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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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South Carolina People

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Robert Brown Elliott

Robert Elliott was an African American U.S. Representative from 1871-1874.

Nick Aaron Ford

Nick Aaron Ford was a pioneer of Black literary criticism and a crucial voice in the establishment of Black studies as an academic discipline.

Virginia McLaurin

Born in Cheraw, SC, Virginia McLaurin is a community volunteer and supercentenarian.

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Nikky Finney

Nikky Finney is a poet and writer from Sumter, South Carolina.

South Carolina Counties

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Greenville County

The origins of the name Greenville County are uncertain, but the county was probably named for Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) or for an early resident, Isaac Green.

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Pickens County

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

Cherokee County

Cherokee County was named after the Cherokee Indians who once made it their home.

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Aiken County

Aiken County and its county seat, the town of Aiken, were named for William Aiken (1806-1831), president of the South Carolina Railroad.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Beverage

Milk was designated as the official State Beverage by Act Number 360 of 1984 because dairy farmers are found in almost every county in the state. The dairy industry is a one hundred million dollar enterprise for the state of South Carolina.

South Carolina Glossary

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executive branch

(noun) - the branch of government that is responsible for carrying out the laws

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