NorthCarolina

Vote for Bodie Lighthouse and pass it on!

2008-07-17T03:56:03Z

Please vote for Bodie.

Okay fellow North Carolinians ... Let's vote for something this year we all can
agree on!

North Carolina's lighthouses are special and this is an opportunity to get a
free up-fit for one of them. Please vote. And forward to your 1000
closest North Carolina friends.

Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors restores the windows and doors in
one U.S. lighthouse a year. This year our very own Bodie Light House is on
the list! Just click on the "Vote Now" button and the 12 lighthouse options will appear.

http://www.jeld-wen.com/lighthouse/

Please go to the website and vote. It takes less than a minute and will be
something generations to come will enjoy. PLEASE PASS IT ON TOO!

The winning lighthouse will be posted on the Jeld-Wen website on Sept. 7th.

GO BODIE!!

northcarolina @ 2008-04-26T17:55:00

2008-04-26T22:06:52Z

Okay here's the deal. There is a ceremony/get together at Bearadise Farms! These are awesome people that you have to meet. Some of the activities include:
-Mead Making
-Goat roasting
-Large Bonfires
-camping out (BYOS)
and more.
The cost is $20/ person and it's an experience that is well worth it! It's on memorial day weekend so shake a leg!
For more information please call:
JD
@ 919-215-2063

See ya there!

PaganFest USA - Raleigh

2008-03-09T17:47:19Z

Hello all! I'd forgotten all about this community until today.

For those of you that are into European folk metal bands such as Finntroll and Korpiklaani, the PaganFest USA tour is coming to the Volume 11 Tavern in Raleigh on May 20.

www.myspace.com/paganfestusa
www.volume11tavern.com

Also, my roommate and I are looking for people in Eastern NC with musical tastes more aligned with our own who would like to travel to shows with us. We often travel to Charlotte, NC and Springfield, VA to see bands we like, as the local venue seems to be more interested in booking lame metalcore, emo, and radio rock bands. Our tastes run the gamut but our primary interest is *good* metal bands. Our next planned adventure is to go to Tremont in Charlotte to see Nile on April 3. I also maintain a forum centered around female-fronted metal bands such as Nightwish, Within Temptation, and Epica: Far Beyond Vanity.

seeking roommate - immediately.

2008-01-08T03:51:21Z

- SEEKING A ROOMMATE FOR 2008 -
so here goes. our roommate wants to move out; and we need a new one to fulfill his spot ASAP. it needs to be a full time roommate(s) to sign the lease for the rest of the year and possibly another year (the lease runs out in may but we might want to renew it). rent and utilities would be $500/month right now. rent is due at the beginning of the month so we would need it by then. we're looking for someone to move in in february. if you need to move in sooner; that could be arranged; and the price would be cheaper until our roommate moves out. i think they said our rent was going to go up another $50 or so after our lease; so yeah.

the guidelines and amenities? lets see. our apartment complex has two pools. you would have your own private balcony and a HUGE closet. you would have your own full bathroom/shower. we have a washer and dryer; dishwasher; digital cable/DVR and internet access (wireless even); we're on the third floor so no noisy upstairs neighbors. i DO have a baby; but he's pretty chill; and you can't hear him from the bedroom. prefer someone without kids; but couples are welcome. smoking is okay but it would have to be done outside. drinking is fine; and having people over is okay as we're usually up pretty damn late.

again this would be on the lease until may of this year and possibly another year; and you would need to have a full time job (or if it was two people you would need to come up with the amount together; etc)

let me know!

ps; if you're wanting more insight as to why our roommate is moving out; let me know and i'll add you to my journal and you can read ALL about it. its lawlz. of course; this is only if you are considering moving in.

NC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival starts next week!

2007-08-17T19:21:06Z

The 12th Annual North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is just a week away!

NCGLFF takes place Thursday, August 23 through Sunday August 26, 2007.

For more information on films, schedules, festival updates and special events go to http://festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the box office at 309 W. Morgan Street in downtown Durham. The last day to purchase 5-packs is Wednesday, August 22. Box office hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please call the box office at 919-560-3030 for more information.

