Have you ever heard of the tales of an Appalachian moonshiner and outlaw who was shot many times and still lived to be put on trial? How about a moonshiner who was pardoned by a U.S. president, then hired to run a federal distillery? Join us for today's episode on the legend of the outlaw Lewis Redmond.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Have you ever heard of the tales of an Appalachian moonshiner and outlaw who was shot many times and still lived to be put on trial? How about a moonshiner who was pardoned by a U.S. president, then hired to run a federal distillery? Join us for today's episode on the legend of the outlaw Lewis Redmond. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Outlaw Moonshiner Lewis Redmond

Have you ever thought, "Dealing with my house is so overwhelming, that maybe I should just burn it down"? Today's featured lady did just that when she found her home filled with enemy soldiers. Join us for today's episode on South Carolina Patriot Rebecca Brewton Motte.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Have you ever thought, "Dealing with my house is so overwhelming, that maybe I should just burn it down"? Today's featured lady did just that when she found her home filled with enemy soldiers. Join us for today's episode on South Carolina Patriot Rebecca Brewton Motte. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Rebecca Brewton Motte

Did you hear about an African American folk musician who was invited to play in multiple presidential inaugurations in a time when this was considered unacceptable? How about a man who influenced many generations through his blues and folk songs? Join us for today's episode on the remarkable feats of South Carolinian Josh White.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Did you hear about an African American folk musician who was invited to play in multiple presidential inaugurations in a time when this was considered unacceptable? How about a man who influenced many generations through his blues and folk songs? Join us for today's episode on the remarkable feats of South Carolinian Josh White.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Josh White

Did you hear about the female chief of the wealthy kingdom of Cofitachequi located in South Carolina? She defied Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto as he tried to rip apart her kingdom in search of riches. Join us for today's episode on the Lady Chief of Cofitachequi.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Did you hear about the female chief of the wealthy kingdom of Cofitachequi located in South Carolina? She defied Spanish&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;conquistador&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Hernando de Soto as he tried to rip apart her kingdom in search of riches. Join us for today's episode on the Lady Chief of Cofitachequi.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Lady Chief of Cofitachequi

Have you ever heard of the legend about a woman who fell in love with her family's greatest enemy? How about the legend of a woman who walked underneath the water to be reunited with her lost lover? Join us for today's episode on the legend of Jocassee.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Have you ever heard of the legend about a woman who fell in love with her family's greatest enemy? How about the legend of a woman who walked underneath the water to be reunited with her lost lover? Join us for today's episode on the legend of Jocassee.  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Legend of Jocassee

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