60 Minutes sparks global call wave after life extension feature
The program fueled hundreds of calls to Best Doctors offices as viewers seek more information on medical advances and scams. Kevin Tedesco notes the show generated the season’s most response, with many ill viewers and supportive doctors reaching out after Greg’s three month prognosis and his life extending strategy.
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College expands land buy to speed access to Sage Mill area
Lombard Corporation N&B Partnership purchased land for 660595 to relocate the entrance on Connector Road. ATC aims to add a traffic signal on the main highway to improve campus access and service to Sage Mill Industrial Park and Gran iteville. The college, celebrating its 25th year, had raised over 2 million in a recent campaign.
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Morris retirement ends 46 years in Alabama politics
The article notes Morris’s retirement after 46 years in politics and lists Courson as among leaders who could be good comptroller general. Courson offers a personal loan of 100000 to his campaign. Morris will not lobby, plans to return to Pickens to work with a financial firm and spend time with his wife Carol and their five children and five grandchildren.
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Nielsen declines bid for governor with unknown source
The State reports Nielsen will not run and will hold a news conference next week to reveal plans. Sheheen, after leaving a state higher education post, took a $75,000 two year policy think tank job. Nielsen won't comment on her political plans. Other Democrats Inez Tenenbaum and Tom Parks seek the nomination. Jim White announces a Republican bid.
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University of South Carlina
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Weather flash flood watch across multiple South Carolina counties
A weather alert reports a tornado touched down near Seneca with no damage. The Red Cross checked Easley for shelter needs. A flash flood watch covers Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, Union and York counties.
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Cellular use described in 1A study on driver distraction
The report stops short of calling for restrictions and notes wireless equipment has benefits. Researchers lacked complete crash data but reviewed accident reports from several states. Most drivers were talking on phones at impact, some startled by rings and reached for phones, risking loss of control. The study says most users were in the striking vehicle and warns growing use will raise exposure to distraction. Jeffrey Nelson of CTIA called the study balanced.
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Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
Auto property tax relief eyed by South Carolina lawmakers
A Tax Study Commission meeting discussed reducing or eliminating the auto property tax amid election-year politics. Gov Beasley and lawmakers seek relief, with debate over lowering assessment rates or broader tax reform. critics warn of budget impacts and calls to fund across-the-board cuts at the state level.
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Beasley
U.S
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