Frist to visit S.C to raise awareness about global poverty

Former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., will visit South Carolina on Thursday in his role as national co-chair of the ONE Vote ‘08 campaign.

Frist, the former Senate majority leader, will meet ONE supporters and urge others to join the group’s fight against global poverty and disease.

Frist and former Democratic Senate majority leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota are the national co-chairs of ONE Vote ‘08.

Frist will speak at the Lexington Rotary Club from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at Lexington Country Club, 1066 Barr Road in Lexington. He will also attend a luncheon at the Capital City Club from noon to 1 p.m. The club is at 1201 Main St. in Columbia on the 25th floor.