Biden defends pullout amid Kabul chaos and Taliban advance
President Biden rejects blame for U.S. withdrawal and says outcomes unfolded faster than expected. Pentagon says seven died at Kabul airport as Afghans crowded planes, with U.S. troops firing warning shots and adding 1000 troops to secure the airfield. Officials note the collapse and rapid Taliban takeover, while Biden defends his decision and vows continued support for Afghans.
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Wilson outlines foreign missile threats and South Carolina redistricting
In a speech and brief exchange, Wilson warned of intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and Chinese air incursions near Taiwan. He then discussed South Carolina redistricting based on the 2020 census, aiming to keep Aiken and Lexington counties together with Barnwell and parts of Richland and Orangeburg. Dede Biles of the Aiken Standard is noted.
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Schools press on with in person learning amid safety rules
Sara-Beth Brown at Chukker Creek Elementary and principals at J.D. Lever Oakwood Windsor and Belvedere describe ongoing in person classes with safety protocols for delta variant. measures include air purifiers, seating, cohorting, contact tracing, and construction use of both old and new buildings while maintaining in person instruction.
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