Some New News About an Old War.
1. 18th NORTH CAROLINA BATTLE FLAG-- The June 18th Raleigh News & Observer reports that the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh has bought the battle flag of the 18th NC Regiment, which has the notoriety of being the soldiers who shot Stonewall Jackson.
In 1992, a New Jersey College Professor sent a letter to the museum concerning it. The flag was captured the following day at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
2. TAMPA FLAG STAYS UP-- Tempers are getting short in the Tampa area as the huge Confederate battle flag has been flying every day for the past two weeks. It was raised August 24th to commemorate the death of an outspoken flag advocate. Plans are now to continue flying it.
Before this, it was only up for short periods of time.
3. KEMPSHALL TURNING 100-- Wayne Kempshall, the grandson of John Kempshall for whom the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1534 is named, is turning 100 this September 12th. He is a charter member of the camp. Congratulations Mr. Kempshall.
Raising That Flag Sure Burns Some Folks. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
