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'''South Carolina''' was 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 | + | South Carolina is a key primary state in Presidential Elections, in that it is the first in the south primary. South Carolina relies heavily on the textile industry and trade with foreign countries, especially [[trade with Germany]]. In [[December]] 2001, it 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. |
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| − | South Carolina relies heavily on the textile industry and trade with foreign countries, especially [[trade with Germany]]. In [[December]] 2001, it 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> | ||
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==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
South Carolina is usually a [[red state]] in presidential elections; the last [[Democrat]] to win the state was [[Jimmy Carter]] in 1976. Before Jimmy Carter, a Democrat hadn't won since [[John F. Kennedy]] in 1960. | South Carolina is usually a [[red state]] in presidential elections; the last [[Democrat]] to win the state was [[Jimmy Carter]] in 1976. Before Jimmy Carter, a Democrat hadn't won since [[John F. Kennedy]] in 1960. | ||
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| + | ==Elected Officials== | ||
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| + | ===Federal=== | ||
| + | *Sen. [[Lindsey Graham]] (R) | ||
| + | *Sen. [[Jim DeMint]] (R) | ||
| + | *Rep. [[Tim Scott]] [R, SC-01] | ||
| + | *Rep. [[Joe Wilson]] [R, SC-02] | ||
| + | *Rep. [[Jeff Duncan]] [R, SC-03] | ||
| + | *Rep. [[Trey Gowdy]] [R, SC-04] | ||
| + | *Rep. [[Mick Mulvaney]] [R, SC-05] | ||
| + | *Rep. [[James Clyburn]] [D, SC-06] | ||
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| + | ===Statewide=== | ||
| + | *Governor [[Nikki Haley]] (R) | ||
| + | *Lt. Governor [[Ken Ard]] (R) | ||
| + | *Secretary of State [[Mark Hammond]] (R) | ||
| + | *State Treasurer [[Curtis Loftis]] (R) | ||
| + | *Attorney General [[Alan Wilson]] (R) | ||
| + | *Comptroller General [[Richard Eckstrom]] (R) | ||
| + | *Superintendent of Education [[Mick Zais]] (R) | ||
| + | *Adjutant General Bob Livingston (R) | ||
| + | *Agriculture Commissioner [[Hugh Weathers]] (R) | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 17:43, January 18, 2011
| Capital | Columbia |
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| Nickname | The Palmetto State |
| Official Language | English |
| Governor | Nikki Haley, R |
| Senator | Lindsey Graham, R (202) 224-5972 Contact |
| Senator | Jim DeMint, R (202) 224-6121 Contact |
| Ratification of Constitution/or statehood | May 23, 1788 (8th) |
| Flag of South Carolina | Motto: "Animis Opibusque Parati" (Prepared in mind and resources) |
South Carolina was the eighth state to enter into the Union. The capital city is Columbia.
South Carolina is a key primary state in Presidential Elections, in that it is the first in the south primary. South Carolina relies heavily on the textile industry and trade with foreign countries, especially trade with Germany. In December 2001, it 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:[1] May 23, 1788 (8th)
- $518 in textile mills
- $404 in apparel facilities
- $250 in the leisure/hospitality sector.
On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union. Several months later, South Carolina's Fort Sumter, located near Charleston, became the site of the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
History
South Carolina and North Carolina both claim to be the birthplace of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States.
Politics
South Carolina is usually a red state in presidential elections; the last Democrat to win the state was Jimmy Carter in 1976. Before Jimmy Carter, a Democrat hadn't won since John F. Kennedy in 1960.
Elected Officials
Federal
- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R)
- Sen. Jim DeMint (R)
- Rep. Tim Scott [R, SC-01]
- Rep. Joe Wilson [R, SC-02]
- Rep. Jeff Duncan [R, SC-03]
- Rep. Trey Gowdy [R, SC-04]
- Rep. Mick Mulvaney [R, SC-05]
- Rep. James Clyburn [D, SC-06]
Statewide
- Governor Nikki Haley (R)
- Lt. Governor Ken Ard (R)
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond (R)
- State Treasurer Curtis Loftis (R)
- Attorney General Alan Wilson (R)
- Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom (R)
- Superintendent of Education Mick Zais (R)
- Adjutant General Bob Livingston (R)
- Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers (R)
References
- ↑ Source: U.S. Department of Labor
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