whatevah - 6/16/2014

NC has great weather and very bad air quality.

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IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT HERE GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAM - 5/10/2014

I am a life long resident of NC. My family has been here since before the Revolution. Currently we are the 3rd state with the largest number of us citizens relocating from other states to NC. this has caused real estate prices to increase and taxes to increase as we have had to build more schools, roads, houses, etc. This has created a lot of jobs not found in other states. Natives are generally indifferent about this large influx of people. Most people liked things the way they were and don't like being told how much better they did it up north. We feel if things were so great where you came from, why didn't you stay? If you want to fit in, don't criticize so much. If you moved here and don't like it, no one invited you down,so just go back to where you came from.

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North Carolina: Beware of this State - 4/16/2014

Upon first arriving in the Triangle in the late '80s, I thought it was beautiful and a relief to the congestion and cold weather of New England. However it was not long before I realized my egregious error. Employed by the old Carolina Power & Light Copany, my work unit was moved into an underground facility that the company knew contained harmful chemicals. (An engineering firm I employed found the company records.)Many in my group got ill. My once perfect heath was gone forever. Two years and many hospitalizations later, I was finally due in court. My attorney was hopeful. But "somehow," the case was dismissed just three days before trial. Despite my damaged health, I managed to get re-employed by Duke. I thought I would be safe there. Wrong again. This institution, along with the rest of this state's charming inhabitants, have no idea what "Christian values" are, despite their constant Bible-thumping. Never in my life have I experienced such virulent hatred for belong to a minority. More federal laws were broken, including the ADA. The population of this state are clueless about the principles upon which this country was founded. They are a lawless and cruel bunch who when backed against the wall with facts, the truth, show their true colors as bullies. Unless you are intellectually impaired and white, southern Baptist, stay out of this hell hole. They destroyed my health and livelihood. Finally, I escaped home, right in time for the Boston Marathon bombings. We Bostonians, with all our oddities, run towards each other in times of trouble. North Carolinians either ignore you or come at you with sticks to beat you into the ground. This is no joke....the only passion North Carolinians possess is hatred for everyone else. Avoid NC. Hopefully, karma exists and these people receive their just desserts.

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retirement places - 4/15/2014

Hi, Please tell me about good place sto retire in North Carolina. Thank you, Maria Marcotte

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relocation...not sure what city? - 12/29/2013

to the previous post, well all of America is under unemployed so we cant discourage people from going where they choose to relocate for awhile. im from Georgia and we moved to north Carolina not even caring about the unemployement rate..my husband found a job above all other people that live there based on his education, his experience wasn't what Georgia was looking for but north Carolina gave him a chance and he has grown in his business..thanks to north Carolina!!! so never judge what you read here. I know this is a great state the one thing I hate here is that some schools don't have text books in their schools. I have brought it up to the schools officials. so I want to know is where does all that money go? the school my kids goes to don't even have a bus lane and schools here start earlier than most is Georgia. some counties here has the county written on the buses but not where im at now. I can say that I to have a job with in 2 months of being here. so never get discouraged what you read on here. there are pros and cons on every state. so be sure to chat with someone on facebook and ask people that actually live in that state is a great way to find out beside reading but I can say this I live here now and I don't plan on leaving either..the weather is a change too its much colder. it ices up in boone-jefferson areas..theres a lot to do here too. people are nice too but I would not live in charlotte due to crime or durham..but there is crime everywhere but you always have it in major cities in every state I read. I also can say this too there is a lot of Mexican people in northern parts of nc too. no offense just saying I noticed that. any other questions feel free to ask

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I have no comment - 10/6/2013

I have no comment

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what is so cheap about living in NC when the incom - 4/23/2013

Please help me with some imput on this question. I am considering moving to NC, and have always heard the living is much cheapert there, but looking at the income tax rate, that is horrible! What counters that issue to make the living cheaper??? thanks

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Retirement - 3/14/2013

We loved Asheville and the surrounding area for a retirement home. My cousin was Miss North Carolina and then Miss America in 1962-63 they used to own the Land of the Sky Ballet as well. I remember visiting there from Toronto in the 1960's and loving it.

