1. Groundhog Day - February 2 is not only important nationally, it also has a special significance in South Carolina as it marks Groundhog Day. In the town of Travelers Rest, the annual Groundhog Day Festival is a popular event that attracts thousands of visitors every year.

2. Charleston's First Mayor - On February 2, 1783, Charleston elected its first mayor -- John Stuart, a prominent lawyer and businessman. Stuart served as the mayor of the historic city until 1785 and is credited with implementing various measures to improve the city's infrastructure, including the repair of streets and the establishment of a wharf.

3. Civil Rights Struggle - February 2, 1960, marked an important moment in the civil rights struggle in South Carolina. On that day, African American students staged a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in downtown Rock Hill, protesting against racial segregation. This event became known as the "Jail, No Bail" campaign and inspired similar protests and demonstrations throughout the state.

4. Revolutionary War Battle - In 1779, during the Revolutionary War, British forces led by General Augustine Prevost defeated American troops at the Battle of Briar Creek, in what is now Savannah River Site, South Carolina. The battle was a significant setback for the Continental Army and played a role in the British strengthening their hold in the southern colonies.

5. First Female Member of Congress - On February 2, 1932, Elizabeth Hawley Gasque, a Democrat from South Carolina, was sworn in as the first female Member of Congress from the state. Gasque served in the US House of Representatives for three terms, from 1933 to 1939, and was known for her advocacy of education, social security, and labor laws. Her pioneering efforts paved the way for other women to enter politics and public service in South Carolina.