South Carolina, one of the original 13 colonies, it was one of the founding states of the Confederate States of America, and it was the first to secede from the Union. Its capital is also its largest city, Columbia. It is nicknamed the Palmetto State.
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Features a listing of airports and airfields within the state of South Carolina, giving details of each, including ownership, management, operations, communications, and runway information. Airport services and operational statistics are also presented.
http://www.airnav.com/airports/us/SC
South Carolina Attorney General
Presents a profile of the chief attorney for the state, the text of legal opinions, a description of current cases, and breaking news. Also relates the efforts of its crime and fraud, civil, and securities divisions.
http://www.scattorneygeneral.org/
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
A statewide business membership organization is highlighted here, including details about becoming a member, relating the work that is done by the organization, an event calendar, schedule of seminars, and contact data.
http://www.scchamber.net/
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
South Carolina LLR is commissioned to promote health, safety and economic well-being of the public through licensing, enforcement and training. Its official site includes an overview of the agency, its licensing boards, programs, and academies.
http://www.llr.state.sc.us/
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
The official state tourism site features things to see and do statewide, or within selected regions of the state, depicting area attractions, restaurants, and lodging facilities. An online trip planner includes maps, resources, and the locations of visitor and welcome centers throughout the state.
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/
South Carolina Department of Public Safety
A description of the mission and efforts of the state highway patrol are related here, including statistical data and instructions, such as how to pay a traffic ticket within the state. Online resources include real-time traffic information.
http://www.schp.org/
South Carolina's Information Highway
Sciway is a comprehensive guide to South Carolina, its content featuring a collection of maps, charts, articles and other resources, organized by subject areas, including profiles of communities, towns and cities, and links to other sites.
http://www.sciway.net/
For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolinas historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with over 120 performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.
http://www.spoletousa.org/
The official web site of the state government offers a history and facts relating to the state, details about state agencies and departments, and allows for the renewal of selected licenses and permits online.
http://www.sc.gov/