Pro-lottery donors from state contracts top $80,000 in SC
South Carolina's pro lottery campaign drew about 10 percent of its funds from companies with state contracts. The State reports 12 firms, holding over $112.5 million in contracts, donated more than $80,000. Gov. Hodges led the effort, calling six firms for contributions. Critics argue donations aim for favors. supporters say aid supports education. Names include Chardonnay Dialysis, Leslie Advertising, Vulcan Materials, HDR Engineering.
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Gore mocks Bush on Social Security in New Mexico
Gore challenges Bush stance with a jab about Social Security being federal. A Las Cruces crowd of 15,000 jeers as Gore accuses Bush of privatization plans. Polls show a competitive race likely decided by a few swing states.
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Karen Hughes
Bush
Las Cruces
N.M
Gore
Not Guilty Plea in River a Case Linked to Slayings
A police sketch from Miss Barton's recollections led to Rivera's arrest at an Aiken County motel after she reportedly guided Rivera to her home seeking a modeling contract. Authorities tie Rivera to the murders of Tiffaney Wilson, 18, of Jackson, and Melissa Dingess, 17, of Graniteville, with Wilson's infant found abandoned at an Interstate 20 welcome station and her body later found off Bettis Academy Road. Dingess was last seen walking in Graniteville. her remains were recovered off Interstate 20 after Rivera directed investigators to the site.
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Rivera
Aiken County
South Carolina
Tiffaney Wilson
Jackson
Melissa Dingess
Graniteville
Campbell builds strength from Panthers trenches journey
Former North Augusta standout Campbell details his path from a four year USC tight end to Panthers offensive lineman. He discusses bulk up moves, position switches from tight end to tackle and guard, and how injuries shaped his resilience and return to play.
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Campbell
University of South Carolina
New Orleans
Panthers
Charlotte
Dom Capers
Capers
Joe Pendry
Yellow Jackets
Clarence Jones
Black leaders call state lottery evil in polls
A new poll shows lottery support among blacks slipping while two other surveys indicate the once large margin for lottery supporters has eroded. At Bethel church black and white opponents say voting for the lottery would be morally wrong and question the government's proposal. John Rainey of No Lottery 2000 argues it would alter the state politically and economically. Kevin Gray of African Americans Against the Lottery warns quick riches will hurt black communities.
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Bethel Church
John Rainey
No Lottery
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