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Collection International Day of Democracy
International Day of Democracy

According to the U.N.,"The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal, and only with the full participation of and...

Collection International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was established by the U.N. General Assembly to honor and support the victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the...

Collection International Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child

In 1995, at the World Conference on Women in Beijing, countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – the most progressive blueprint ever for advancing the rights of not only women...

Collection International Youth Day
International Youth Day

International Youth Day seeks to raise awareness to the cultural and legal issues faced by youth throughout the world. The United Nations defines youth as people between the ages of 15 and 24 years. In 1995, the...

Collection International Day of Peace and World Day of Peace
International Day of Peace and World Day of Peace

Established in 1981, International Day of Peace provides a date for all people, the world over, to commit to peace. In 2001, the General Assembly voted unanimously to designate the Day as a period of non-violence...

Collection World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice

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Collection World Environment Day
World Environment Day

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1974, it has been a...

Collection World Habitat Day
World Habitat Day

In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is...

Collection World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day seeks to recognize the compassion and bravery of humanitarian workers. Designated by the United Nations in December of 2008 to honor the sacrifices of humanitarian workers, it is celebrated...

Collection World Teachers' Day
World Teachers' Day

Held annually on October 5, this day gives us an opportunity to express our appreciation to our teachers for the special contributions they make to education throughout the school year. Let your favorite teacher...

Collection World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day

On Sept. 27 each year, the world celebrates World Tourism Day. The Day encourages awareness of the importance of tourism, as well as its cultural worth.

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Waccamaw People's Pow Wow | Pee Dee Explorer

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Waccamaw People's Pow Wow | Pee Dee Explorer
At the 17th annual Waccamaw People's Festival in Aynor, S.C., Phil White Eagle, 2 nd Chief Judicial with the Waccamaw, describes the Pow Wow as a gathering in which not only tribal people attend, but...
Robert Smalls | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Robert Smalls | S.C. Hall of Fame
In 1862, Robert Smalls, an enslaved crew-member of the CSS Planter, steals the boat, sails it past the heavily armed defenses of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina and delivers it into the hands of...
King Hagler | S.C. Hall of Fame

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King Hagler | S.C. Hall of Fame
“King Hagler” was the leader of the Catawba Indian Nation. He had a reputation as peacekeeper with other tribes and colonists. In 1751, Hagler signed a treaty with the Six Nations. In 1756, Catawba...
Titus Duren | Civil Rights In S.C. Oveta Glover | Civil Rights in S.C.

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Oveta Glover | Civil Rights in S.C.
Civil Rights Youth Media Summit: Oveta Glover Interviewed by Cassie Nelson (Scott's Branch High School) and Tyesha Elder (A.C. Flora High School)
Ernest A. Finney | Civil Rights in S.C. Victoria Eslinger | Civil Rights in S.C.

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Victoria Eslinger | Civil Rights in S.C.
Civil Rights Youth Media Summit: Victoria Eslinger Interviewed by Cassie Nelson (Scott's Branch High School) and Tyesha Elder (A.C. Flora High School)
Frank Washington | Civil Rights in S.C.

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Frank Washington | Civil Rights in S.C.
Civil Rights Youth Media Summit: Frank Washington Interviewed by Cassie Nelson (Scott's Branch High School) and Tyesha Elder (A.C. Flora High School)
James Clyburn | Civil Rights in S.C.

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James Clyburn | Civil Rights in S.C.
Civil Rights Youth Media Summit: James Clyburn Interviewed by Juli Cross (A.C. Flora High School) and Kevin Baxter (Scott's Branch High School)
Titus Duren | Civil Rights In S.C.

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Titus Duren | Civil Rights In S.C.
Interviewed by Juli Cross, A.C. Flora High School and Kevin Baxter, Scott's Branch High School Titus Duren was on of the first minority students to enter Clemson University following desegregation. He...
Titus Duren | Civil Rights In S.C. Ernest A. Finney | Civil Rights in S.C.

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Ernest A. Finney | Civil Rights in S.C.
Civil Rights Youth Media Summit: Ernest A. Finney Interviewed by D'Asia Pelzer (C.A. Johnson High School) and Jessica Green (Scott's Branch High School)
Hugh M. Chapman | Legacy of Leadership Interview Bernard M. Baruch | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Bernard M. Baruch | Legacy of Leadership Profile
1870–1965 Bernard M. Baruch, the "Park Bench Statesman," made his fortune on Wall Street, but his greatest challenge and his greatest satisfaction were his service to his country as an economic...
Frances Ravenel Smythe Edmunds | S.C. Hall of Fame Cardinal Joseph Bernardin | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Cardinal Joseph Bernardin | S.C. Hall of Fame
Joseph Louis Bernardin was born in 1928 in Columbia, South Carolina, where there were not many Catholics. He was the son of Italian immigrants, with a younger sister Elaine. He was baptized and...
Gardens of Change | Palmetto Scene

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Gardens of Change | Palmetto Scene
Raking, planting and laughter could be heard for miles on Saturday as Boy and Girls Club members and community volunteers came together to plant a garden. The garden is a part of the project by the...
ESL Teacher | Hot Jobs

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ESL Teacher | Hot Jobs
An ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher discusses her career.
Land 8

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Land
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The Gullah community of St. Helena struggles to promote the island's cultural and natural resources while preserving the environment for future generations. Livelihoods based on fishing, farming and...
Amur Tiger | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Amur Tiger | Zoo Minutes Rewind
The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats are known for their orange and white fur with its black stripes. This pattern camouflages them in the tall grasses or forest...
Ed Currie, Pepper Grower | Original SC

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Ed Currie, Pepper Grower | Original SC
Smokin Ed Currie knows a little something about all things hot. His company PuckerButt Pepper Company is the World Record Holder to the World's Hottest Pepper.
Reticulated Python | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Reticulated Python | Zoo Minutes Rewind
One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python. Lengths of up to 32 feet have been documented for this large snake. These large snakes also eat large animals such as deer, wild boar...
Tomistoma Crocodile | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Tomistoma Crocodile | Zoo Minutes Rewind
One of the most unusual and little known of the crocodilians is the false gharial, more accurately known as the tomistoma. This species is known for its narrow snout that is used for catching fish...