Schedule here! Click on the day of the week to see the full lineup!

northcarolina @ 2007-07-09T23:43:00

2007-07-10T03:44:13Z

RPG Book Sale

2007-06-30T03:04:07Z

I realize that y'all might be getting a little tired of these posts, but, long story short, I'm looking to raise money so that my wife and I can move and go back to school, and I'm looking to unload a bunch of books that I no longer want and/or need. LOTS of GURPS 3E stuff, and a few oddments and sundries some of you might appreciate. List can be found here.

(xposted)

Greensboro Science Center and Zoo

2007-06-22T23:58:58Z

I was visiting my mom in G'boro and we went Thursday to NSC&Z. Haven't been there in oh, almost 20 years. :( Two months ago they had their Grand reopening and boy, what a change. No Lions, just Tigers and the Bears at the moment are two big stuffed Grizzlies in the main Foyer. :) They are planning to bring Black Bears from the mountains in next year, I believe.

Took photos. Some not as good as others. The three Macaws that should be outside enjoying the sunlight live in a big room near the back of the main building. They were having a blast showing off for me while I took photos. The lighting in their room was poor so I had to use the flash which reflected off the glass, but you can still see them.

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=163272622/a=94614772_94614772/t_=94614772

Late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning there was vandalism at the parking lot entrance on Lawndale Drive. The two tortie sculptures were just about destroyed. Their little heads had been kicked off. Cable Channel 14 was there and you can find the article (Beware: Galopgus Tortie slow loading) at:

http://news14.com/content/top_stories/583981/center-decries--senseless--vandalism/Default.aspx

Go enjoy! And if you're in Greensboro, please go visit the center and zoo. http://www.natsci.org/

Free Comic Book Day at Acme Comics!

2007-05-05T02:42:27Z

Join us at Acme Comics Saturday May 5th for Free Comic Book Day!

CREATOR APPEARANCES SATURDAY MAY, 5th

* Starting at 10:00am: The Men from Sequential Matinee: Ryan Rubio and Thomas Boatwright!

* Starting at 12:00pm: TEAM GRAVY BOY: Marty Blevins and Brian Shearer!

* Starting at 2:00pm: Jim Amash: Inker of Free Little Archie AND Free Sonic the Hedgehog!

* Starting at 5:00pm: John Floyd: Inker of over 50 issues of Batman Gotham Knights!

Other appearances throughout the day

* PSI-MAN the master of illusion and intrigue!
* Drive Thru artist Carly Storum
* Back Issue Magazine contributor and comics expert Dan Johnson
* Costume designer John Marks

Absolutely NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to have access to an array of free samples from all corners of the comics industry! But you'll want to get here early! Doors open at 10:00am!

ACME COMICS
2150 Lawndale Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27408
336-574-2263

Bring friends and family!

Taxes

2007-04-25T20:07:53Z

can anyone tell me what property taxes, on average, cost in the Raleigh area. preferably in the suburbs, not in the city areas.

my husband and i are looking to get out of jersey. we're trying to get some info on a few different areas and we're starting to like NC more and more. jersey is just too expensive; even if we could afford a $300,000 one bedroom starter home, we wouldnt be able to afford the $5000+ taxes per year.

also... how do people originally from NC feel about northerners moving down south? honestly. i've heard good and bad, but is there any one particular region or area that isnt exactly... welcoming?

2007 Grifton Shad Festival

2007-04-24T08:23:44Z

Here are some pics of the 2007 Grifton Shad Festival, which concluded this past Sunday.

Local NBC affiliate doing a broadcast out there one morning.

The Miss Grifton contestants rode in the parade on boats.

One of several different Shriner groups.

northcarolina @ 2007-03-21T10:55:00

2007-03-21T10:55:31Z

Hey!

I just found this community and am so pleased i did!

I'm actually british,but i'm coming over to North Carolina for 3 months in the summer to work at Blue Star camps :)

Anyone who has advice about cool clubs/places to hang out,or natural beauty spots would be appreciated so much!

x

North Carolina.

2007-03-08T18:39:04Z

I have a lot of amazing pictures of the lighthouses from around here if interested.
'Here' being the Outer Banks...

