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Cecil J. Williams is a photographer best known for his photography documenting the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina.
Mark Steadman is a writer. He taught humor and the American novel at Clemson University.
Born in Lugoff, SC, Benjamin Franklin Peay, better known as Brook Benton, was a popular soul singer of the 1960s, with his signature song, "Rainy Night in Georgia."
Both Beaufort County and its county seat Beaufort were named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.
Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).
Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler.
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.
Beach Music was designated as the official State Popular Music by Act Number 15 of 2001. Beach music is primarily a rhythm and blues style based on 4/4 rhythms with a moderate to fast-paced tempo.
(noun) - laws that legalized segregation of and discrimination against African Americans after the Civil War
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