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.
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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!)
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Charleston, S.C. blacksmith Jay Close talks about ironworking.
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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.
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Roger Warren, president of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort talks about this golfers' haven.
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Al Hitchcock talks about the history and preservation efforts of the Morris Island lighthouse.
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Kimberly Miles with the Myrtle Beach area Chamber of Commerce talks about this wonderful vacation destination.
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South Carolina is home to eleven Native American tribes. Can you name them all?
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Clemson University biology professor, Patrick McMillan, talks about this amazing plant that grows mostly in upstate South Carolina.
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The Newberry Opera House is located in Newberry, South Carolina and features quite an assortment of performing artists.
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Chip Prezioso, president of Palmetto Promotions, talks about why the Palmetto tree is the state symbol of South Carolina.
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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...
