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South Carolina People
Joseph Lane Kirkland
Joseph Lane Kirkland was a labor union leader who served as president of the AFL-CIO from 1979 to 1995.
Preston Brooks
Born in Roseland, SC (Edgefield County), Preston Brooks was a Democratic congressman from South Carolina who brutally beat Charles Sumner, a Senator from Massachusetts, in the US Senate chamber.
South Carolina Counties
Hampton County
Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).
Marion County
Marion County and its county seat, the town of Marion, were named for Revolutionary War general Francis Marion (1732-1795), known as the "Swamp Fox."
Colleton County
Colleton County was named for one of the Lords Proprietors, Sir John Colleton (1608-1666).
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Snack
The Boiled Peanut was designated as the official State Snack by Act Number 270 of 2006. This South Carolina delicacy is a snack found throughout South Carolina at roadside stands, festivals, produce stands, and stores.
South Carolina Glossary
lieutenant governor
(noun) - the second-highest constitutional officer in the state. In South Carolina, the lieutenant governor serves as the governor if the governor cannot serve for any reason. The lieutenant governor is also the president of the state senate.
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