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Every state has stories hiding in plain sight. SC Backstory explores the moments, icons, places and more that shaped the Palmetto State, from the momentous to the overlooked. Have a story idea we should explore? Submit it here.
How a WW2 boxcar filled with gifts from France landed in this SC small town
An enduring merci to friends across America, this old railcar tells a story of war's devastation and international help and allyship.
Aug 1, 2026
Bronze stars mark the scars of history on SC State House. Here's their story
Six small markers were added to the hulking granite structure half a century after it was damaged, at a time when social and political wounds were still fresh in the Palmetto State.
Jun 1, 2026
From painful past to vibrant future at SC's former mental hospital
If you grew up in this state, you probably heard someone say, "We'll send you to Bull Street!" Nowadays, that has a whole new meaning.
May 1, 2026
An atomic bomb accidentally fell on a SC farm — then faded from memory
Starting this month, South Carolina Living is bringing you a new regular feature exploring the stories behind South Carolina moments, icons, places and more, from the momentous to the overlooked.
Apr 1, 2026
