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Researchers search for 1526 Spanish flagship wreck tied to early U.S. settlement

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (228+ words) GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Researchers in South Carolina are searching for clues in an event that shaped our nation — that actually dates back 500 years! As we've been ringing in 250 years, one of our nation's earliest significant events just hit exactly double…...