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Dot Jackson is an investigative reporter, columnist, editor, and novelist. She is best known for collecting Appalachian stories and folklore.
Viola Davis is an actress. She is the first African-American and currently the youngest actor to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting."
Blue Sky is a contemporary painter and sculptor known for his large murals and public sculptures.
Mary Alice Monroe is a best-selling author known for fiction that explores the compelling parallels between nature and human nature.
Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
Aiken County and its county seat, the town of Aiken, were named for William Aiken (1806-1831), president of the South Carolina Railroad.
Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).
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.
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