Columbia, S.C.

South Carolina's Republican Party decertified three candidates for a U.S. Senate special primary following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Two candidates were excluded for not meeting a new voting requirement, while a third was disqualified due to an out-of-state address. A legal challenge by one candidate has temporarily protected their ballot placement.

President Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham had a close relationship, with Graham often interpreting the Senate for Trump. The article highlights Graham's role in bridging Trump's understanding of the Senate.

The Trump administration canceled a $1.6 million grant for a teen pregnancy prevention project run by Fact Forward, a nonprofit in Columbia, S.C., led by Rena Dixon. The program's focus was shifted to emphasize marriage and starting families.

President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for a full U.S. Senate term. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill her brother's Senate seat until January, and funeral plans for Lindsey Graham were announced for late July.

Trump recommends Darline Graham for a full U.S. Senate term to replace her deceased brother, Lindsey Graham. The suggestion appears in a news report from Columbia, S.C.

Jonathan Andrew Felkel was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for a racially motivated shooting against a Black man in Columbia, South Carolina. Felkel admitted to firing a gun and making a racist remark during the incident, which prosecutors described as hate crime.

South Carolina lawmakers expressed shock following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham at 71. Tributes highlighted his military service, legislative career, and bipartisan advocacy for the state.

Republicans are seeking a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm elections. President Donald Trump and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster attended a South Carolina Gamecocks versus Clemson Tigers game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

A mother and father were charged after three children were left alone during a fire in a cockroach-infested home. The children suffered severe burns and were hospitalized, while the parents did not contact authorities after the incident.

Several new laws in South Carolina take effect on July 1, impacting students, schools, taxpayers, and access to services. Notable changes include new rules for school grading, as highlighted in the article.

Alan Wilson won the Republican primary for South Carolina Governor. The article references his role as Attorney General of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., as noted last year.

Christopher Kentrell Jones, 33, of Columbia, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison. The sentence is for distributing cocaine and possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking offense.

Two men from Columbia, S.C., Damion Walker and Malcolm Price, were sentenced to federal prison for being felons in possession of firearms after breaking into cars and stealing guns during a concert.

The article discusses the Democratic Party's strategic dilemma between prioritizing Black representation and securing more electoral victories. It mentions Representative James Clyburn hosting an annual fish fry event in Columbia, S.C., alongside Ro Khanna and Andy Beshear.

A South Carolina jury heard closing arguments in the trial of Chikei Rick Chow, a 61-year-old store owner charged with murder after fatally shooting 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton during a foot chase. Prosecutors allege the shooting was unprovoked, while the defense claims Chow fired to protect his son, who they say was threatened with a gun. The incident sparked community grief and protests over racial tensions.

Van Lydell Starling, 48, of Kershaw, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. The case was reported in Columbia, S.C.

South Carolina's redistricting effort failed in the state Senate due to opposition from GOP lawmakers. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey was present during the vote count as the debate continued.

John Alexander Bellue, a 32-year-old man from Rock Hill, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Columbia, S.C., for threatening the President of the United States and interstate communication of a threat to injure. The charges were presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.