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Our History: Ruth Cupp, attorney, legislator, historian
1/1/1970: A native of Ft. Worth, Texas, Ruth and her family relocated to the “North Area” of Charleston County, today known as North Charleston, in 1941. She attended North Charleston High,... -
Our History: The USS Hobson, A Lowcountry Ship
1/1/1970: There are countless stories of humanity and heroism that can be told about the men and ships of the Charleston Naval Shipyard. One such ship, the USS Hobson DD-464, was... -
Our History: The namesakes of the former Bonds-Wilson High School
1/1/1970: The namesakes of the former Bonds-Wilson High School, Dr. J. R. Bonds and John T. Wilson are described by their former students as dignified gentlemen. Dr. Bonds graduated from South... -
Our History: USS Betelgeuse (AK-260)
1/1/1970: The “Goose,” as she was affectionately known, was a familiar sight steaming in and out of Charleston harbor during the 1960’s. She began her service as the Victory ship SS... -
Our History: Why is McMillan Avenue called McMillan Avenue?
1/1/1970: US Representative Thomas McMillan does the Charleston on the steps of the US Capital. Thomas McMillan represented the Sixth District for eight terms in Congress (1925-1939), but his first love... -
Our History: World War I training camps
1/1/1970: During WWI, the Piney Grove Training Camp provided recruits with basic instruction. As many as 5,000 young men at a time lived in tents, and later wooden barracks, as they... -
Palmetto Masters finish 2nd at US Masters Nationals
1/1/1970: The Palmetto Masters Swim Team competed at Nationals held in Greensboro, NC April 28-May 1. 75 adults ranging in age from 18-69 from around the area took on 1,800 athletes from... -
Palmetto Masters’ historical performance in national swim meet
1/1/1970: The Palmetto Masters National Team competed this past weekend in the 2014 US Masters Swimming Summer National Championship with a historical performance. The national swim meet was held in College... -
Paper bags only for small yard waste collection beginning July 1
1/1/1970: Beginning July 1, 2015, the City of North Charleston will no longer collect small yard waste in plastic bags for disposal. Yard waste be placed in paper bags for curbside... -
Patriots Point Symposium on the Effects of Vietnam on Liberty Hill Community
1/1/1970: On Friday, Feb. 6 Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a symposium to delve into the history of North Charleston’s Liberty Hill Community and the estimated 60 young...
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