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South Carolina People

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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.

Arthur Middleton

Arthur Middleton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Elizabeth Timothy

Elizabeth Timothy was America’s first female newspaper editor.

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Manish Dayal

Manish Dayal is an actor best known for his roles in The Resident, The Hundred-Foot Journey, and Viceroy's House.

South Carolina Counties

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Calhoun County

Calhoun County was named for John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), who served as the United States vice president, secretary of state and of war, and senator.

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Georgetown County

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

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Darlington County

The origin of the name of Darlington County is uncertain, but it may have been named for Darlington, England.

The origin of Fairfield's name is not known, but local legend attributes it to a remark by Lord Cornwallis about the "fair fields" of the area. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Camden District.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Opera

Porgy and Bess was designated as the official Opera of the State by Act Number 94 of 2001. Porgy and Bess is an opera based on the novel Porgy written by South Carolina native Edwin Dubose Heyward.

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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