Pineville, a historic refuge
Part 44: The Santee Cooper Project, the beginning
By Warner M.Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
      In her 215- year history, Pineville has experienced three major catastrophes: the Epidemic of 1834, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the Santee- Cooper Project. The first two destroyed lives and scattered the survivors. The third flooded homes and land, disenfranchising the remaining families...
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San Miguel de Allende
Part 2: A city of art
By Michael Orr mikeaorr@gmail.com
      San Miguel de Allende is known as an oasis of sorts for artists and artisans from across Mexico and the world. The artistic emphasis is not confined simply to the art schools or the past in San Miguel but permeates the life of the city and its residents.
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