State Poet Laureate
In 1934, South Carolina established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Russell “Patrick” Davis.
City and County Poets Laureate
Charleston
In 2023, AsiahMae (A$iahMae) was named the first poet laureate of Charleston, South Carolina.
Rock Hill
Carlo L'Chelle Dawson is the poet laureate of Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Columbia
In 2023, Jennifer Bartell Boykin was appointed poet laureate of Columbia, South Carolina.
Greenville
In 2022, Glenis Redmond became the inaugural poet laureate of Greenville.
