Positioned in the southeast region of the United States of America is the state of South Carolina or simply SC. The state covers a distance of 32,007 square miles, making it the 40th biggest state in the United States. With Columbia as its capital and Greenville as its largest city, South Carolina comprises of 46 counties in total. South Carolina is often referred to as ‘The Palmetto State’ with regard to its state tree (the sabal palmetto). Several distinguished personalities who have excelled in various fields such as acting, politics, academics and sports have been born and raised in South Carolina. Former Disney actress Coco Jones, Hollywood Teen TV Award winner Sterling Knight, the hilarious comedian Aziz Ansari and the bold actor Viola Davis, were all born in the state of South Carolina. Athletes such as WWE ‘giant’ Big Show, basketball player Kevin Garnett and football player A J Green are also from the state. Believe it or not, even the former United States president Andrew Jackson was born in the state of South Carolina. Presenting to you, a complete list of celebrities who are from South Carolina.
Ben Domenech(Journalist)
31 December 1981
American
John Edwards(Politician, Lawyer, Writer, Podcaster)
10 June 1953
American
Jeezy(Rapper)
28 September 1977
American
Francis Marion(Military officer)
26 February 1732
American
James Longstreet(Diplomat, Military personnel)
08 January 1821
Indonesian,American
Robert Jordan(American author)
17 October 1948
American
Angie Stone(Singer, Actor ,Singer-songwriter, Composer, Musician, Television actor, Record producer)
19 December 1961
American
Larry Doby(Famous Baseball Players, Coach)
13 December 1923
American
Jonathan Hickman(Writer, Comics artist)
03 September 1972
American
Charlayne Hunter-Gault(American journalist)
27 February 1942
American
Alice Childress(American playwright)
12 October 1912
American
Thomas Heyward Jr.(Politician, Judge)
28 July 1746
British,American
Linda Martell(Singer)
04 June 1941
American
Jesse Hughes(guitarist, singer, musician)
24 September 1972
American
John Berry(Singer, Singer-songwriter, Musician)
14 September 1959
American
Kelly Miller(American mathematician)
18 July 1863
American
Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays01 August 1894
American
