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South Carolina People

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Gary Davis

Gary Davis was a blind blues and gospel songwriter and innovative guitarist.

Bill Pinkney

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

Maurice Williams

Maurice Williams is a songwriter and vocalist of Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs.

Pam Durban

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

South Carolina Counties

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Edgefield County

The origin of the name Edgefield is not clear, although it is usually described as "fanciful." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety Six District.

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Lancaster County

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

Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

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Union County

Union County was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations in the area.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Gemstone

The semi-precious quartz, Amethyst, was designated as the official State Gemstone by Act Number 345 of 1969. South Carolina is known to be the home to some of the world's highest-quality amethyst.

South Carolina Glossary

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drawbridge

(noun) - a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it

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