The Greenville News
SC traffic fatality rate among highest in U.S.
South Carolina ranks among the top in traffic accident deaths nationwide after a statewide organization released a study highlighting dangerous road trends. The state recorded 951 traffic deaths in 2024, giving the state one of the nation’s highest...
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‘Tremendous opportunity’
A major development is officially underway along Laurens Road, set to transform the Verdae area with new housing, offices and retailers. Plans for the Bolden Street District were first unveiled by Verdae Development Inc. in April 2025, revealing a...
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LOSING STABILITY
Jhonatan and Esthefany Valencia’s life in Greenville was marked with Sunday dinners, church services, and making community connections. h After about five years in the United States, the couple’s dreams of finding stability for their family in a new...
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Writing method may offer benefits, but not everyone wants it to return
Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for practically every American schoolchild. Until the early 20th century, children in the United States were generally taught to write in cursive or script, rather than the print writing...
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Residents split over proposed hotel ordinance
Pickens County residents flooded a county council meeting on Sept. 21 to speak out about a proposed commercial lodging ordinance, which would impact a 74-room hotel being planned on Lake Keowee. The proposed ordinance would create requirements for...
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Andrews and Graham court Upstate voters ahead of race
Charleston Democrat Annie Andrews and Republican Sen. Darline Graham, R-South Carolina, campaigned in Greenville on Sept. 21 as they try to solidify their voter base in one of the state’s key metro areas. Andrews and Graham are running to represent...
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U.S. human rights scores plummet
In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government performing in terms of human rights? Listening to politicians, it can be difficult to know. On one hand, some have pointed to a number of potential human rights abuses committed...
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Greenville tackles lingering Helene debris
Nearly two years have passed since Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast, destroying roads and bridges, sweeping away homes and causing around 250 fatalities. The Upstate experienced power outages, flooding and extensive tree damage from the...
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WHERE GROWTH AND ABANDONMENT COLLIDE
Passing by a vacant or abandoned home is no rare occurrence for many South Carolinians. Most residents can likely point to an abandoned house in their neighborhood or one they pass on the way to work. h These properties are common not only across South...
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What we know about Panettiere’s death
One month after actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest inside a Greenville apartment, investigators have yet to determine what caused the actress’s death, even as her legacy was honored Monday night, Sept. 14, during the 70th Primetime...
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Sen. Graham touts Trump $5K pitch
United States Sen. Darline Graham had effusive praise for President Donald Trump’s unusual pitch to voters in support of Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections: a $5,000 “dividend” payment if the GOP keeps control of the House of...
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AT THE PUMP IN SC
South Carolinians going to the pump on Monday, Sept. 14, were in for a bit of sticker shock. Gas prices in South Carolina have skyrocketed since Labor Day and are expected to continue going up as bombing in Iran continues to disrupt distribution in...
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Sheriff ’s office: ‘We’re going to intervene’
Dozens of people, ranging in age from mid-teens to late 20s, were at a Greenville County street takeover over the weekend that resulted in 80 arrests. According to Greenville County jail records, the 80 people who were arrested and charged after a...
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Stair climbs and memorial services
As the time approached 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, the crowd outside of the Boiling Springs Fire District Headquarters fell utterly silent. Dozens of firefighters marched forward, gathering around the 9/11 memorial being dedicated at its new home at...
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‘This is bigger than me’
Greenville native Brandi Rosemond dreamed of operating her own mobile beauty salon. While studying to become an esthetician, she bought and renovated an RV, turning it into a studio for her business, Ayaba of Beauty. h Rosemond graduated from the Paul...
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25th anniversary of 9/11 commemorated
NEW YORK – As the United States marked 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Americans across the country gathered to honor the nearly 3,000 people who perished and reflect on the day that forever changed the nation. A quarter-century...
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FEAR. SILENCE. UNITY.
Sept. 11, 2001, began as an ordinary Tuesday morning at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. h GSP firefighter James Prentice arrived at 7:45 a.m. to begin his 24-hour shift. After checking in with the off-going crew and completing truck...
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Are you ready to eat lettuce again?
Salad lovers, rejoice. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says lettuce is safe to eat again following the Cyclospora outbreak and recall. In its most recent update, the FDA said it “remains confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to...
