The Upstate is reeling after the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist, speaker, and founder of Turning Point USA. In this report, 7 News’s Julia Keener captures the emotional reactions from local residents and media figures like Charlie James, host of WORD Radio. Community members share grief, fear, and frustration over the killing—and what it could mean for free speech and political discourse in America.
Leaders on both sides of the aisle are denouncing the violence, with some warning that this event could spark a new wave of activism. Kirk, remembered as a husband, father, and powerful voice for conservative youth, leaves behind a legacy and a deeply divided reaction online.
Watch the full story from WSPA 7 News to hear the emotional responses and what’s next for the movement Kirk helped shape.
