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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ahead of a hearing next week by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, property rights supporters held meetings across the state to inform people about the importance of property rights and royalties from mineral and gas companies. The state Supreme Court is scheduled to rehear Leggett v. EQT on Tuesday. In November, the court ruled in favor of landowners after EQT Corporation, a Pittsburgh-based petroleum and natural gas company, took deductions from royalty payments.…

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    Do you the people of the USA think the flag should be taken and kept down, the Confederate Flag? The flag is more than hate it is a meaning of heritage and symbol of war(Controversies). The killing in the church that left nine black people dead was the reason the flag was removed(Controversies). The flag was in the picture when the guy killed the colored people. He used the flag as a sign of hate on colored people. He did this because he is a racist man. There are many people like that, but they…

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    for years before the Indians did not support white settlements, Clark was victorious and paved the way more expansion north of the Ohio River. As before when Britain tried to take over Charleston later on they did take over it and captured a large patriot army which became of their words defeats of the war. Charleston then became a strategy for the British. Another victory was at Major Mountain, South Carolina where patriot militia defeated loyalists under Major…

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    with her cameraman Adam during a live interview (Donohue). People like these reporters are dying because of their job and what they say about where they are at doing a report. During the June of 2014, there was a school shooting in Charleston, and that caused Charleston to ban high caliber ammunition rounds. Terrorists are also causing trouble with guns in many different states. Then on a Wednesday in August, 2014 a reporter named Bryce Williams killed five people, two in his crew and three…

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    taking courses that will help me become a fluent speaker in another language, like Spanish. I have taken Spanish classes in high school, and I am very excited to continue my study of Spanish at the College of Charleston. I would like to receive a minor degree in Spanish at the College of Charleston to enhance my competitiveness in the job-seeking world, connect with people from different cultural backgrounds and to thoroughly prepare for my career…

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    The vote is passed without his support and Benjamin’s oldest son Gabriel, played by Heath Ledger, joins the Continental Army. Later in the movie, several years later, Charleston succumbs to British force and Gabriel returns home. The family takes in wounded soldiers from both sides of the war after a close by battle. British dragoons led by Colonel William Tavington (Jason Isaacs) arrive at the home and arrest Gabriel.…

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    Equal in God’s Eyes Racism has not ended even though our growing society tells us that it has. This discrimination started in the late 17th century and still exists. Segregation remained an extremely popular discussion in America’s past, and it still emerges into conversations that individuals have currently. Racism inhibits social equality. We need to assist those whose lives are affected by racial intolerance. History, modern events, and my personal experience each shows a different view on…

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    Known as the “Roaring Twenties,” the “Jazz Age,” and the “Golden Age,” the 1920s were the beginning of prosperity and productive times in America. After WWI, which ended in 1919, the USA became the wealthiest country in the world. This was because the USA was the main provider of weapons, food, and other life necessities for the Allies. As of result, America’s financial status grew. With the money that was accumulated, new inventions were introduced. These inventions developed a new way of life,…

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    things were considered when selecting the appropriate textbook. Selection was based on course relevance, the intended audience/students, personal/institutional teaching philosophy, and cost/availability of the textbook. The course was developed with Charleston Southern as the institute in which the course would be taught. Incorporating faith into the curriculum should be considered for a faith-based program. Caring for the older adult should be broadened to include a holistic approach. The…

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    Why Was Charles Town Difficult To Settle In? Have you ever moved somewhere and known nothing about nothing about the place or who was there? That's what it was like for all the Colonists, British , Americans, Spanish and etc. who moved to charles town. Everyone wanted to be in Charles Town , however it was very hard to settle here. The Spanish encountered unfavorable weather,sickness and hostility from the Natives. While the Colonists had to battle with everyone because they were trying to take…

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