Education
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.
Born in Lake View, South Carolina, Carmichael served in the United States Army in Europe during World World War World War II He graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Carmichael was in several businesses including fertilizer, textiles, gas station, and restaurant. He served in the South Carolina State Senate as a Democrat.
Carmichael was sentenced in 1982 to ten years in prison for conspiracy to buy votes, obstruction of justice, and vote buying.