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Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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South Carolina People

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Pam Durban

Aiken native, Pam Durban is a novelist, short story writer, and educator.

Charlamagne tha God

Charlamagne tha God is an actor, author, and television personality. He is best known as the co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Breakfast Club.

Bret Lott

Bret Lott is the bestselling author of fourteen books and professor of English at the College of Charleston

South Carolina Counties

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Lee County

Lee County was named for Confederate general Robert E. Lee (1807-1870).

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Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).

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Allendale County

Allendale County and its county seat of Allendale were named for the Allen family, one of whose members, Paul Allen, was the town's first postmaster.

Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Snack

The Boiled Peanut was designated as the official State Snack by Act Number 270 of 2006. This South Carolina delicacy is a snack found throughout South Carolina at roadside stands, festivals, produce stands, and stores.

South Carolina Glossary

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grist mill

(noun) - a mill that grinds grain to turn it into flour, grits, or other edible products.

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