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Pat Conroy was a popular novelist who has written many popular books such as The Prince of Tides.
Charles Joyner is the author of Shared Traditions: Southern History and Folk Cultures and Burroughs Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Southern History and Culture at Coastal Carolina University
Mickey Spillane was a well-known author of many crime novels and his signature detective character, Mike Hammer.
Union County was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations in the area.
York County and its county seat, the city of York, were named for York County, Pennsylvania.
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
Barnwell County and its county seat of Barnwell were named for Revolutionary War leader John Barnwell (1748-1800).
South Carolina has two official State Songs: "Carolina" and "South Carolina on My Mind."
"Carolina" was written by Henry Timrod and set to music by Anne C. Burgess. On February 11, 1911, the song was designated as the State Song by a Concurrent Resolution.
"South Carolina on My Mind" was composed and recorded by Hank Martin and Buzz Arledge in 1980. On March 8, 1984, the song was designated as the State Song by Act Number 302 of 1984.
(noun) - a land area of local government within a state. South Carolina has 46 counties.
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