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On this day in 1865, Union forces under the command of major general William Tecumseh Sherman captured the city of Columbia, S.C. – and burned a sizable portion of it to the ground.

Or did they?

In his 1999 book Lies Across America, author James W. Loewen disputes this version of history – the one that’s still plastered on monuments all over the Southern city. Citing research by historians Marion Lucas and James Rhoads, Loewen concludes that the main fire which destroyed roughly a third of the city was accidental – the result of wind rekindling cotton fires set previously by retreating Confederate troops.

In fact according to Loewen’s account, union troops actually helped to contain the conflagration.

Confederate loyalists bristle at such “revisionist history.”

“The responsibility lies totally and completely with General William Tecumseh Sherman,” a website devoted to Confederate general Wade Hampton states plainly.

As evidence, the site refers to an entry in Sherman’s journal in which he acknowledges framing Hampton for the blaze.

“In my official report of this conflagration I distinctly charged it to General Wade Hampton, and confess I did so pointedly to shake the faith of his people in him, for he was in my opinion a braggart and professed to be the special champion of South Carolina,” Sherman wrote.

The site also quotes an account in which one of Sherman’s commanding generals – Oliver Otis Howard – stated that “it is useless to deny that our troops burnt Columbia, for I saw them in the act.”

It also quotes The (Columbia, S.C.) State newspaper – which concluded a century later that “responsibility rested upon Sherman and his men.”

Indeed Union troops did set several fires during their occupation of Columbia – most notably the destruction of the Gibbes House. But were these fires responsible for the larger blaze that consumed so much of the city? Or did that larger blaze originate from the cotton fires set by Confederates?

We may never know for sure, although the damage to these landmarks is obviously not up for debate …

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What else is likely to remain a mystery? How much of Columbia was actually burned …

The S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Museum claims that more than eighty percent of the city was destroyed, although Loewen refers to this government-funded entity as “the least accurate museum operated by a state government anywhere in the United States.”

Ouch …

Don’t get us wrong: This website is by no means sympathetic to the federal government … then or now. Don’t believe us? Look no fruther than the fact we have seriously entertained secession (although not the sort that precipitated the “late unpleasantness,” mind you).

Past or present ideologies aside, the historical question simply fascinates us …

What do you think? Cast your vote in our poll and post your thoughts in our comments section below …

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage at 22 facilities across South Carolina and Georgia where storm surge, flooding and strong winds from Hurricane Ian are expected to leave residents in need of recovery assistance.

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"Our U-Haul family is willing and able to help by making our disaster relief program available to anyone in need."

U-Haul has also made 43 self-storage facilities across Florida available to offer free assistance.

The free month of self-storage services is available to customers renting new units and is subject to vacancy at each U-Haul facility. People seeking more information about the U-Haul disaster relief program or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact the participating facility nearest them (listed alphabetically by city):

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The South Carolina Highway Patrol will be traveling the state in July conducting recruitment presentations.The first recruitment session is Tuesday at the Troop 1 Headquarters at 1626 Shop Road, in Columbia.Each session begins at 6 p.m.See the poster, left, for all recruitment presentations and the date and place.

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Whether you want to call it by its nickname, “Soda City,” or just by its name, Columbia, SC, is one of the many great destinations to move to in the South. This South Carolina city is known for many things including its Southern charm, riverfront views, museums, and Greek Revival buildings.

And if you’re considering living in Columbia, there’s four things you should know. The housing market is somewhat competitive, the median home sale price is $237,000, the average sale price per square foot is $135, and the average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbia is $1,249.

If those prices are out of your budget, don’t worry, we’ve got options. We’ve collected the 5 most affordable suburbs of Columbia, SC, to consider living in. And the best part is that they’re all less than 25 minutes away from the city center. You’ll still be close enough to Columbia to explore the city’s great neighborhoods without the price of living there.

