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- January 3rd, 2010
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
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Now that I've completed a whole cycle of what happened on each day in the Carolinas, I will not be posting new blog posts because most of it would be a repeat of what I've already posted. History does…
- December 31st, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 31
1879The Federal Point Lighthouse on the North Carolina Cape Fear River was placed out of service.
- December 30th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 30
1862The USS. Monitor sank in a storm off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Just nine months earlier, the ship had been part of a revolution in naval warfare when the ironclad dueled to a standstill with…
- December 29th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 29
1808President Andrew Johnson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and succeeded the presidency after Lincoln's assasination. He was impeached and then acquitted.
- December 28th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 28
1832John C. Calhoun became the first American vice president to resign from office. He served under Presidents John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. He gave his resignation after a series of political…
- December 27th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
- December 26th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 26
1941The North Carolina Society of Historians was organized to encourage the collection and preservation of North Carolina history, including genealogy and archaeology.
- December 25th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 25
1922Actress Ava Gardner was born in North Carolina and became famous for her performance in the movie The Barefoot Contessa. She later married Mickey Rooney, then Artie Shaw, and finally Frank Sinatra…
- December 24th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 24
1895George Vanderbilt officially opened his home in Asheville, North Carolina to family and friends, the largest privately owned home in the world. A castle, it consists of 250 rooms, 34 bedrooms, 43…
- December 23rd, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Over the next couple of weeks I will be taking a break from blogging. I want to wish you all a very blessed and merry Christmas full of Christ's love and joy! I pray the new year will bring you hope a…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 23
1794The original Bald Head Island Lighthouse was lit for the first time near where the current "Old Baldy Lighthouse" now stands at the mouth of Cape Fear River, North Carolina.
- December 22nd, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 22
1789North Carolina became a smaller state by giving up western lands to form the state of Tennessee.
- December 21st, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
The Christmas Desk Sweep
I've been hanging around the publishing industry long enough to recognize cycles at Christmas. Things slow down to a crawl. Granted, the publishing industry is typically SLOW, but the Christmas season…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 21
1761Revolutionary War hero, Robert Barnwell, was born in Beaufort, North Carolina.1776Richard Caswell became the first governor of North Carolina under the new constitution.1846Gaston County was creat…
- December 20th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 20
1860South Carolina voted unanimously as the first state to secede from the United States.
- December 19th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 19
1801South Carolina College was chartered as one of the nation's first publicy supported institution of higher education.1828South Carolina legislature issed a set of resolutions opposing a tariff that…
- December 18th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 18
1775A company of foot rangers raided Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, where Governor Campbell retained slaves and Loyalists.1776A constitution for the State of North Carolina was adopted.1830Montfor…
- December 17th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 17
1776A Declaration of Rights in 25 articles was adopted for North Carolinians who opposed the king of England.1903Wilbur Wright with the help of his brother, Orville Wright, achieved the first plane in…
- December 16th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
Book Review - "A Forever Christmas"
by Missy TippensThis is a wonderful Christmas story that will fill your heart with thanksgiving and joy. The characters are so vivid that you can see them. The two little boys in the story are true to…
- December 15th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 15
1754Paul Henkell, a missionary of the eighteenth-century Lutheran Church, was born near Salisbury, North Carolina.1795The US Senate administered a stinging blow to one of the nation's most distinguish…
- December 14th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
What is Your Favorite Christmas Recipe?
I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to share their favorite Christmas recipe. If you're like me and you don't cook very often, you can just list your favorite dish. I hope to hear about some del…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 14
1782The British evacuated Charleston, South Carolina during the Revolution War. 1862A small battle at Kinston, North Carolina ocurred during the Civil War. Union Brigadier General John G. Foster advan…
- December 13th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 13
1979A minor earthquake shook Wilmington, North Carolina. It was felt in South Carolina as well.
