Seven Captains
The mass grave behind Battlefield Elementary School is the final resting place of approximately 70 men – Tory and Patriot that died at the Battl...
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Alexander Brevard’s Lists
---Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius FurnaceFollowing the Battle on 20 June 1780, Ramsour’s Mill served as a pivotal location for P...
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So long, Brian Wilson
We lost a musical giant last week. Singer-songwriter Brian Wilson, founder of the Beach Boys, died at 82. If you grew up in the ‘60s ...
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The Costner Family
This month, there is significant attention paid to those who fought at the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill. Last week, I mentioned the Costner family. ...
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A Simple Lesson From The Camino
Chances are you’ve heard about the Camino, that long pilgrim path across the Pyrenees of Northern Spain. It’s been walked for well over 1,...
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Happy 289th Birthday to Patrick Henry!
Compiled by Jennifer Baker ---Patrick Henry was born on May 29, 1736. A native of Hanover County, Virginia, Henry was primarily educated at home. His ...
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Mecklenburg County Takes its Place in American History
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ---Each year on May 20th, Charlotte commemorates the anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of In...
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My Goodbye To Jolene
It’s been nearly two weeks since I said goodbye to Jolene. She was a corgi/cattle dog mix adopted 13 years ago—when we were looking for an...
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Canada and the American Revolution
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ----The Second Continental Congress was quite busy in their first wartime session. By the time they m...
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Second Continental Congress Meets in May of 1775
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ------The Second Continental Congress began their session on May 10, 1775. Originally, this was to pl...
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The mystique of old food
Have you heard the story about Queen Elizabeth’s wedding cake? A rare, boxed piece sold recently for $2,800, accordi...
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Ethan Allen & The Green Mountain Boys
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace Chapter-------The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization established in 1770 between New Yor...
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When in doubt, check the route
I got lost twice in South Carolina last week, and let’s just say I wish I’d had a paper map. There was a time when I stowed an atlas...
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Protecting your home and business network from cyber threats
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherWith more than 35 years in the IT field backed by certifications and a career as a senior unified IT engineer, I’ve s...
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What's A Porch
Her first porch was a big open porch...She swang in a big woven laundry basket...Basket lined with soft pillows...Hanging on big ropes... &...
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Spring Blooms: Lincoln County Master Gardeners Hosting Annual Plant Sa...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ---------Gardeners and plant lovers in Lincoln County, mark your calendars! The Lincoln County Master Gardener program, in...
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