U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. He was 71.
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Republican candidates who would like to run for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Lindsey Graham can begin to file to join the race until Tuesday, July 28. Find the latest updates in this story.
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A state court has ruled that the solar manufacturer in Fort Mill is not allowed to operate under its current zoning designation. -
South Carolina newlyweds Jamal and Adrienne Davis looked forward to having children, but soon began encountering fertility issues. Through their struggle, they began to see social and spiritual encounters through a brand-new lens. -
The wildfire in Berkeley County’s Francis Marion Forest has burned more than 1,000 acres of land. Despite the rising number, crews were able to contain the blaze. -
Over 150 new jobs are coming to Greenville County. -
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office released a sketch of a person of interest in an unsolved homicide case. -
They have since resigned, but three former leaders of Pawley's Island Community Church face charges after the Georgetown County Sheriff says they colluded in placing children in harm's way.
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Don Troiani/U.S. National Guard via Wikimedia CommonsThis week we will be talking with Carl P. Borick, author of Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence (2026, USC Press).As the title indicates, Carl’s book focuses on rank-and-file militiamen of the backcountry and explores how these ordinary men were recruited, armed, fed, and motivated.Drawing on underused pension records and state claims, he reconstructs their everyday realities and their battlefield experiences. He also examines the war's devastating effects on civilians, including enslaved people and women, who played crucial roles in the struggle. -
South Carolina ETVThis week we are recording in front of a live audience at part of South Carolina ETV and South Carolina Public Radio’s America 250 celebration. Our guests are Gen. Will Grimsley, Chair of the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250); and Molly Fortune, Chief Executive Officer, of SC250.
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SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 22, 2026: we look back at the life of and some moments of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s 30-plus years in public office, comments from his friends, family, and colleagues, and the people who are already looking to become the nominee in a lightning-quick special primary election. -
SCETV/SCETVStand by: host Gavin Jackson is back from Europe and working on the next South Carolina Lede. Check back soon for the latest episode!
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Provided/ProvidedThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Meher Farooq about common toddler sleep issues. -
Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Russell Jenkins about new treatments for advanced melanoma.
Nation and World
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In 2025, South Carolina implemented a statewide ban on cellphone use in classrooms. Nationwide, early results are mixed. Some schools report fewer disruptions, more engagement, and small gains in academic performance, and teachers describe calmer classrooms and more attention. -
Each summer, when school lets out, children fall behind in reading. Research shows that students lose one to two months of reading proficiency over the summer. For struggling readers or children with learning disabilities, the losses can be even greater.
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This week is all about a very special relationship: the United States and the United Kingdom. -
Get your scuba gear on, because we’re exploring the Seven Seas on this special ocean themed episode of Who What When.
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The recent fatal shootings by ICE officers in Texas and Maine come at a time when the federal agency has hired a huge number of officers quickly. Some law enforcement experts worry that this kind of a hiring spree can lead police agencies to cut corners in vetting new hires. -
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration are weighing the evidence for seven different peptides. Favorable votes would pave the way for easier access. -
Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate SNAP-Ed, given the Trump administration's embrace of the Make America Healthy Again agenda. -
The New York Times will argue in court Thursday that the White House is abusing the justice system to intimidate reporters over a story that angered President Trump. -
Transportation officials have removed a growing list of safety materials that mention bike lanes from federal websites. Safety advocates warn that's undermining proven measures for reducing crashes. -
The online outcry over the renaming of a summer festival illustrates the unease over the data center boom in the South. -
Sisters Theresa Alethia and Danielle Lussier call themselves the Sisters of the Little Way of Beauty, Truth and Goodness. Their order plans to help victims of abuse. -
Trump administration signs nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, Trump ramps up aggression against Iran despite declining support, House passes Pentagon funding bill.
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Congo's Ebola outbreak has crossed the grim 1,000-death threshold, marking the fastest fatal surge in recorded history of the virus. -
The incident is stirring debates over the need for stronger AI guardrails and the extent to which AI agents are capable of acting on their own.
