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"B" is for Babcock, James Woods (1856-1922). Psychiatrist, mental hospital superintendent. After graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1886, Babcock…

“A” is for Allan, Glenn [1899-1955]. author. Journalist. After graduating from the Citadel and working on a western dude ranch, Allan took jobs with the…

“D” is for Dawson, Francis Witherspoon [1840-1889]. Journalist. Born in England and educated in London, Dawson was a romantic adventurer and espoused the…

“D” is for Darlington Raceway. Darlington Raceway, often called “The Track Too Tough to Tame” and “The Lady in Black” is one of the most revered raceways…

“U” is for Union County [514 square miles; population 29,881]. The General Assembly created the county in 1785 and its boundaries remained the same until…

“A” is for Allan, Sarah Campbell [1861-1954]. Physician. After her application to the Medical College of South Carolina was rejected because she was…

“D” is for Drayton, William Henry [1742-1779]. Revolutionary Leader. Planter. In 1769, Drayton’s essay in the South Carolina Gazette, opposing the…

"N" is for the National Dropout Prevention Center. Founded in 1986 at Clemson, the National Dropout Prevention Center serves as a clearinghouse on dropout…

"L" is for Lancaster, the county seat of Lancaster County [population 8,177]. The town of Lancaster was incorporated in 1830 and Robert Mills designed the…

"H" is for Harrington, Anna Short [ca. 1897-1955]. Portrayer of Aunt Jemima. A native of Cheraw, Short’s family moved to North Carolina where Anna…