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“W” is for Waring, Joseph Ioor [1897-1977]. Pediatrician. Medical historian. Upon completion of his education, Joseph Waring spent three years in…

“A” is for African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The AME Zion church is on of the seventh largest black denominations. It had its beginnings in New…

“O” is for the Old Brick Church in Fairfield County. Ebenezer Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, known commonly as the “Old Brick Church.” is one of…

“W” is for Wayside Hospitals. Wayside Hospitals were formed across South Carolina during the Civil War as a means to care for sick and wounded Confederate…

"E" is for Edelman, Marion Wright [b. 1939]. Lawyer, civil rights and children's rights advocate. A native of Bennettsville, Edelman was educated at…

"I" is for Industrialization. Much of the state's pre-Civil War industrialization was centered in the upcountry, but the iron foundries and textile mills…

"C" is for Cannon Street Hospital and Training School for Nurses. In 1896 Alonzo G. McClennan called a meeting of Charleston's black physicians to discuss…

"B" is for Boyd, Blanche McCrary [b. 1945]. Writer, educator. After graduating from Pomona College and receiving an M.A. from Stanford, Boyd—a Charleston…

"F" is for Fishing, commercial. With extensive estuaries and barrier islands, the coastal areas of South Carolina are important regional nurseries for…

"H" is for Hancock, Gordon Blaine [1884-1970]. Educator, writer. After graduating from Benedict College, Hancock became the principal of Seneca Institute…