“C” is for Crum, William Demosthenes (1859-1912). Physician, civic leader, political activist.

“C” is for Craven, Charles (1682-1754). Governor. Charles Craven had one of longest tenures of any proprietary-era governor, and despite political conflict and the outbreak of the Yamassee War in 1715, he was considered one of the most successful.

“C” is for Craven, Charles (1682-1754). Governor. Charles Craven had one of longest tenures of any proprietary-era governor, and despite political conflict and the outbreak of the Yamassee War in 1715, he was considered one of the most successful.

“C” is for Crafts, William (1787-1826). Legislator, writer, reformer.

“C” is for Crafts, William (1787-1826). Legislator, writer, reformer.

“B “is for Burton, Edward Milby (1898-1977). Museum director, naturalist, historian.

“B “is for Burton, Edward Milby (1898-1977). Museum director, naturalist, historian.

This week we will be talking with Carl McNair, brother of the late Dr. Ronald McNair, NASA astronaut and Lake City, South Carolina, native. Ron McNair’s story is told in the four-part series, Once Upon a Time in Space, currently streaming on PBS and ETV Passport.Ron McNair’s story is singular: he grew up in a segregated South Carolina and went on to earn a PHD in physics. With the beginning of space shuttle program, NASA chose 35 applicants from a pool of over 10,000 astronaut candidates. In 1984 he became the second African American in space. Though he lost his life in the Challenger disaster in 1986, his story continues to inspire generations of young South Carolinians who want to reach for the stars.

“B” is for Burt, Armistead (1802-1883). Lawyer, congressman.

“B” is for Burt, Armistead (1802-1883). Lawyer, congressman.