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Some people will find these as a major attraction for moving to North Carolina, while others see them as a reason to stay far away.
I moved to North Carolina one year ago. The best decision I ever made. Before I moved, I was warned of racist people, I haven’t met any, I was warned of bad drivers, none encountered. I’m also a practicing Christian so I’m not into clubbing or nightlife or taking alcohol, still I’m enjoying my life. I’m African. To whoever wants to move anywhere in the world, if God says yes then go because where God guides he provides, protects, blesses. Shalom and Merry Christmas.
I moved here 7 years ago with 300 bux and a car full of kids and clothes. Started over COMPLETELY. Things were extremely difficult the first year. After getting a great job our family has prospered immensely. We love NC. People, cost of living, opportunities, views. Absolutely beautiful. Never leaving.
Beware of NC state medical laws such as 90-21.13. This statute declares in layman’s terms that once you sign a medical consent form you are basically at the mercy and capability of your provider. There will be no availability for legal representation unless the malpractice involves death. I wish someone told me. My life has been destroyed by the malpractice and the NC laws that support it.
I’m Asian and lived in NC over 20 years no. I Remembered when we bought 10 acres we were questioned by locals if we were lost. They called police and I had to showed them the property deeds title. Now the same neighbor is one of our close friends. We cooked some Egg rolls for them thay week and they opened up to us. Use food to fight racism. Works every time especially egg rolls.
I’ve lived all over NC my entire 47 years of life including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Rocky Mount, and Wilmington. Everything in this article is spot on. 1) Flying roaches are called “waterbugs” and they usually don’t come into your house unless it is cold or it has been super rainy. They feed on decaying matter and typically live in your garden area where dead leaves can collect. 2) The jekyll and hyde thing is referenced as, “Bless your heart” OR “have a blessed day”. This can mean quite often,”*$#k off” and is used as psychological survival tactic by convenience store, grocery store, and retail outlet cashiers. Friendly customer service is not the goal. 3) The smallest amount of snow, which was referenced at an annual 3 to 5 inches for most of the state, shuts EVERYTHING down and for some dumb reason we buy up all the bread and milk because… no it makes 0 sense. 4) The gun culture is like manners, personal beliefs and the family Bible which are all passed down from generation to generation. People tend to believe and hold the values their parents taught them and there is very little straying away from that into adult life which means our culture tends to be slow and anti-progressive. 5) Wilmington is the most racist part of the state and in NC the racism comes at you from every angle and every color. No one gets left out. 6) The gators stay away from people for the most part, but they are abundant and thriving and get very big. 6 to 8 feet (imo) is common. 7) There are bears in Eastern NC too and because of so much construction and destruction of their habitat, it is common to hear about them in neighborhoods and this is 20 minutes from a few beaches.
Great article! Earlier this year my daughter married a Marine stationed in Jacksonville, NC so in April we helped her move down there. Both my wife and I were so amazed by that southern hospitality, we don’t do much traveling but by far the people there were the best. We live in the upper midwest and thought that we were friendly people but we do not compare at all. Perfect strangers would say hi and even have short conversations with us and that was coming from all ethnic groups. Y’all down there just seem happier.
I moved to North Carolina from Florida. I love it here. People here are a lot more friendlier. I don’t really find the drivers here being as bad like Florida. I love seeing the wildlife here in NC. I see deer, rabbits, spiders, roaches, owls, snakes, lizards, earwigs, crickets, beetles. I hear those owls at night. People said that they have seen scorpions. I never seen them😂. They have a lot of festivals, town activities. I love seeing families out, about in town having a great time. Especially, on the weekends. North Carolina is a great place to live in my opinion.
You forgot to mention fire ants. I had no idea such insects even existed before I moved here. My introduction to their presence was when I stepped on an ant mound in the dark while walking my dog at night. The ants swarmed my foot. If you’ve ever been bitten by one fire ant, just imagine what it feels like to have them completely cover your foot! I’m very mindful of ants now…
Love this article, every single thing is true. I’m born and raised in NC. Lived in Graham for 10 years where they have the statue in the spot where the man was hung in front of the court house. Wasn’t much to do there, so I moved closer to Greensboro. You will cuss everyday when driving here, no one can drive or park – they are completely oblivious as to how big their vehicle is. We are also serious about our college teams – UNC and Duke is a huge rivalry here. The mosquitos, earwigs and camel crickets will run you out of here too. And yes, when it sleets we shut the schools down completely, it aint got to snow yet. Be prepared to be snowed in for 3 days because we can’t clear the roads. Folks still buy all the milk and bread whenever there is a threat of inclement weather. If you go too far in the country you will still see the old slave houses and rows and rows of tobacco fields. Tractors are still on the road, small country stores, no cell phone signal and the southern drawl gets deeper and heavier the further south you go. If you stay in the city, close to downtown area you will be just fine. We get all the seasons and all the natural disasters, I swear we had a mini earthquake one year lol. We don’t put our winter and summer clothes up, you just never know what the week is going to bring. Sweet tea has to be served at every single restaurant, or we will think you are crazy. North Carolina is a great place to live; I don’t plan on moving from NC and I love to see new people move here from all parts of the state/country.
