Juneteenth + Charleston’s Emancipation Day; Black River conservation; Gun law lapses, proposed fixes

The 55th Massachusetts Regiment marching in Charleston, February 1865 | Image credit: Harpers Weekly via Charleston County Public Library

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Juneteenth, Febteenth, and Emancipation Day in Charleston – Charleston County Public Library
The History of Emancipation Day in Charleston – Charleston County Public Library
Nearly half of states now recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday – Pew Research
Juneteenth is at risk of losing its meaning – Axios

Supporters want 70-mile park network along SC’s Black River – AP
Public input sought on planned state park, water trail project for Black River  – SC DNR

Loopholes and Missing Data: The Gaps in the Gun Background Check System – NYT
US Attorney Corey Ellis says ‘blood in the streets’ justifies federal gun crackdown – P&C

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