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"Charleston Silver Lady” Reads South Carolina Stories in Silver

South Carolina Public Radio | By Tut Underwood
Published September 11, 2017 at 4:15 PM EDT
Each of these silver spoons has a story to tell, and Dawn Corley knows them all.
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Each of these silver spoons has a story to tell, and Dawn Corley knows them all.

Dawn Corley of Charleston began collecting silver as a child under the tutelage of her great aunt.  As her collection grew, so did her expertise, until SCETV’s Beryl Dakers dubbed her the “Charleston Silver Lady,” a nickname which has stuck over the years.  Corley has presented programs on silver for U.S. presidents, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and European royalty, as well as for clubs and organizations throughout the United States.  In this story, the Charleston Silver Lady reminds us that using silver, particularly to drink from, is good for the health.   And though she has numerous treasures, including the only silver owned by John C. Calhoun, it’s the story that each piece tells that is of the ultimate importance to Corley.  
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Tut Underwood
Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.
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