Stakes rise as Bush Gore duel on stage tonight
With about 80 million expected viewers, Bush and Gore prepare for a 90 minute debate in Boston. Gore aims to speak to Americans while outlining differences, while Bush stresses trust and integrity amid a close campaign. Both campaigns describe a rigorous, high stakes encounter.
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Folic acid cuts birth defects in South Carolina study
A six year campaign to raise folic acid intake reduced neural tube defects by about half in South Carolina. Dr Roger Stevenson of Greenwood Genetic Center says folic acid is key to prevention and notes statewide use rose from 8 percent to 35 percent while urging universal protection of pregnancies.
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Deaths and Funerals Obituary Notices Summary
Page 5B presents a curated obituary section detailing local deaths and funeral notices. Included are brief survivor lists, service dates, and venue locations, reflecting community acknowledgments and memorial arrangements for residents and notable local figures.
Lottery opponents rally on State House steps in Columbia
More than 300 church leaders and parishioners gathered to oppose a state lottery led by Rev. Joe Darby and AME Bishop Henry Belin Jr. The pro lottery campaign reported over 822000 in donations by September, with 470000 raised by No Lottery 2000 through that month.
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Treatment gaps in Medicare care by state across conditions
A federal JAMA study shows wide state differences in Medicare patients receiving standard treatments for heart failure stroke breast cancer and other illnesses. New Hampshire Maine Vermont Minnesota and Massachusetts rank highest while New Jersey Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas sit near the bottom.
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VIPs Preview New Target Store in Aiken
Aiken hosts a special preview of its eighth South Carolina Target store at Whiskey Road and Brookhaven Drive. Thurso Wang, store leader, thanked the community and team members as 125000 square foot facility prepares for a Sunday opening with Mayor Fred Cavanaugh assisting.
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