1. On August 10, 1780, the Battle of Camden took place in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. It was a significant defeat for the Continental Army and resulted in many casualties.

2. August 10, 1824, marked the birth of J.J. McSwain, a prominent attorney and political figure in South Carolina during the early 1900s.

3. In 1894, on August 10, the town of Batesburg was incorporated in South Carolina. It is located in Lexington County and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks.

4. August 10, 1957, was the date of the inauguration of South Carolina Governor George Bell Timmerman Jr. He served as governor for two terms and was known for his conservative policies and support for segregation.

5. On August 10, 1982, a passenger train derailed in Chester, South Carolina. The collision with a freight train resulted in several deaths and injuries, and the cause was determined to be human error.