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South Carolina People

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Nathalie Dupree

Nathalie Dupree is an author, chef, and cooking show host whose work has focused on Southern cuisine.

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Katrina McClain

Charleston, SC native Katrina McClain is a retired basketball player. She played for the University of Georgia and many other USA Basketball teams, including three Olympic teams.

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Charles Ezra Daniel

Charles Ezra Daniel was a successful businessman and political figure in South Carolina.

Bill Pinkney

Bill Pinkney was one of the original members of the R&B/Soul group, The Drifters.

South Carolina Counties

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Pickens County

Pickens County was named for Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens (1739-1817).

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Barnwell County

Barnwell County and its county seat of Barnwell were named for Revolutionary War leader John Barnwell (1748-1800).

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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.

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Richland County

Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina Population

South Carolina is the 23rd largest state in population in the United States. The 2021 population is 5,179,334. Below is a table of the most populated cities and counties in South Carolina.

South Carolina Glossary

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secede

(verb) - to split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance, or an organization

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