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Protecting ‘gems of the county’
A proposed overlay ordinance in Pickens County could jeopordize plans for a luxury lodge and spa development on Lake Keowee. The Lodge House, planned by Old Edwards Reserve at Lake Keowee, would be a 74-room lodge and spa featuring a library, lobby...
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Iran aims to tackle economic issues
DUBAI – Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a “painful response” if it comes under further attack. Six months after U.S.-Israeli...
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GRIT, GRACE & GRATITUDE
Jeffrey Coniglio is dressed in white down to his shoes, his daughter Giada in a flowing pale green gown. They are twirling across the dance floor to music from “The Great Showman” when, suddenly, Giada flips head over heels and then swings out into a...
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AN IDLE THREAT
Abus company that left its buses’ engines running while parked in Boston neighborhoods has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to pay $5.6 million in damages for the resulting air pollution. The settlement came in a citizen-enforcement lawsuit under the...
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Suspect in GA officer death shoots himself
A suspect in the death of a Georgia police officer shot himself during a traffic stop by Anderson County deputies on I-85. The Anderson County Sheriff ’s Department assisted in identifying a shooter who was on the run after killing a Georgia police...
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PRESS UNDER PRESSURE
In his White House Correspondents’ Association dinner speech on July 24, President Donald Trump made his usual diatribes against the news media. He derided the “failing” New York Times and reiterated his complaint that CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins...
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Midterm candidates split on data centers
As data centers become a defining issue on the midterm campaign trail, some voters are drawing a line in the sand over a yes-or-no question that’s dividing candidates across the country, especially Democrats. Support for moratoriums, or bans, on data...
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Colleges confront decline in reading
Anyone who has spent time on a college campus lately has probably heard laments from faculty about their students’ reading habits, or rather nonreading habits. Such complaints are more than an unfounded nostalgia for a bygone age. Reading – not just...
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What water restrictions will mean for residents, boaters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will restrict Lake Hartwell's water levels while it works on a long-term solution to resolve safety concerns at the Clemson Lower Diversion Dam Saddle Dike. According to a release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’...
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Keeping Dolly’s legacy alive
When you walk through Dollywood and scream on a roller coaster or indulge in fresh-baked cinnamon bread, you’re not getting the typical theme park experience. You’re feeling the joyous spirit of Dolly Parton and the love she had for the Great Smoky...
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Study shows overdose risks rise after floods
When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn’t worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms came frequently in summer. While the creek in front of her home would often rise, water never...
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Queen of Country had impact on Upstate SC
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music artist, died on Tuesday, Aug. 25. She was 80 years old. The worldwide celebrity and cultural icon had ties to Upstate South Carolina, with her philanthropic efforts making an impact in Upstate...
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Graham wins special GOP Senate primary runoff
Sen. Darline Graham, R-South Carolina, defeated U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-District 5, in the Republican Senate runoff on Aug. 25. The GOP Senate runoff drew higher voter turnout than the primary earlier this month and attracted national attention,...
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Ninja-style obstacle and more planned
The City of Greenville has shared new updates regarding the opening of Cleveland Park’s future playground this fall. In an August 15 Facebook post, the city said visitors to the park can expect to see a dedicated play area for children ages 2 to 5, a...
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GCS invests $24 million in artificial turf projects
Several Greenville County high schools are undergoing artificial turf projects ahead of the upcoming football season, which begins Friday, August 21. A Board of Trustees meeting was held by Greenville County Schools (GCS) on Tuesday, August 19, to...
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Greenville Tech debuts $32M welding center
Greenville Technical College celebrated the opening of its new $32 million Center for Welding and Automation Excellence (CWAE) on Aug. 20. The 44,000-square-foot Simpsonville facility is home to the first AI welding lab in the country and is touted as...
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THE NEW NORMAL?
Conventional wisdom about primary elections tends to focus on dynamics such as the power of incumbency and whether voters want to follow the party establishment’s lead or push for change. h But in South Carolina’s Republican special primary runoff for...
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Blood moon, partial lunar eclipse set to rise in Upstate
A blood moon is headed for U.S. skies at the end of this August, and it will be visible in South Carolina. Though the lunar eclipse will not reach 100%, SkyandTelescope.org describes it as a “deep partial lunar eclipse,” with the Earth’s shadow...
