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State History
A brief history of the state of South Carolina from the State Library.
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County Histories
Read a summary of the history of each county in South Carolina.
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Maps Tracing the Formation of Counties in SC
These maps describe how each of South Carolina's 46 counties was formed.
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Research at the SC Archives and History Center
An introduction to research at the SC Archives.
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Traffic and Travel Information
SCDOT provides up-to-date travel and traffic information. View live traffic cameras, road conditions, and maps.
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Evacuation Routes
Coastal evacuation directions, route maps, and reversal plans.
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Regional Information and Maps
Locate airports, tourism regions, parks, cities, and more.
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Welcome Centers and Rest Area Locations
State Map showing Welcome Center and rest area locations.
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South Carolina Film Commission
Promotes South Carolina locales to the film industry.
Facts and Symbols
Quick Facts about South Carolina
State Capital: Columbia
Motto: Dum Spiro Spero (While I breathe, I hope)
Nickname: The Palmetto State
Counties: 46 counties
Population: About 4.7 million
Bordering neighbors: Atlantic Ocean, Georgia, North Carolina
Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)
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State symbols and emblems
State Beverage: Milk
State Hospitality Beverage: Tea
State Fruit: Peach
State Flower: Yellow Jessamine
State Tree: Palmetto Tree
State Dance: The Shag
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Historical Information
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