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The first formal battle for American independence involving North Carolinians occurred 250 years ago in South Carolina.

The battle, known as the First Battle of Ninety Six, was fought between Patriot and Loyalist militias, not British regulars.

Patriot forces, including companies from North Carolina, defended a makeshift fort against a larger Loyalist force.

The conflict ended in a negotiated truce after three days, with the Patriots withdrawing due to low ammunition.

RALEIGH — It was 250 years ago this week that North Carolinians fought in their first formal battle for American independence. But they didn’t fight it in North Carolina — and they didn’t fight British redcoats.

As of late 1775, the Continental Army under George Washington was still besieging the pri

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