#1: Dentsville

Median home price: $158,950 Average sale price per square foot: $101 Driving distance from Columbia: 15 minutes Dentsville, SC homes for sale Dentsville, SC apartments for rent

With a median home sale price of $158,950, Dentsville comes in at number one on our list of most affordable suburbs of Columbia, SC. About a 15-minute drive north of downtown Columbia, Dentsville is home to roughly 14,400 residents. If you’re considering moving to this area make sure to explore the nearby Sesquicentennial State Park where you can camp, canoe, bike, or walk on a nature trail.

Interested in moving to the area?

Median home price: $160,000 Average sale price per square foot: $136 Driving distance from Columbia: 20 minutes Woodfield, SC homes for sale Woodfield, SC apartments for rent

Columbia’s second most affordable suburb is Woodfield. About a 20-minute drive away from downtown Columbia, you can explore Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, and boat, fish, or relax at Lake Murray in just a quick drive. When living in this suburb of 9,200 people, you can also spend time exploring charming downtown Woodfield.

#3: Seven Oaks

Median home price: $191,000 Average sale price per square foot: $130 Driving distance from Columbia: 15 minutes Seven Oaks, SC homes for sale Seven Oaks, SC apartments for rent

15 minutes outside of the city, you’ll find yourself in the suburb of Seven Oaks. Even with a population of about 14,700, there are plenty of fun things to do in Seven Oaks. Make sure to check out one of the many parks like Seven Oaks Park or the Environmental Center at Saluda Shoals Park if you move to the third most affordable suburb.

#4: West Columbia

Median home price: $215,000 Average sale price per square foot: $153 Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,225 Driving distance from Columbia: 8 minutes West Columbia, SC homes for sale West Columbia, SC apartments for rent

Only slightly more expensive than Seven Oaks is West Columbia, the next suburb on our list. With a population close to 17,400, there’s still plenty to do in this suburb of Columbia, SC. Plan to spend the day taking in the riverfront views at West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, exploring the Riverbanks Botanical Garden, and grabbing a meal at one of the many local spots.

#5: Red Bank

Median home price: $239,750 Average sale price per square foot: $155 Driving distance from Columbia: 25 minutes Red Bank, SC homes for sale Red Bank, SC apartments for rent

Drive 25 minutes outside of Columbia and you’ll find the suburb of Red Bank, the final city on our list. With 10,900 people living in this affordable town, Red Bank is a great option to consider when looking to stay close to Columbia without paying the premium for a home in the city. In Red Bank, there’s plenty to explore throughout the year.

Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Columbia and under a 25-minute drive from downtown Columbia. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.

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HANAHAN — The Lowcountry might be the hardest working region in South Carolina, but that’s partly because so many of us are stuck in stop-and-go traffic for so long each day.

Hanahan was named the “Hardest Working City” in South Carolina recently by zippia.com. Five of the top six cities in South Carolina came from the tri-county area.

Goose Creek came it at No. 2 in this year’s rankings. Charleston (4), Ladson (5) and North Charleston (6) also were all among this year’s top 10 cities in the state.

Zippia sifted through the most recent American Community Survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine its rankings. The website ranked just shy of 4,000 cities across the country. Among the metrics used to rank individual cities were average hours worked plus the average commute time.

“It wasn’t just the number of hours worked,” said Kathy Morris, a marketing manager for Zippia, a jobs search website. “We wanted to take into account how many hours the average worker put in, plus their daily commute. Both of those numbers are important when determining just how long a person is working.”

After that, Zippia examined the number of workers per household (employee labor force divided by the number of households) and the percent of residents in each location who are part of the labor force. The higher the numbers in both categories, the harder working the city.

The average worker in Hanahan puts in about 42 hours a week, has a 36-minute daily commute and 71 percent of the labor force in the city has a job.

“Those are really strong numbers, especially the percentage of workforce that has remained employed during a pandemic,” Morris said.

In Goose Creek, the average worker put in 44.4 hours per week and had the same 36-minute daily commute as Hanahan residents. Goose Creek fell just behind Hanahan with 66.9 percent of its labor force employed.

“I’ve always felt like Hanahan is a blue-collar kind of town,” said Bryan Couture, who lives in Tanner Plantation and works for a local tech company. “People have that work ethic ... and that why I think things get done around here.”