On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from ... "King George can read that without spectacles!" Today, the original copy of the Declaration is housed in the National ...

North Carolina, which was at one time combined with South Carolina to form a single territory, was one of the original 13 colonies and became the 12th state in 1789. It sent the most troops to ...

After listening to the squawks of World War II civilian-sailors for four long years, the Navy authorized the first basic change in the bluejacket’s uniform since 1817. It ruled that in 1952 the ...

Rummaging through one of biggest, most valuable datasets not in government hands, we discovered some fascinating links ...

As one of the original 13 Colonies and the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents, Virginia is a state steeped in history. But with breathtaking shoreline spanning thousands of miles, unique coastal ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is set to execute its first inmate in 13 years after an unintended pause because the state could not obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections.

Descendants of New Jersey’s original inhabitants ... “There was supposed to be a 14th state [after the 13 colonies achieved ...

From big city races to international runs to just plain old good times, these races are well worth the 13.1 miles ... the full marathon for the first 7.5 miles and meet up with them again at ...

More than 50 tables of dealers buying and selling cards and memorabilia. Proceeds benefit homeless children. 3-8 p.m. Sept.

Displaced couple says FEMA is leaving them in limbo COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause ...

Tolls will increase for the first time since 2011 on the Delaware ... The beginning of the end for 13 years of stable tolls came on July 17 when the authority’s board of commissioners voted ...