AOL

Know why SC is nicknamed The Palmetto State? There’s more history to it than you may think

Ever wonder how South Carolina came to be nicknamed the Palmetto State? While, yes, the state does have many palmetto trees scattered around its borders, but the tree also has a more historical ...

An earthquake hit SC for third week in a row, but in different part of the state

There were 35 confirmed earthquakes in the Palmetto State in 2025, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural ...
WCBD

Happy National South Carolina Day! Here are some fast facts about the Palmetto State

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Every year on August 31, ‘National South Carolina Day’ is celebrated to commemorate the charm, history, and beauty of the bold Palmetto State. To mark the occasion, here are ...
The Island Packet

How did SC get the Palmetto State nickname? It wasn’t just because there are lots of palmettos

Ever wonder how South Carolina came to be nicknamed the Palmetto State? While, yes, the state does have many palmetto trees scattered around the entirety of the state due to its large species ...