WatermelonsWatermelons (Citrullus lanatus) are members of the gourd family native to Africa. Both African slaves and European colonists were probably…
Watson, Albert WilliamLegislator, congressman. Watson was born in Sumter on August 30, 1922, the son of Claude A. Watson and Eva Clark.…
Watson, Ebbie Julian“Good Roads” pioneer. Watson was born in Ridge Spring on June 29, 1869, to Tillman Watson, a contractor, and Helen…
WaxhawsWaxhaws are an extinct nation of Native Americans that once lived in present-day Lancaster County. Like many South Carolina Indian…
Waxhaws (Region)The Waxhaws is an area of vague borders in the lower South Carolina Piedmont. It was named for the Waxhaws,…
Waxhaws, Battle of the(May 29, 1780). The Battle of the Waxhaws, also known as Buford’s Massacre, was one of several incidents in the…
Wayne, Arthur TrezevantOrnithologist. Wayne was born in Blackville on January 1, 1863, where his parents, Daniel Gabriel Wayne and Harriott Ward, had…
West Columbia(Lexington County; 2020 pop. 18,109). Although never home to textile operations, Columbia’s western suburbs were influenced by industrial activity throughout…
West, John CarlGovernor, diplomat. Born in Camden on August 27, 1922, to Shelton J. West and Mattie Ratterree West, West was reared…
Whipper, William J.Legislator. Whipper was one of the most influential African American politicians in South Carolina’s Reconstruction government. He was born free…
Whittaker, Johnson ChesnutSlave, West Point cadet, lawyer, educator. Whittaker was born on August 23, 1858, on the Camden plantation of James Chesnut,…
Whittaker, Miller FultonArchitect, college president. Whittaker was born on December 30, 1892, in Sumter, the son of Johnson Chesnut Whittaker and Page…
Whitten, Benjamin OtisPhysician. Whitten was born on August 12, 1886, in Pendleton, one of six children born to Edward Whitten and Martha…
Wigfall, Louis TrezevantU.S. senator. Lewis Trezevant Wigfall was born in Edgefield District on April 21, 1816, the son of Levi Durand Wigfall…
Wilkinson, Marion BirnieSocial reformer, black women’s club leader. Wilkinson was born in Charleston on June 23, 1870, to Richard Birnie and Anna…
Wilkinson, Robert ShawCollege president. Wilkinson was born on February 18, 1865, in Charleston, the son of Charles Henry Wilkinson and Lavinia Smith…
Williams Brice StadiumDominating Columbia’s southern skyline is the largest of the University of South Carolina’s athletics facilities, Williams Brice Stadium. From a…
Williamson’s Plantation, Battle of(July 12, 1780). After the British capture of Charleston in May 1780, many Whigs took protection and withdrew to their…
Williston(Barnwell County; 2020 pop. 2,912). Williston, located on U.S. Highway 78 in Barnwell County, is named for early settlers, the…
Wilson, Charles CokerArchitect. Wilson was born on November 20, 1864, in Hartsville to Dr. Furman Edwards Wilson and Jane Lide Coker. He…