Carolina Mudcats

In 1986, I was born in the state of South Carolina, in Florence County. I was raised in the small town of Lake City, South Carolina, which was established in the year of 1750. This town came into existence due to the fact it was on a road that ran between Kingstree to the south and Cheraw to the north. Later, there was a road placed between Georgetown and Camden adding to the cross of the older road, forming a crossroads. I have lived in Lake City, for majority of my life and as many others,…

When describing a sense of place many people seem to neglect the importance of the physical environment. The physical environment plays a large role in a person 's connection to a place and culture. This article breaks the feeling of a sense of place down to two factors, first the social and cultural contest and second the nature of the space which is described as a place. This article uses qualitative measures to describe landscape amening, environmental values, and a comprehensive social…

Introduction The United States Flag has been the symbol of the free world and the bastion of democracy for centuries. The flag itself is the national symbol that goes by nicknames such as “the Star Spangled Banner”. The American flag is one of the highly recognizable symbols in the world. This is mainly because of the status of the United States as one of the most influential countries in history. The American flag is important because it signifies the independent government, the history, and…

Additionally, since the program brings in students from across the nation, it is also an experience to meet new people and learn more about the experiences of Blacks and minorities from diverse backgrounds. As an African-American male from North Carolina, I think I can provide an adequate representation of the experiences across the state. I have extensive experience with…

cities likes Charleston, South Carolina opposed the tariff due to a mass number of people in the area being planters and there was hardly any industry in the state, it was mostly an agricultural area. The planters exchanged goods such as cotton and sugar for the goods that Europeans had to offer in return, but many…

2016/9/28 Jeff Chen Tuscarora and Yamasee War Since the founding of America in 1492 by Columbus, the conflict between Native Americans and the settlers has always existed. When the settlers first came to America, the Indians welcomed them to their land, but the disease that the settlers brought from Europe wiped out a huge population of Indians. The settlers went for land and fortune, they often enslave the Indians, take their…

The changing nation of the U.S. reflects a growing sense of national pride and identity in many ways. After the war of 1812, in the U.S. everyone is high on nationalism because of the defeat of the British. During James Monroe’s presidency, called The era of good feelings, is where everyone is high on nationalism and The government makes questionable decisions because everyone has too much nationalism they don't want to go against what the government is saying. Andrew Jackson knows the…

In the 1730s, a quaint town was settled on the coast of North Carolina bordering both the White Oak River and Atlantic Ocean. Today, this town boasts a rich history and the title "Friendly City by the Sea." Swansboro, North Carolina has grown and prospered in the 200 years since its official establishment in 1783. It has been threatened by the Civil War, pirates, and the Great Depression but persevered by having flexible industries and promoting growth. The history of Swansboro has been greatly…

In 2015, for the first time in state history, the Supreme Court of North Carolina determined that non-public schools could qualify as constitutionally eligible recipients of public taxpayer dollars. The court in Hart v. State determined that the expenditure in question, the Opportunity Scholarship Program (“the Program”), met the standards required for designation as a public purpose. The Program consisted of a $4,200 per year voucher scholarship set for distribution to eligible students who…

common man, President Jackson reduced The National Bank’s power and became its most powerful enemy by closing all federal fund deposits, which destroyed The Second Bank of America. Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, near Lancaster, South Carolina. His parents, Andrew and Elizabeth, along with his two older brothers, Hugh and Robert, emigrated from Ireland two years earlier. Andrew, along with his brothers, joined the…