Life expectancy for SC women declines in many counties
Health advocates report 18 of South Carolina's 46 counties saw equal or lower life expectancy for women over 1983 to 1999. Researchers link drops to high blood pressure, smoking related diseases, and obesity. Marlboro County records the lowest female life expectancy at about 74, while Beaufort tops at about 81.5. The national study involved several universities and released recently.
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Spoleto Festival renews ties with Italy in Charleston
Spoleto Festival USA reopens and renews ties with Italy as Charleston and Spoleto sign a mutual cooperation agreement. Mayor Riley speaks to about 1,000 attendees in front of city hall and Brunini translates goals of cultural exchange while preserving each festival’s autonomy. Both events founded by Gian Carlo Menotti, whose departure 15 years ago ended cooperation over funding and succession.
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Joseph P. Riley Jr
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Gian Carlo Menotti
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