PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Back in 1998, Oregon and Nike teamed together to tinker with the Ducks' traditional but tired uniforms. Out went emerald green and lemon yellow, in came spruce, mallard and a little something called "lightning." That was just the start. The gaudy uniform craze that began with Nike co-founder Phil Knight's alma [...] ...
In August 1779, the Battle of Paulus Hook took place in Jersey City. The fort was held by the British and gave the Redcoats a prime position between Bergen County and New York City as well as access to the Hudson River. From this area, Loyalists "patrolled and raided into Bergen County, pillaging, foraging and [...] ...
A literal war re-enactment of The Battle of Ramsour’s Mill with fake casualties didn’t take place in Lincolnton on Saturday but that didn’t stop more than 100 people from enjoying exhibits and festivities to commemorate the occasion. (View the full slideshow of photos from the event) Dressed in traditional historic attire, men and women roamed [...] ...