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Archeologists giving tours of uncovered South Carolina town lot from 1671

History

Archeologists giving tours of uncovered South Carolina town lot from 1671

Military News

Congressman suggests Fort Lee be renamed for retired African American Lt. General

Rep. Don McEachin proposes renaming Fort Lee after Lieutenant General Arthur Gregg.
History

The secret story behind 85 Black students who were the first to integrate a public school

In September 1955, the Oak Ridge 85 from the historic Scarboro community became the first to integrate a public school in the southeast.
Coronavirus

Masking, protests, multiple waves: How the 1918 flu pandemic is eerily similar to and alarmingly different than the COVID-19 pandemic

There are many similarities between the pandemics of 1918 and today, but a global health expert warns of a critical difference that will impact the end of COVID-19.
History

Columbia organization restores WWII bomber plane

The SC Historic Aviation Foundation has been working on the B-25C bomber plane for over eight years.
Tech

13News Now Vault: 30 years of the World Wide Web

We are going back to 1991, when the World Wide Web started becoming widely available to the public.
Local News

South Carolina House Speaker vows to not allow votes on removing monuments

A ruling that has changed the Heritage Act may make removing historic monuments easier, but Speaker Jay Lucas says he refuses to let that happen.
Nation World

Ancient tablet acquired by Hobby Lobby going back to Iraq

Officials believe the Gilgamesh Dream tablet was illegally smuggled into the U.S. in 2003, then sold to Hobby Lobby.
Science

Liftoff! SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew enters low-Earth orbit

The four-person crew has solidified their moment in history.
Remembering 9/11

Delta Air Lines CEO shares what happened behind the scenes when the first plane hit the World Trade Center tower

Leo Mullin looks back on the grounding of the Delta fleet; representing all airlines in seeking federal funds, and forced staff cuts to stay aloft.
Remembering 9/11

Flashpoint: Looking back on 9/11, 20 years later

Ben Thompson sits down with an NC veteran for his take on the two-decade-long war on terrorism.
Remembering 9/11

20 years later: Fort Mill photographer shares perspective on Sept. 11 attacks, recalls escape from New York City

On Sept. 11, 2001, Rita Ripkey had just sat down for breakfast on the 33rd floor of 7 World Trade Center when she heard a giant "boom".

'Nobody should have to make those choices' | North Carolina group pushes for paid family leave

'Nobody should have to make those choices' | North Carolina group pushes for paid family leave

FORECAST: Sunny skies and pleasant today

FORECAST: Sunny skies and pleasant today

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Archeologists giving tours of uncovered South Carolina town lot from 1671

Congressman suggests Fort Lee be renamed for retired African American Lt. General

The secret story behind 85 Black students who were the first to integrate a public school

Masking, protests, multiple waves: How the 1918 flu pandemic is eerily similar to and alarmingly different than the COVID-19 pandemic

Columbia organization restores WWII bomber plane

13News Now Vault: 30 years of the World Wide Web

South Carolina House Speaker vows to not allow votes on removing monuments

Ancient tablet acquired by Hobby Lobby going back to Iraq

Liftoff! SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew enters low-Earth orbit

Delta Air Lines CEO shares what happened behind the scenes when the first plane hit the World Trade Center tower

Flashpoint: Looking back on 9/11, 20 years later

20 years later: Fort Mill photographer shares perspective on Sept. 11 attacks, recalls escape from New York City

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