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“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 Daniel, William Henry (1841-1915). Farmer, businessman, tobacco pioneer.

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

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

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

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

Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently fired the city's police superintendent. Now, residents will get to have a say about who should lead the country's second-largest police department.

“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 Doby, Lawrence Edward [1923-2003]. Baseball Player. Larry Doby was the first African American to play baseball in the American League and the…

“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.