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Quality of life at Serenity House - 3/6/2013

I moved to Mooresville from New York State in 2001. Not once have I thought about going back to visit. In NY we had a wonderful place in each town called a comfort care home. North Carolina had never heard of such a place. A group of NY transplants got together and developed a beautiful end of life model of care group home in Mooresville. We wanted to give from our experience in NY as well as enjoy what was already here. Stop by at Serenity House in Mooresville and see what quality of life and dignity are all about at the "finish line of life".

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Durham, Greensboro, Charlotte, NC - 11/16/2012

Hello... I am thinking about moving to either one of this city of North Carolina but, I am not sure as of yet what city, I think I want to move to. I use to live in Greensboro, Nc for like two yrs and I loved it but, I don't want to go back and not like it. It's like I am very psuzzle in what to do.... Wanted to know if there any suggestions on what city would be the coolest....

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Manufacturing - 11/14/2012

Need to see more policy and thrust to manufacturing esp in areas of Science and Research

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relocating - 10/29/2012

Hi; I live in South Florida and considering relocating with my family to a less expensive place. I have been searching North Carolina, specially Charlotte since in general the housing market is much less expensive from where I live. me and my husband ave two children one boy (19) and one daughter (14), so I also need to look for a good public high school. I have been searching North Carolina in general but since I prefer to live in a city I have search Charlotte more than everywhere else. I read some reviews here and to my surprise they are not generally good. As a matter of fact they are scary (high taxes,all types of restriction, distance in commutes, etc. All I want to do is move from South Florida to a less expensive place. Any suggestions

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Moving - 7/16/2012

I am considering the Asheville, NC as a possible destination for my next move. I would appreciate any information that I should know before making a decision. I am an elderly lady who will be living along.

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Best kept secret for quiet living. - 4/23/2012

We live in a golf course community but we don't play golf If you like quiet living very few people with children choose to live in golf course communities. They probably think there is not much to do for kids to do and in some places they might be right but we have a nice pool and a beautiful park for the kids. We have 10 homes on our street and only one house has any children so our street is very quiet.

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Relocation - 4/13/2012

I am a single 47 year old woman with a 16 year old daughter, and I am considering a transfer to North Carolina. Can anyone tell me if this would be a good place to start over? I hear it may be tough for single people of my age and that people may not be very accepting of newcomers....

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great weather - 1/31/2012

great weather

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Charlotte NC - 11/26/2011

I wanted to know if Arcadian Village Apartments is a good place to move in Charlotte

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Help - 10/20/2011

I'm a single female with a disability. I graduated in Comminications and broadcasting. I'm looking for a city and state to live where it's nice weather year round, where I can find a good job in my field and live in an affordable area. Please help!

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Don't move to North Carolina if you want to run a - 9/3/2011

I have lived in NC for about 20 years and have operated a small business for the last 17 years. I have found it increasing difficult to follow all the state and local laws and regulations. Every time I turn around there is a new regulation or paperwork that must filled out and of course, a fee to pay. They tax you on personal business items, personal cars, business cars, local license, state license, state income tax, business income tax, business insurance, worker's comp for owners (even if it doesn't cover owners), food, property tax, sales tax, extra for car insurance and probably about 15 other things I am not thinking of at the moment. The national figures show that the cost of living here is cheaper than most but don't believe it. The state makes everyone poor. The weather is not that great either. Winters are not that harsh but it goes right into a hot dry summer with droughts. Fall we get hurricanes that wipe us off the face of the earth. Natives of NC still hold a grudge against "Northerner's". They are sweet to you to your face but even after 20 years we are still not welcomed in the small towns. I live in Durham which is a mid-size town. The radical tension here is high but at least it is in the open. Liberal towns nearby like Chapel Hill pretend to be non-racial but then they don't have many blacks living there (we have about 50% black living in Durham). There is always a big racial fight going on with the school boards.

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Mountains to Coast - 8/17/2011

There are no perfect places. Some have high unemployment but beautiful views, or high wages but unfriendly people. North Carolina does not have the highest wages, unless you go near the Research Triangle area or Charlotte, but we have generally helpful people and the advantage of a relatively mild climate and the mountains and coast with many beautiful places. Those who are native to the area have been raised to be respectful and helpful to others. We are also proud people and believe in being as self reliant as possible. NC is part of the Bible Belt and while church going is not as prevalent as it used to be, moral values are important to most people. If you are looking for a place where designer clothes are important and keeping up with the Joneses a way of life, you may not like NC. If you are looking for friendly people who are more impressed by your inner character than your status, you will love NC.

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