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FACES & PLACES/DAY1: Third time was the charm for Calhoun County's founders

Times and Democrat | Orangeburg

Jun 24, 2026

FACES & PLACES/DAY1: Third time was the charm for Calhoun County's founders

Calhoun County was created in 1908 after residents succeeded on their third attempt to establish a new county from portions of Orangeburg and Lexington counties. Initial efforts be…

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