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County commissioners approved a rezoning request made by a developer to bring in new apartments and an assisted living facility to the Kings Mountain area.

In the early 20th century, a ride aboard a zeppelin was a memorable experience. A gourmet dinner was served by waiters in formal attire.

The 1909 Military Flyer is the centerpiece of the "Early Flight" exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum

There is no shortage of aviation books to read for every type of pilot out there. Find the best aviation books for your interests!

The Union Army Balloon Corps, formed during the Civil War, predated airplanes and could be considered the first US air force.

Jim Collins is running for the Senate on the claim that it’s better to be right (wing) than to pass bills. If he wins, it will change Texas politics.

Jeff Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot, (TNS) NORFOLK, Va. — The Wright brothers soared over Outer Banks dunes for about a minute in 1903 and, within five years, built the world’s first military airplane that could travel 125 miles. The 1908 aircraft would be the first in America to carry a passenger and

The 1908 aircraft, which was eventually sold to the Army, would be the first in America to carry a passenger and could cruise 40 mph, about as fast as a good racehorse.

The Wright brothers soared over Outer Banks dunes for about a minute in 1903 and, within five years, built the world’s first military airplane that could travel 125 miles.

20 Photos of U.S. Presidents With Their Dogs That Will Make You Smile On 2/18/21 at 7:00 PM EST Over the years, the White House has been home to countless presidential dogs. Its current residents are Champ and Major, who joined President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C., last month. Very few presidents have not had a dog while in office—Donald Trump was the first president in nearly 130 years to lack a canine companion. The first dogs have often made headlines and won over the hearts of the nati...