu."  Check out the interview HERE.   You can also order the book at www.Lulu.com.

Author Latoya Pugh Green appeared to talk about her new book "No Cross, No Crown."  If you missed it, you can catch it HERE.