A Nonprofit Organization that knowledgeromote the and appreciation of the achievement of american independence by supporting advanced studies, presenting exhibitions, Public Programs, advocating preservation, and writing resources to students and teachers. During the siege of charleston in 1780, British Forces captured nearly 6000 men, seven of whom were generals. This was the largest number of prisoners taken during a single occupy charlestown became the key prisoner depot for the british in the south create what were the dates of these captured men . South. Eased what would the fates of these captured men . I am pleased to introduce carl borick to answer these questions. He is director of the Charleston Museum in chow said, South Carolina, the author of two books on the revolutionary war in South Carolina. Charleston, s. C. , the author of two books on the revolutionary war in South Carolina. Won the 2003ense roger award from the South Carolina Historical Society for the years best b
Were looking at some School Closings and delays in the mountains. Haywood county schools will open 2 hours late and Jackson County schools will be on a 2 and a half hour delay. Delay. Madison mitchell and Yancey County schools will all be closed. Well bring you updates on air via the ticker at the bottom of your screen as well as online at fox carolina dot com. 3 happening now 3 a scare at mary black hospitalm a fire inside a dumpster is under controlbut it sent flames and a lot of smoke shooting into the air at the skylin drive facility earlier this evening the fire even forced the er to evacuate patients 3 we know spartanburg city, cowpens, drayton, converse and whitney Fire Departments responded along with spartanburg ems and police. Police. Heres a look at the scene a little earlier tonight you can see the major flames and smoke on scene. Fire out in a dumpster right outside the hospital again the emergency room did have to be evacuated fortunately no reported injuries at this time
3 and with this dangerous cold were looking at some School Closings and delays in the mountains. Haywood county schools will open 2 hours late Madison Mitchell and Yancey County schools will all be closed. We have more running at the bottom of your screen. As well as online at fox carolina dot com. 3 developing tonight 3 firefighters rushed to a blaze at mary Black Hospital in spartanburg tonight. It forced the er to be evacuated. This is a look at pictures the Spartanburg Fire Department posted on their Facebook Page. You can see the heavy smoke billowing. And how far away it could be seen. 3 the fire broke out at the skylin drive facility around 6 this evening. We know spartanburg city, cowpens, drayton, converse and converse Fire Departments all responded along with 3 heres a look at the scene earlier tonight again you can see some heavy smokefire Officials Say the fire started in a dumpster right outside the hospital hospitalthere were some traffic concerns while roads were blocked
South carolina is. Texas senator ted cruz started his day with lunch in seneca. Before heading to spartanburg this afternoon. Cruz says despite the war of words between the front runners. His focus is on South Carolinas voters. 3 3 3 i think the people of South Carolina deserve a focus on issues, on substance on record and positive optimistic vision for this country and thats where im going to keep my focus. Focus. Coming up. The battle heats up between ted cruz and donald trump now trump is threatening to sue cruz. Over an abortion ad. Just wait til you hear cruzs response next half hour 3 later tonight. Ted cruz. Marco rubio. And ben carson will be taking center stage in greenville. Theyre participating in a town hall meeting. G. Put on by cnn. Cnn. Earlier today. Carson campaigned in newberry. He spoke to voters at the grille on main. Carson told the crowd there needs to be more focus on the issues. Not fighting between the candidates. Carson says thats his goal in tonights town hal
Canceled for our area, as the severe storms are heading east of us. The wind behind the system will affect us into tonight. Expect quickly falling temperatures as the front moves through. 3 wrap up 3 now lets send it over to the pit crew traffic center. 3 3 back to you guys 3 our weather coverage continuesas we said. The winds. Which are responsible for taking down several trees and power lines across our area. This is a look at keelel mill road near travelers rest. Where several downed lines sparked a brush fire. Causing the road to be temporarily closed. And winds are whipping across the area. You can see trees blowingeven trash cans tumbling over. 3 and in mauldin the winds whipped the roof right offff bus shelter at the golden strip career center. You can see the metal pieces were blown onto the nearby main building. Thankfully no students or staff were hurt. 3 and those Power Outages leaving several schools affected this afternoon. Spartanburg Methodist College lost power just bef