Floyd Nicholson
Floyd Nicholson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office 2009 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Drummond |
| Succeeded by | Billy Garrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1949 Greenwood, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mamie |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | South Carolina State University |
| Profession | Educator, 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography".
- ^ Adam Benson (February 3, 2019). "Floyd Nicholson Becomes Hall of Fame Member". US News. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "Sen. Nicholson, former Mayor, Awarded Order of the Palmetto". City of Greenwood, South Carolina. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
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