The Carolinas

spread the word others go further and risk everything from their homes to their lives. Marjoleine Kars, author of Breaking Loose Together The Regulator Rebellion in Pre-Revolutionary North Carolina, puts forward two purposes for why she wrote this book; to bring forward a historical account of the lives of North Carolina citizens; and to understand, and help us understand, why these people would risk so much (3). Kars book is broken down into, what I feel is, the the main reasons for…

to go to a lacrosse tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. All my friends were on this team and they were going so I asked my mom and dad if I could go and they said sure. Since my mom and dad couldn't go I asked one of my friend that was going if I could stay with them. My friend asked his mom and she said I could go with them. So that friday me and my friend Gus got checked out of school and started the long road trip up to South Carolina. On the way we jammed to music, talked about…

I am a Brunswick County resident who was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, then raised all over Brunswick County, from Leland to Ash. This is my second year attending Brunswick Community College. My long term educational goal is to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Psychology. I haven’t decided which one I enjoy best at the moment. I plan on getting my Bachelor’s degree at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. But first, I am finishing up getting my Associate in Arts degree at…

drilling be allowed off the coast of North Carolina? This question has sparked mass controversy not only in North Carolina but around the world. With population growth at an all-time high and demand for natural resources increasing rapidly, the race to energy security for our nation has escalated. In 2015, the Obama administration, declared the consideration of allowing offshore oil drilling off the coasts of Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The U.S Department of the…

competitive. Personally, believe that I can become a very great Veterinarian if I really focus. I need to get good grades so that I can get scholarships. Getting into my dream school, North Carolina State University will not be easy, but once again, if I really focus and try my hardest Ill hopefully get into North Carolina State University and become a…

Jeff Gaffney’s affinity for Charlottesville and the surrounding areas began during his time at the University of Virginia. Like most students who attend the University, he fell in love with the rich history, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the culture of Charlottesville. While attending the University of Virginia, Jeff met his wife Motana, a Charlottesville native, and that cemented his passion for Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. Jeff has a proven track record of success, which began…

willing to answer questions as well as ask them. The students also did well with filling in the anchor chart about what was our states new cash crop, why did planters want a better way to clean cotton, and what changes did the cotton gin bring to South Carolina? What would you change? • If I were to do this lesson again, I would like to be able to have a more interactive way to introduce the students to the cotton gin. I would have really liked to have been able to bring a model of the cotton…

Alabama or Florida What place would you rather be laying on the beach in the sun getting a nice tan, Alabama or Florida? I mean they are both great and are both enjoyable, but what if you had to choose one! They both have great locations and they both have oceans or pools to swim in. I mean they both are terrific places to go and you should be lucky to go to either! It is your choice, so what’s it going to be Florida or Alabama. There are some major things to consider, they have different…

one associate assistant principal, four assistant principals, and twenty-two office staff members at Hoke County High School. Hoke County High is located in Hoke County in the rural town of Raeford, North Carolina. Hoke County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of North Carolina because of the low tax base and close location to the largest Army military base in the United States of America. In the past few years, Hoke County has…

parent who is sick. It was interesting seeing this from a different view. While this was the most interesting aspect of the case, it was also interesting how little policies there are out there to help grandparents raising grandchildren in North Carolina. The Triplett family could have benefited from so many policies offered in other states such as preventative subsidized guardianship. There is no specific policy that offers grandparents raising grandchildren resources or money. Being the case…