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South Carolina People
Chris Rock
Chris Rock is a well-known comedian, actor, screenwriter, television and film producer, and director.
Benjamin Elijah Mays
Benjamin Elijah Mays was a teacher, civil rights leader, president of Morehouse College, dean of Howard University's School of Religion, and first black president of Atlanta's school board.
South Carolina Counties
Saluda County
Saluda County was named for the Saluda River, which forms one of its borders. The county was established in 1895 from part of Edgefield County, and the county seat is the town of Saluda.
Marlboro County
Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).
Union County
Union County was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations in the area.
Lexington County
Lexington County and its county seat, the town of Lexington, were named for the battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, the first battle of the American Revolution.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina Economy
South Carolina's economy was ranked the 25th largest in the United States based on GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2020. The current GDP for South Carolina is 244,881.70 (October 2021). South Carolina has employed over 2 million people. Currently, the unemployment rate for South Carolina is 4.3%.
South Carolina Glossary
planter
(noun) - the person who owned a plantation and the enslaved people doing the work
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