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Drawing by Inez Nathan-Walker, Woman with Yellow Hat, ca. 1977, mixed media: pencil and colored pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Inez Nathan-Walker

Inez Nathan-Walker was a folk artist from Sumter, SC.

Jamie Harrison.

Jamie Harrison

Jaime Harrison is a politician. He is the current chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He previously served as the chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 2013 to 2017. 

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Milledge Luke Bonham

Milledge Luke Bonham was the 70th Governor of South Carolina.

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Grace Lumpkin

Grace Lumpkin was a writer who focused most of her works on the Depression-era and the rise and fall of favor surrounding communism in the United States.

South Carolina Counties

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Dillon County

Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.

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Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).

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Lancaster County

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

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Horry County

Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815). The county was originally a part of the Georgetown District, and at one time, it was called Kingston.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Shell

The Lettered Olive (Olive Sayana) was designated as the official State Shell by Act No. 360 of 1984. The shell has a smooth, shiny, cylindrical shape and is typically found in shallow waters near the shore. 

South Carolina Glossary

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husk

(noun) - The dry, leafy, or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside

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