Thanks for an interesting article. I’ve lived in the state for nearly 30 years, although I’m from the NYC area and have lived in 6 states total, and currently retired and in Ohio. I lived in Greenville for almost 12 years, and then in Lenoir for slightly over 18. I would like to offer the following comments and observations. 1) That spider is a harmless garden spider or argiope, and it is found in NY and essentially throughout the eastern half of the US. 2) The eastern part of the state is hot and very humid in the summer. It is like Florida, but with colder winters. It is flat, and rattlesnakes, copperheads and water moccasins occur there. I have known a few people who were bitten by copperheads–one of them while in a parking lot in Farmville. Chiggers, often called ‘red bugs’ in North Carolina, are mites that cause itching under one’s clothes that are much worse than mosquito bites, and I have literally received over 100 bites in some wooded areas, especially the Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests. Ticks and mosquitos are also present. One girl I knew there complained that when she wanted to eat her lunch outside on a pleasant December day, yellowjackets still came and wanted her to share it with them. 3) The mountains of NC can receive snow measured in feet at times, and it can get very cold. In January 1985, it reached 4 below zero F (ACTUAL TEMPERATURE!) in Greenville, and it killed the only large cabbage palmetto planted in someone’s lawn. 4) Other things that are very popular in NC are basketball, auto racing and beach music.
I’m an NC native whose lived south of charlotte my whole life (save for 3 years of uni in the triangle) and I can confirm this is all accurate. It wasn’t until a year ago, when I found myself with a friend group who all had just moved down for an internship, that I realized how INSANE the wildlife is here. Especially the bugs. I spent my whole life thinking everyone just had a ton of spiders, ants, cicadas, mosquitoes, grasshoppery things, worms, buzzing things, etc. Turns out, nope. We are special and our bugs scare people. RIP i guess. 😂
I live in NC and I agree with the massive amount of people moving here. Woodlands being cut down, farms disappearing, pretty soon NC will be one huge parking lot. When I leave you can buy my house! Also, the gun thing is 💯. In NC the 2A applies to EVERYONE. If you can legally purchase a handgun, you are encouraged to do so.
North Carolina is not really a purple state. Outside of Charlotte, Raleigh area and Asheville it’s pretty red. Charlotte and Raleigh aren’t bad but Asheville is another story. There are plenty of places to move that aren’t extremely populated unless you just like big cities. The biggest drawback of North Carolina….FIRE ANTS. They are everywhere.
Love how much time you spent on wildlife. I’m originally from the DC area, my wife is from NY and we live in Raleigh. We camp all over and have decided your gonna have all types of people almost anywhere. First thing I noticed was the driving. People in DC and NY are aggressive but are able to drive. People down here think they are the only ones on the road. No turn signals, stopping in the middle of the road, slowing down to look around. Thanks for the article. FYI you left out the fire ants!
I have to say my man, your article was SO clear, concise and really informative! We are a family across the pond in the UK and have been researching the US for a few months. NC was in the top 3 states for us as a family who are business driven, beach lovers, and enjoy being around friendly people, but the deal breaker was those bugs 😢 they need a place to live too so not hating on them ‘snakes, spiders’ but to live around them I’d be on high alert all the time! So thank you SO much for confirming how great a place NC is, but also thanks for dashing our dreams at the same time 😂 on with the research it is, so sad right now 🙈 keep up the good work and have a great day 👍🏻 liked the vid
Being a proud Tar Heel I must admit that I was put off by the title since I was born and raised in NC, left home in the military, lived all over the US, travelled abroad and now at age 64 can’t wait to finally retire and move back to property we purchased in the NC mountains….but you nailed it. Was like a hilarious trip down memory lane punctuated with nonjudgmental reminders. A stand up comedian couldn’t have done more justice to this presentation. Highly entertaining and started my day off with a huge smile. Other Tar Heels shouldn’t be put off by the title…it’s all true and guaranteed to make you laugh!
Spent 2 years living on the coast as a 20yr old. 40 years later ive come back to NC to call home. At 61, I refuse to return to NJ. Even though I was born n raised and spent 58 of my 61yrs in NJ and yes some beautiful areas. I just couldn’t take the BS any longer. In NC I can actually afford to live and not just that but this state has so much beauty and history to offer. I truly wish I was younger so I could explore it all. As a former farm gal I’m in awe whenever I drive around the countryside, the beauty of the many crops I see growing is a beautiful sight. North Carolina is where my heart is. And no I’ve got no intentions of tossing my yankee ways upon the south. You’re all safe. Oh and the food….oh Lordy my numbers gonna be all over the place cause mmmm the food is delicious. ❤
OMG! I laughed till I cried. I move to NC after my daughter said it was a great place, back in 2008. Now, realize, I was living and working in Honolulu, HI at that time. But it wasn’t as much of a culture shock as I thought it would be. My daughter and her family live in Otto, NC. I found a small, one bed & bath up in the mountains in nearby Franklin, NC. I fell in love with the place. No big city traffic, beautiful vista’s, not too hot or cold, friendly people. But, you’re right! I’m not fond of the annual influx of sometimes rude tourists, usually from FL. And in Autumn, the “leaf lookers” come here in droves! Many people have second homes here and only are here to spend the cooler summers up here, rather than spend the time in the hotter, more humid areas of the south. I grew up in the Los Angeles area, and at 24 moved to the deserts and mountains of very rural Utah, where my husband and I raised our children on a working, but small, ranch. After my kids were on their own I moved to HI and lived there for 8 years in Honolulu. I’ve always preferred country over big cities. Bugs don’t bother me, nor do spiders, snakes, bobcats or bears. I myself keep frogs, snakes, and tarantulas as pets. (Had to mention that to see if my hobby gave you the Willie’s! LOL!). And yes, I too have a CC Permit. As well as my daughter, her hubby, and father-in-law. But our once small town is growing. Housing prices are ridiculously high. Every thing is getting expensive here. I’m paying gas prices that I haven’t seen since I lived in Hawaii!
