1. Hurricane Hazel hits South Carolina in 1954:
On November 4, 1954, the deadliest hurricane to ever hit South Carolina, Hurricane Hazel, made landfall. The storm caused extensive damage along the coast, including flooding, landslides, and destroyed homes and businesses. It also claimed at least 98 lives in the state.

2. South Carolina votes for Woodrow Wilson in 1912:
On November 4, 1912, South Carolina voters elected Woodrow Wilson as President of the United States. Wilson was born in Virginia, but he spent his early childhood in Columbia, South Carolina, where his father was a Presbyterian minister. Despite being a Democrat, Wilson won handily in the traditionally Republican-leaning state.

3. The University of South Carolina is founded in 1801:
On November 4, 1801, the South Carolina General Assembly established the South Carolina College, which later became the University of South Carolina. The school was designed to train young men in classical studies and became the first state-supported college in the United States, funded by lottery money.

4. Charleston is captured during the American Revolution in 1780:
On November 4, 1780, British troops led by General Charles Cornwallis captured Charleston, South Carolina, during the American Revolution. The siege lasted for months and resulted in a decisive victory for the British, who took control of the city and much of the surrounding area. The capture of Charleston was a major blow to the American war effort.

5. Fort Sumter is completed in 1860:
On November 4, 1860, the construction of Fort Sumter was completed in Charleston Harbor. The fort had been under construction for years, and its completion was a significant milestone in the development of South Carolina's defense. However, the fort would soon become the site of a major battle, as Confederate forces would fire on it in April 1861, leading to the start of the Civil War.