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Friday, May 10, 2013  Historians and doctors have long debated what medical complications caused the death of legendary Confederate fighter Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, felled by friendly fire in the Civil War.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  There will be no air show celebrating Myrtle Beach's 75th anniversary.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  South Carolina Adjutant General Robert Livingston is to receive a South Carolina state flag that was part of an expedition to the South Pole commemorating its discovery.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  The city celebrated 50 years of Edwards vs. South Carolina.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The original Emancipation Proclamation is going on display in Nashville as the Civil War-era document that changed the lives of countless African-Americans makes its only stop in the Southeast on a 150th anniversary tour.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The 200th anniversary of the birthday of Germany composer Richard Wagner is being marked by a symposium and a silent film showing at the University of South Carolina.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Monday marks the anniversary of one of the space program's biggest tragedies.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Hundreds of people came to the Statehouse Tuesday to support the Personhood Act of South Carolina Bill.

Friday, December 28, 2012  This New Year's as the nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, one observance will be held on the South Carolina coast where the reading has special resonance.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Two decades ago, then-South Carolina Gov. Carroll Campbell stood at the Greenville-Spartanburg airport and announced the BMW plant being built just up the road would be a benchmark in the state's history.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Ceremonies get under way with a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m., the exact time the bombing began in 1941.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary with 4 shows in New Jersey and London.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered the flags above the Statehouse to be flown at half-staff to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  As ceremonies mark Sept. 11 anniversary, will they mark the passage of a turning point?

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The first black man to attend Clemson University is scheduled to help kick off the school's new academic year.