On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress declared something revolutionary to the world: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Never mind that “men” meant ...

For decades, I’ve proudly told the story of my ancestors, Jacob and Henry Beeson, two brothers who didn’t just map out a town on July 4, 1776. Their act of ...

The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but ...

The Fourth of July is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States of America every year and marks the American independence from British rule in 1776. Back in the 18th century, America was ...

"The Marines have a saying, 'Once a Marine, always a Marine.' There is something valuable about tradition, and we should not ...

Cold wind, warm election -- Samuel Adams and the secret meeting -- The Revolution is now begun -- The farmer immovable -- The state house and the street -- Der Alarm -- Blind eyes -- Black silk -- ...