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Celebrating the Upstate
This October, Greenville will host its annual Fall for Greenville festival, bringing more than 200,000 people into the city for one of the largest free food and music festivals in the Southeast. Fall for Greenville will be from Friday, Oct. 9 to...
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‘An incredible light’
Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in television series like “Heroes” and “Nashville, died after cardiac arrest in Greenville, South Carolina. She was 36 years old. On Sunday, Aug. 16, at about 1:51 p.m., Greenville Police Department...
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SC’s newest trail named after Greenville native
South Carolina has a new hiking trail named after a Greenville native. The 1.5-mile out-and-back trail, named the Henry Passage, was described by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism as “strenuous” in a press release. It is...
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Murdaugh attorney says ‘Colleton County is poison’
With accused murder suspect Richard “Alex” Murdaugh facing a retrial in 2027, two questions have loomed large in the public mind: Where could a fair trial be held for this internationally publicized double murder case? And will a guilty verdict be...
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Local approach
Iceberg lettuce, a staple of many salads, has long been valued for its crispy, crunchy texture and nutritious benefits. h Also known as crisphead lettuce, the vegetable thrives in cooler climates and offers a range of health benefits, including support...
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Reedy Laurel students make debut on ‘Today’
It’s that time of year again as school bells ring in South Carolina, and children across the state head back to classrooms and car drop-off lines to begin the 2026-27 school year. In Greenville County, students returned on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and one...
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GRAHAM, NORMAN ADVANCE TO RUNOFF
Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-District 5, will face off in a runoff in a special Republican Senate primary, according to reporting by NBC News and The New York Times. With 100% of precincts reporting as of 11:25 p.m. on Aug. 12,...
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Consumer prices ticked up in July
Although U.S. consumer prices ticked up in July, the annual inflation rate again eased a bit, the Labor Department said Aug. 12. From June to July, consumer prices rose 0.1%, in line with forecasters’ expectations. Over the year, they were up 3.4% –...
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Critics take aim at Trump vaccine order
President Donald Trump hailed his new order on childhood vaccines as a win for parental choice as doctors slammed the move, saying it could lead to greater risk of diseases that were rarely seen for generations. Trump signed an executive order Aug. 10...
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Most dangerous roads in Upstate ranked
Hundreds of crashes happen on Upstate roads every year, but a handful of highways account for a disproportionate number of serious wrecks and fatalities. An analysis of crash data identifies the two most dangerous roads in each Upstate county. In...
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Auro Hotels plans to build JW Marriott
The Bowater Building in Falls Park will become a JW Marriott hotel as part of a major initiative to develop a conference center and mixed-use district in downtown Greenville. Auro Hotels unveiled plans for the JW Marriott on Aug. 6. The hotel will be...
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Tough job market for graduates
Molly Asher, a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina, envisioned landing a full-time position as an environmental consultant or scientist after graduation. Instead, the job market she encountered led to a different reality. h Asher, a...
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Your back-to-school guide for SC’s tax-free weekend
Students across Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson return to school in August, while families gear up for one of the busiest shopping stretches of the season. South Carolina’s tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, and offers...
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Democrat in Senate race continues healthcare focus
Day after day, for more than a year, Annie Andrews worked to convince South Carolina voters that they should vote Lindsey Graham out of office this November. In interviews, social media posts and in-person campaign events, Andrews, who declared her...
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SC Senate candidates mostly align with Trump at debate
Support for President Donald Trump’s agenda was a consistent theme of the Aug. 3 Republican Senate primary debate. Five candidates — Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Russell Fry, Rep. Ralph Norman, former Gov. Mark Sanford and businessman Mark Lynch — took...
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‘THE DECLINE IS SIGNIFICANT’
When Ashton Reed voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, he was drawn by Trump’s vow to recharge the economy and curb the inflation that many around his hometown of Jackson, Missouri, blamed on thenPresident Joe Biden. Reed, 22, who has worked at an...
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Primary wins, GOP attacks draw attention to the left
Ahead of a challenging midterm election, Republicans have seized an opportunity to castigate their opponents as extremists after democratic socialists won Democratic congressional primaries in New York City, Colorado and Washington, DC. h GOP leaders...
