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South Carolina People
Mike Colter
Mike Colter is an actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass was a singer. He initially rose to musical fame as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
Julius Waties Waring
Judge J. Waties Waring was the dissenting opinion in the Briggs v. Elliott court case; a white Southerner who advocated for justice and an end to segregation in the education system.
South Carolina Counties
Fairfield County
The origin of Fairfield's name is not known, but local legend attributes it to a remark by Lord Cornwallis about the "fair fields" of the area. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Camden District.
Marlboro County
Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).
Edgefield County
The origin of the name Edgefield is not clear, although it is usually described as "fanciful." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety Six District.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Popular Music
Beach Music was designated as the official State Popular Music by Act Number 15 of 2001. Beach music is primarily a rhythm and blues style based on 4/4 rhythms with a moderate to fast-paced tempo.
South Carolina Glossary
migration
(noun) - the act or process of people moving from one place to another with the intent of staying at the destination permanently or for a relatively long period of time.
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