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Alex English was a basketball player at the University of South Carolina and the Denver Nuggets and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Marquetta L. Goodwine, better known as Queen Quet is an author, preservationist, and artist who serves as Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation.
Ben Bernanke grew up in Dillon, SC. Bernanke was the Chairman of the Federal Reserve System from 2006-2014.
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
Colleton County was named for one of the Lords Proprietors, Sir John Colleton (1608-1666).
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.
Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).
The weedy herb, Goldenrod (Solidago), was designated as the official State Wildflower by Act Number 31 of 2003. The Goldenrod is a hardy plant with tiny bright yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall.
(noun) - a plant, especially a tree, that has leaves or needles throughout the entire year
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