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Floyd Nicholson

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Floyd Nicholson
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 10th district
In office
2009 – January 12, 2021
Preceded byJohn W. Drummond
Succeeded byBilly Garrett
Personal details
Born (1949-07-26) July 26, 1949 (age 75)
Greenwood, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMamie
Children3
Alma materSouth Carolina State University
ProfessionEducator, politician

Floyd Nicholson (born July 26, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 10th District from 2009 to 2021.[1] He is a retired teacher and former mayor and city council member of Greenwood, South Carolina, where he resides.[2]

Awards and honors

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In March 2023, Nicholson was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the State of South Carolina's highest honor. The award was presented by State Senator Micheal Gambrell and former State Representative J. Anne Parks.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography".
  2. ^ Adam Benson (February 3, 2019). "Floyd Nicholson Becomes Hall of Fame Member". US News. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Sen. Nicholson, former Mayor, Awarded Order of the Palmetto". City of Greenwood, South Carolina. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 10th district

2009–2020
Succeeded by