Hear the Stories of Trailblazing South Carolina Women

Throughout March, in celebration of “Women’s History Month,” we’re honoring historic South Carolina women. Hear the stories of the amazing women who have helped to shape, not only local, but national history with their groundbreaking contributions in politics, civil rights, business, sports, medicine and the arts and sciences.

Sponsored by Palmetto Goodwill:

Anita Pollitzer: Women’s Rights Advocate

Althea Gibson: America’s First Black Wimbledon Champion

Beth Daniel: LPGA “Rookie of the Year” & “Player of the Year”

Dawn Staley: 5-Time WNBA All-Star & Winner of 3 Consecutive Olympic Gold Medals

Dr. Irene Dillard Elliott: 1st Woman UNC Ph.D. Grad & USC Faculty Member & Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter Founder

Eartha Kitt: Iconic “Santa Baby” Singer & Actress

Julia Peterkin: Pulitzer Prize-Winning “Scarlet Sister Mary” Author

Nancy Mace: First Female Citadel Grad & Current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Nikki Haley: Diplomat, Author & First Indian American Woman to Serve as a U.S. Governor

News

2 minutes ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

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The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

17 hours ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

News

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

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