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"W" is for Walker, George Edward (ca. 1827-1863). Architect, engineer. Walker was among the first generation of architects to work professionally in South…

“M” is for Moncks Corner (Berkeley County, 2010 population 7,755). The village of Moncks Corner in St. John’s Berkeley Parish derived its name from Thomas…

In many households, one person manages the family finances. But if something happens to that fiscally knowledgeable family member, does anyone else know…

"B" is for Brandon Mill. Located two miles west of downtown Greenville, the community of Brandon emerged after the construction of the Brandon Mill in…

"W" is for Williamson’s Plantation, Battle of [July 12, 1780]. After the fall of Charleston, New Acquisition District [present-day York County] was…

“E” is for the Education Finance Act. School finance reform emerged as an important issue in the early 1970s when state funding of schools was challenged…

“T” is for Tillman, James Hammond [1868-1911]. Lieutenant Governor. A journalist for the Winnsboro News & Herald, Tillman, writing under the pseudonym…

“E” is for the Election of 1876. In 1876 the Democratic Party in South Carolina nominated Civil War hero Wade Hampton III for governor to run against…

"O" is for the Old Iron District. Near the northern border of South Carolina, in the vicinity of the Broad River, there are significant manganite and…

"D" is for DeBrahm, William Gerard [1718-1799]. Military engineer. surveyor, cartographer. After a successful career as a military engineer in the…