Lexington KY
Lexington, Kentucky is situated in the center of the Kentucky Bluegrass region. The area is well known for the beautiful and strong horses that are raised there, thanks in no small part to the minerals that nourish the famous bluegrass. Horses are a source of great pride to the people of Kentucky. Horse lovers from…
There is an old Nigerian proverb, ostensibly from the Igbo people, that says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. That adage isn’t only applicable to raising good people, it is also critical to raising a good, successful business. You may have the best idea for a product or service. You may have invented…
On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state admitted to the Union. It was also the first state admitted from what was then considered, “The West”. Kentucky ranks 26th in US population and 37th in acreage. Nicknamed “The Bluegrass State”, Kentucky citizens are proud of their long history of careful, yet highly productive land…
The University’s humble beginning was in Lexington, Kentucky as the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Kentucky, a part of Kentucky University. As a land-grant school the college separated from Kentucky University in 1878, officially becoming a university in 1908. The university underwent a name change in 1916, assuming the name “University of Kentucky”. While UK,…
A Traffic Light in Lexington Lexington KY is located in the midst of Kentucky’s Bluegrass country. The beginning, and the ending of the Revolutionary War bracket the founding of this beautiful city. In 1775, a small band from the Virginia Militia set up camp near Elkhorn Creek in Kentucky – just east of today’s Lexington.…
Soccer is rapidly becoming a major sport in the United States. More children are playing the game, and more adults as well. Even though we might be aware of the health benefits of sports, according to Ryan Smith of Lexington KY, it’s important to recognize the life skills that can develop. We call it “playing”,…