South Carolina - Late 20th & Early 21st Centuries

1945 -  Present. Meet South Carolinians who made significant contributions during Cold War America (1945-1991) and The Civil Rights Movement (1947 - 1972). Learn how the political and economic landscape evolved in South Carolina too.
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Studying Local History | Palmetto Special

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The opening and closing wraparounds are in front of the restored "Big Apple." Originally a synagogue, the building was sold in the 1930's to a black man and converted to a night club. Here originated...
Soil Bank | Palmetto Special

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This lesson presents a dramatic episode of a fictional family living near Batesurg in Lexington County in the mid 1950's. They are having economic difficulties and make a decision to place some of...
SC Economy | Palmetto Special

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The lesson begins with a young man making an "economic decision" concerning the purchase of a pair of running shoes. The host defines economics beginning with, "Economics is that branch of the social...
Cupcakes for a Cure | Carolina Money

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It is not often that you will see a fully functional business run by three 6th-graders. But that's exactly what Charlie, Katelyn, and Mattie are doing. These three eleven-year-olds won't let their age...
South Carolina Ports Authority Harbor Deepening

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Recently, the South Carolina Ports Authority exported its two millionth BMW which was manufactured at the plant in Greer. Plans are underway to deepen the Port, which will expand the Port's...
Isaac W. Williams  ( ?-2008) | Road Trip
Isaac W. Williams ( ?-2008) | Road Trip

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Isaac “Ike” Williams was known as “Mr. NAACP.” for his many leadership roles in the organization. Williams was born in Charleston and has ten siblings. He was introduced to the NAACP as a youth. While...
Cecil J. Williams | Road Trip
Cecil J. Williams | Road Trip

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Cecil J. Williams is the author of Freedom & Justice. He is a noted civil rights photographer. At 14-years old, Williams was hired by JET Magazine to record the images of the civil rights movement in...