re: South Carolina is so hospitable to invite us here every other year for a party

Is it the state capital building or the state capitol building?


"Capital" and "capitol" are homophones, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings:

Capital
A more common word with a wider range of meanings, including:
A city that serves as the seat of a government
Wealth in the form of money or assets
An uppercase letter
As an adjective, meaning "vital," "excellent," or "punishable by death"
Capitol
A noun that refers to a building in which the legislative body of government meets

Here are some examples of "capital" and "capitol" in a sentence:

Capital: "Springfield is the capital city of Illinois".
Capitol: "The United States Capitol is the meeting place of congress".