North Carolina leaders are offering condolences after the sudden death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. The 71-year-old lawmaker died Saturday evening at a Washington hospital due to an aortic dissection caused by heart disease.
In response, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis called Graham a tireless champion for freedom. Senator Ted Budd honored him as an unapologetic champion for America.
Additionally, eastern North Carolina Congressman Greg Murphy expressed deep sadness, stating that Graham's legacy as a respected and beloved force in the United States Senate will endure forever.
Flags will fly at half-staff through July 18.
