1. Desiree Ross (1999)

TV Actress

Well known for her portrayal of Sophia Greenleaf in the series Greenleaf, she had previously been seen in a recurring role on TNT's Falling Skies and would star in the Lifetime TV movie...

2. James Bonham (1807)

War Hero

Hero of the Alamo whose name was given to the town of Bonham, Texas, as well as to numerous Texas schools.

3. James Longstreet (1821)

Confederate Army General

Confederate general who served in the American Civil War. He was affectionately referred to by fellow Confederate General Robert E. Lee as his "Old War Horse."

4. Buck Baker (1919)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR Champion took part in its inaugural races, and finished among the all-time leaders in career starts and wins.

5. Doc Blanchard (1924)

American Football Player And Coa

College Football Hall of Fame fullback who became the first-ever junior to win both the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award.

6. Tinsley Mortimer (1976)

American Socialite

Socialite and reality television personality best known as the star of the short-lived series High Society, which aired in 2010 on The CW television network. The series showcased Mortimer's exclusive...

7. Velma Barfield (1932)

American Serial Killer

The first woman to be executed by lethal injection in the U.S., and the first woman to be executed after the 1976 resumption of the death penalty.

8. Jordan Rock (1991)

Comedian

Actor and comedian most well known for portraying Kevin on the television series Love. He has also released his own 2011 comedy special Ladies and Gentlemen, Jordan Rock.

9. Stephanie Perkins (1981)

Young Adult Author

Novelist who is known for her work in the teen/young adult fiction genre. In 2014, she released her third book, Isla and the Happily Ever After, which ended the year...

10. Danielle Parker (2002)

Actress

Most well known for her childhood portrayal of Emma Lavery in over fifty episodes of the ABC soap opera All My Children, she is also notable for her guest spots...

11. George Stinney (1929)

American Murderer

African-American boy who was executed as a 14-year-old after being convicted of murdering a pair of white girls. Seven decades after the execution, the conviction was overturned on the grounds...

12. Brandon Hilton (1987)

Pop Singer

Electronic and pop artist who has worked as an actor and model.

13. Ben Bridwell (1978)

American Singer

Most famous as the lead vocalist of the Seattle-based rock group Band of Horses, this singer, guitarist, and bassist also performed with the 1990s band Carissa's Wierd. His third Band...

14. Derek Roddy (1972)

American Musician

Drummer with the rock band Hate Eternal who is nicknamed "One Take" because he was able to record drum tracks in one or two takes.

15. Candice Held (1973)

American Fashion Designer

Fashion designer known for her unique use of textiles and prints, including the highly popular Green Dream.

16. Ainsley Earhardt (1976)

American Journalist

American television journalist best known for being a co-host on Fox and Friends First. In 2007, she won University of South Carolina's Young Alumni Award.

17. Derryck Gleaton (1988)

YouTube Star

Violinist, DJ, and producer better known as Dsharp who is a content creating phenomenon on YouTube. He went viral with covers of Swedish House Mafia's "Don't You Worry Child," Katy...

18. Wendi Nix (1974)

Journalist

Anchor and sports reporter widely known for representing ESPN in coverage for the NFL and collegiate football games in New England. She got her start as a sports anchor for...

19. Dave Barnes (1978)

American Musician

Grammy nominated songwriter for his Country song God Gave Me You in 2012. He has released numerous studio length albums including Me and You and the World, What We Want,...

20. Annie Lee Moss (1905)

U.s. Government Employee Accused

Annie Lee Moss was a communications clerk in the US Army Signal Corps in the Pentagon and alleged member of the American Communist Party. She was believed to be a...

21. Bill Oberst, Jr. (1965)

American Actor

Bill Oberst Jr. is an American stage film and television actor of German descent. Known for his work in horror and cult films his career includes projects in film...

22. Bettye Ackerman (1924)

American Actor

Bettye Louise Ackerman was an American actress primarily known for her work on television.

23. Wade Hampton I (Unknow)

United States General

Hampton was a South Carolina soldier politician two-term U. S. Congressman and wealthy plantation owner. He was the scion of the politically important Hampton family which was influential in state...

24. Robert Y. Hayne (1791)

American Politician

Robert Young Hayne was an American political leader who served in the United States Senate as Governor of South Carolina and as Mayor of Charleston. He was notable as a...

25. Benjamin Ryan Tillman, Jr. (1847)

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26. Hugh McVay (1766)

American Politician

Hugh McVay was the ninth governor of the U. S. state of Alabama from July 17 to November 22 1837. He was born in South Carolina.

27. Thomas Heyward, Jr. (1746)

Politician

28. Robert Francis Withers Allston (1801)

American Politician

Robert Francis Withers Allston was the 67th Governor of South Carolina. He was born in Waccamaw South Carolina. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in...

29. Robert Marion (1766)

American Politician

Robert Marion was a U. S. Representative from South Carolina. Born 1766 in Berkeley District South Carolina Marion pursued an academic course and was graduated from the University of the...

30. Samuel Maverick (1803)

American Politician

17th-century English colonist in Massachusetts see Samuel Maverick . Samuel Augustus Maverick was a Texas lawyer politician land baron and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

31. Albert W. Gilchrist (1858)

American Politician

Albert Waller Gilchrist was the 20th Governor of Florida. Born in Greenwood South Carolina he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and would have graduated in 1882...

32. Robert Hanna (1786)

American Politician

Robert Hanna was the third Senator for Indiana succeeding James Noble on the latter's death. Hanna was born near Fountainius in Laurens District South Carolina before moving to Brookville Indiana...

33. Henry Percy Brewster (1816)

A Lawyer Statesman And Soldier F

Henry Percy Brewster was a lawyer statesman and soldier from Texas. He fought in the Texas Revolution and as a colonel in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

34. Arnoldus Vanderhorst (1748)

Politician

Arnoldus Vanderhorst was a general of the South Carolina militia during the Revolutionary War and the 38th Governor of South Carolina from 1794 to 1796.

35. James F. P. Johnson (1835)

Florida Politician

James F. P. Johnson was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from Brevard County in the 1864 session. He was a delegate to the Florida Constitutional Convention of...

36. Franklin Jacobs (1957)

American High Jumper

Jacobs is a former high jumper from the United States. His personal best of 2. 32 meters was a world indoor record in 1978 and at 59 centimeters above Jacobs'...

37. Thomas E. Miller (1849)

Attorney Politician Educator Afr

Thomas Ezekiel Miller was an American educator lawyer and politician. After being elected as a state legislator in South Carolina he was one of only five African Americans elected to...

38. S. W. T. Lanham (1846)

American Politician

Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham was the 23rd Governor of Texas from January 20 1903 to January 15 1907. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to winning election...

39. Jake Clemons (1980)

American Musician

Jake Clemons is a singer-songwriter an American musician and the nephew of E Street Band member Clarence Clemons his role model and mentor. He took over as the saxophonist for...

40. Reggie Sanders (first baseman) (1949)

American Baseball Player

Reginald Jerome Sanders was a Major League Baseball player. He played 26 games mostly at first base for the Detroit Tigers in 1974. Sanders died on January 27 2002

41. Preston Wilson (1974)

American Baseball Player

Preston James Richard Wilson is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball from 1998-2007. He is both the nephew and...

42. Mamie Johnson (1935)

American Baseball Player

Mamie “Peanut” Johnson was one of three women and the first female pitcher to play in the Negro Leagues. She was born in Ridgeway South Carolina in 1935. She was...

43. La'Tangela Atkinson (1984)

American Women's Basketball

La'Tangela Chiquita Atkinson is an American professional women's basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association.