Greensboro, North Carolina

was lucky enough to call Pittsboro, North Carolina my home for the first time. Unbeknownst to me, this small rural town would play such an enormous role in who I am today. From a first kiss to pig pickings, Pittsboro was full of life and opportunities. My family, farming, and the culture here consequently affected how I view the world today. Though I may not get to spend as much time in Pittsboro, my roots will always be in this town. Pittsboro, North Carolina was established in 1771 (Historic…

ASHEVILLE A brief look at the city of Asheville North Carolina from the 1700s to the present. The history of Asheville begins early in the 1500s with the Cherokee Indians occupying the area. In 1776, a force of colonists destroyed many Cherokee villages in the area, which later lead to the Trail of Tears. As the amount of Cherokee Indians in the area became few, Irish/Scottish pioneers immigrated to the area and become the first settlers to live in the area. A pioneer family in 1784 located…

freshmen in college that participated in a sit-in to combat discrimination. Jibreel Khazan, Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond were all young men, starting out college, and trying to do what was right for every one. As freshmen of the North Carolina's A&T College these gentlemen were living in a time were discrimination and racism were a commonality of that…

myself. 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…

Students Struggle to Pay for College College is expensive and many students struggle with debt. The United States of America has a student debt total of $1.41 trillion (“A Look at the Shocking...”). That is extremely high, considering U.S. credit card debt is $620 billion less than student loan debt (“A Look at the Shocking...”). Although the government already provided $125.7 billion in 2016 for financial aid, students still struggle to pay for college (Federal Student Aid…). In order to help…

Robert E. Harril, as he was known in his earlier life was born on February 2nd, 1893. He was born in Gaffney, South Carolina. In some of his early writings while at Carolina Beach, Robert specified that he was never predestined to become a hermit.His turbulent life began early on when his mother and two of his brothers died of typhoid fever. If this was not tragic enough, his grandfather, who he looked up too, died from a runaway mule. His troubles were made worse when his father…

Since coming to college, I have noticed that not all majors have an equal representation of both men and women. North Carolina State University is well known for diversity on campus and their attempts to raise awareness but I often feel that gender is often overlooked when diversity is discussed. Engineering has been and still is a male dominated field of study. Women have often been overlooked and seen as incapable of this type of work but in reality this is not true. Since NC State has a very…

I want to go to UNC Wilmington for many reasons. One of the biggest reasons I can think of would be because movies and films is one of my greatest passions and UNC Wilmington has one of the best Film programs in the state. Growing up I always went to the beaches of Wilmington for family trips and outings. The beach has always been one of my favorite places and if I can possibly go to college at the beach it would be a dream come true. I have been to multiple film festivals in Wilmington and…

SAS Institute Inc. has consistently been ranked one of the best places to work over the years. From the short overview I have read about this company, I very much agree with how they have designed their management policies. There is often a desire to cut costs in order to increase profit, yet since SAS has cleverly focused on analytics, which is the most valuable and profitable area of their industry, they are eager to share the wealth they’ve earned with the people who work so hard to make it.…

Bertie County is one of the largest counties in North Carolina, covering 741 square miles. The population is very small. Bertie originated in 1722 when the state legislature decided to divide the county from Chowan, a river. Bertie County inherited its name from James and Henry Bertie who has purchased the land. Bertie is located southwest of Elizabeth City, one of the poorest counties in North Carolina. The county includes eight townships, Lewiston, Kelford, Aulander, Powellsville, Roxobel, and…