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South Carolina People

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John Berry sitting on a chair in the middle of the road with a guitar.

John Berry

Born in Aiken, SC, John Edward Berry is a Grammy Award-winning Country Music artist. 

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John Rutledge

John Rutledge was a signer of the US constitution and the first governor of South Carolina following the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Painting by John Blake White of General Francis Marion Inviting a British Officer to Share His Meal

John Blake White

John Blake White was a painter and playwright from Berkeley County. He is best known for his painting of Francis Marion.

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Monique Coleman

Adrienne Monique Coleman is an actress best known for her role in Disney's High School Musical movies. 

South Carolina Counties

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Newberry County

The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.

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Anderson County

Anderson County and its county seat, Anderson, were named for Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson (1741-1812).

U.S. Post Office, Florence, South Carolina, in 1938.

Florence County

Florence County took its name from its county seat, the city of Florence.

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Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

South Carolina Facts

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Solidago, Goldenrod

South Carolina State Wildflower

The weedy herb, Goldenrod (Solidago), was designated as the official State Wildflower by Act Number 31 of 2003. The Goldenrod is a hardy plant with tiny bright yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. 

South Carolina Glossary

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citizen

(noun) - a legally recognized member of a country, state, or other places who has obligations to and is entitled to protection by and from the government

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