Like Sir Ashley I moved to NC from New York, and I literally cried the entire trip to Charlotte because I didn’t want to leave the Northeast. But I soon found life in Charlotte fine and a big upgrade in my standard of living. Let me offer some observations about Charlotte. Charlotte is not Bible Belt. You may be very disappointed in the church life, so don’t move to the big cities of NC hoping to upgrade your church life. Yes the drivers are reckless, especially in rain, snow and icy conditions. I’ve heard there are snakes in Charlotte but I never saw one. Tons of deer. Wood for stoves is free, people put it out by the roadside for you to pick up. Or you can go into the woods and just take it. Not like the Northeast where you have to buy it. The snow doesn’t stick, even after a relatively large snow it’s gone by the next day. If there’s a frost, it’s gone in a few hours. It’s very cheerful here because the winters are so short, the trees keep their leaves and extra month and sprout leaves a month earlier than in the Northeast. The length of days is also not so extreme, so you never have those winter days when it’s dark by 4 like in the Northeast. I miss the outdoor concerts (especially free ones) that are so abundant in the Northeast. It’s too dangerous to ride a bike in Charlotte, the drivers aren’t looking out for bikes. They don’t even expect to see pedestrians. In my first year I was struck by cars in parking lots 3 times. Even in Charlotte they have vicious bugs whose bite will make your arm blow up like a balloon within minutes.
The part about the drivers is spot on. I moved here from Arizona in 2014 and I cannot believe the amount of people who absolutely don’t know how to drive. The one thing I noticed upon moving here that was a striking difference from Arizona and also something that you didn’t mention was the lack of proper street lighting never have I lived anywhere where the streets are so poorly lit as here in Charlotte North Carolina. And not just the streets but many of the neighborhoods as well. As far as the snake spiders and bugs Arizona has those as well and many of the same ones. I look at Charlotte North Carolina as kind of like a version of Southern lite. Due to the amount of diversity especially here in Charlotte you really don’t get the idea that you are living actually in the south even though you are. I have found almost every single person I’ve encountered since I moved here to be friendly and many will go out of their way to help you even if they don’t know you. Overall I believe Charlotte is a good place to live.
Carolina born and bred. You’ve perfectly described my city transplant husband’s culture shock process . After 20 yrs he finally got his CCW,knows how and why it’s necessary to determine a snake or spider’s species as a friend vs foe . He’s also adapted some pretty great manners and southern hospitality during his assimilation. Can’t really comment on his driving adaptation bc he’s from S.Florida. It can only improve from there sooooo . Local honey does work for most people if done correctly. It has to be your specific region and the current year’s local honey to be effective . It works the same way a vaccine does . U introduce the immune system to an intruder ( allergen) deliberately in small, methodical, controlled doses . That way the immune system slowly learns how to effectively fight it . NC is definitely a F ‘ around and find out state when it comes to the wildlife and the people.
I am a North Carolinian and I will say the traffic growth over the years is ridiculous I lived in a small town of 5-6k people and when my parents moved here in the triangle there were dirt roads and forests everywhere. Now the area has grown so much on rush hour traffic it may take me a few hours to get from home to the store. (5-6k 1998, 40-43k 2022)
I moved here from NY 10 years ago. I was thrilled with how clean everything was everywhere. Even little kids didn’t throw their candy wrappers on the floor. And no tolls. NO TOLLS! My rent was super cheap for a gorgeous apt. IT WAS HEAVEN. Now we have tolls, dirt and extremely high rents. I’m thinking of moving again. I’m in Charlotte, maybe I should enlist your help.😥
🤔My brother..! all I can say is that your article was awesome. I’ve been living in NC since 2008. I can assure you that all those key points you just mention I had experienced them one way to another. I would love to keep in touch if possible. Also keep up the good work, and don’t let nobody tell you otherwise. Peace out…! My brother..!🙏❤️🙏😱
EXCELLENT review 🙌🏾 Sir, LMAO as I listen to your wildlife summary. 😂 I thought the flying roaches were a problem, until I experienced a flying bug with a 3+ inch wingspan and had my attic invaded by squirrels 😵💫 I was dragged to NC by my ex, loved many natural items, made good friends (all imports) but left for all the reasons you mentioned. Like you, a New Yorker, I simply had to return to hear an accent. I craved diversity of people, art and culture. Folks, Sir is spot on. not exaggerating one iota. If you are moving to NC, I’d use this man’s RE firm ( I have a NY brokers license and lived in NC for 14 years) this REVIEW IS THE BEST I’VE HEARD on North Carolina, or any other state)
We need someone here in AZ to make a article like this to discourage any more people from moving here wink wink. We are on overload and they keep coming…. (mostly runaways from California). I came here in 1997 from NYC,, and I acclimated to everything like most people from Nevada, Texas, NY etc., but the Californians keep trying to turn this into a mini California. Uuuuugh. Great article!
The beauty of living in NC is experiencing alllll seasons and all wild life. Within a couple hours drive (scenic and usually beautiful) East or west you can have the beach or the mountains. Yes of course if you’re in the mountains, there are bears. Same as the coast, there’s a possibility of alligators. But very rare. If you’re in a rural town, things are so calm. If you’re in a busy city (as he says he is) it’s totally different. NC is such a beautiful place if you like seasons and nature and culture. I don’t even know how I came across this article but I’ve lived in the mountains and in northern NC to central NC (the triad) all my life. I’ve experienced all of it and it’s beautiful. Of course there are negatives just as there are with every state anywhere.
