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“S” is for Simons, Katherine Drayton Mayrant (1890-1969). Poet, novelist, playwright, historian.

“S” is for Simons, Katherine Drayton Mayrant (1890-1969). Poet, novelist, playwright, historian.

South Carolina’s fire weather continues to dominate the state as the drought persists. Strong winds and low humidity will stay in place. A south-easterly flow continues to bring warm temperatures through the end of this week.

“S” is for Simms, William Gilmore (1806-1870). Poet, historian, novelist.

“S” is for Simms, William Gilmore (1806-1870). Poet, historian, novelist.

“R “is for Rosemond, James R. (1820 to 1902). Clergyman. Recognized as one of The pioneers of the Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina, James R. Rosemond was commonly referred to as Father Rosemond.

“R “is for Rosemond, James R. (1820 to 1902). Clergyman. Recognized as one of The pioneers of the Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina, James R. Rosemond was commonly referred to as Father Rosemond.

“P’ is for Pocotaligo, Battle of (October 22, 1862).

“P’ is for Pocotaligo, Battle of (October 22, 1862).

Alester G. Furman Jr., after whom the university's administration building is named, signed 1,238 racially restrictive deeds for the sale of mill village houses in the post-WW2 years. But that's just the beginning of a story with a lot of nuance.