1. In 1868, the South Carolina Reconstruction Convention adopted a new constitution that allowed citizens of all races to vote and hold office. This was a milestone in the state's history, as it marked a significant shift towards racial equality.

2. On May 30, 1944, the USS South Dakota was commissioned at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The battleship, named after the state of South Dakota, went on to serve in the Pacific theater during World War II.

3. In 1974, residents of Pickens County, South Carolina, witnessed a rare tornado outbreak that spawned six tornadoes in just a few hours. The twisters caused significant damage and were responsible for several injuries.

4. On May 30, 1992, four teenagers in Laurens County, South Carolina, made national headlines when they were convicted of murdering their teacher, Mary Sue Snell. The case was controversial, with some arguing that the teens were coerced into confessing to the crime.

5. In 2018, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed into law a bill that made it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to purchase or use tanning beds. The move was aimed at reducing the risk of skin cancer among young people.