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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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Arthur Freed

Arthur Freed was a lyricist and film producer. He produced and was co-lyricist for the iconic film "Singin' in the Rain."

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James M. Hinton

Reverend James M. Hinton was a businessman, minister, and leading Civil Rights figure.

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Teyonah Parris

Teyohah Parris is from Hopkins, SC. She is an actress and producer.

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Henrie Monteith Treadwell

Civil rights activist; public health expert and advocate; First Black graduate and Black woman graduate from the University of South Carolina since Reconstruction

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Chesterfield County

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

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Sumter County

Sumter County and its county seat, the city of Sumter, were named for Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter (1734-1832), a resident of the area.

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Lancaster County

Lancaster County and its county seat of Lancaster were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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Pickens County

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

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Insect

The native Carolina Mantid (Stagmomantis Carolina) was designated as the official State Insect by Act Number 591 of 1988. As a beneficial insect, the Carolina Mantid consumes pest insects that could otherwise damage or destroy flowers and produce. 

South Carolina Glossary

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surrender

(verb) - to give up