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Remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers excavated at South Carolina battlefield site
Archeologists work on the Camden burial website. (Sarah Nell Blackwell)
Researchers introduced Friday that a few of America’s first veterans have been discovered after archeologists unearthed the skeletal stays and accompanying artifacts of 14 Revolutionary Conflict troopers.
The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Belief introduced the excavation and discovery of the stays of 14 troopers who have been killed within the grotesque Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
A staff of archeologists from the South Carolina Institute of Archeology and Anthropology and the South Carolina Division of Pure Assets, together with organic anthropologists from the Richland County Coroner’s workplace and the College of South Carolina unearthed the skeletal stays and accompanying artifacts of the troopers.
“These younger males demonstrated their allegiance in an intense battle for liberty. They’re actually America’s first veterans,” mentioned Doug Bostick, CEO of South Carolina Battleground Preservation Belief. “We now have a accountability to honor their sacrifice by guaranteeing their stays are protected in perpetuity and their tales of bravery are shared.”
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An archeologist holds a French musket flint discovered from one of many Continental burials. (Sarah Nell Blackwell)
Fired and flattened musket ball discovered on the burial website in Camden, South Carolina. (Sarah Nell Blackwell)
Based on the Belief, the stays, some lower than six inches under the floor in seven separate places throughout the battlefield, have been situated throughout website analysis, rigorously excavated and eliminated over an eight-week interval starting in September.
“This discovery is especially vital to the historical past of our state and nation,” Dr. Steven D. Smith, a analysis professor at South Carolina Institute of Archeology and Anthropology and principal investigator for the challenge mentioned. “It is a uncommon alternative to look at and analyze a big pattern of Revolutionary Conflict troopers to get details about their well being and eating regimen, age, gender, and evaluate the forensic information to the historic document.”
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Archeologists cleansing Continental burials on the Battle of Camden website. (Sarah Nell Blackwell)
The staff’s preliminary discipline examinations reveals that 12 of the our bodies are Patriot Continental troopers from both Maryland or Delaware, one is probably going a North Carolina Loyalist, and one served with the British 71st Regiment of Foot, Fraser’s Highlanders.
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SCIAA archeologist James Legg has performed analysis on the Camden Battlefield for greater than 40 years and led the onsite discipline staff.
“Individuals go to battlefields like Camden, Cowpens and Kings Mountain daily and don’t usually contemplate that they’re strolling in unmarked cemeteries.” Legg mentioned. “The lifeless are nonetheless there.”
Melted musket ball uncovered from the excavation website. (Sarah Nell Blackwell)
The Richland County Coroner’s Workplace assisted within the closing steps of elimination and transportation of the stays to the workplaces in Columbia, South Carolina.
Within the ensuing months, the coroners officer will collect data concerning the battle veterans.
“Over the subsequent 5 months, we are going to collect data to uncover particulars resembling age, race and probably the area of their start, additional telling the non-public tales of those troopers.” Invoice Stevens, Richland County Coroner’s Workplace deputy coroner and director of anthropology mentioned.
The Battle of Camden, which is also referred to as the Battle of Camden Courtroom Home, was a serious victory for the British within the American Revolutionary Conflict.
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British forces beneath Lt. Gen. Charles and Lord Cornwallis routed the U.S. forces led by Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates outdoors of Camden, South Carolina, strengthening the British maintain on the Carolinas following the seize of Charleston.
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As South Carolina prepares for its Citrus Bowl matchup against Illinois, the message from players is clear: this team isn’t just happy to be in Orlando.
The No. 15 Gamecocks (9-3) have their sights set on a historic tenth win, which would mark only the eighth time in program history the team has reached double-digit victories. Despite the disappointment of missing the expanded College Football Playoff, players emphasized their focus has shifted entirely to ending the season on a high note against the Fighting Illini (9-3).
“It’s just another chance to play with my teammates. All of them are like my brothers, even the coaching staff,” said defensive lineman Boogie Huntley, who confirmed earlier this week that he will play in the bowl game. “It’s just another opportunity to go out and have fun, show the nation and the world who South Carolina is.”
The Gamecocks enter the December 31 matchup at Camping World Stadium riding high after their victory over rival Clemson, a game that produced several players’ favorite moments of the season. Linebacker Debo Williams cited quarterback LaNorris Sellers’ game-winning touchdown run against the Tigers as his top memory, while Demetrius Knight Jr. still possesses the ball from his crucial interception to seal the rivalry win.
Sellers, whose heroics in the Clemson game have made him something of a campus celebrity, has maintained his focus despite the increased attention. “I trust him,” Sellers said of his relationship with coach Mike Shula, who was officially confirmed as the team’s new offensive coordinator earlier this week. “He’s coached a lot of guys and has a history with a lot of guys in the NFL. It’s about him trusting me and us continuing to have a great relationship from here on out.”
The defense, which has been a strength all season, appears motivated to finish strong. Safety Nick Emmanwori emphasized the team’s desire to approach this game differently than other teams who missed the playoff. “We want to come with a different mental approach,” Emmanwori said, noting the team is using the playoff snub as motivation.
For seniors like Tonka Hemingway, who recently won the Ray Tanner award, the bowl game represents one final opportunity to represent the school. “I’m really excited to put on the Garnet and black one more time and just leave it all out there,” Hemingway said.
South Carolina enters the game as an 9.5-point favorite against an Illinois team led by former Ole Miss quarterback Luke Altmyer, who has thrown for over 2,500 yards and 21 touchdowns this season. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on ABC, as the Gamecocks seek to close out what has already been a memorable season with one more victory.
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died in an Orangeburg County crash from Saturday night.
Sgt. Tyler Tidwell says this accident happened at approximately 7:05 p.m. on Redmond Mill Road near Magenta Drive. This is about four miles east of the Town of North.
Tidwell says a Hyundai sedan was traveling west on Redmond Mill Road when they went off to the road to the left and struck a tree. They were the only person in the car and the only vehicle involved.
The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has not yet identified the victim.
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South Carolina continues to mine the transfer portal to fill needs and the Gamecocks have sent out another known offer to an interior defensive lineman.
Bowling Green transfer portal DL Davonte Miles posted on Twitter/X Saturday that the Gamecocks have offered the 6-foot-5, 275-pounder.
In addition to South Carolina, Miles is hearing from Mississippi State, Memphis, Northwestern, and UConn.
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Miles is expected to play in Bowling Green’s bowl game on Dec. 26 and will likely make a decision after that.
Listed as a redshirt sophomore, Miles should have two years of eligibility left.
Miles collected 10 tackles, including a tackle-for-loss, and two quarterback hurries this season.
He is originally from River Rouge, Mich.
South Carolina is expected to bring in multiple interior defensive linemen from the portal as the Gamecocks will have to replace Tonka Hemingway, Boogie Huntley, Deandre Jules, and likely T.J. Sanders from this year’s talented group.
Carolina already has one portal commitment at the position in Texas A&M transfer and former five-star Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy.
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