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Gullah Geechee influence is seen all over the US. Why does a notion of isolation prevail?

A new book from leading scholars and historians pushes back against the narrative that Gullah communities were insulated from the mainland US

The Guardian - US

For Darline Graham, winning Trump’s endorsement may be the easy part

South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham has collected several key endorsements since announcing Monday she would run for the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But the political newcomer, who entered the race for a full six-year term at the urging of President Donald Trump, now faces a potentially…

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South Carolina church leaders charged after allowing convicted child sex offender to work with kids, congregation ‘furious’

"My stomach dropped..."

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Pastor Allowed Convicted Sex Offender Near 300 Kids, Now Faces $25M Lawsuit

A South Carolina church faces a $25 million lawsuit after a sex offender allegedly accessed children. The pastor and key staff resigned amid public outrage and ongoing investigations.

International Business Times UK

3 Animal Abusers Arrested After 58 Dogs Rescued From Alleged Underground Dogfighting Ring in South Carolina

A police investigation in Horry County, South Carolina, uncovered a hidden dogfighting operation, rescuing 58 dogs and arresting three men.

International Business Times UK

Google connects new transatlantic cable between Portugal and the US

Google's Nuvem, named after the Portuguese word for "cloud", links Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with Sines, south of Lisbon, via Bermuda ‌and the ⁠Azores.

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Lindsey Graham’s sister officially announces candidacy for full term to fill late brother’s shoes

Darline Graham Nordone was appointed as her brother’s interim replacement last week after the senator died of an aortic tear

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Trump Told Lindsey Graham's Sister 'Run, Darline, Run': Once Seen as a Caretaker, She's Now Running Under Pressure

Darline Graham, initially appointed to complete her late brother's Senate term, announces her candidacy for a full term, backed by Donald Trump's endorsement, reshaping the 2026 Republican primary.

International Business Times UK

South Carolina Law Prohibits Tattoo Parlors Near Churches. A New Lawsuit Calls That Unconstitutional.

A tattoo business is challenging South Carolina laws restricting how and where tattoo artists operate.

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Darline Graham will seek a full term for late brother’s seat in South Carolina

With President Donald Trump’s encouragement, Sen. Darline Graham will seek a full term to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham, setting up a potential battle with a pair of House Republicans who are also jostling for the seat. “I’m in,” Darline Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity in an…

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South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper

The grades that students receive in high school and college can decide their futures. High school grades shape students’ overall GPA, class rank and the transcripts that colleges read. They can determine who makes the college sports team and who earns the scholarship.

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Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run

The Guardian - US

South Carolina Tattoo Rules Face First Amendment Lawsuit Over Face And Neck Ink Ban

A federal lawsuit challenges South Carolina's bans on tattoos above the shoulders and near churches, arguing these restrictions violate First Amendment rights and hinder artistic expression.

International Business Times UK

‘Run, Darline, run!’: Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister for full Senate term

Sister of the South Carolina senator who died last Saturday has not previously held any elected office

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Trump backs newly appointed Darline Graham for full Senate term

President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed newly appointed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham for a full Senate term, saying he asked her to seek the Republican nomination in next month’s special primary election to pick a replacement for her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham was sworn in to…

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Dates set for Lindsey Graham funeral services

As Washington reels from the unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham last weekend, his office on Friday released dates for expected memorials later this month, both in the nation’s capital and back in his home state of South Carolina. Taylor Reidy, who served as the late senator’s communication director, said…

International Business Times UK

'His Sister, a Senate Seat? That's an Inheritance Jackpot': Daily Show Turns Lindsey Graham's Death and Succession Into a Dynasty Joke

The Daily Show has turned Lindsey Graham's death and the appointment of his sister Darline to his Senate seat into a biting joke about political dynasties, calling it an 'inheritance jackpot'.

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Wrapup: Congress’ July sprint off to a stumbling start

Republican leaders laid the groundwork for a final dash to pass partisan legislative priorities before August recess. But if this week was any indication, it won’t be an easy run. First, Washington was struck by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 11. Moving quickly, South Carolina…

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Lindsey Graham’s death leaves South Carolina confronting complex legacy: ‘You loved him and you hated him’

The US state mourns its longest-serving senator while Republicans scramble to choose a successor

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Lindsey Graham's death will set off a special primary election for a Senate seat that's open for the second time since 1956

A special Republican Party primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which Republican candidate will run in the state's general election on November 3, 2026.

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Lindsay Graham is the fifth U.S. Senator to die during a re-election campaign since 1918

On July 11, 2026, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died at the age of 71. He is the first U.S. Senator from South Carolina to die in office since Olin D. Johnston (D-S.C.) died on April 18, 1965. He is also the fourth member of the U.S. Senate since 2013 to…

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Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner

Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling for presidential removal of independent agency commissioners, and a South Carolina law with a REINS-style provision, judicial deference prohibition, and sunset review requirement

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At the Races: Democratic aches in the Great Lakes

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari With its early August primary looming, Michigan is the next state to shine…

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham’s funeral is more complicated than you might think. World leaders may be to blame

A South Carolina funeral service is expected to take place ‘within a day but no more than two days’ of a service in Washington, DC, one Republican says

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's xAI Is Suing a Grok User for Damages For Creating Sexualised AI Deepfakes of Children

Elon Musk's xAI sues a South Carolina man for allegedly using its chatbot, Grok, to create AI-generated child abuse material, seeking damages and a permanent ban.

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