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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.

Darline Graham was sworn in last week to fulfill the remaining months of her brother's term, which ends in January. The special Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with a filing period opening Tuesday.

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have returned to flying duties after a suspension that followed a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating the candidate President Donald Trump had initially backed. Wilson beat Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who also had support from outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has won the South Carolina Republican primary as he seeks a fifth term in November. In other election night results, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a June 23 runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor.

In social media posts Friday, the president said he's endorsing South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra and former Oklahoma state senator Mike Mazzei. Evette has served alongside Gov. Henry McMaster, one of Trump's earliest political supporters.

Sanford launched his campaign just a month ago but decided to pivot toward grassroots organizing.

Mark Sanford is launching another run for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st District. On Monday, he filed paperwork just hours before the deadline to enter the June 9 Republican primary.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is backing Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette's bid to succeed him, and he tries to thin a crowded Republican primary. The official endorsement will be released Thursday, when they are scheduled to appear together.

The Democratic National Committee has started planning for the next presidential primary elections, potentially changing the early-voting calendar again. On Monday, the Rules and Bylaws Committee approved a plan for states to apply by January 16 to hold early contests before Super Tuesday.