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“D” is for Durban, Pam Rosa (b. 1947). Author. A native of Aiken, Durban attended the University of North Carolina, Greensboro and the Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa.

“D” is for Dial, Nathaniel Barksdale (1862-1940) U.S. senator. Influenced by the New South movement, Dial became an advocate for improving the region’s economy by building financial institutions, developing energy resources, and industrialization.

“E” is for Evans, Emily Plume (d. 1942). Evans was a founding member of the South Carolina Equal Suffrage League, who was also active in efforts to improve working conditions for women and children in the state’s textile mills.

“D” is for Dent, Harry Shuler (1930-2007). Political strategist, lay minister.

“D” is for Dent, Frederick Bailey (1922-2019). Textile executive, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, diplomat.

“D” is for Daniels, David Carlton (b. 1966). Countertenor.

“D” is for Daniel, William Henry (1841-1915). Farmer, businessman, tobacco pioneer.

“D” is for Delany, Martin Robinson (1812-1885). Soldier, army officer, Freedman’s Bureau official

“D” is for Daniel, William Henry (1841-1915). Farmer, businessman, tobacco pioneer.

“D” is for DeSoto’s exploration of South Carolina (1540). Hernando DeSoto’s exploration of present-day South Carolina (April and May 1540) began in May 1539 at Tampa Bay and ended in 1543 in Mexico.