That is so weird because it sounds exactly like my campus ... only one local and it doesn't have the nicest house, and they're the only one with real history on campus. But they are treated just like a national and participate in everything.
Anyway, I'm not in a local, but I think it's nice that girls have that option to join a local if they want. The local history angle is a big deal, especially to girls from that area, and the dues are less than the nationals, which is a real consideration for many people. And I know a lot of girls cited the lack of restrictions from Nationals as a reason they joined.
So while I of course think EVERYONE should join my sorority,
, I think it's a good think there are locals out there.