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I love the slower way of things here and the way that strangers will pick up a conversation with you. I am originally from the Northeast and was shocked to have people talk to me in line at the grocery store. Now I find it comforting and nice.
I also love the weather here. I got to see a snow, but it was gone the next day. I love to see my daffodils blooming in Feburary and flowers lasting well into the fall.
I love to see open land. Not every corner in NC is built up like some other parts of this country. I like to drive down the road and see horses, cows, goats and lots of green pastures.
I could go on and on...but I will save some room for everyone else!
I'm a transplant from the deep south, and I just moved from Greensboro, and also spent a good deal of time visiting in (South) Charlotte. Only been to the Triangle a few times, but I think all three areas have similarities.
Like:
clean, well-designed streets
good retail and shopping
racial harmony / equality (this is relative, of course)
well-educated population
occasional snow in the winter
large, well-landscaped parks
political diversity
North Carolina Public Radio (I'm a big fan)
never saw any roaches, alligators, snakes, fire ants, or spiders
Dislike:
maniac and/or rude drivers. I never imagined it would be as bad as it was
rampant yuppies/materialism
not much water - i.e. access to lakes, rivers, ocean
uncontrolled suburban sprawl
not much history (this is important to me for some reason)
I found the people to be a mixed bag. Most people were friendly, but I met many more rude and/or smug people compared to what I'm used to. But of course, there are all kinds. I'd say that a lot of the good and bad things I just mentioned were more exaggerated in Charlotte than they were in Greensboro. From my perspective, South Charlotte may as well be in South Florida, Long Island, California, or wherever. It just isn't southern at all.
Now I live in Wilmington, and it is a completely different animal. I'm still figuring it out.
I'm a transplant from the deep south, and I just moved from Greensboro, and also spent a good deal of time visiting in (South) Charlotte. Only been to the Triangle a few times, but I think all three areas have similarities.
Like:
clean, well-designed streets
good retail and shopping
racial harmony / equality (this is relative, of course)
well-educated population
occasional snow in the winter
large, well-landscaped parks
political diversity
North Carolina Public Radio (I'm a big fan)
never saw any roaches, alligators, snakes, fire ants, or spiders
Dislike:
maniac and/or rude drivers. I never imagined it would be as bad as it was
rampant yuppies/materialism
not much water - i.e. access to lakes, rivers, ocean
uncontrolled suburban sprawl
not much history (this is important to me for some reason)
I found the people to be a mixed bag. Most people were friendly, but I met many more rude and/or smug people compared to what I'm used to. But of course, there are all kinds. I'd say that a lot of the good and bad things I just mentioned were more exaggerated in Charlotte than they were in Greensboro. From my perspective, South Charlotte may as well be in South Florida, Long Island, California, or wherever. It just isn't southern at all.
Now I live in Wilmington, and it is a completely different animal. I'm still figuring it out.
In what ways is Wilmington different than the areas listed above?
I'm trying to figure out how there is "not much history" in the cities of N.C. and in which areas history is lacking?
I don't know if I'd agree with the idea that there's no history in N.C. I moved here from Boston and, relative to where I grew up (Orlando), there's tons of it!
Areas I've seen to have lots of history include some coastal areas (Edenton, Wilmington come to mind); Durham's old tobacco and textile mills; parts of downtown Raleigh (like the old statehouse, and the state history museum); the Art Deco architecture and fascinating history of downtown Asheville (take a walking tour from the arts group sometime).
I'm trying to figure out how there is "not much history" in the cities of N.C. and in which areas history is lacking?
I wasn't very clear on this. What I mean is, everything was brand new. In the areas I'm talking about, even the 'old' neighborhoods looked like they were built in the 1940's and 50's. In the areas of Charlotte I've been around, it looks like it was just completed in 1990.
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In what ways is Wilmington different than the areas listed above?
Well, I've only been here a week, but how it compares to what I listed above
Pos:
clean, well-designed streets no way, not even maybe
good retail and shopping yes
racial harmony / equality (this is relative, of course) not really
well-educated population not really
occasional snow in the winter no
large, well-landscaped parks no
political diversity Not sure
North Carolina Public Radio (I'm a big fan) Not sure, I know I can't find it
never saw any roaches, alligators, snakes, fire ants, or spiders All over the place
Neg:
maniac and/or rude drivers. I never imagined it would be as bad as it was yes, they're bad here. Maybe worse. It's like the perfect storm: College kids, retirees, tourists, and transplants
rampant yuppies/materialism Not sure.. they are here, but different
no access to lakes, rivers, ocean yes, there is of course
uncontrolled suburban sprawl yes, outside of downtown, that's all it is
not much history (this is important to me for some reason) downtown is very historical
I'm trying to figure out how there is "not much history" in the cities of N.C. and in which areas history is lacking?
Well in the places in NC where everyone is moving to, most places are brand new, built wthin the last 5-10 years. Alot of historical buildings in Charlotte are torn down to make way for new buildings or parking lots, not much effort to renovate them.
Most history in NC is gong to be from the Revolutionary War or the Civil War, with those being statues in front of court houses or a few battle fields. Probably the best battle field for Civil War buffs would be Ft Fisher just south of Wilmington or the Bentonville battle site.
not much water - i.e. access to lakes, rivers, ocean
This is a pet peeve of mine too. I just can't understand why the Piedmont cities have no rivers running through them.
BTW, what part of the deep south did you come from?
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