GREAT article! A much-needed public service! Now retired, my work took me all over the East Coast from Montauk on Long Island to Naples on the Gulf Coast. I’ve lived on Long Island and Staten Island in New York. Sparrow’s Point and Essex in Baltimore. And I’ve set up my camper and lived in it in a Farmer’s field, several State Parks, and at the foot of a shrimp boat dock. And too many other places to mention. As you said, you were used to rats and cockroaches. Most City People are. But not FLYING cockroaches! Or snakes, spiders, and alligators! And with so many people now wanting to move out of the Cities, those City People need to hear what you’re telling them. I laughed when you showed the BIG garden spider, it brought back fond memories from my childhood when I used to catch bugs and toss them into their webs to see them pounce on their victims and wrap them up with web. When the Norfolk Airport was extended a lot of woodland was razed, which chased all of the snakes into a small area by a stream, which had to be protected by a sediment fence to keep the muddy runoff out of the water. An entire work crew quit when they went into the area to set up the fence because it was slam-packed full of snakes. Then they hired me. Every time somebody hollered about a snake, I came running, caught the snake, and I kept putting them into a big burlap sack in the back of the Boss’s truck. At the end of the day I was the last one out and approaching everyone gathered at the same truck … when the boss pulled the bag out and opened it before I could stop him!
This was on point! Born and raised in NC and I’m the only one who can drive🤣🤣 but for real between the bugs, snakes(one was in my driveway as my kids were playing) and the allergy problems I still wouldn’t live anywhere else. I enjoy all 4 seasons and the slow pace of things. Very family friendly with plenty to do within an 1 or 2 of Greensboro.
As someone who was raised in North Carolina for 14 years (I’m 18 now, I moved back to GA in 5th grade and lived there for 4 years before moving back here) I agree with all of this. I live in Jacksonville which is a small military town, the road lights are terrible, it’s much easier to walk, the weather, although also terrible, it’s fun to be outside during hurricanes, the streets get flooded during them, I remember having to jump across a speed bump to get home from school because the road was flooded and the speed bump was barely sticking out of the water. But despite all of its flaws, it’s a great state, so many things to do here
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Out of the fozens and dozens of Cary/Raleigh are articles I have seen, you are the very first and only person to discuss pests such as snakes, spiders and flying roaches a.k.a. water bugs. God bless you for keeping it real! This type of stuff is what makes or breaks a new living experience. MUCH appreciated!
I lived in Durham NC 42 years before retiring to Florida. Everything you say is true. There can be ice storms in January and the highway patrol warns everyone to NOT get on the roads. Half the city of Raleigh will jump on those roads and be in 10 car pileups from one end of the city to the other. Then they cry about the cost of car insurance. They have NO REASON to be on the roads. Their places of employment are shut down. The hospital workers are sheltered in place. But the loco drivers suddenly want to find a place open to get a hamburger or whatever.
Grew up in Greenville, NC and Lived in Chapel Hill-Carrboro area for 8 years. This description of NC is spot on. I currently live in Maryland but would loved to move back to Carrboro at some point. My only issue with the article is that I find New York drivers way worse than NC drivers when it comes to driving courtesy.
As a Real Estate Professional, I respect that you posted this article but as someone who was born and raised in NC and lived in NY (Bronx) for a New Yorker to insult our driving is laughable. New York drivers made me bring my car back to NC. From the laws to drivers, NY drivers (and the DMV itself) is looney tunes.
Thank you! Thank you! Please continue to encourage your clients to AVOID NC, or to leave.. it is already to crowded here The State has allowed uncontrolled growth, but failed to build roads to accommodate the increased traffic as quickly. Charlotte and her surrounding areas are hot messes. If the local nuclear plant ever melts down you can forget about evacuating, because your car won’t be going anywhere with speed. You will be as good as dead asking with the rest of us.
I’m NC born, raised and retired. I’ll never move. Everything you said is true. Some negative. Some positive, IMO. I grew up in RTP area, later moved to the country and now to a farm in the southeast part of the state. Even in the country, we have some diversity as far as neighbors go. And we get along great!
You should see the variety of roaches in New Orleans. My husband and I moved to the area in 2018 and moved out in 2022, because of the crime, but the roaches were everywhere in the house. They are one of the smartest and creepy flying bug I have ever seen. To get rid of every one of them; I personally had to start at 10pm for an hr and hunt them down. I did this for 4 months. Every one of them new me and they tried to hunt me down, because I was a threat to there family. I had them fly on me, craw in my bed and in the window seal and we lived in a beautiful historic house on St Charles Ave. I was determine to get each and every one of them off my property. At first I called a few different exterminators, but they we’re afraid, so I had to do it on my own and finally got rid of all of them. I meant business!!
We moved to Clayton in November 2023. We love it. Low taxes, nice weather. However, they are building hand over fist. Mostly large planned communities with built-in commercial and retail space. Makes it easy to grocery shop, but it comes with a HOA. The fees can be steep and amenities may not exist & there are a lot of rules. We don’t have one, but are a 30 minute drive from everything.
