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Nathalie Dupree

Nathalie Dupree is an author, chef, and cooking show host whose work has focused on Southern cuisine.

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Lee Thompson Young

Lee Thompson Young was an actor known for his roles in The Famous Jett Jackson, Friday Night Lights, and Akeelah and the Bee.

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Nikky Finney

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

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Kathleen Parker

Kathleen Parker is a columnist for The Washington Post.

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Pickens County

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

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Newberry County

The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.

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Horry County

Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815). The county was originally a part of the Georgetown District, and at one time, it was called Kingston.

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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.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina Population

South Carolina is the 23rd largest state in population in the United States. The 2021 population is 5,179,334. Below is a table of the most populated cities and counties in South Carolina. 

South Carolina Glossary

A silver coin with a map of South Carolina, the palmetto tree, and the Carolina wren.

currency

(noun) - coins and paper money