First Baptist Church

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was honored with a procession and memorial service at First Baptist Church in Columbia. Photos from the events were provided by the Associated Press.

Sen. Lindsey Graham returned to South Carolina for his funeral after dying suddenly on July 11. The funeral included a procession to First Baptist Church and a private burial, with his political legacy highlighted through events at the Statehouse and U.S. Capitol. Graham's death has triggered a Republican special primary in South Carolina to replace him for a full six-year term.

Lindsey Graham returned to South Carolina for a funeral and burial after his sudden death likely due to an aortic tear. His political career and legacy in Washington and South Carolina were highlighted, with his sister Darline Graham named to hold his Senate seat temporarily. A special primary will determine his replacement.

Sen. Lindsey Graham returned to South Carolina for his funeral and burial after dying suddenly on July 11. His funeral included events in Washington, D.C., and Columbia, followed by a private burial in Pickens County. His sister Darline was appointed to his Senate seat and is running for a full term, with a Republican special primary scheduled.

North Carolina faith leaders are urging lawmakers to uphold Governor Josh Stein's veto of House Bill 437, which would ban unauthorized camping on public property and require removal of encampments. The bill's supporters argue it addresses public safety and secures federal funding, while opponents claim it criminalizes homelessness and creates unfunded mandates. Supporters plan to attempt a veto override when the General Assembly reconvenes in August.

An old well in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church in Grandfalls, Texas, gushed thousands of gallons of oilfield wastewater, prompting the Railroad Commission to plug the wellbore. The incident occurred in a location southwest of Odessa, between Monahans and Fort Stockton.