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November, 1775: The First Battle of Ninety Six
In 1775, Ninety Six was a recently established courthouse town in the South Carolina backcountry. The question of independence and …
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October, 1775: The Duel Between Henry Laurens and John F. Grimké
250 years ago this month, a peculiar event occurred in South Carolina history that could have altered America’s path to …
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September 19, 1979: Matthew J. Perry is confirmed as South Carolina’s first Black Federal Judge
In September of 1979, Matthew J. Perry, Columbia native and graduate of South Carolina State University, was confirmed by the …
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August, 1782: The Death of John Laurens during the Battle of the Combahee River
In the early morning hours of August 27th, 1782, Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens met his death on the banks of …
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