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 file to join the race until Tuesday, July 28. Find the latest updates in this story.
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South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is holding a public forum Monday night in Orangeburg. -
On 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! -
The South Carolina Department of Public Health says Cyclosporiasis cases in the state remain within typical levels and are not linked to a national lettuce-related outbreak. -
Democrats have selected South Carolina to hold the first presidential nominating contest in 2028. The decision Friday most likely cements a Democratic primary calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states. -
All 46 counties in South Carolina remain locked into moderate-to-extreme drought status. -
A former South Carolina police officer is back in the U.S. from China to face charges for his wife's murder.
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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 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/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.
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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