MORNING HEADLINES | Former President Joe Biden has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his office. It cannot be cured, doctors say.
But with modern advances that have improved treatment and diagnosis, experts say people with similar conditions may live for years, often succumbing to something other than cancer.
“Life is measured in years now, not months,” Dr. Daniel W. Lin, a prostate cancer specialist at the University of Washington, told The New York Times.
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, a leading South Carolina Democrat who has long been a close Biden ally, said he was saddened to hear of the diagnosis.
“My heartfelt prayers are with him and his family during this time,” he said in a statement. “We know Joe, and he has always been a fighter and faithful man full of courage. I join the nation in wishing him the utmost resilience, strength and a full recovery. Joe, we are with you.”
President Donald Trump added in a statement, “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
In other headlines over the weekend:
CP OPINION, Brack: New documentary digs into American Revolution. “Legendary documentary film director Ken Burns this week said South Carolina was one of two violent colonies where it would have been really hard to have lived during America’s war for independence. The other was New Jersey.”
CP WEEK IN REVIEW: Justices uphold abortion law; weigh in on Amazon. With the South Carolina General Assembly out of session, the state Supreme Court took center stage this week, handing down a major abortion ruling and hearing arguments over whether online retailer Amazon owes S.C. taxpayers $277 million in back taxes.
- Supporters hope casino bill passes next year
- Legislature goes “cold turkey” on earmarks, but at what cost?
American Airlines jet returns to Charleston airport after issue. An American Airlines flight to Miami reportedly returned to the Charleston airport Sunday shortly after taking off due to a mechanical issue. It landed safely.
GUN VIOLENCE: One dead, two hurt in early Sunday West Ashley shooting. One person died and two injured in an early Sunday apartment shooting in West Ashley that Charleston police are investigating.
Woman charged with murder after ex-husband’s body found in MB closet. A 53-year-old woman is in custody on a murder charge in Horry County after police on Saturday found her ex-husband’s body in the closet of a Myrtle Beach-area home.
S.C. double murderer gets June execution date. Stephen Stanko, an inmate sentenced to die for killing two people, is now slated to die by execution on June 13, according to a state Supreme Court death warrant.
MUSC could get elevated campus connector. The $55 million connector would run between major buildings and help solve water problems during storms.
Coastal Center set to get multi-million renovations. The Coastal Center, a Summerville facility for adults with developmental disabilities, will get renovations worth millions.
S.C. Aquarium celebrates 25 years. The aquarium is celebrating a big anniversary of marine research and education for its facility, which opened 25 years ago.
S.C. man is a star of “Love on the Spectrum.” A look at the new Netflix reality show, which includes Tanner Smith from South Carolina.
Charleston plans to take over WestEdge development. The city is planning to buy the remaining 18 acres of the WestEdge project from MUSC to boost affordable housing stock, according to Charleston Mayor William Cogswell.
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