Really appreciated this article! All of your viewpoints are from someone who has only lived on the East Coast. For the sake of your viewers, I’d like to list a couple of things I’ve noticed since living here being born and raised in socal. 1) Everything is closed on Mondays outside of chain stores. This never existed in CA. I think they work themselves to the ground, here I feel business owners actually recognize that breaks help replenish energy. But, it IS slightly annoying when you want to go somewhere and think, “Oh crap, that’s right, it’s a Monday and they’re closed…” Ya know, the Sunday Chick Fila feeling…. 2) ABC Stores. I had never before seen or known what an ABC Store was and people from NC cannot even fathom what life must be without them. Imagine just buying liquor at any store!?!?! I was later explained that the ABC Stores actually generate income for local municipalities, etc so that’s cool, BUT, very annoying on the other hand because now I can only go to certain locations for hard A. 3) ROADS SUCK HERE. They really do. Because NC was one of the 13 colonies, many of its roads, county/city lines are based off of very old systems and/or natural resources. Due to everything being extremely old and historic, many roads have to work around many of these private residences, etc. That’s why all the roads end up being very curved; like, ALL of them. I can’t think of one street that is completely straight the entire length. 4) Mailboxes are extended out into the road.
I always wondered why people in NC couldn’t figure out how to merge onto the interstate. OMG! I also experienced a snake coming inside of our building more than once. The biggest shocker was the number of smokers, Mountain Dew drinkers, and people with no teeth or rotting teeth. I only lasted 9 months in NC. That was as far as I could go.
Been in Raleigh all my life, I’m a licensed general contractor, I’ve been a part of the development of this city for 20 years, yes the traffic has gotten worse because So many people want to live in one of greatest places in the United States. Great schools, Shaw, St Augustine’s, NCSU, Peace and Meredith. If you’re afraid of bugs get you some bug spray and give Raleigh a try.
Floridian here, and I’m upset with the amount of people and traffic that has stifled the state in both congestion and housing costs. We’re thinking about where we want to retire, and NC is probably the best of both worlds. Mountains and beaches! We appreciate the non-biased article! We’ve visited NC several times and have friends and family that are wooing us to move there. This article pretty much sealed the deal. Thank you!
I moved to Winston-Salem from Philly in 1999 and moved back in 2008 due to divorce. I loved everything about it. I plan to move to Morehead City NC in March to live near my daughter. It’s beautiful there. Everything you say about NC is absolutely true. They can’t drive, especially in the so-called ‘snow’. But what I love is that everybody SPEAKS to you. Black AND White. You don’t get that kind of common courtesy in the north.
I’m a native new yorker as well, but my parents both grew up here. I’ve lived in florida for 11 years before i came here, so some of these things you’ve described are kinda common to me. All of these things are spot on but the one thing I think you missed, that shocked me, are the taxes here. Everything is taxed, and the worst has to do with your vehicles. Paying property tax every year for a car, that you don’t even own,,if it’s financed, is crazy to me. But overall an excellent article.
I’ve lived in the mountains of Western NC for five years now. I have to agree with you on the spiders! My grandchildren who live next door were also afraid of the spiders, so we started naming them. The ridge I live on is called Copperhead Mountain, so there’s that, but nothing scares me like the one lane road that takes you up here to the summit.
NC is growing too fast. I live in Fuquay-Varina my husbands family are the Holland’s there is a road named after the family. There’s nothing we can do about the change that is around us. It saddens me that farmers and the land isn’t respected in the way it used to be. Most have moved on to other jobs. If this continues to expand local food will be bought alot further away.
This was a great intro to the State of North Carolina! Factual and concise. There are a few things that should also be mentioned. In your list of “beer, Bibles, bourbon and guns”, you failed to mention “barbeque” in the pulled pork arena of tomato or vinegar based. This is a highly contested topic of east vs. west and the region in-between. Another point you brought up was the driving capabilities or lack of in this State. It us very true that the general cordial temperament of the citizens here disappears, for the most part, once they enter their respective vehicles. It is as if they enter a portal of a negative parallel dimension. I have been a resident of North Carolina since 1989 and live in the Sandhills area. I have also been a deputy sheriff and police officer here, so I have seen first hand society at its worst and its best. Your observations are very well thought out and articulated. For a law school graduate and a Realtor whose lively-hood depends on the influx of home buyers/sellers, you have given an honest evaluation of life here in the State. BTW, I am from North Jersey, one of those conservatives you mentioned although I still retain the right AND ability to think for myself. 64 yoa, w/m, medically retired. Have a good day and I just sub’d. PS: One other thing that may confuse those coming from NY or NJ looking to re-settle in NC, is that our Walmarts STILL HAVE PLASTIC BAGS. I was visiting family in NJ this summer and found out that it is illegal and has been, since May I believe, to have plastic bags.
I live in NC- definitely a love -hate relationship. But the issues with tourism and bad drivers living in NC is straight facts! I do love on the ocean in. A beach town so tourism would effect me worse Than other areas. I love that we have oceans and mountains. And I appreciate that it’s purple, you can find an area that suits your beliefs and still enjoy a great state.
Hey my fellow New Yorker. My best friend & her husband moved to Charlotte 20 yrs ago with the hope I would follow but my mom is here in NYC so that can’t happen yet. My hope is to relocate but to a small town like Springfield SC or somewhere similar. My PTSD from living in NYC has me craving calm & peacefulness. I make at least 3 trips a yr to Charlotte or Myrtle Beach annually & I love the vibe just not sure of where I would plant my roots yet. So perusal ur website is definitely helping me to a more sound decision. I know I don’t want to be in the mountains or back woods. The information has been helpful so I’ve subscribed yep I’m a newbie
Loved this article. I didn’t expect it to be funny.😂 I have lived in Asheville NC for 30 years now. I still love it here. I love the wildlife, the mountains, waterfalls, and diverse communities. We regularly have black bears, fox, bobcats, deers, raccoons, snakes and flying squirrels because we live on a wooded lot. I can testify to the spiders here also. The driving problem is real. The thing we couldn’t understand was people coming around blind corners on your side of the road. When my husband cuts a curve I tell him he has lived here so long that he thinks he can drive like a North Carolinian. My advice though, don’t leave your garage doors open too long, you don’t know what may come in. My husband was wood working in the garage and realized something was right beside him. He looked down to see an adult black bear perusal him work. I went to the garage sink once and realized two wild snakes were on the table next to me wrapped together in the heat of the moment shall I say. I include the term “wild” because we have snakes too. My husband has loved reptiles since first grade. The first time we looked at this house with a realtor there was a snake skin on the side of the house and my husband jokingly said it was a sign we should buy it. We did and have enjoyed ever since.
