Pineville, a historic refuge
Part 21: The Pineville Academy
By Warner M.Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
      The Pineville Academy was incorporated by the State of South Carolina in 1805. It had the right to own real and personal property and to produce income not exceeding $5,000 a year. A provision allowed the Academy to receive escheated (confiscated by the state) property in St. Stephen's Parish.
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The Amazing Eurasian Odyssey
as told by characters Matthew Garrick and Stephen Williams Part 6: Landing in Da Nang
      The train was by no means luxurious by normal standards, but compared to the train in Cambodia, it could be considered a five- star hotel. It was to be about an 18- hour, overnight ride to Da Nang. We both had the top bunks, as a luggage space at the top of each berth allowed us to spread out since we are taller than your average local.
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