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Friends, colleagues share stories about Graham
Since former U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died on July 11, countless stories from those who knew him have offered a deeper look at who he was. Graham’s South Carolina funeral was held in Columbia on July 29, beginning with a procession from the Statehouse...
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THE FIGHT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT
Michelle Shara, an Upstate activist, was in Charlotte in November recording footage of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity amid a surge in arrests. h Ten days later, she received an email informing her that her Global Entry status had...
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WSPA, WYFF change affiliations on Aug. 1
Starting Saturday, Aug. 1, a network affiliation change will take effect at two Greenville television stations. WSPA-7 will become affiliated with The CW Network after being dropped by CBS, which has instead affiliated with WYFF 4. Here’s what to...
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A LIFE REMEMBERED
National political figures, state elected officials, family and friends came together to honor Lindsey Graham’s life in a pensive, ceremonial and at times humorous memorial ceremony in South Carolina. Hundreds of people attended a July 29 memorial...
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‘Until we meet again’
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered by political leaders, close friends, and South Carolinians in services on July 29. h Following a statehouse processional, an F-16 flyover, and memorial services at the First Baptist Church of Columbia, Graham was...
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Graham memorialized in emotional ceremony
Senators, representatives and Vice President JD Vance memorialized South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham in an emotional ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda that left some relatives and lawmakers in tears after officials recalled his tenacity in public debate...
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‘This one just might take the cake’
the second consecutive year, Greenville has graced the Top 10 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, continuing its streak as one of the most expressed citing cities to visit in the U.S. “There are many cute places in the Carolinas, but this one...
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‘This is creating a lot of anxiety’
Immigration and community advocate say a recent move by the Trump administration to remove legal status for Haitian refugees could spark a humanitarian crisis, forcing immigrants to return to a country that is just as dangerous as when they...
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ALWAYS WATCHING
The firing of two Greer police officers over improper use of Flock license plate reader cameras has reignited debate over one of law enforcement’s fastestgrowing investigative tools, with supporters calling it indispensable and critics warning the...
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Some tips to stay safe, foods to watch out for
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to take steps to prevent cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a microscopic parasite. Nationwide, the CDC announced it has tracked 1,645 infections across 34 states, leading...
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Graham to receive ‘special Capitol honor’
Lindsey Graham’s office has released details of services in Washington, D.C. and South Carolina to honor the senator who died on July 11. Services begin on July 28 with an arrival ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. His casket will be escorted into the...
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No end in sight as U.S., Iran continue strikes
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump welcomed the president of Lebanon to the White House July 21 as he insisted that Iran “desperately” wants to meet to end the war. Trump made the assertion pushing back at a reporter who claimed in a question that...
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BED BUG INVASION
South Carolina is heading into the thick of summer just as conditions become ideal for an unwelcome seasonal surge of bed bugs. And two Palmetto State cities are among the ones with the most in the nation. h With heat and humidity driving indoor...
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Greenville Zoo debuts red river hogs
A pair of wild hogs found in the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa are now living at the Greenville Zoo, and they aren’t like your average farm pigs. “They’re very strong,” said zookeeper Christine Dear, who described the red river hogs’ observance of...
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‘A truly national senator,’ but he never lost the connections to his hometown
Michael Smith has worked at Time Drive In near downtown Seneca for four decades. h The restaurant is a slice of Americana, a traditional fast-food spot where locals enjoy hamburgers, chicken fingers, and the house specialty — gravy fries. h It’s the...
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Rainfall deficits reach 12 inches as drought persists
South Carolina remains firmly in drought territory, with the state’s Drought Response Committee keeping all 46 counties in moderate-to-severe drought status. Scattered showers have offered brief, localized relief in the Upstate, but rainfall has been...
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North Main residents oppose 7-home proposal
Residents of Greenville’s historic North Main neighborhood are fighting a planned development in their community. The Gallo Company, a Greenvillebased real estate company, has plans to construct seven single-family homes on a 1.4 acre property at the...
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Darline Graham sworn in as brother’s replacement
Darline Graham became the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, replacing her brother, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, three days after he died. Sens. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Katie Britt of Alabama escorted her into...
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Graham’s sister to fill Senate seat
Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, to fill his U.S. Senate seat. The South Carolina governor fulfilled the responsibility of selecting a temporary senator to fill the vacant...
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