- December 12th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 12
1776North Carolina submitted a Bill of Rights to the Provincial Congress in preparing a state constitution.1780Engagement occurred at Halfway Swamp, North Carolina. The British snuck away during the n…
- December 11th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
Traditional Christmas Desserts
I wanted to share a couple of traditional colonial recipes you can use for Christmas. Hope you enjoy! Hasty PuddingExact amounts were not given in my booklet so you you might have to experiment. Brin…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
- December 10th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 10
1718Stede Bonnet, known as a gentleman pirate who operated in the waters of the coast of North Carolina, was caught and hanged on this day.1832President Andrew Jackson wrote a Proclamation regarding S…
- December 9th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
Author Interview - Myra Johnson
Please welcome Myra Johnson to my blog! She's a fellow Abingdon Author of One Imperfect Christmas as well as a Heartsong Presents Author of Autumn Rains. Myra has offered to give away one free autogr…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
- December 8th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 8
1796South Carolina elected Charles Pickney as governor.1810South Carolina elected Henry Middleton as governor.
- December 7th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
Why I\'m Still Working
An author who hit the New York Times Bestsellers List made a promise that if she ever made the NYT List she would post her earnings on the book. She's kept her word. I wanted to share with you the rea…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
December 7
1801Nathaniel Macon, a North Carolina representative, was elected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives.1857James L. Orr, a South Carolina representative, was elected as Speaker of the US Hous…
- December 6th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
CFBA Book Review - "A Measure of Mercy"
TheChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing A Measure of MercybyLauraine SnellingABOUT THE AUTHOR:Award-winning and best selling author Lauraine Snelling began living her dream to be a writer wit…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
- December 4th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
A Traditional Christmas in Regency England
The Christmas Feast Christmas dinner was typically around 4 PM. As the evening progressed a Christmas toast was given to the season and gifts were given out, usually this is when servants also recei…
- December 2nd, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
CFBA Book Tour - "The Christmas Glass"
TheChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing The Christmas GlassGuidepostsBooks byMarci AlborghettiABOUT THE AUTHOR:Marci Alborghetti has been writing only slightly longer than she's been reading…
- December 1st, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
- November 30th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Jennifer's Writing Blog
Send Your Questions & Suggestions
With the new year approaching, I'd like to know if you, my blog readers, have questions about writing and publishing that I haven't covered. For my readers who aren't writers, are you enjoying the boo…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 30
1864Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina occurred between a Union force under Major General John P. Hatch and a Confederate force under Colonel J. Colcock. US colored troops were involved. Hatch faile…
- November 29th, 2009
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 13
1860South Carolina Legislature called a special session to discuss sucession from the Union.1997The first major casino opened in North Carolina on the reservation of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee I…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 22
1718The notorious English pirate, Blackbeard was killed by Lieutenant Robert Maynard off the coast of North Carolina near Oacracoke Island where he was known to hide out. Before dying, he received 25…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 7
1918Christian evangelist Billy Graham was born near Charlotte, North Carolina. After his conversion at a revival meeting at age 16, he began on a career of preaching and has become known worldwide.
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 15
1932Clyde McPhatter was born in Durham, North Carolina. He later became a famous R&B singer who joined The Drifters before going out on his own.1993Howard Stern's radio show premiered in Myrtle Be…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 19
1775Fighting between Loyalists and Patriots began in the fortified settlement of ninety-six, South Carolina.
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 23
1730William Moultrie was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He became Major General in the Contenental Army during the Revolutionary War. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives, Sen…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 9
1780Revolutionary War action occurred at Fishdam Ford (Broad River) South Carolina. Casualties were light on both sides.
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 17
1753The Moravians settled Bethabara in Forsyth County, North Carolina. They were a group of German missionaries from Pennsylvania.1802The former governor of South Carolina, John Matthews, died in Char…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 20
1805South Carolina Governor Benjamin Franklin Perry was born in Pendleton District.1847A group of Jewish women in Charleston, South Caroina decried the death of British author Grace Aguilar as a natio…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 11
1857North Carolina Governor, John Motley Morehead, decided to establish a port city. Six hundred acrews were purchased from the Arendell family. The Shepard Point Land Company was formed. On this day,…
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jt4novels has posted a new entry on: Today in Carolina History
November 21
1775A truce between Loyalists and Patriots ended 2-day fighting at the fortified settlement of Ninety-Six, South Carolina.1780North Carolina entered the Union of the United States of America.1789North…
