Fans mourn Dolly Parton’s remarkable legacy; Darline Graham wins GOP runoff in SC

Fans are mourning Dolly Parton from Nashville to Hollywood, remembering a country music legend whose humor and songwriting connected with audiences for more than six decades. Plus, Trump-backed Darline Graham has won South Carolina’s Republican Senate nomination, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff after the president put considerable political muscle behind her campaign. And the Trump administration says the Kennedy Center could eventually face demolition if its two-year renovation plan is blocked in court. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.