South Carolina lawmakers packed the House chamber in January for the unveiling of a portrait of former Speaker David Wilkins.

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South Carolina lawmakers packed the House chamber in January for the unveiling of a portrait of former Speaker David Wilkins. Members gave Wilkins, the third longest serving speaker in the state's history and the first Republican speaker since Reconstruction, seven standing ovations during the 30-minute ceremony. Wilkins resigned his office in June to become U.S. ambassador to Canada. "There's no place like home," Wilkins said. "I love this institution. I love you guys." Speaker Bobby Harrell said Wilkins is "an example of what a true...