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South Carolina People

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James M. Hinton

Reverend James M. Hinton was a businessman, minister, and leading Civil Rights figure.

Teyonah Parris

Teyohah Parris is from Hopkins, SC. She is an actress and producer.

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Born in Fairfield, SC, Nickolas Ashford was a singer, songwriter, and producer. Together with his wife, Valerie Simpson, they formed the legendary Motown songwriting-production team, Ashford & Simpson.

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Don Reno

Don Reno was a bluegrass and country musician from Spartanburg, SC.

South Carolina Counties

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Orangeburg County

Orangeburg County and its county seat, Orangeburg, were named for William IV (1711-1751), Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II.

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Greenwood County

Greenwood County takes its name from its county seat, Greenwood. The city of Greenwood was named around 1824 for the plantation of an early resident, John McGehee.

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Richland County

Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.

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Spartanburg County

Spartanburg County and its county seat, the city of Spartanburg, were named for the Spartan Regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the Revolutionary War.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina Government

Capital of South Carolina: Columbia

Governor: Henry McMaster

Lieutenant Governor: Pamela Evette

Secretary of State: Mark Hammond

Treasurer: Curtis Loftis

Attorney General: Alan Wilson

U.S. Representatives: Joe Wilson, Tom Rice, Jim Clyburn, Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman, Jeff Duncan, and William Timmons

U.S. Senators: Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott

South Carolina Glossary

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swamp

(noun) - an area of land that is usually under shallow water. Swamps often have large trees and plants.

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