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Friday, May 17, 2013  Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin are scheduled to hold their final reunion in South Carolina.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  State House Speaker Bobby Harrell is honoring plans to build a Medal of Honor museum in South Carolina.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  It will cost less than projected to clean hazardous chemicals and liquids from the aging aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  One of the last remaining river patrol boats that fought with America's so-called Brown Water Navy during Vietnam War is going into dry dock for a few weeks.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Officials at Patriots Point are proposing spending up to $5 million to make the 20th Century aircraft carrier USS Yorktown a floating museum that will better attract 21st Century visitors

Thursday, March 14, 2013 

Thursday, December 13, 2012  An audit of the Patriots Point Development Authority finds that, without state or federal funds, the maritime museum on Charleston Harbor won't be able to maintain its fleet.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Donna Pratt wasn't sure what to think when officials at Patriots Point on the South Carolina coast approached her about dedicating a refurbished H-3 helicopter to the memory of her husband.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  South Carolina's lower-than-expected surplus means $15 million worth of projects disappears from the state budget.

Friday, August 17, 2012  A new development is coming to the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina at Patriots Point on Charleston Harbor.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  First responders from four states are scheduled to take part in a rescue competition aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  The USS Laffey is returning to Patriot's Point after over 2 years of repairs to her hull.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  The board of the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum has agreed that the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown will be repaired at the museum instead of sending it to a shipyard for repairs.  The board expects to build a cofferdam around the vessel so repairs can be made.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  An early morning fire on the USS Yorktown will not stop the Lowcountry attraction from opening today.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  A national conference on the causes and consequences of civil wars is being held in South Carolina as the 150th anniversary of the first shots of the Civil War approaches.