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In 1925, New Yorker Gayer Dominick bought Bulls Island as a private hunting preserve; 11 years later he gave it to Cape Romain refuge for seabirds and shorebirds

Bulls Island has a rich history, changing hands 36 times since 1696. In 1925, banker Gayer Dominick acquired the island, later constructing a mansion and enhancing the waterfowl impoundments for hunting. By 1936, he gifted the island to the federal government, ensuring its preservation as part of the Cape Romain…

The Times of India · Aug 26

For ex-Rep. Mark Sanford, another run at Congress

South Carolina Republican Mark Sanford, a former governor and congressman — and briefly a long-shot presidential contender — is seeking another comeback, joining the crowded field running for the open Charleston-area seat he held for five full terms. Sanford filed his candidacy for the 1st District hours before Monday’s deadline. News…

Roll Call · Mar 30

Takeaways from investigation into the toxic forever chemical legacy of the South’s carpet industry

A major investigative collaboration among five newsrooms shows how chemicals used to make carpets stain-resistant have contaminated swaths of the South

The Independent UK · Feb 2

‘I want this to stay in the family’: 93-year-old US woman faces lawsuit in battle with land developer

Bailey Point Investment sued Josephine Wright in February and has since launched ‘barrage of intimidation’, lawyer says

The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2023