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Archibald Grimkè was a lawyer, journalist, community leader, and involved in the early NAACP. Sarah Grimkè and Angelina Grimkè Weld are Archibald's paternal Aunts.
Ben Bernanke grew up in Dillon, SC. Bernanke was the Chairman of the Federal Reserve System from 2006-2014.
Doc Blanchard was best known as the college football player who became the first junior to win the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award and was the first football player to win the James E. Sullivan Award, all in 1945.
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.
Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).
Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.
Union County was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations in the area.
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
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