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South Carolina People
Larry Francis Lebby
Larry Francis Lebby was an artist best known for his portraits of former United States president Jimmy Carter, Dr. Benjamin Mays, and Modjeska Simpkins.
Benjamin Griffith Brawley
Benjamin Griffith Brawley was an author and educator from Columbia, SC. Many of his books were considered standard college texts.
South Carolina Counties
Horry County
Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815). The county was originally a part of the Georgetown District, and at one time, it was called Kingston.
Newberry County
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina's Nickname
South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State in honor of the Palmetto tree, but did you know that South Carolina was nicknamed the Iodine State at one point? South Carolina received this name due to the large percentage of iodine found in the vegetation growing in the state.
South Carolina Glossary
illiteracy
(noun) - the inability to read
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