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 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...
 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...
African American History Spotlight: Tommy Preston, Jr.

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African American History Spotlight: Tommy Preston, Jr.

In recognition of November's Honorees for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Tommy Preston, Jr., students will determine the leadership qualities demonstrated by Tommy Preston...

Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps Chicken Bog | Carolina Snaps

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Chicken Bog | Carolina Snaps
Taste the history and tradition of South Carolina’s famous chicken bog. Traditional chicken bog recipes are simple. Chicken bog is a one pot recipe with rice, chicken, and sausage, a traditional dish...
Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps Summerville, S.C. | Carolina Snaps

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Summerville, S.C. | Carolina Snaps
Immerse yourself in the refreshing tale of sweet tea, a beloved Southern staple that not only quenches thirst but also holds a rich history rooted in South Carolina’s charming town of Summerville...
Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps The Carolina Reaper | Carolina Snaps

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The Carolina Reaper | Carolina Snaps
Unleashing fiery heat from South Carolina, the Carolina Reaper stands as a tribute to Ed Currie’s remarkable journey to global spice fame. The Carolina Reaper is renowned as one the hottest peppers in...
Fort Jackson | 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...
Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps Georgetown, S.C. | Carolina Snaps

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Georgetown, S.C. | Carolina Snaps
Nestled on the coast of South Carolina, Georgetown County embodies resilience and centuries of rich, cultural history. Georgetown, South Carolina was founded in 1729, as the third oldest town in the...