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James C. "Jim" Self (1919–1998) James C. Self and his son, Jim, were the first father-son laureates of the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame. Jim Self's father took over a run-down, 10-year-old...South Carolina Counties
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James C. "Jim" Self | Legacy of Leadership
Hugh L. McColl, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Interview
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Hugh L. McColl, Jr. (Born June 18, 1935) In 1886, Hugh McColl's great-grandfather organized the Bank of Marlboro, the county's first bank. His grandfather was president of the bank, and McColl's...
Ambrose E. Gonzales | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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1857–1926 Ambrose E. Gonzales was not only an illustrious journalist but a businessman who, against tremendous odds, kept afloat and saw flourish The State newspaper, which he and his brother, N. G...
W. W. "Hootie" Johnson | Legacy of Leadership Interview
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W. W. "Hootie" Johnson (Born February 16, 1931) On the desk of Hootie Johnson, there is a small plaque, given to him years ago. It is an eloquent statement of Theodore Roosevelt, which says, in part...
James Lide Coker | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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James Lide Coker (1837–1918) Farmer, father, soldier, businessman, merchant, banker, railroad man, industrialist—those are only a few of the titles describing James Lide Coker, who for nearly 60 years...
I. S. Leevy | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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I. S. Leevy (1876–1968) Isaac Samuel Leevy was born into poverty in the Antioch section of Kershaw County on May 3, 1876. But he grew up poor only in material possessions. He had dreams, and he had...
George Dean Johnson, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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George Dean Johnson, Jr. (Born July 22, 1942) George Dean Johnson, a man of immense talent and versatility—former practicing attorney, legislator, State Development Board chairman, state Chamber of...
Ira M. Koger | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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Ira M. Koger (1912-2004) Ira Koger has enjoyed success in many endeavors, but real estate development has brought him fame and fortune and the opportunity to serve the communities he has called home...
Hugh M. Chapman | Legacy of Leadership Profile
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Hugh M. Chapman (1932–2007) Hugh Chapman's decision not to enter the family textile business, Inman Mills, was of little importance to his parents and four older brothers. Whatever career path he...
George Dean Johnson, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Interview
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George Dean Johnson, Jr. (1942 - ) George Dean Johnson, a man of immense talent and versatility—former practicing attorney, legislator, State Development Board chairman, state Chamber of Commerce...