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The day Raleigh nearly burned to the ground, set ablaze by an angry mob
This marks the 160th anniversary of Union soldiers marching to destroy Raleigh as punishment for Lincoln’s assassination, ...
Civil War soldier's diary and descendants keep his story alive
Charles H. Walker settled in Columbia County after the war, and his descendants are committed to preserving and sharing his ...
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Formerly inaccessible rock formation in West Virginia rediscovered
Practically inaccessible for years, one of the state’s legendary rock formations is attracting the attention of hikers and ...
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Hikers visiting legendary Devil’s Tea Table at Burning Springs, W.Va.
Practically inaccessible for years, one of the state’s legendary rock formations is attracting the attention of hikers and ...
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South Sudan teetering on edge of renewed civil war, UN official warns
South Sudan was teetering on the edge of renewed civil war, the top UN official in the world’s youngest nation warned on Monday, lamenting the government’s sudden postponement of the latest ...
Fortland offers unique Island camping experience in Casco Bay
PORTLAND, Maine — Nestled in Casco Bay, House Island offers what some call a unique "glamping" experience at Fortland, a ...
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Sand Creek Massacre memorial to replace Civil War statue at the Colorado State Capitol
Colorado lawmakers voted unanimously to approve a 24-foot statue to commemorate the Sand Creek Massacre. It will replace a ...