Jacob Shinn’s optimism was rewarded when he hit something hard while digging on April 9, 1896. The big “rock” — later determined to be a 23-pound gold nugget — was the last major find at Reed Gold ...

It operated decades before people flocked to California for that state’s gold rush, according to the ... Jacob Shinn held onto hope when he visited a North Carolina gold mine 129 years ago ...

The Carolina Gold Rush, America's first, sparked a wave of settlers to North Carolina, shaping early industry and settlement. Discover its impact on the nation's history. Witkoff says US ...

Real ID is a state-issued license that meets federal security standards. According to the Real ID Act, starting May 7, ...