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South Carolina Votes to Remove Confederate Flag From its State Capitol After More Than 50 Years

South Carolina Votes to Remove Confederate Flag From its State Capitol After More Than 50 Years

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By Notable LifeView Author|July 9, 2015|Life,View Life TrendingView Trending
After more than half a century, South Carolina is finally removing the Confederate flag from its Capitol grounds. "South Carolina can remove the stain from our lives," said 64-year-old African American S.C. House Rep. Joe Neal following the decision, which came...
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Hawaii Will (Hopefully) Become the First State to Raise the Smoking Age to 21

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By Notable LifeView Author|April 27, 2015|Health + Wellness,View Health + Wellness LifeView Life
Any measure to curb smoking – especially among young people – is worthwhile. Hawaii is set to become the first state to raise the minimum age for smoking to 21 if a bill that has already been passed by lawmakers is signed into law by Gov. David Ige
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