South Carolina from A to Z

This Carolina Stories special takes a lighthearted look at favorite places and homegrown things, spanning the alphabet to showcase all that South Carolina has to offer.

Our great state is known for many wonderful places, rich cultural traditions, beautiful and unique flora and fauna, and the source of a variety of products found nowhere else in the nation. This Carolina Stories special takes a lighthearted look at favorite places and homegrown things, spanning the alphabet to showcase all that South Carolina has to offer.

Closed captioning has been provided for this broadcast program.

Did you know that there is a veritable treasure trove of information on South Carolina contained in South Carolina Public Radio's series, South Carolina from A to Z with Walter Edgar? From Caesars Head to Hilton Head, and from the Lords Proprietors to Hootie and the Blowfish, historian Walter Edgar mines the riches of the South Carolina Encyclopedia in one-minute increments! Explore them now! (And they're not bad for improving your vocabulary either!)

A Is for Ace Basin | South Carolina from A to Z

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A is for Ace Basin. Dean Harrigal, wildlife biologist, with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) talks about the Ace Basin. Our great state is known for many wonderful places...

B Is for Brookgreen Gardens | South Carolina from A to Z

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B is for Brookgreen Gardens. Helen Benso, VP of Marketing at Brookgreen Gardens, talks about this wonderful resource.

C Is for Cherokee Scenic Highway | South Carolina from A to Z

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C is for Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway. Narrated by Dennis V. Chastain.

D Is for Duke's Mayonnaise | South Carolina from A to Z

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Joseph F. Collerd, Sr. Director of Marketing for the C.F. Sauer Company, tells us the history of Duke's Mayonnaise

E Is for Edgefield Pottery | South Carolina from A to Z

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Potter Stephen Ferrell talks about the history of Edgefield Pottery.

E Is for Edisto Beach | South Carolina from A to Z

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Mayor Burley Lyons of Edisto Beach talks about the rich history and culture surrounding this wonderful area.

F Is for Falls Park | South Carolina from A to Z

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Jordan Franklin, manager at Falls Park in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, talks about this wonderful park.

F Is for Frogmore Stew | South Carolina from A to Z

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Frogmore Stew, also known as Beaufort Stew or Lowcountry Boil, is a delicious South Carolina meal. Chef Monty White explains the basic ingredients of this Lowcountry recipe.

G Is for Gullah | South Carolina from A to Z

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What is Gullah? Anita Singleton-Prather and Alphonso Brown explain.

H Is for Hunley | South Carolina from A to Z

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Former South Carolina Senator and Lieutenant Governor, Glenn McConnell, tells us the story of the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley.

I Is for Ironworks | South Carolina from A to Z

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Charleston, S.C. blacksmith Jay Close talks about ironworking.

J Is for Jockey | South Carolina from A to Z

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Racing jockey Matt McCarron talks about the sport of horse racing. South Carolina plays host to several horse racing competitions each year.

K Is for Kiawah Island | South Carolina from A to Z

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Roger Warren, president of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort talks about this golfers' haven.

L Is for Lighthouse | South Carolina from A to Z

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Al Hitchcock talks about the history and preservation efforts of the Morris Island lighthouse.

M Is for Myrtle Beach | South Carolina from A to Z

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Kimberly Miles with the Myrtle Beach area Chamber of Commerce talks about this wonderful vacation destination.

N Is for Native American | South Carolina from A to Z

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South Carolina is home to eleven Native American tribes. Can you name them all?

O Is for Oconee Bells | South Carolina from A to Z

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Clemson University biology professor, Patrick McMillan, talks about this amazing plant that grows mostly in upstate South Carolina.

O Is for Opera House | South Carolina from A to Z

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The Newberry Opera House is located in Newberry, South Carolina and features quite an assortment of performing artists.

P Is for Palmetto Tree | South Carolina from A to Z

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Chip Prezioso, president of Palmetto Promotions, talks about why the Palmetto tree is the state symbol of South Carolina.

Q Is for BBQ | South Carolina from A to Z

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Lake High, Jr., president of the South Carolina Barbeque Association, explains the four different types of barbeque found in South Carolina. Which is your favorite? Barbecue is South Carolina's State...