Some Hard Truths for folks thinking of moving to Cary: (Charlotte: crime, employment)

[NCgirl]

MBofMI - Since you are considering different parts of the state, I think you'll get better feedback by posting on the general NC board and/or each areas sub-forum. On this board you'll learn a lot about the Triangle and surrounding towns. Winston-Salem is in The Triad and Greenville is part of the Coastal region.

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by MBofMI

I didn't say I was moving to the area based upon a magazine article. We are moving for a variety of reasons: career, weather, and colleges. We are looking at a number of areas: Winston-Salem through Greenville. That's just for starters. We have a few other states in mind. So, PLEASE...I don't need attitude. I came across an article and read it. What I am looking for is honest and friendly information. It may not be positive, and that is OK. I thank anyone who takes the time to reply.

FWIW: You will get a lot of great help on CityData. And it seems you will always get a little attitude around here. Gotta roll with that too.

While I agree with the other reply, in the other thread that you might consider Chapel Hill and Carrboro, I think you may get better and broader responses to your interests if you go to the North Carolina Forum.
Moreso since you are considering an area from Winston-Salem to Greenville.
Folks may tend to promote their own hometown, often because it is what they know best, but you will also gather input from a broader segment of North Carolinians.
You might consider starting your own threads, particularly since THIS thread had some general snarkiness in it.

Welcome to CD and have fun!

[MBofMI]

I really would like to know of people's thoughts on the areas from Winston-Salem through Greenville. Realtors, potential employers, even friends have a bias. So, please, what are the different opinions of the above areas and the in-between (such as Greensboro, Asheboro, Lexington, Chapel Hill, Kinston, even Charlotte?) Thanks for the input!!

[MBofMI]

Got it. Try the other sites. This is the very first time I have ever joined a .. what is it called... a site or forum or chat... Whatever. I will keep on topic with this post. I so don't know the lingo. Thanks for replying and I will keep checking in for opinions!!

[SunnyKayak]

that is a huge list of cities they all are basically blue collar towns except Chapel Hill and Charlotte
All except the later two are laid back good ol southern towns . These are type a towns that transplants are the minority. Lexington is a place that time has forgot

[MBofMI]

What do you mean Lexington is a place that time has forgot?

[ardita]

Chapel Hill schools have some issues. Our daughters best friends commute all the way from there to a private school in North Raleigh because of how bad things are. 45 mins one way for the commute. the family loves Chapel Hill as a community but the schools require some deeper checking. We moved here (North Raleigh) from the NE w our four kids and were excitied about the strong public school system and all it has to offer. Unfortunately, the disaster of reassigning kids every year takes family control away and we couldn't live with that. Our children have ended up in a wonderful private school; it was not our plan, but fortunately we could swing it. Good luck.

[5Disneyfans]

Originally Posted by ardita

Chapel Hill schools have some issues. Our daughters best friends commute all the way from there to a private school in North Raleigh because of how bad things are. 45 mins one way for the commute. the family loves Chapel Hill as a community but the schools require some deeper checking. We moved here (North Raleigh) from the NE w our four kids and were excitied about the strong public school system and all it has to offer. Unfortunately, the disaster of reassigning kids every year takes family control away and we couldn't live with that. Our children have ended up in a wonderful private school; it was not our plan, but fortunately we could swing it. Good luck.

Would you mind describing what issues that CH schools have pls? we have avoided Cary & are looking in CH. Thanks

[MBofMI]

I just called the Wake County Public Schools Administration Office and asked a gentleman a few questions. I was told that due to the growing population, new schools are needed. When one moves to an area he advised checking to see if a school is being built in your area of interest. If so, yes, your child(ren) might have to transfer. He said most of the problem was with people wanting their children to attend the same public school they did (a "generational thing"). He directed me to the Wake County Schools website and suggested I read a few articles that they have available. I will take a look when I get a chance. Does the above ring true to anyone, or was I "fed a line"?

[kwalk65]

Originally Posted by MBofMI

I just called the Wake County Public Schools Administration Office and asked a gentleman a few questions. I was told that due to the growing population, new schools are needed. When one moves to an area he advised checking to see if a school is being built in your area of interest. If so, yes, your child(ren) might have to transfer. He said most of the problem was with people wanting their children to attend the same public school they did (a "generational thing"). He directed me to the Wake County Schools website and suggested I read a few articles that they have available. I will take a look when I get a chance. Does the above ring true to anyone, or was I "fed a line"?

It was true for me. We were assigned to Wakefield Elementary while North Forest Pines was being built a few miles away. My son went to kindergarten at Wakefield and for first grade he was reassigned to North Forest Pines. So, yes, for us a new school being built was the reason for the reassignment. We moved to South Granville County and we attend Wilton Elementary and are happy as can be!!