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Fire Threatens Sacred African-American Cemetery | Wilmington News
A wildfire in Brunswick County, North Carolina, has devastated Rusher Bay Cemetery — a historic African-American burial ground dating back to the 1800s. As crews battle the blaze, families fear for the fate of generations buried there, with smoke and active fire zones blocking access. Though around 100 marked graves are known, the true number may be higher, honoring names like Gause, Bland, and Bellamy. Families vow to restore the cemetery, even as the Broken Headstones Project waits for safety to begin cleanup — a painful but determined effort to preserve a sacred link to their heritage…
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