Carolina League

The Carolinas would have been a good choice for multiple reasons one of which colonist were given headrights by the government for moving to Carolina. A headright means they were given land for settling in the area with this land would make it easier to start a farm or plantation in order to become prosperous. The Carolinas’ land was very fertile and good for growing crops and there was also a harbor making trading an easier task. The land was especially fertile in South Carolina so I would have preferred to make a home in that area in order to have better land for crops. Another valuable aspect of The Carolinas was its religious freedom and constitution for its people. Looking at the lifestyle in Carolina on the whole it was superior to many of the other…

Jordan is the youngest of five siblings. He was born in Brooklyn, New York then he soon moved to Wilmington, North Carolina. In Jordan’s younger years he played little league baseball. Jordan was to tiny for his basketball team, therefore he was shortly cut at the start of sophomore year; but, he played baseball, football, and ran track. Growing from five’ eleven” to six’ three” he was given the chance to play through his sophomore and junior year (Smith). At the start of his senior year he…

Oppression is common throughout history; resistance is common, also. North Carolina finds its place in the American narrative both as a British colony and later as a state, but it has its own individuality in how that transition was made. While many fellow colonists viewed the inhabitants of North Carolina as backwards or simple, this did not impede the development of a culture that was slowly becoming more diverse and growing as immigration drastically raised the population over the course of…

Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents are James R. Jordan, Sr and Deloris Jordan. When he was just a toddler he moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, because his parents didn't want him and his siblings to be raised in a bad neighborhood . Jordan has two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger sister. In 1978 Michael tried out for the high school varsity team, there was only 15 spots left and Michael didn’t make it because he was only…

he did this because his dad loved the game of baseball. Michael also loved to play basketball and always dreamed of making it to the NBA. Michael grew up in Wilmington North Carolina, and wanted to play basketball or baseball for the college. Michael grew up playing basketball against his dad and his dad stated that Michael had this competitive drive in him always going the extra step to improve his game. As Michael grew up he tried out for his varsity basketball team, but fell short in not…

John Lawson was an English explorer and writer credited for playing an important role in exploring North and South Carolina. He wrote “they are really better to us, than we are to them; they always give us Victuals at their Quarters, and take care we are arm’d against Hunger and Thirst: We do not so by them (generally speaking) but let them walk by our Doors Hungry” as he spoke about the Tuscarora tribe. The Tuscarora were a Native American tribe who lived in present day North Carolina.Their…

Many university presidents either worked in a specific industry for many years prior to becoming a president, or climbed the educational ladder to get there. I had to figure out what would put me on a path to that type of leadership position and I thought about healthcare. Healthcare is one of the largest industries in our country and there will always be a need for doctors, nurses, and healthcare administrators because there will always be a need for there services. My dream as a little girl…

The Carolina Mudcats are a minor league baseball team that was founded in 1991. They were once called the Columbus Mudcats that was a part of the Southern League before they then moved to North Carolina. They first started playing at Fleming Stadium in Wilson, NC before moving to Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC. When they were the Columbus Mudcats they were affiliates of the Houston Astros. That all changed once they moved to North Carolina and became the Carolina Mudcats then the Pittsburgh…

He got drafted by the Chicago bulls . He helped the team make it to the playoffs. He scored an average of 28.2 point per game. Jordan put in effort and received the NBA rookie of the Year award ( Sarah Houghton 1978). After that he was selected for the all star game. Jordan scored more than 3000 points in a season. The bulls made it to the eastern conference finals in 1990 .They won their first championships against the Los Angeles Lakers. They won their second championships against trail (Sarah…

What Makes a Player Perform: Does Attendance Affect Performance? The Carolina Hurricanes is North Carolina’s premier hockey team having won the Stanley Cup in 2006. This victory means the Hurricanes are the only pro sports team in North Carolina who has won a major championship. Lately, however, attendance has been down and the Hurricanes have not experienced the same level of success as years past. This lack of success has fueled relocation rumors and while relocating could help, it is not…