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Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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Rawlins Lowndes

Lawyer, Provost-Marshall, South Carolina Senate, South Carolina House of Representatives; Charleston, SC

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Willie Jeffries

Union native Willie Jeffries was the head football coach at South Carolina State University.

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Peggy Parish

Peggy Parish was an author known best for her children's book series Amelia Bedelia.

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Chris Rock

Chris Rock is a well-known comedian, actor, screenwriter, television and film producer, and director.

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Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

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Bamberg County

Bamberg County and its county seat, Bamberg, were named for local resident William Seaborn Bamberg (1820-1858) and other members of the Bamberg family.

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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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Pickens County

Pickens County was named for Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens (1739-1817).

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Spider

The skittish Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis) was designated as the official State Spider by Act Number 389 of 2000. The Carolina Wolf Spider is the largest species of wolf spider in North America. While skittish and large, the wolf spider is generally not aggressive. 

South Carolina Glossary

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tourism

(noun) - the business of providing services such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people on vacation.