Pickens County
Coverage of Pickens County in the Nexus archive.
- Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
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.
- Senator Lindsey Graham lies in state at US Capitol ahead of funeral services
Senator Lindsey Graham's remains lie in state at the U.S. Capitol following his death from an aortic tear. Tributes and services are scheduled at the Capitol and Washington National Cathedral, with bipartisan attendance expected. Graham will be honored in South Carolina, where he was born and will be buried.
- Funeral arrangements set for Sen. Lindsey Graham with services in D.C. and SC
Funeral services for Senator Lindsey Graham are scheduled for July 28th in Washington, D.C., and July 29th in Columbia and Pickens County, South Carolina. The services were announced by Senator Darline Graham, and the public is invited to attend.
- Memorial services announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham
Memorial services have been announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died on July 11 at age 71 due to a tear in the aorta. Public and private events are scheduled in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, with livestreamed services and a procession route for public respects.
- Memorial service plans announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham
Memorial services for Sen. Lindsey Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003 and died on July 11 at 71 from an aortic tear, are scheduled for July 28 in Washington, D.C., followed by memorials in Columbia and Pickens County. Graham’s sister, Darline, was sworn in to finish his term, and a special Republican primary for his Senate seat is set for August, with the winner facing Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in November.
- Memorial service plans announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham
Memorial services for Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died on July 11 at 71 from an aortic tear, are scheduled for July 28 in Washington, D.C., followed by events in Columbia and Pickens County. His sister Darline was sworn in to complete his Senate term, with a special primary for the seat set for August and a November general election.
- Funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham; Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term
Funeral arrangements for Sen. Lindsey Graham are scheduled for July 28 in Washington and July 29 in South Carolina. Sen. Darline Graham is considering a run for a full Senate term after being appointed to replace her late brother. Several politicians, including Reps. Russell Fry, Nancy Mace, and Ralph Norman, as well as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, are also vying for the seat.
- Veteran, wife found dead in their home in alleged double murder; suspect arrested
A man was arrested in Alabama after being linked to the alleged double murder of Justin and Lena Elrod, a veteran and his wife found dead in their home. The suspect, George Birmingham, was connected to the crime during a burglary and accused of using a metallic object and electric saw to kill the couple. Authorities are investigating the motive, noting Birmingham was an acquaintance of the Elrods.
- Lindsey Graham autobiography sheds light on record on race
Lindsey Graham's 2015 autobiography details his upbringing in a segregated South Carolina textile town, including the region's history of racial violence like the 1947 lynching in Pickens County. The memoir, described as political spin, offers insight into a conservative white man's perspective on the South's racial tensions.
- Lindsey Graham autobiography sheds light on record on race
Lindsey Graham's 2015 autobiography details his upbringing in a segregated South Carolina town and his denial of systemic racism. The memoir, 'My Story,' highlights his political rise from a textile town in Pickens county, known for the state's last documented lynching in 1947.
- Man dies after lawn mower falls over cliff
A 68-year-old man in South Carolina died when his lawn mower went over a cliff. The incident occurred in Pickens County and is under investigation by local authorities.
- Man dies after lawn mower falls over cliff
Richard Crowe, a retired director of E-911 in Pickens County, South Carolina, died after his lawn mower fell over a 15- to 20-foot cliff. The incident is under investigation by local authorities, with an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
- Man dies after lawn mower falls over cliff
A 68-year-old man died when his lawn mower fell over a cliff in Pickens County, South Carolina. The victim, Richard Crowe, was a retired director of E-911 who had served the county for over two decades. Authorities are investigating the incident.