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Color photograph of Varian Johnson

Varian Johnson

Varian Johnson is a writer and author of Twins and My Life as a Rhombus.

Painting of John Faucheraud Grimké

John Faucheraud Grimké

Legislator, jurist

A smiling Josh Turner holding a guitar and singing into a microphone.

Josh Turner

Josh Turner is a contemporary country music artist.

Color photograph of Valerie Sayers.

Valerie Sayers

Beaufort native Valerie Sayers is the author of six novels.

A large white square building with huge white columns in the front.

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.

A large wooden house with a dark green roof and brick chimneys

Marlboro County

Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).

A dirt road framed by large trees on both sides.

Georgetown County

Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.

A small green wagon with yellow wheels.

Oconee County

Oconee County takes its name from a Native American word meaning "water eyes of the hills." It was formed in 1868 from Pickens District, and the county seat is Walhalla.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Waltz

The Richardson Waltz was designated as the official State Waltz by Act Number 389 of 2000. The waltz had been created and preserved for generations by members of the Richardson family. 

South Carolina Glossary

faint writing on a fragile piece of yellowed paper.

Bill of Rights

(noun) - a part of the U.S. Constitution that lists the rights of each citizen of the United States