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Noted South Carolinians

Meet South Carolinians from various backgrounds and time periods.

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Dorchester County | South Carolina Public Radio Dozier, James Cordie | South Carolina Public Radio

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Dozier, James Cordie | South Carolina Public Radio
"D" is for Dozier, James Cordie [1885-1974] Soldier. Medal of Honor Recipient. Elected Adjutant General in 1926 and held the office continuously until his retirement in 1959.
Dorchester County | South Carolina Public Radio Drayton, William Henry | South Carolina Public Radio

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Drayton, William Henry | South Carolina Public Radio
“D” is for Drayton, William Henry [1742-1779]. Revolutionary Leader. Planter. He was educated in England. In 1769, his essay in the South Carolina Gazette, opposing the non-importation association...
 McNair, Robert Evander | South Carolina Public Radio

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McNair, Robert Evander | South Carolina Public Radio
“M” is for McNair, Robert Evander [1923-2007]. Attorney, legislator, governor. During World War II, McNair served 23 months in the Pacific theater. After the war, he graduated from USC and moved to...
 Furchgott, Robert Francis | South Carolina Public Radio

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Furchgott, Robert Francis | South Carolina Public Radio
“F” is for Furchgott, Robert Francis [1916-2009]. Pharmacologist. Nobel Prize Laureate. When he was a young boy growing up in Orangeburg, Furchgott’s first interest was natural history. After...
Rivers Bridge, Battle of | South Carolina Public Radio Rainey, Joseph | South Carolina Public Radio

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Rainey, Joseph | South Carolina Public Radio
“R” is for Rainey, Joseph Hayne [1832-1887]. Congressman. Rainey was born a slave, but his father—a barber—was able to purchase his family's freedom. During the Civil War, he was forced to serve as a...
 Gray, Wil Lou | South Carolina Public Radio

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Gray, Wil Lou | South Carolina Public Radio
“G” is for Gray, Wil Lou [1883-1984]. Educator, public servant. Gray was a native of Laurens where members of her family were influential civic leaders, devoted Methodists, and contributors to the...
 Evans, Matilda Arabella | South Carolina Public Radio

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Evans, Matilda Arabella | South Carolina Public Radio
“E” is for Evans, Matilda Arabella [1872-1935]. Physician. A native of Aiken, Evans attended Schofield Normal and Industrial School, Oberlin College’s preparatory school, and the Women’s Medical...
McEntire Air National Guard Station | South Carolina Public Radio McSweeney, Miles Benjamin | South Carolina Public Radio

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McSweeney, Miles Benjamin | South Carolina Public Radio
“M” is for McSweeney, Miles Benjamin [1855-1909]. Governor. After serving as co-publisher of a newspaper in Ninety Six, McSweeney moved to Hampton and founded the Hampton County Guardian. He became an...
John Rutledge House | History of SC Slide Collection

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John Rutledge House | History of SC Slide Collection
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The John Rutledge House, 116 Broad Street, Charleston, is a fine example of a "Charleston double house." The centered front gable, dentil molding, and triangular pediment door are both distinctive in...
 Means, John Hugh | South Carolina Public Radio

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Means, John Hugh | South Carolina Public Radio
“M” is for Means, John Hugh [1812-1862]. Governor. After graduating from South Carolina College, Means became a successful planter in Fairfield District. After one term in the General Assembly, he...
 Pinckney, Henry Laurens | South Carolina Public Radio

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Pinckney, Henry Laurens | South Carolina Public Radio
“P” is for Pinckney, Henry Laurens [1794-1863]. Legislator, congressman, editor. In 1816, Pinckney was elected to the South Carolina House where he served until 1828—and again from 1830-1832. He was...
 Wilson, John Lyde | South Carolina Public Radio

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Wilson, John Lyde | South Carolina Public Radio
“W” is for Wilson, John Lyde [1784-1849]. Governor. From 1806 to 1822 Wilson served in both the South Carolina House and Senate. Elected governor in 1822, he proved to be an ardent advocate of states’...