Me and my boyfriend moved to NC last September. We are from New York and we have been back and forth. Recently we went back to New York for a few weeks, when we got back home there was an infestation of JUMPING SPIDERS!! they are very little but can jump 2 feet at a time !!! And also the bat sounds at night gives me chills. But still I love NC and I wouldn’t leave it for anything!
Homemade kefir made a big difference in my allergies. Within 9 days I quit Allegra-D! Using a Netti Pot is also helpful for allergies. Thanks for the informative article. Snakes seem to be all over. Gators & spiders freak me out more although I definitely have a snake phobia. ☮️💞🙏 I’m hoping to move to Jacksonville by the end of the year.
I’ve lived in NC since 1970, with the exception of a few years in FL, and most points you have are valid but they’re also valid for other states too. I get snakes every summer but I just pick them up and toss them in the ditch between me and my back neighbor. I totally agree with you on the spiders though, lol. Live in Wilmington so summer is our tourist season, I simply stay home as much as possible. Can’t avoid bad weather anywhere and hurricanes are our worst. Simply be prepared. We don’t get as many transplants as we do halfbacks, and with those combined with pour road conditions or roadwork will make anyone want to leave, just take it as if the other driver has to use the bathroom really bad. It works. The worst thing about Wilmington is all the apartments going up, the high rent and not enough people to rent them. Why? Not enough jobs and not enough pay for what jobs are here. My dad was in the Marines for ver 30 years so I’ve lived all over the world. State-side, Wilmington s the best for me. You just have to treat others the way you want to be treated and accept that others will have a gun or some sort of weapon on them.
Facts!!! …Especially on the driving…I’m originally from Ohio and relocated to North Carolina about 7 yrs ago. I love North Carolina but hate that people driving here are so inconsiderate. Ex. Just cause you have your blinker on to merge into a lane doesn’t mean you can just go! You have to wait until I let you go! But most don’t even use their blinker…Ugh!!! Good article!
I love and appreciate your honesty with a sense of humor . I live in Ohio and have always wanted to live in a coastal town in the Carolinas After visiting different places there. my grown children and I have made planes to move in the next couple of years we definitely want to be able to enjoy the out doors /night life /Close access to the beach and of course small town feel. Any advice would be appreciated
You are hilarious and a scary cat! 🤣🤣 I am from New York and I’ve been going to North Carolina all my life. My family is from Wilson, Snow Hill, and Charlotte. Snakes and spiders don’t phase me. But I did learn something about you saying alligators. You got me on that one. I can’t wait to get down to Wilson in July and celebrate my birthday. There’s nothing like a country barbecue!! Mmmmm yasssss! You are invited! Lol!
There are black bears all over NC, though less so in the central part of the state. In Northeastern NC, Camden county (my hometown) boasts a bear sanctuary, and is Home of The Bruins (i.e. bears). My dad has taken photos of sleuths of bears in Camden so numerous you’d think they were cattle. And re: snakes, I once trekked about 100 yards through the swamp, in the summer time, to get to a better fishing spot along a creek. After fishing just a few minutes, I noticed slithering all around me, and found myself surrounded by cottonmouths (water moccasins). I’m not afraid of snakes (respectful, yes); and I used to catch them when I was a kid by holding down there heads with a stick then grabbing just behind — but brother that was a LOT of snakes. Only took me about 5 minutes to get to the spot, but it took me about an hour to get back out 😂. Had one slither right between my legs while fishing on another occasion; and had to shoot one once that was coiled to strike while I was hunting. It was so close that I couldn’t get my shotgun tucked to my shoulder. They’re everywhere along the coast. I saw far less copperheads though. And let’s not forget about the timber rattlers, giant alligator snapping turtles, wild boars, hornets and wasps, and the mosquitoes. But it’s all worth it, and I rather enjoyed the wildlife (except the mosquitoes).
