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Love it! We visited the Raleigh area to see which area we would like best. We looked everywhere from Fuquay to Clayton to Wake Forest. We chose Wake Forest or North Raleigh. WF has the small town feel with all the stores within close proximity. They have a nice town pool and a quaint downtown. Prices are still reasonable with some land which is important to us. I can see it growing in the coming years though. It also includes parts of Granville county. We chose to look in the Wake county area because of schools.
We like Wake Forest too, and have looked there and hope to eventually buy in the area. It is like its' own little city, yet still close enough to Raleigh.
It also includes parts of Granville county. We chose to look in the Wake county area because of schools.
I’m afraid of Granville County because Oxford is there. Word has it that one of the doctors in the city of Oxford is a Dr Feel Good that charges patients, or their insurance, big bucks for pain killers. The chief of police was accused of being involved with the KKK. Prostitution goes on in broad daylight (I saw one walking the streets there with my own eyes) which is really odd since even the worst parts of Baltimore haven’t had street walkers in years. It gets worse, I’ve heard talk that Oxford has everything from dealers in the human trade (illegal immigrant workers at Revlon) to an identity theft ring.
Wake County may have problems but they’re nothing compared to those of Granville. Even highway 85 is little better than a dirt road through Vance and Granville County. If you’ve thought of relocating to those areas heed my advice and steer clear. There’s a reason why property is dirt cheap there.
Wake Forest is misleading. Their is the Town of Wake Forest and then a entire area that use the Wake Forest zip code 27587. Town of Wake Forest is very nice, there are older homes and small downtown area and they have new subdivisions. The area that use the Wake Forest zip code has homes from $100k to multi-million dollar homes. You can get bigger lots outside of the Town of Wake Forest. It all depends what you are looking for.
It truly has (had) plenty of trees to look like forest but the forest part is rapidly going away and it will look like any other area in the triangle. I believe Wake Forest is as good as any area in the Triangle.
I’m afraid of Granville County because Oxford is there. Word has it that one of the doctors in the city of Oxford is a Dr Feel Good that charges patients, or their insurance, big bucks for pain killers. The chief of police was accused of being involved with the KKK. Prostitution goes on in broad daylight (I saw one walking the streets there with my own eyes) which is really odd since even the worst parts of Baltimore haven’t had street walkers in years. It gets worse, I’ve heard talk that Oxford has everything from dealers in the human trade (illegal immigrant workers at Revlon) to an identity theft ring.
Wake County may have problems but they’re nothing compared to those of Granville. Even highway 85 is little better than a dirt road through Vance and Granville County. If you’ve thought of relocating to those areas heed my advice and steer clear. There’s a reason why property is dirt cheap there.
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Originally Posted by Grizzmeister
I’m afraid of Granville County because Oxford is there. Word has it that one of the doctors in the city of Oxford is a Dr Feel Good that charges patients, or their insurance, big bucks for pain killers. The chief of police was accused of being involved with the KKK. Prostitution goes on in broad daylight (I saw one walking the streets there with my own eyes) which is really odd since even the worst parts of Baltimore haven’t had street walkers in years. It gets worse, I’ve heard talk that Oxford has everything from dealers in the human trade (illegal immigrant workers at Revlon) to an identity theft ring.
Wake County may have problems but they’re nothing compared to those of Granville. Even highway 85 is little better than a dirt road through Vance and Granville County. If you’ve thought of relocating to those areas heed my advice and steer clear. There’s a reason why property is dirt cheap there.
*ahem* pardon me dear friend Grizzmeister,
Would you mind please backing up your negative accusations of Granville County? As you see, heresay just does not cut it, and as I noticed you already had previous posts with somewhat misaccurate info I would like to proceed with care before correcting much of your statements in reference to Granville County.
I will not mind stating now, that Oxford is not all of Granville County,
And I will continue to say that your misinterpetation of Granville County is the type of representation that is well, shall we just say, ridiculous,
Honestly I am not sure where to start????????
We know many people who work at the Revlon plant in Oxford and nobody has mentioned illegal workers. Funny too considering they are planning to spend $50 mil to expand the plant which is listed as the top 2 for North America.
And are you sure about the Police Chief in Oxford? That is a serious accusation to spew without all the facts, Really appreciate help on that one,
And the reason property is still cheap in certain areas is mainly because Granville is on the outskirts of Wake County, and really not considered built up, .
As for the Dr.....gosh never heard that anywhere else before . Even if it might be true,what was your point friend?
