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[[Image:South_Carolina_State_Flag.gif|thumb|right|The state flag of South Carolina.]]

[[Image:South_Carolina_State_Flag.gif|thumb|right|The state flag of South Carolina.]]

The eighth state to enter into the Union. The capital city is [[Columbia (city)|Columbia]].

'''South Carolina''' was the eighth state to enter into the [[Union]]. The capital city is [[Columbia (city)|Columbia]].

South Carolina is a key primary state in the [[2008 Presidential Election]].  It relies heavily on the textile industry and trade with foreign countries, especially [[trade with Germany]].

South Carolina is a key primary state in the [[2008 Presidential Election]].  It relies heavily on the textile industry and trade with foreign countries, especially [[trade with Germany]].

In December 2001, South Carolina had 299,100 manufacturing jobs. This fell by over 15% to 253,000 manufacturing jobs in December 2006.  The state also has fewer than 38,000 textile manufacturing jobs left, while ten years ago it had 80,000 textile jobs.

In [[December]] 2001, South Carolina had 299,100 manufacturing jobs. This fell by over 15% to 253,000 manufacturing jobs in December 2006.  The state also has fewer than 38,000 textile manufacturing jobs left, while ten years ago it had 80,000 textile jobs.

While non-farm employment overall has increased, the manufacturing jobs were much higher-paying than the service-related jobs.  The average weekly wage for non-supervisory workers in January 2007 were:<ref>Source: U.S. Department of Labor</ref>

While non-farm employment overall has increased, the manufacturing jobs were much higher-paying than the service-related jobs.  The average weekly wage for non-supervisory workers in January 2007 were:<ref>Source: U.S. Department of Labor</ref>