Mark Lynch enters race for SC GOP Senate seat
Businessman Mark Lynch, who ran against Lindsey Graham in the recent June primary, has announced his candidacy for the now open Senate seat in South Carolina. This comes as Rep. Ralph Norman says he will also run for the seat in the wake of Sen. Graham’s death. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with GOP candidate Mark Lynch as he explains why he would be the best choice to follow in Sen. Graham’s footsteps in Washington, D.C.
Businessman Mark Lynch, who ran against Lindsey Graham in the recent June primary, has announced his candidacy for the now open Senate seat in South Carolina. This comes as Rep. Ralph Norman says he will also run for the seat in the wake of Sen. Graham’s death. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with GOP candidate Mark Lynch as he explains why he would be the best choice to follow in Sen. Graham’s footsteps in Washington, D.C.
Woman charged after police find 90-year-old husband living in alleged neglect
A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.
A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.
McConnell breaks silence in wake of Graham's death
Sen. Mitch McConnell said Sunday that a fall led to his hospitalization, marking his first public explanation of his condition after weeks of speculation. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he has undergone a battery of tests as doctors try to determine what led to his fall. The statement came in the hours after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death had been revealed to the public. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with politics reporter Savannah Behrmann as voters begin to wonder if a new batch of lawmakers are starting to emerge in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Mitch McConnell said Sunday that a fall led to his hospitalization, marking his first public explanation of his condition after weeks of speculation. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he has undergone a battery of tests as doctors try to determine what led to his fall. The statement came in the hours after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death had been revealed to the public. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with politics reporter Savannah Behrmann as voters begin to wonder if a new batch of lawmakers are starting to emerge in Washington, D.C.
Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the choice to fill Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat?
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate seat
We are watching this Monday as South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced that Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will finish his term following his death over the weekend. President Donald Trump recently urged McMaster to appoint Nordone to fulfill the rest of Graham’s term. "To Lindsey, I miss you more than I can even put into words," Nordone said, emotion rising in her voice. "But I'm going to do this. I got it."
We are watching this Monday as South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced that Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will finish his term following his death over the weekend. President Donald Trump recently urged McMaster to appoint Nordone to fulfill the rest of Graham’s term. "To Lindsey, I miss you more than I can even put into words," Nordone said, emotion rising in her voice. "But I'm going to do this. I got it."
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill remember Lindsey Graham
We are learning more this Sunday as fellow elected officials are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham. Sen. Graham's office released a statement announcing that he died following a "brief and sudden" illness. President Donald Trump called Graham a "true American Patriot" and said his administration is already working on arrangements to honor the longtime senator. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Hans Nichols, a political reporter with Axios, as lawmakers prepare for what comes next after the South Carolina Republican's sudden passing.
We are learning more this Sunday as fellow elected officials are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham. Sen. Graham's office released a statement announcing that he died following a "brief and sudden" illness. President Donald Trump called Graham a "true American Patriot" and said his administration is already working on arrangements to honor the longtime senator. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Hans Nichols, a political reporter with Axios, as lawmakers prepare for what comes next after the South Carolina Republican's sudden passing.
Tributes pour in for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Dr. Gibbs Knotts, Provost and Professor of Political Science at Coastal Carolina University, as we learn more about the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Republican died at the age of 71 following a "brief and sudden" illness. His office said his family "appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period."
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Dr. Gibbs Knotts, Provost and Professor of Political Science at Coastal Carolina University, as we learn more about the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Republican died at the age of 71 following a "brief and sudden" illness. His office said his family "appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period."
Missing South Carolina girl's remains may never be fully recovered: 'Simply not possible'
Authorities say it is unlikely they will ever recover all of the remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris after investigators determined her parents allegedly used corrosive chemicals and other tools to destroy evidence following her death.
Authorities say it is unlikely they will ever recover all of the remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris after investigators determined her parents allegedly used corrosive chemicals and other tools to destroy evidence following her death.
Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl
The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.
The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.
Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing
Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.
Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.
Alan Wilson wins SC Republican governor runoff
We are now learning that South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the runoff election on Tuesday after quickly beating the candidate initially endorsed by President Donald Trump to capture the GOP nomination for governor in the state. Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette after Trump said in recent days that he supported both candidates. The race is now set to see who will succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster. Wilson spoke to his supporters in the moments after the primary election in South Carolina was called in his favor.
We are now learning that South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the runoff election on Tuesday after quickly beating the candidate initially endorsed by President Donald Trump to capture the GOP nomination for governor in the state. Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette after Trump said in recent days that he supported both candidates. The race is now set to see who will succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster. Wilson spoke to his supporters in the moments after the primary election in South Carolina was called in his favor.
Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
Detective accused of pulling gun on officer over microwaved fish
A South Carolina detective has been arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the Myrtle Beach Police Department, according to authorities.
A South Carolina detective has been arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the Myrtle Beach Police Department, according to authorities.
Jury finds South Carolina store owner not guilty in fatal shooting of Black teen
A jury in South Carolina found a store owner not guilty of murder after the shooting of a Black teenager.
A jury in South Carolina found a store owner not guilty of murder after the shooting of a Black teenager.
Stampede at South Carolina bike event injures 19 after crowd panic
Nineteen people were injured during a stampede at an annual motorcycle event in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina.
Nineteen people were injured during a stampede at an annual motorcycle event in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina.
Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty
Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.
Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.
Suspect injured after store employee fights back during attempted armed robbery
A North Charleston man was injured and arrested Tuesday night after police said a vape shop employee fought back during an attempted armed robbery.
A North Charleston man was injured and arrested Tuesday night after police said a vape shop employee fought back during an attempted armed robbery.
Murder convictions overturned, Murdaugh gets new trial
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with trial attorney, Andrea Lewis, after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh. Reports indicate that the high court ruled unanimously that conduct by a court clerk "egregiously attacked Murdaugh’s credibility" by suggesting to jurors his testimony could not be trusted. The court also said the trial judge went too far in allowing evidence of Murdaugh’s financial crimes into his murder trial.
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with trial attorney, Andrea Lewis, after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh. Reports indicate that the high court ruled unanimously that conduct by a court clerk "egregiously attacked Murdaugh’s credibility" by suggesting to jurors his testimony could not be trusted. The court also said the trial judge went too far in allowing evidence of Murdaugh’s financial crimes into his murder trial.
South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver
South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.
South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.