Shell Pile: A Forgotten Fishing Village Once a bustling oyster hub on the Maurice River in Cumberland County, Shell Pile got its name from towering heaps of oyster shells outside seafood packing sheds. In the 1930s, it was home to around 1,000 Black residents living in barracks on stilts over the salt marshes — a…
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The Abbey of Saint Gall, located in the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland, is one of the most important cultural landmarks in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. This former Benedictine monastery played a central role in European religious and intellectual life during the Middle Ages. Founded in the 8th century,…
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As the man stormed toward me, his fury was palpable. His finger jabbed the air in my direction as he shouted, “What do you think you’re doing?” The crowd that had started to gather around us was tense, anticipation crackling in the oppressive heat. I held the dog in my arms, feeling her ribs heave…
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Mystery Items Of The Week! Can you Help Us Identify These Items? #5 Has Us Stumped! Everyday, our readers submit photos of the beautiful antiques they come across. Occasionally, we see an item that has us puzzled, so we turn to you for help! Take a look at the following fiveitems, and see if you…
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Her voice wavered as she struggled to find the right words. “That man is your grandfather.” I sank into my couch, trying to process what I’d just heard. My grandfather? The mysterious, generous man who had been tipping me $100 every Sunday? I had so many questions. Why hadn’t she told me about him? Why…
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In an inspiring story that defies all odds, a father with Down syndrome has proven that love, determination, and unwavering support can overcome any challenge. His son, who grew up under his care, has now become a doctor—a remarkable achievement that has touched hearts around the world. This incredible journey highlights the power of resilience…
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Deyvion was just a baby, sleeping peacefully in his bassinet, when a fire tore through the apartment that should have been his safe haven. Flames engulfed the room, smoke filled the air, and in the chaos, firefighters raced in and pulled him from the blaze. Though they saved his life, the fire left him with…
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Just one day before his tragic death, 10-year-old Bryson Funk stood on the pitcher’s mound and delivered his final pitch, striking out the last batter and winning the championship for his little league team in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. On June 11, the Linglestown Colts clinched the division championship, thanks to 10-year-old Bryson Funk, who pitched the final three…
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Landon Thomas, Jr. came to Augusta, Georgia after graduating from Bethany College. He married Mary “Minnie” Fleming Thomas, and the couple had five children. Soon after, he founded the Fleming and Thomas banking firm. In 1886, the couple purchased a home from the General Thomas Flournoy estate. Unfortunately, that home burned down in 1890. This…
Alain’s early life was anything but ordinary. When his father opened a cinema hall, his mother took up work as a cashier there, trying to support the family. However, when Alain was only three years old, his parents separated, a change that would shape much of his childhood. Both eventually remarried, giving Alain half-siblings and…
