More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Midway native attends inauguration Expanded web story Midway native Dr. Karla Sapp had a front row seat at the Jan. 20, inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Dr, Sapp said she was invited by Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter. Sapp said she received a phone call the Friday before the inauguration from Carter’s District Director, Brooke Childers who is also a life-long friend as the two grew up in Liberty County and were frequent classmates. She said she was able to coordinate travel plans with the help of Carter’s office and made arrangements with family she has in D.C. to stay overnight.