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In 2001 my family and I moved into the house that would be home for us up until this day.
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On August 4th, legislation was passed that banned the execution of people with special needs. This was a huge step for North Carolina! https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/legislative-activity-north-carolina
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On September 11th, 2001 was the infamous day of the attack on the twin towers in New York City. The world stood still that day and it turned America upside down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2xy0ac-PGc
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On February 16th, my baby brother Paxton was born, finally making our family whole.
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On this tragic day, Hurricane Katrina struck land on the Gulf Coast, tearing apart everything in this path. It would take years for the damage to be restored in these areas, and some may say others never truly healed from the tragedy. http://www.hurricanescience.org/history/studies/katrinacase/impacts/
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On August 30th, 2005 North Carolina passed a bill that would implement a lottery in the state. Although the bill was passed, it was a very close call!
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In 2009, I tackled the 6th grade, a year full of lots of lessons and lots of brand new friends! Starting at a new school is always nerve-racking, but I always thought 6th grade was one of my favorite school years ever. https://www.rssed.org/wrms
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On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama was officially inaugurated as the first African American president. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hde4s-xBhqE
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In July of 2009, 7 people from North Carolina were arrested for plotting a terrorism act in the United States. Most of them resided right around Raleigh! http://www.nbcnews.com/id/32178723/ns/us_news-security/t/charged-north-carolina-terror-plot/#.XEp7si2ZOb8
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In Spring of 2013, I was a freshman in high school and officially made the softball team. That began a 4 year journey with my dad as my coach that I still hold close to my heart to this day.
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On July 18th, 2013, Detroit Michigan became the largest city to file for bankruptcy. Over 700,000 citizens inhabited Detroit at the time they officially filed for bankruptcy. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/03/detroit-bankruptcy-eligibility/3849833/
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On December 5th, 2013, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came to the conclusion that water pollution at this military base in Jacksonville, NC was causing serious issues. It was concluded that water pollution had been at fault for the increase in birth defects and childhood cancers dating back to 1953. https://www.tampabay.com/news/military/veterans/us-agrees-to-pay-billions-to-marines-affected-by-toxic-water-at-camp/2309435
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In 2017, I was finishing up my freshman year at the best university in the world. The athletics, the classes, the entire environment made it the best year ever, and I was so excited to continue my education there for the rest of my college years!
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On March 30th, 2017, North Carolina chose to repeal the HB2 bill that had recently been passed under Governor Pat McCrory. The HB2 law was marked as controversial and discriminatory against the LGBTQ community in North Carolina. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hb2-repeal-north-carolina-legislature-votes-overturn-controversial-bathroom-bill-n740546
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On August 21st, 2017, residents all across North America were able to see the solar eclipse visibly for the first time and last time in many, many years. People all over purchased protective eye gear allowing them to enjoy the eclipse with friends and family. https://science.nasa.gov/science-news/news-articles/2017-total-solar-eclipse-news