Great job Sir Ashley! I would like to add one fact for our retired military members. NC no longer takes state income tax on retired military income as of January 2021. Also, I served for 30 years and been a lot of places, I LOVE NC!! Give me the snakes, spiders, flying roaches, bear, gators, mountains, coast, guns (carry every day!) I love it all brother!! P.S. I did get the adult onset of asthma moving here. Meh, breathing is overrated, Lol
I lived in a small NC town out close to Wilmington. My house was surrounded by cotton fields. I had a beautiful yard and loved being close to the best beaches. I totally relate to the snake warnings. One clear blue sky day I walked down my driveway to the mailbox. Everything was fine. When I started up my driveway there was a green ‘hose’ now laying across my driveway. At first, I thought, I don’t remember leaving the garden hose across my drive. Then I realized I don’t have a garden hose. 😂 It was this huge green snake. From that point forward I drove my car to the front porch and ran into my house. I never stepped foot in that yard again. 😂
Hi there sir Ashley. I am originally from Brooklyn but I’ve been here is Charlotte for the last 6 years. You are so on point with everything you’ve mentioned. Once I arrived here I lived in Old Stone crossing where I would see deer crossing the road to get to the wood behind my house. I’ve lived in Rochester NY so I was use to seeing them all the time, I then moved off of N.Tryon near I85 and would see them at night in my front yard, No problem. Then I bought my home in Feb 2020 on the North side off of Mt Holly/Huntersville road….. this is where the nightmare began………This summer I killed a large black snake in my vegetable garden (scared the sh*t of of me) . I’ve had rabbits playing tag in the backyard, the spiders think their Spider-Man attaching themself between any two objects that are standing still, the squirrels play leaf frog jumping from my apples to my pear tree leaving me a mess to clean up, the chipmunks eat up my grass trying to catch whatever the birds drop from the bird feeder, the moles have small holes all over my yard, I’ve see two possums, one on the ground and one in the tree and let’s not talk about the disrespectful flies we’ve had this year. Still in all you have to admit the weather here in Charlotte is absolutely great. Welcome to the south….lol
A black man from New York in the country this is priceless I’m from Brooklyn grew up in Long Island and moved down to Key West Fl in 96’ so I can relate to a lot of the things you spoke on minus the bears lol I’ve been to Charlotte to change flights and the people that I interacted with were pretty nice like a southern hospitality vibe much love brotha 💪🏾
I do have a story about drivers in NC. I was house/dog sitting during Daytona for a friend back in the 90s. There was east coast blizzard, my friend got a ticket for doing the speed limit on his way back home as he was driving through NC. All of the other drivers were going below the speed limit and crashing. He got into West Virginia, every car was passing him nobody was crashing, he was still doing the speed limit with his Ford F350 with a fifth wheel camper.
Palmetto bug was the flying roach and that spider was an Orb Weaver and they are extremely beneficial! If you have one of those giant suckers and huge near the entrance of your home, you will not have to worry about mosquitoes and they will stay in the same place for weeks at a time as long as nobody screws with them and they have a food source. I’m not moving to North Carolina though… I live in Hampton Roads soooooo I can visit
Great article! I know a lot of people originally from NC but now live in NY or DC. Some of which have said they would never move back to NC. I myself never thought I would move below the Mason-Dixon line. For obvious reasons. Having grown older and having an opportunity to work and live with people from all over the world and this country has taught me a lot about myself. I love diversity! However, I hate winter! So as my retirement gets closer, I have decided to visit some places where the winters aren’t as brutal as they can be in the Northeast. I had thought of NC, SC or Fl. But I really hate bugs & snakes. I saw flying roaches when I visited TX. They were like 2 inches long! Scared the you know what out of me! After this article, the Northeast isn’t looking too bad after all.
The best advice I have is if there’s something you like about NC, it most likely won’t be there in 5 years. Ready yourself for constant turnover in every aspect of life imaginable. This includes your neighbors, your favorite restaurant, that pretty field you drive by on your way to work, empty parking spots, and basically every partially smooth road surface in the state. The state has fetishized the term growth.
I have lived in Western NC for 18 years and it’s crazy beautiful here. My area is actually considered one of 2 temporate rainforests in the country. Waterfalls everywhere too. This is a great article, but have to disagree with the “significant amounts of snow” in the western part of the state. It rarely snows…and when it does it disappears for the most part within a day. Even in the mountains, it’s too warm here for significant snow. Some higher elevations get more, like Highlands, but it’s nothing compared to what areas up North get each year. Most years we get none at all, maybe a dusting.
Moved to NC in 2004 from the North. My family moved around a lot and I moved as an adult a few times before landing here. I agree about the pollen, snakes & bugs but I truly like it here. I’m in Raleigh and the people of all races seem to be just fine with each other. I have prospered financially better than anywhere I have been. NC has my vote.
Great job talking about just the facts! I explored NC a couple years ago, I’m a farm/horse gal in NY STATE. You’re from NY so you’ll get that. Everywhere I went, in my truck with NY plates, grocery stores, camp grounds, people would say, “Well, welcome to North Carolina darlin'” Not so in TN when I went exploring there. The piedmont of NC, and the mountains, are very much like where I’m from. I hate snakes, and run from snake skins….or a rotten piece of balin’ twine in a dark stall….so that part is pretty scary, especially for someone who likes a big garden, and wants to go trail riding, etc., all outdoor stuff.
Been here in eastern NC since 2006 from Baltimore. I can’t tell you how freaked out I am after it rains here and those giant ass cockroaches come out and jump and fly! All these years later I still can’t get myself together! I’m now trying to find about 2 to 3 acres of possibly raw land to put a tiny home of modular home on. Great article 😁
About 12 years ago me and my 15 year old daughter was considering moving to North Carolina. We we living with a friend who lived in a huge mansion in a beautiful wooded area. It was crazy hot so we didn’t explore the area until the sun went down. After going for a walk in the woods and seeing all kinds of wild life and getting dive bombed by bats who for reasons unknown kept attacking my daughter. We decided the south wasn’t for us 🤣
I just moved to Asheville but just for a year and will look into land outside of Bucombe county. It’s VERY expensive here I was shocked and coming from Miami! Prices are actually not that much different than Miami PLUS it’s a bit stricter here. But I do love the nature and that is the main reason I’m here, don’t want to be in a city any more. I’m sorry of in the middle between liberal and conservative. I have to say the liberals here can be really nutty and yet at same time I get some of them. I enjoy the Liberty part of the conservative crowd so I’m sort of the middle way. Anyway we’ll see how I manage my new path here. So far I haven’t found my tribe. I’m of a rare species 😂🥰
I’ve lived in Ohio my whole life but I grew up spending a couple weeks in Raleigh during the summer months with my grandmother. We would go there to visit all of her siblings every year. But just the thought of the seasonal allergies that you mentioned, that’s a No-No for me. I have them pretty bad here in Ohio.
