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Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley is a three-time Olympic Gold medalist and head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball team.

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Josh White

Josh White was a singer, musician, and civil rights activist.

Samuel Dickson wearing a dark and light suit.

Samuel Henry Dickson

Samuel Henry Dickson was a poet, physician, writer, and educator. He was one of the founders of the Medical College of South Carolina (now the Medical University of South Carolina).

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Marcus Amaker

Marcus Amaker is the poet laureate of Charleston, South Carolina.

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Jasper County

Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).

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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.

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Lee County

Lee County was named for Confederate general Robert E. Lee (1807-1870).

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Edgefield County

The origin of the name Edgefield is not clear, although it is usually described as "fanciful." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety Six District.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Fruit

The fuzzy sweet Peach (Prunus persica) was designated as the official State Fruit by Act Number 360 of 1984. South Carolina has over 18,000 acres of peach farms across the state. 

South Carolina Glossary

The earth and its atmosphere as seen in space.

atmosphere

(noun) - the envelope of gases, aerosols, and other materials that surrounds Earth and is held closely by gravity