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Born in Pelion, SC, Paul Benjamin was a film, television, and theater actor whose career spanned over five decades. Best known as "M.L.," Benjamin starred in "Do the Right Thing," "Across 110th Street," and "Escape from Alcatraz."
Robert Smalls was a Beaufort slave who hijacked a Confederate steamship, disguised himself as a white captain, and sailed to the Union-controlled enclave in Beaufort–Port Royal–Hilton Head area safety.
Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).
Marion County and its county seat, the town of Marion, were named for Revolutionary War general Francis Marion (1732-1795), known as the "Swamp Fox."
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
Anderson County and its county seat, Anderson, were named for Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson (1741-1812).
The indigenous fragrant Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) was adopted by the General Assembly as the official State Flower on February 1, 1924. It is a climbing woody vine with evergreen leaves and blooms small, fragrant yellow flowers.
(noun) - domesticated bovine animals such as cows, bulls, and steer
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