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Betsy Byars was an author of children’s books who lives in Seneca, South Carolina. She won a Newbery Medal for her novel, Summer of the Swans.
Denmark Vesey was a free Black pastor and community leader in Charleston, South Carolina, who was accused and convicted of planning a major slave revolt in 1822.
Ulysses Dove was one of the most innovative contemporary choreographers of the past half-century.
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Calhoun County was named for John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), who served as the United States vice president, secretary of state and of war, and senator.
Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler.
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 large wall built across a river to change the natural flow of water and make a deep lake form behind the wall
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