Leaders from across South Carolina and the nation are sharing memories and tributes as they reflect on the life, public service, and political legacy of longtime U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.

Lindsey Graham was the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners and he rose to become a prominent senator and fixture on the global stage. The high-energy Republican lawmaker was known for his Southern drawl, political flexibility and reliably hawkish stance on foreign policy.

Lindsey Graham's relationship with Donald Trump was a roller coaster. After the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, the Republican senator from South Carolina said he was done with Trump. But that didn't last long. Graham's journey with Trump was marked by dramatic shifts, from fierce critic to close ally.

Leaders of NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic relations. Graham was a constant presence in global foreign policy before and during the Trump era.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. His office posted a statement on social media saying Graham died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71.

As South Carolina's temperatures soar, Riverbanks Zoo experts talk about how animals regulate their body temperature and the special care they receive in the summer.

A petition on change.org calls on lawmakers to pass a federal amendment known as Javeayah's Law to strengthen accountability for crimes against children to prevent future tragedies.

Colorado State University has updated its seasonal hurricane forecast for 2026, reducing the number of storms expected across the Atlantic.

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.

Extreme drought conditions, the most severe of the five-level scale, are gone in South Carolina.