Noted South Carolinians

Meet South Carolinians from various backgrounds and time periods.

Who Really Impacts South Carolina | SCETV News Explainers

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Who Really Impacts South Carolina | SCETV News Explainers
Who’s making South Carolina laws that govern our everyday lives? It’s not the governor – though the governor certainly has an important role. Our laws are decided by a bicameral – 2 house -- group of...
A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!

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A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!
In this episode of Curiosity Trek!, The Georgetown County Museum is proud to showcase an impressive piece of Revolutionary War history- A handwritten letter from Francis Marion, also known as “The...
Gopher Frogs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Gopher Frogs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
Explore South Carolina’s rich Coastal Plain — home to swamps, forests, and the rare Gopher Frog. These unique amphibians are in danger, but scientists are working hard to save them. Think you know...
Glen Adams, Pipe Major | Original SC

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Glen Adams, Pipe Major | Original SC
Meet the talented bagpipe player and leader of the Palmetto Pipes and Drums band. Founded in 1996, the band has flourished, showcasing their musical talent and dedication. They have achieved numerous...
Healthcare: Healing Agent Trailer | Skillionaire Games

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Healthcare: Healing Agent Trailer | Skillionaire Games
The Skillionaire Games trailer for the Healing Agent career video game offers a glimpse into the gameplay, showcasing how players step into the role of a healthcare agent solving real-world medical...
Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell

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Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell
This audience requested episode of History In A Nutshell sheds light on the Briggs v. Elliott court case, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision...
Thomas Sumter | S.C. Hall of Fame Francis Salvador | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Francis Salvador | S.C. Hall of Fame
Francis Salvador (1747-1776) was an English-born plantation owner in the colony of South Carolina. He was the first professing Jewish person elected to public office in the colonies when chosen to...
Charles Duke | S.C. Hall of Fame Smokin’ Joe Frazier | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Smokin’ Joe Frazier | S.C. Hall of Fame
Joseph William Frazier was born January 12, 1944, in Beaufort, South Carolina. He held the world heavyweight boxing title from February 16, 1970, until January 22, 1973. Known for his powerful left...
Rudy Mancke | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Rudy Mancke | S.C. Hall of Fame
Rudy Mancke (1941-2023) grew up in Spartanburg and for many years hosted SCETV’s nationally renowned series NatureScene, touring fifty states and ten countries to examine and share their natural...
BMW | Carolina Snaps Sonoco | Carolina Snaps

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Sonoco | Carolina Snaps
A small-town startup in South Carolina became a global packaging powerhouse. Discover the remarkable story of Sonoco Products Company’s 130 years of innovation and growth! Founded in 1890 as Carolina...
Eartha Kitt | Carolina Snaps

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Eartha Kitt | Carolina Snaps
Eartha Kitt's journey from a small town in South Carolina to international stardom is a testament to her extraordinary talent and resilience, celebrated annually on Eartha Kitt Day in her home state...
BMW | Carolina Snaps Reverend Jesse Jackson | Carolina Snaps

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Reverend Jesse Jackson | Carolina Snaps
South Carolina’s own Reverend Jesse Jackson made history challenging library segregation with the Greenville Eight. Did you know that before Jesse Jackson’s honorable role as a civil rights leader and...
History of Hispanic Heritage Month | History In A Nutshell Shorts John Dillinger

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John Dillinger
John Herbert Dillinger is remembered as arguably the most infamous bank robber in American history. Dillinger’s crime spree across the Midwest lasted from June 1933 to July 1934. The FBI’s J. Edgar...
What Makes a Good Citizen?

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What Makes a Good Citizen?

This lesson celebrates Dr. Lonnie Randolph, the July nominee of the South Carolina African American History calendar. Students will also discuss what it means to be a good citizen.

"Remember the Alamo!" | History In A Nutshell Shorts

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"Remember the Alamo!" | History In A Nutshell Shorts
During the Texas Revolution, Fort Alamo, located in present-day San Antonio, fell to President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s Mexican troops on March 6, 1836. This siege between Mexican forces and...