raleigh relocating: Lake Wheeler Park - Relocation Information, Raleigh 27603 - 08/26/09 02:58 PM
Looking to relocate to Raleigh? Lake Wheeler Park will help you make up your mind!
 
 
 
Lake Wheeler Park is 150 acres of paths, shelters, fields, and other attractions surrounding a 650-acre lake in southern Raleigh.
The main entrance to Lake Wheeler Park is located at:
6404 Lake Wheeler Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Lake Wheeler Park offers several activities on its lake, including fishing, sailing, canoeing, rowing and kayaking.
The Waterfront Program Center at the shore offers programsand classes for all age groups. It also has a small conference facility … (0 comments)

raleigh relocating: Visit Lake Lynn Park - Raleigh, NC Parks and Recreation - 08/18/09 03:18 PM
Visit Lake Lynn Park - Raleigh, NC Parks and Recreation
 
Lake Lynn Park in north Raleigh is a 75-acre park with miles of boardwalks and paved trails, as well as an active community center.
 
 
Lake Lynn Park has two entrances, off of Lynn Rd and Ray Rd, and is in the 27613 zip code in Raleigh.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Directions to Lake Lynn Park:
From I540: Exit 9 South on Creedmoor/Hwy 50, Right on Howard Rd, Right on Ray Rd
From I440: Exit 7A North on Glenwood/Hwy 70, Right on Creedmoor/Hwy 50, … (0 comments)

raleigh relocating: Gaming in Raleigh NC is Hot - How To Get Paid for Playing Games - 08/05/08 10:26 PM
Raleigh Relocation - Finding a Job
Wake Tech Offers Gaming Degree How to Find a Job in the Video Game Industry in Raleigh NC Do you love to play video games?  How would you like to study Simulation and Game Development?
Wake Tech, a community college in south Raleigh, was the first community college game development program to be funded by the National Science Foundation. 
Students are trained in an Alienware computer lab, where they learn design, 3-D modeling, animation, simulation, and programming.
In its first year, the Wake Tech Simulation and Game Development program had more than 200 students.
Raleigh has … (0 comments)

raleigh relocating: Raleigh Relocation Package - What's It Like to Live in the Triangle Area, NC? August 2008 Edition - 08/03/08 11:20 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area - Raleigh NC Relocation Package Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!

Stanton Homes has put together a Relocation Package to highlight some of the … (7 comments)

raleigh relocating: Best Places to Find a Job in Chapel Hill NC - The Top 10 Employers in Orange County (Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough) - 07/28/08 08:43 AM
Top 10 Companies in Orange County, NC Hottest Places To Build a Career in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough
Wondering who the hottest employers in Orange County are?   Here are highlights on each of the Top 10 companies in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, by number of employees.  We've included a little about what they do, and links directly to their employment page. 
If you're considering relocating to Orange County NC, or just looking for a new career, here's a great place to get started!
 
 
 
  
1. UNC Hospitals
The University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill have … (5 comments)

raleigh relocating: Holly Springs, NC Public Schools - What Are They Like? Which Ones Will Your Child Attend? - 07/24/08 11:08 PM
Holly Springs, NC School System - Raleigh Relocation Package
Considering Holly Springs, NC as a place to relocate to?  Congratulations, you're choosing a "Best Place to Live", just a few minutes south of Raleigh. 
However, you may be wondering about the school system, and what to expect. 
Here's a brief overview of each of the schools in Holly Springs, NC, with links to each:
There are currently three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools in Holly Springs, NC. 
Holly Grove Elementary School
Year round school (track system), 9:15am-3:45 pm, 793 enrollment 
Will your children attend this school?  Check here: 2007-08 Student Assignment … (5 comments)

raleigh relocating: Raleigh Relocation Package - Thinking of Moving to the Triangle, NC? June 2008 Edition - 05/28/08 11:04 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area
Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!
 
Stanton Homes has put together a Relocation Package to highlight some of the things that make the … (14 comments)

raleigh relocating: Want to Live in Wake County? Cities and Towns Surrounding Raleigh, NC - 04/18/08 08:19 AM
Thinking of relocating to the Raleigh Area? Want to live in Wake County? Towns and Cities surrounding Raleigh, NC in Wake County
Wake County is just one of several very popular counties in the Triangle, the desired locations around Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham.   If you're not that familiar with the area, here's an overview of the possibilities in Wake County alone.  Remember some cities straddle county lines: one portion may be in Wake County, while another section is in Chatham, Johnston, Orange, or other counties.
The City of Raleigh
Estimated population July 2006 - 350,000.  Median resident age - 30.9.  Median household … (6 comments)

raleigh relocating: Raleigh and the Triangle Area, NC Relocation Package - April 2008 Edition - 04/06/08 10:29 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area
Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!
 
Stanton Homes has put together a Relocation Package to highlight some of the things that make the … (6 comments)

raleigh relocating: Information Technology and Computer Jobs and Recruiters in Raleigh - 04/06/08 10:09 PM
Relocating to the Raleigh Area?
If you're looking for a position in computers or information technology, you're in luck.
The Raleigh Metro Area is #1 for Business and Careers again this year, according to Forbes.  And since Raleigh is considered by many to be the "Silicon Valley of the East", you'd expect to find some terrific companies to build a career with!
Here are just some of the Raleigh/Triangle area tech recruiters, IT employers, and computer contractors.
 
Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.
IT, Engineering, and Business Professionals.  Touts benefits for full-time corporate and assigned employees, supplemental benefits at a group rate … (2 comments)

raleigh relocating: Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill NC Relocation Package - 03/01/08 02:30 PM
Raleigh and the Triangle Area
Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!

Stanton Homes has put together a Relocation Package to highlight some of the things that make the … (6 comments)

raleigh relocating: Raleigh Flea Market - From Antiques to Apples, Candlesticks to Chests, There's Something for Everyone at the NC Fairgrounds - 03/01/08 01:36 PM
Free Parking
Free Admission
Sunshine, beautiful skies, and lots of cool and unique stuff to look at.
The Flea Market at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh is one of my favorite places to spend a few hours taking a nice walk on a sunny weekend, or even on a rainy one - there are plenty of indoor as well as outdoor vendors.
The Flea Market opens at 9 am, every Saturday and Sunday (except during the yearly State Fair in October).
Today we pulled into the lot at the corner of Hillsborough and Blue Ridge Road.  In the past we've gotten there closer … (8 comments)

raleigh relocating: Relocating and Banking in the Triangle - Overview of Banks in Chapel Hill/Carrboro/Pittsboro - 02/25/08 10:01 AM
Relocating to the Triangle? Have you thought about where you'll be banking? 
One of the first things my husband and I had to do when we moved to the Raleigh area was find a new bank.  We had no idea what banks were available or how many branches each of the banks had - we just knew that we couldn't deposit a paycheck or write a check until we set up an account with a local bank! 
If you're relocating to the Triangle, here's a guide to local banks, along with where they are headquartered, how many branches they have, and some features of … (0 comments)

raleigh relocating: Trader Joe's in the Triangle - Out of the Ordinary Grocery Shopping - 02/22/08 05:08 AM
When I moved to North Carolina, one of the first things I had to get used to was an entirely new set of grocery stores!  I was used to Safeway, Albertson's, and Save Mart.   Here in Raleigh NC, I ran into new names like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Lowe's.  They're all fairly similar, and I can shop interchangably.  But one store I didn't discover until just recently was Trader Joe's.  Yeah, I'd heard about it.  The office got all excited when the news spread that Trader Joe's was coming to the Triangle.   I wasn't sure what the big deal was … (5 comments)

raleigh relocating: Chatham County Property Taxes - How Much Am I Gonna Pay? Here's How to Figure it Out for Chatham County/Pittsboro/Siler City! - 02/20/08 09:28 AM
Chatham County, NC Property Taxes View updated Chatham County, NC property tax information here  
How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Chatham County home? 
That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Chatham County.  The easy answer - "one of the lowest rates in the Triangle".   But low compared to what? 
If you're considering relocating to Pittsboro, Siler City, or anywhere just outside of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Apex, or Jordan Lake, here's an easy reference.
Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in.  Or check out the map below and … (0 comments)

raleigh relocating: Southern Village in Chapel Hill - Eat and Shop after a Day at Jordan Lake - 02/13/08 12:36 PM
Southern Village Shopping in Chapel Hill, NC Shopping Near Jordan Lake  
Out for a drive in beautiful Chatham County this past weekend, I decided to head up 15/501 from the Jordan Lake area to see what I could see.  I discovered a charming shopping area called Market Street at Southern Village, just inside the southern tip of Chapel Hill.  

 
This hidden treasure is worth incorporating into a weekend country drive. 
The oval Market Street offers browsers and shoppers plenty of wide, well planned sidewalks, a movie theatre, restaraunts, small shops, even a bank, church, medical clinics and child care … (4 comments)

raleigh relocating: An Adventure in Groceries - Checking out the local Whole Foods market - 02/13/08 05:50 AM
Natural Food Stores in Raleigh Whole Foods Market If you're looking for a new grocery shopping experience, check out these great green grocers! Here is the first installment on Raleigh area natural food shopping: where to go, what kinds of goodies you'll find, and what brought these markets into being.
Whole Foods. What do you think of when you hear someone talk about a Whole Foods market? It made me think of Santa Cruz with the hippy lifestyles, all organic foods and well, I just didn't think it was for me. Man, was I wrong. I walked in the door and my … (11 comments)

raleigh relocating: Summer Camps in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill Area - Arts, Sports, Horseback Riding, Cooking, Dance, and even "CSI-Chapel Hill" - 02/09/08 11:42 PM
Summer Camps in Chapel Hill  
Whether you're just relocating to the area or have been here for some time, you may be considering a summer camp for your child.  Here are some options in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill/Hillsborough area.  Many have very early sign up deadlines, so keep this in mind. 
If you are planning a move to Chatham County or Orange County in the late Spring or early Summer, you may want to sign up now to have an opportunity for your child to enjoy one of these camps.
There's a terrific variety of art, horseback riding, cooking, sports, theatre, and much more. 
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