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During the War of American Independence, most of the plantation homes along the Santee River were sacked and burned by the British or the Tories. After the war, these homes were rebuilt and new plantations were established. In 1793, Pineville was founded by Capt. James Sinkler as a summer refuge for the planters of the Santee region and merchants from Charleston. More ... I hate to be stereotypical, but as what seems to be the norm in Asia, we were treated with utter disregard. Economists and officials project that the overall Asian economy will boom, and that China will surpass the U.S. in a few decades. I say, have you ever been there? I don't think so. More ... |
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