Santee Cooper to speed up coal plant project near Kingsburg
State owned utility Santee Cooper plans a faster coal fired plant near Kingsburg with a near 998 million price tag, part of a 2.5 billion building plan. The project aims for completion by 2012, creating up to 1,400 construction jobs and about 100 operating positions with average salaries around 50 thousand dollars, while awaiting regulatory and environmental clearance. Environmental groups express air and wetlands concerns along the Pee Dee River site.
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Trial Begins in Killing of Forest Acres Doctor
Opening arguments started in the murder trial of 29 year old Kevin Goodwin for the 2004 shooting death of 81 year old Doctor Joseph Dillard during a burglary at Dillard’s Forest Acres home in Columbia. Prosecutors tie Goodwin’s DNA from a cigar to the scene. if convicted he faces 30 years to life.
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Tennessee approves Cover Tennessee health plan for uninsured
Tennessee Senate approved Cover Tennessee a plan to offer basic subsidized health insurance to low income workers without coverage. The program aims to cover children and adults with pre existing conditions and includes a pharmacy assistance program and obesity diabetes efforts. The cost is about 350 million over three years with a 150 monthly premium for eligible adults and shared contributions by state and employers.
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Daryl Williams finds peace of mind with Horizon Physician Portal
Daryl Williams describes how the Horizon Physician Portal moved from a high tech device to a tool for ongoing condition monitoring. He notes real time test results and improved coordination of youth basketball activities, turning congestive heart failure into better management and confidence.
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