Please keep things in prospective friend,
I don’t need to “back up” my claims about Oxford or Granville because I’m not in a court of law. I’m just trying to help outsiders understand the area. I suggest that they have a look for themselves as they should never accept my word as fact.
What are you trying to insinuate? Do you believe I have an ulterior motive for my statements about Oxford?
Everything I’ve said becomes painfully clear with just one drive down highway 85 through Granville County. As for the chief of police in Oxford, I heard the KKK claim on News Channel 14. I’m sure one of the regulars here can link us to the article? If not I’ll do it tomorrow when I’m more awake.
To people outside the state thinking of moving to NC: Be warned that North Carolina has a bunch of problems and I would NEVER lie about them. For starters, there’s a lot of poverty in this state. News Channel 14 just the other days stated that over 1.2 million people in the state are living below the poverty line. That’s a large percentage! That, IMHO, is also the reason why Wake County is so crowded; it’s far better than many of the extremely poor counties that neighbor it.
Let me make this point clear though, I’m not trying to talk anyone in to moving here! I have no reason to be anything but completely honest. I may be wrong about some points as I’m only human so I suggest that outsiders do a ton of research. That’s what the Internet is for.
Live in Wake Forest (Heritage) and love it. Great for kids. Great golf community. I work from home, so traffic on Capital is not an issue. I wouldn't want to brave local drivers each day on my way to Raleigh, that's for sure (a neighbor was blindsided this past week)..... The airport is only 25 minutes away (I travel often). Good shopping near our house. The Factory is wonderful. I like the farmers' market on Saturdays. The only negative is the lack of decent restaurants in WF. Just terrible chain restaurants like Appleby's, etc. Otherwise, a great area.
I’m afraid of Granville County because Oxford is there. Word has it that one of the doctors in the city of Oxford is a Dr Feel Good that charges patients, or their insurance, big bucks for pain killers. The chief of police was accused of being involved with the KKK. Prostitution goes on in broad daylight (I saw one walking the streets there with my own eyes) which is really odd since even the worst parts of Baltimore haven’t had street walkers in years. It gets worse, I’ve heard talk that Oxford has everything from dealers in the human trade (illegal immigrant workers at Revlon) to an identity theft ring.
Wake County may have problems but they’re nothing compared to those of Granville. Even highway 85 is little better than a dirt road through Vance and Granville County. If you’ve thought of relocating to those areas heed my advice and steer clear. There’s a reason why property is dirt cheap there.
You know...you've got some odd ideas. First you think Wakefield is in Wake Forest..and that the citizens of Wake Forest are somehow jealous of Wakefield schools?
Now you complain about Oxford? Now, even when my husband and I both worked in Granville county, we prefered to live in Wake Forest...I do think Wake county schools are better, even with the growth issues we have, but not for the reasons you state and 85 is a 4 lane highway all the way through Granville County....what in the daylights are you talking about?
I know several folks in the HR department of Revlon...and there are now illegals that work there...there are plenty of Hispanics however.
How long have you lived in the area? You seems completely clueless to be honest.
I don’t need to “back up” my claims about Oxford or Granville because I’m not in a court of law. I’m just trying to help outsiders understand the area. I suggest that they have a look for themselves as they should never accept my word as fact.
What are you trying to insinuate? Do you believe I have an ulterior motive for my statements about Oxford?
Everything I’ve said becomes painfully clear with just one drive down highway 85 through Granville County. As for the chief of police in Oxford, I heard the KKK claim on News Channel 14. I’m sure one of the regulars here can link us to the article? If not I’ll do it tomorrow when I’m more awake.
To people outside the state thinking of moving to NC: Be warned that North Carolina has a bunch of problems and I would NEVER lie about them. For starters, there’s a lot of poverty in this state. News Channel 14 just the other days stated that over 1.2 million people in the state are living below the poverty line. That’s a large percentage! That, IMHO, is also the reason why Wake County is so crowded; it’s far better than many of the extremely poor counties that neighbor it.
Let me make this point clear though, I’m not trying to talk anyone in to moving here! I have no reason to be anything but completely honest. I may be wrong about some points as I’m only human so I suggest that outsiders do a ton of research. That’s what the Internet is for.
It was not a protest, it was questioning.
And I am not on a mission to get people to move to NC or Granville County either. I would not live in Oxford, but not for reasons you are expressing.
Can anyone tell me if Wake Forest is nice? I heard it had bigger lots, and good schools without the terrible overcrowding that plagues the rest of the county. True? Not true? Pros about Wake Forest? Cons? Anything you can tell is appreciated!
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Look before before you leap
yes friend, please look before you leap
Really appreciate help on that one, 
