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For this July 4th, we asked five South Carolinians: "250 years later, is the spirit of the American Revolution still alive?" ...
Every year on July 4, kids and adults alike gear up to celebrate Independence Day with barbecues, pool parties, parades, and fireworks displays. But with all of the patriotic festivities, people often ...
Have you ever been asked, “What is the 4th of July?” but never knew how to respond in detail? July 4th (also known as ...
2025 is designated as the 'Year of North Carolina'. In an effort to celebrate the state's character, lawmakers decided to celebrate all existing state symbols, instead of introducing new ones this ...
The CEO of Camping World announced the closure of a North Carolina location following a battle with local lawmakers regarding huge American flags flying at stores in The Tarheel State.
North Carolina flags will be flown at half-mast this week after President Trump and Gov. Josh Stein both issued executive orders. Here’s why and for how long.
Why are flags at half-staff in North Carolina? Stein ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, according to an April 22 news release from the state. Pope Francis died April 21.
By D.G. Martin Regular readers of this column may remember my interest in the so-called Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence dated May 20, 1775, a date enshrined on North Carolina’s state flag.