“C” is for Coogler, John Gordon (1865-1901). Poet.

“C” is for Conway (Horry County; 2020 population 24,849). Conway, originally named Kingston Village, was established on a bluff of the Waccamaw River about 1735.

“C” is for Conway (Horry County; 2020 population 24,849). Conway, originally named Kingston Village, was established on a bluff of the Waccamaw River about 1735.

“C” is for Converse College. Converse College was founded in 1889 by a group of Spartanburg leaders to provide for the education of young middle-class women.

“C” is for Converse College. Converse College was founded in 1889 by a group of Spartanburg leaders to provide for the education of young middle-class women.

“B” is for Brewton, Miles (1731-1775). Merchant, legislator.

“B” is for Brewton, Miles (1731-1775). Merchant, legislator.

“B” is for Brawley, Edward McKnight (1851-1923). Missionary, educator.

“B” is for Brawley, Edward McKnight (1851-1923). Missionary, educator.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (or SLED) is a highly visible investigative agency with origins that date back to 1947 when Governor Strom Thurmond issued an executive order creating the crime fighting organization with statewide authority.