Graham’s Legacy in South Carolina | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Senator Lindsey Graham’s legacy was honored across the nation and his home state of South Carolina, where he was remembered not just as a powerful dealmaker in Washington, but as a man deeply rooted in his community — from his childhood pool hall to knowing every fast-food spot in the state. His unexpected death at home in Washington, likely from an aortic tear, came just after high-stakes diplomacy in Turkey and Ukraine, where he helped push through sanctions against Russia — a package later passed by the Senate as a tribute. His funeral in Columbia drew a star-studded crowd, including…