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UofSC President apologizes for commencement speech oversight

President Caslen: ' I am truly sorry...I take full responsibility for this oversight.'

May 10, 2021 9:20 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — During graduation ceremonies over the past weekend, University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen spoke to students, staff and parents. Monday however, he started to get flack from some who noticed a few errors in his address Friday. President Caslen has publicly acknowledged the mishaps and issued an apology. According to U of SC, during his…

Two dead after multiple shootings in the Upstate this weekend

May 10, 2021 6:11 PM EDT

CNN,

It was a deadly weekend in the Upstate after two people were killed in shootings police say were connected. One of those shootings involved police.

Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12

By Lauran Neergaard and Candice Choi

May 10, 2021 6:01 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. is expanding use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday the shot is safe and offers strong protection for younger teens based on testing of more than 2,000 U.S. volunteers.

Make-A-Wish helps fulfill four-year-old boy’s dream of becoming a firefighter

May 10, 2021 5:56 PM EDT

CNN,

Thanks to Make-A-Wish, a four-year-old boy lived his dream to be a fireman this weekend, but the organization wanted to take it a step further. He wasn’t just a firefighter. He became Fire Chief in one Texas town.

McCarthy sets Wednesday vote on Liz Cheney leadership ouster

By Alan Fram

May 10, 2021 5:48 PM EDT

Associated Press,

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has set a Wednesday vote for removing Rep. Liz Cheney from her No. 3 Republican leadership post.

Rising price of wood is also making the cost of toilet paper go up

May 10, 2021 5:18 PM EDT

CNN,

A year ago, many consumers were having a hard time finding toilet paper. Now, there could be a price spike due to the rising price of wood.

Candidate for mayor of Columbia, Sam Johnson, says Columbia should hire a Chief Health Officer

May 10, 2021 5:13 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

One of the candidates for mayor in the City of Columbia thinks there should be a Chief Health Officer. On Monday, Sam Johnson held a news conference with leaders from the Midlands medical community.

Kershaw Co. School Board breaks ground on brand new high school

May 10, 2021 5:11 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

In January of last year, an EF2 tornado ripped through a Kershaw County High School, and Monday marked the beginning of something new. Members of the Kershaw County School Board held a ground breaking ceremony on the site of what will become the brand new North Central High School.

Study finds nearly 80% of Americans live within five miles of a vaccine

May 10, 2021 5:11 PM EDT

CNN,

Most of the United States now has easy access to the coronavirus vaccine. According to a study by VaccineFinder, nearly 80% of people live within five miles of all three vaccines.

RCSD investigating weekend shooting at Hookah club on Broad River Road

May 10, 2021 3:56 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a shooting that took place at Hookah on the River over the weekend.

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UofSC President apologizes for commencement speech oversight

President Caslen: ' I am truly sorry...I take full responsibility for this oversight.'

Two dead after multiple shootings in the Upstate this weekend

Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12

By Lauran Neergaard and Candice Choi

Make-A-Wish helps fulfill four-year-old boy’s dream of becoming a firefighter

McCarthy sets Wednesday vote on Liz Cheney leadership ouster

By Alan Fram

Rising price of wood is also making the cost of toilet paper go up

Candidate for mayor of Columbia, Sam Johnson, says Columbia should hire a Chief Health Officer

Kershaw Co. School Board breaks ground on brand new high school

Study finds nearly 80% of Americans live within five miles of a vaccine

RCSD investigating weekend shooting at Hookah club on Broad River Road

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