SCETV to provide live coverage of memorial services for Sen. Lindsey Graham

image of sen. lindsey graham with remembering U.S. Senator lindsey graham written to the left

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will provide live television, radio and streaming coverage of memorial services honoring the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 28 and 29 from Washington, D.C. and Columbia.

Coverage begins July 28 with memorial events in Washington, D.C. At 10 a.m., SCETV will livestream a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda recognizing Sen. Graham's decades of service in the U.S. Senate. At 2 p.m., coverage continues with the memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral. Both ceremonies will be available via livestream on SCETV.org, the SCETV Facebook page, SCETV News YouTube channel, SC Public Radio website and the SC Public Radio Facebook page. Washington, D.C. ceremonies are closed to the public.

Coverage continues July 29 with the South Carolina memorial service from the South Carolina Statehouse with Gavin Jackson. Beginning at approximately 10:45 a.m., coverage will include the caisson funeral procession, where members of the public are invited to pay their respects along the procession route. This will be followed by an F-16 flyover before arriving at First Baptist Church of Columbia for the memorial service, which is expected to begin at noon.

Viewers can access the July 29 public visitation and memorial service through television broadcast using a digital antenna or through cable, satellite and streaming live TV providers and ETV World. The service will also stream on SCETV.org, the SCETV Facebook page and SCETV News YouTube channel. Listeners can access SC Public Radio's live coverage via broadcast radio, the SC Public Radio website and the SC Public Radio Facebook page.

Regular television and radio programming will resume after the special coverage.

More information, including coverage across all platforms, can be found on the SCETV website.

HOW TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM


QUOTES 

“Providing South Carolinians with access to moments of historic significance is central to SCETV's public service mission. We are honored to provide statewide coverage of these memorial services so citizens across the state can share in a moment of remembrance.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell


 FAST FACTS 

  • SCETV will provide live coverage of memorial services honoring Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 28 and 29.
  • A ceremony recognizing Sen. Graham's decades of service in the U.S. Senate will air July 28 at 10 a.m. from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on SCETV's digital platforms.
  • Coverage resumes July 28 at 2 p.m. with the memorial service at Washington National Cathedral on SCETV's digital platforms.
  • On July 29 at 10:45 a.m., SCETV will provide coverage of the public visitation at the Statehouse and memorial service at First Baptist Church of Columbia on television and radio.
  • In addition to broadcast coverage, livestreams will be available on SCETV.org as well as on the SCETV Facebook page, SCETV News YouTube channel, SC Public Radio website and the SC Public Radio Facebook page.

About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, Reel South and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.

Media Contact
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org 
(803) 737-3337

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