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Blair, Frank | South Carolina Public Radio

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Blair, Frank | South Carolina Public Radio

“B” is for Blair, Frank [1915-1995]. Broadcaster, author. A native of Yemassee, Blair served in the Navy during World War II. A deep-voiced broadcaster, a mainstay of NBC’s “The Today Show” from 1952...

Blackwood, Ibra Charles | South Carolina Public Radio

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Blackwood, Ibra Charles | South Carolina Public Radio

"B" is for Blackwood, Ibra Charles [1878-1936]. Governor. After graduating from Wofford, Blackwood read law and was admitted to the bar. He represented Spartanburg in the General Assembly and served...

Blake, Joseph | South Carolina Public Radio

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Blake, Joseph | South Carolina Public Radio

“B” is for Blake, Joseph [1663-1700]. Governor. Born in England, Blake was a leader of the Dissenter political faction in South Carolina and a supporter of the Lords Proprietors in their disputes with...