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“Charleston County and the city of Charleston, its county seat, are the most historic locations in the state.”

“Charleston County and the city of Charleston, its county seat, are the most historic locations in the state.” Situated in the Lowcountry, the county serves as a popular vacation destination but also relies on the business that results from its port. The area in general serves as a large cultural and economic hub for the state.

Charleston County was founded as Charleston District in 1769, and the district became smaller after some of its lands were used to create Colleton and Berkeley counties. The county and its seat were named after King Charles II.

The city and county are saturated with Revolutionary War and Civil War history. Three signers of the United States Constitution and two famous abolitionists resided in Charleston County, and the Civil War began when soldiers fired shots from the county’s Fort Sumter.

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Carolina Caught: Shrimping Season Begins | Carolina Stories - Episode 1 Carolina Caught: A Typical Shrimping Day | Carolina Stories 3

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Carolina Caught: A Typical Shrimping Day | Carolina Stories
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Part 3 of Carolina Stories: Carolina Caught. Shrimp is a favorite seafood delicacy that is loved by many. Errol Hattaway describes a typical day in his profession as a shrimper and relays how...
Carolina Caught: A Two-Man Job | Carolina Stories 4

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Carolina Caught: A Two-Man Job | Carolina Stories
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Part 4 of Carolina Stories: Carolina Caught A close-up look at the work that is required to harvest shrimp. Errol is one man short on his crew today. His crew member, Julius, reflects on his work and...
Felix Bauer | S.C. Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust Joe Engel | S.C. Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust

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Joe Engel | S.C. Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Joe Engel was born near Warsaw, Poland in 1927. His father ran a luncheonette grocery. He went to public school in a small Jewish community and felt the animosity created by anti-Semitism. In 1942 all...
Forgotten Founder: Conclusion | Carolina Stories 8

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Forgotten Founder: Conclusion | Carolina Stories
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When Charles Pinckney left office in 1823, he had devoted 42 years to public service. The following year, he passed away, and is buried in St. Philip's Episcopal Churchyard in Charleston. In 1830, 11...
Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts

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Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts
Johns Island Conservancy in Charleston County strives to make sure everyone knows the right way to treat dolphins in their natural habitat. The Bottlenose Dolphin is South Carolina's State Marine...
Elizabeth Timothy | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Elizabeth Timothy | Legacy of Leadership Profile
Elizabeth Timothy ( - 1757) Elizabeth Timothy is recognized as America's first female newspaper editor and publisher and one of the world's first female journalists. She performed these roles with...
Joseph H. Williams | Legacy of Leadership Profile Charles S. Way | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Charles S. Way | Legacy of Leadership Profile
Charles S. Way (Born December 18, 1937) It usually takes a hurricane or some other force of nature to change the face of a city, but if a single individual can accomplish such a feat, then surely...
Joseph T. Newton | Legacy of Leadership

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Joseph T. Newton | Legacy of Leadership
Joseph Turner Newton (1912 - 1997) To find a word or phrase that best describes Joseph T. Newton, Jr. is nearly impossible. He is praised for his initiative, leadership, compassion and integrity. But...
David S. Lewis | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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David S. Lewis | Legacy of Leadership Profile
David Sloan Lewis (1917 - 2003) As a boy growing up in Charleston, David Lewis was fascinated by aviation. He read everything he could find about the World War I fighter planes and their romantic...
SC Veteran Remembers the Vietnam War The USS Yorktown | Palmetto Scene

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The USS Yorktown | Palmetto Scene
We celebrate the 4th of July with a special look at the USS Yorktown located in Charleston, S.C. We learn how this carrier went from battle to victory during World War II. Also, a tour of all that...
Bridges | Eye Wonder Aquarium | Eye Wonder

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Aquarium | Eye Wonder
The Eye Wonder team learns more about Aquariums. D.V. visits an aquarium where he learns how much water is in aquarium tanks and how it is filtered, as well as the types of fish in aquariums, how they...
Minority Business | Road Trip

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Minority Business | Road Trip
In 1974, Henry J. Clark received his Residential Building and Remodeling State License for South Carolina, one of the first for Native Americans in this state. He built and sold many houses and...
Jenkins Orphanage Band | Road Trip

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Jenkins Orphanage Band | Road Trip
Lonnie Hamilton and Joey Morant recall their experiences in the Jenkins Orphanage Band. Today, the Jenkins Orphanage Band no longer has a band to support foster kids at the orphanage, but the...
Avery Institute | Road Trip

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Avery Institute | Road Trip
Curtis J. Franks addresses the role the Avery Institute played in instilling leadership skills in African Americans and the transition from a private to public school. CREDIT: Project Discovery...
Charles Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Charles Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame
Statesman Charles Pinckney's beliefs helped forge the United States Constitution. Fluent in five languages, yet educated and reared entirely on South Carolina soil, this man was elected four times to...
Septima Clark | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Septima Clark | S.C. Hall of Fame
A pioneer in grassroots citizenship education, Septima Clark was called the ‘‘Mother of the Civil Rights Movement’’ by Martin Luther King. Clark was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1898...