Shortly after the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Carolina Panthers 30-14 at the Panthers Stadium in Charlotte, Rutherford County Sports Writer Jacob Conley was invited into the NFL locker room to talk with players. As Conley stood among the boisterous crowd of Cowboys in the mood of festive celebrations, Conley said he looked over to the side at a familiar face.

Trameka Whiteside and son Dreiden, 4, are home for Christmas in Spindale in their new Habitat for Humanity home.

As they celebrate their first Christmas in their own home, they will observe some family traditions.