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“K” is for Kalmia Gardens in Darlington County. Named for the spectacular display of kalmia latifolia [mountain laurel] growing on a dramatic bluff carved…

“L” is for Lady of Cofitachiqui, the leader of a powerful Indian chiefdom. She welcomed Hernando de Soto and his Spanish conquistadors in 1540 when they…

“S” is for Salley, Alexander Samuel [1871-1961]. Historian. After graduating from the Citadel, Salley studied law and developed a fascination for local…

“A” is for Allen, Gilbert Bruce [b. 1951]. Poet, fiction writer, educator. A native New Yorker, Allen moved to South Carolina is 1977—becoming a professor…

"L" is for Logan, Martha Daniell [1704-1779]. Horticulturist. When her father died in 1718, Martha Daniell inherited 48,000 acres on the Wando River and…

"A" is for the Aiken Standard [daily circulation 13, 910]. The Aiken Standard is a daily newspaper published in the city of Aiken. It traces its origins…

"B" is for Bachman Warbler. The Bachman warbler is a small brightly colored bird whose history is closely tied to the Palmetto State. The Reverend John…

"G" is for the General Textile Strike. On Labor Day 1934, the United Textile Workers [UTW] launched a nationwide strike. Within a week, more than 500,000…

"A" is for Allston, Robert Francis Withers [1801-1864]. Legislator, Governor, rice planter. After attending West Point and working for the Topographical…

"J" is for Jackson, Mary [b. 1945]. Artist, basket maker. Born in Mount Pleasant, Jackson grew up in an African American community of basket makers and…