South Carolina charities struggle amid recession and cuts
Anita Wilkins, laid off from the Department of Mental Health, waits in food bank lines with her four members, as the recession and reduced donations strain South Carolina charities. Harvest Hope Food Bank reports a 30 percent rise in requests while average gifts drop from about 180 to 120.
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Anita Wilkins
Department of Mental Health
Wilkins
South Carolina
Kay Maxwell
Secretary of State
Maxwell
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Denise Holland
Salvation Army
Columbia
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Richard Watts
Watts
United Way of
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United Way
Bush returns to The Citadel to discuss war on terrorism
President George W. Bush visits The Citadel in Charleston to outline the ongoing war on terrorism. The talk targets cadets and invited guests, with Bush emphasizing intelligence needs and swift行动 against sponsors of terrorism. The appearance marks his first trip to South Carolina as president since 2000. Governor Hodges seeks time with Bush on security issues.
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Charlene Gunnells
Military College
Jeanie Mamo
Ari Fleischer
Washington
United States
Fleischer
South Carolina
Pre
Summerville
Jim Hodges
Hodges
Jay Reiff
Reiff
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