I used to live in Stone Mountain Ga. most of what you have said about NC I’ve experienced. Except for the spiders, aliigators, and snakes. My son used to live in Charlotte few years ago. He regretted leaving. But says he’s going back. Anyway I’m hoping to move there before 2022. A bit harder finding a job tho than it was for me when I went to Ga.
If I hadn’t experienced visiting NC, I would totally not want to live there after this article. But, since I traveled back and forth dating a guy down in Wilmington, it was hard not to fall in love with NC! There were many other interracial couples, diversity and people were very friendly. The boyfriend is now gone, but my love for NC is still there. I’m definitely still planning to buy a home there on at least 3 acres so I can have my dream garden.
Born and raised in Manhattan, moved here in the early 90’s, the drivers are the worst. If you drove like they do here in NYC, you’d get shot, New Yorkers would lose their minds. The food here is not great, with a few exceptions. I just got back from NYC with bags of Italian cookies, rainbow cookies, etc.. My family thinks I’m nuts. They don’t have cookies in NC? Not like these.
Please dont let people scare you all away from DURHAM!! They still exaggerate the old repuatation from the 80s-90s lol durham has been different for years now. Super safe people walk everywhere, bike lanes all over durham. Crime is less than raliegh and now of u love anywhere downtown you must spend a pretty penny. Durham has changed for the better and has been doing so for many years. So many nice new clubs and bars and fancy dining and rooftop bars downtown we dont have to go to glenwood to party anymore.
I’m born and raised in North Carolina, and you only see the flying roaches, which are called palmetto bugs, when you’re at the coast. Have never seen them around the Charlotte area or up in the mountains. Good article by the way. Glad you were able to get along with all of us folks here in North Carolina without people being too jacked up 🙂
My question is if they’re such bad drivers how do they manage to get around the mountains without falling down the precipice. True question! Because that’s my biggest NC fear is the mountains without guardrails… how did you get accustomed to it coming from new York? And how does different weather impact the drive like fog/rain/snow? Iam from Miami and considering a move as we vacation there often but I have yet to get behind the wheel out of pure fear. Sometimes in any drive you have to swerve to avoid another car or crash. You can’t possible do that or you’ll end up down a mountain. Lol
I like your article! It’s both informative & entertaining and i wish i’d seen it before making my move here. Also, I agree with everything you’ve said regarding the driving so much so that i’ve altogether abandoned the practice of walking my neighborhood for exercise. I discovered early on that it’s an easy way to get hit. So, I walk the American Tobacco Trail now– exclusively. I only moved here, by the way, because my 80+ year old mom moved here. We’re originally from Nebraska by way of DC.
I was born and raised in South Florida and my dreams of raising my family here are pretty unobtainable now, so we’re thinking about moving to North Carolina. And this article just made it even more clear to me that I should 😂 because everything you explained I pretty much am already used to but everything I want for my kids and family is there too. 🤍
I’ve been traveling back and fourth from the Carolina’s for years for work as a supervisor in the construction industry. I agree with many of your points. One of the biggest issues I have is lack of talent and work ethics within the local workforce in the rural areas of the Carolina’s. I have noticed it getting better over the years. Outside of work I’ve enjoyed the country vibe there opposed to the west coast. The cost of living is definitely cheaper.
I visited NC and the Willmington area in the early spring and loved it. Locals warned me that I should visit in the Summer to really see what the beaches are like when the tourist come. I will do that. I grew up in NY moved to S Californa for the better weather. I’m not a fan of Humidity so summer in Wilminton will let me see what I need to get used to when I move there.
I moved to NC Wilmington last year and I love the weather, the people, and especially the food. it’s very relaxing for nature lovers, but the job situation is miserable ( I’m still unemployed) and the city is still developing its infrastructure. the only reason will make me leave wilmington is if I don’t get a job by next year.
One thing I’ve always witnessed is the hospitality. North Carolina has great hospitality. Makes me want to come back. I’m one state away in Virginia currently, Richmond (rude/selfish). There is a huge difference. I have family in Fayetteville, so we visit often. Don’t feel bad. I’m not a fan of snakes either.
I moved to NC from Seattle in 2011. I live in Chapel Hill and love it here. It did take some getting used to tho. The thing that freaked me out the most was all the bugs. The summer I moved here, there were also a ton of cicadas just falling out of the sky lol. Also, I was not used to seasons and developed allergies in spring and fall. I’m still here tho, and have traveled all over the state 100 percent agree with everything you say.
Im a transplant to Rockingham County in ‘94 from Richmond Va. Yea, imagine the culture shock. And thats only 160 miles! We love our sweet tea and Bbq too. And im only 10 miles from that Nascar race track. One of the first things I learned was the birds are suicidal, especially the vultures, flying right at your car, yes I’ve hit one! Another is how we show respect for a funeral procession by pulling to the side of the road. You did a great job on this article, had me laughing out loud.
NC born and raised. This is so accurate and frankly unbiased. The wildlife diversity is awesome as a hunter. With the correct paperwork I can hunt bears, alligators and everything in between. Also the fisheries here are amazing from trout to shark. Additionally there is a plothera of public game land. HUGE FOR ME!
Been here 8 years, NY raised. Every other article like this is just super positive, you sir present the realest most accurate description of this state I have ever heard. Drivers are at their worst on friday(payday🤷♂️) and you are absolutely correct about the snakes spiders peoples attitudes and the way of life here. Spot on 👍