Retiring USC president delivers final commencement address
USC president Andrew Sorensen spoke at his final commencement urging graduates to carry the sense of community across new homes. About 7,700 attended the Columbia event with two ceremonies planned and more than 3,400 degrees expected on the Columbia campus, plus 2,300 at Clemson. Sorensen plans to retire by July end, remaining until a successor is found.
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Jury awards ex-warden $350000 after prison riot dispute
A Lexington County jury awarded former South Carolina corrections official Henry Pridgen $350,000 after he claimed he was fired for resisting his bosses' criticisms of riot security at Lee Correctional Institution in 2003. He testified he refused to sign off on accusations and was briefly transferred before termination in May 2004.
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Rabies Scare After Baby Raccoon Bite at Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island reports 16 people evaluated after sharing care with a 3 week old raccoon that later tested positive for rabies. Seven may need vaccines. 20 pets quarantined for 45 days. DHEC urges leaving wild animals alone.
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