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 filed to join the race from Tuesday, July 21, to Tuesday, July 28. Find the latest updates in this story.
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After Sen. Graham was eulogized in Washington on Tuesday as a Republican powerbroker by the president and other national leaders, Wednesday's funeral featured mourners who recalled his gregarious personality and dedication to people across the state. -
Filing closed Tuesday with 12 candidates looking to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the Aug. 11 special Republican primary. By the end of the day, three of them were decertified. -
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham is honored Tuesday in Washington as his remains arrive at the U.S. Capitol before a funeral at Washington National Cathedral. -
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Sen. Graham’s flag-draped casket arrived Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol, where the Republican served for more than 30 years. Services will continue Wednesday in South Carolina. Follow South Carolina ETV and Public Radio for live coverage. -
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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. -
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SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 25, 2026: we continue our look at the life and legacy of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham; we also look at the next steps for this senate seat, including the upcoming special primary election on August 11 where several people have already filed to run, with others expected; and more! -
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.
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Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Conrad Williams about palliative care for children and adults. -
Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Bailey Allen about protecting newborn babies and infants from extreme summer heat.
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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. -
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