Whirligigs in Wilson, North Carolina

2007-03-04T01:30:08Z

Sadly this place was locked up. I couldn't find a single gate that was open to let us up close to them. I couldn't really get any good pics because of the suns position and the distance we were from them. I'll share what I did get though. Also, I took some great shots of old country homes, country stores and tobacco barns. I love the shots of the tobacco barns.

I took this while walking back from down the road where I took a pic of an old rusty Pepsi sign.

It was really hard to get a clear shot of anything.

I love this shot. I just wish that the sun wasn't shining off of the left side of the duck.

Another close-up. I may give this guy a call and find out when exactly he'll be open. I would love to venture back and get some more close-up shots.

This was taken at a different location, but I believe the same guy made all of these.

It was pretty cool watching all of those fans spin.

Images taken with Sony Cybershot DSC-H2, set at 6 megapixels and on auto-focus.

Frenchman's Creek, Kinston, North Carolina

2007-02-25T17:14:29Z

These are some pics I took at Frenchman's Creek yesterday.

northcarolina @ 2007-02-27T11:30:00

2007-02-20T16:31:52Z

Hello all. I am Kim, I am 21 and live in Garner. I am currently looking for places to take my children, their ages are 1 and 3. We have already been to most of the museums, parks and other places like Jumping Beans, Chuck E Cheese's and Playspace. We want to take the children some where they haven't been before. Any suggestions are appreciated.

northcarolina @ 2007-02-01T17:04:00

2007-02-01T22:03:38Z

I recently got this 8mth old chihuahua/ terrier, she is a wonderful dog. But she barely gets along with my other female, who is a Boxer.
Her name is Paris, she 8mths old and she just needs more attention and I recently got a job and im barely home.. and needs to be with someone that doesn't have other big dogs.. she did well with my male boxer who is 70lbs, but when she got near my female boxer who is 65 she doesn't do well she just shows her teeth .. She is truely a great dog, she's never bite anyone or anything..I just never though it would a hard job with her. She is great with cats and kittens
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She is UTD she half house broken, she will go outside but she like to take her time she needs to be out there for awhile.. but when she gets mad that your not giving her attention she will go in the house.
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I payed good money for her and would like to sell her for about the same
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I would like $850.00 but if not then $650.00
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I am located in Richlands, NC and if you live kind of far from me and you would really like her I could meet half way, depending on how far..but yea.. i could try
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Please Im not trying to start any drama or anything , but i would like if i didn't get any mean comments because Im just trying to find her a good home. Its just really hard for me to take care of a small dog right now.
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also.. she's never really been around children so im not sure how she is on that... but i have brought her into PetSmart and she is good with other people.
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BABYSITTER/NANNY ..NEEDED???...

2007-01-19T17:47:58Z

Hello,

My name is Andrea. IM going to be 21 on May 21st. ..
Well I was wondering if anyone needs a nanny/babysitter. I've been doing this since I was 12 years old when I lived in Rhode Island.
I know CPR AND FIRST AID...
I don't have children of my own yet but I can't wait.
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I am located over in Richlands..like 5 minutes away from Jacksonville.. If anyone is interested .. I can watch the child/or children at your house or mine. Whatever works.
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If interested please leave a message here..and i'll send you my email so u can chat with me more

♥

thanks a million

AP Tour (coming to Charlotte!)

2007-01-11T04:15:25Z

North Carolina Forums

2006-12-14T00:52:04Z

Hi everyone, alot of you know this already, but I wanted to do a little blatant self promotion for my blog and forum. We've got alot of great discussions going on pertaining to Greensboro, North Carolina, and the world at large. Stop by if you get a chance.

The Daily Greensboring News

Beth

northcarolina @ 2006-12-05T21:39:00

2006-12-06T02:39:46Z

The Third Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Taste of Chaos Announces the Strongest Lineup of Artists to Date
The Chaos Returns With The Used, 30 Seconds To Mars, Senses Fail, Saosin, Chiodos, Aiden, Evaline and More
Fuse Television and Alternative Press Are Announced as Media Partners
The Tour Will Coincide With the Highly Anticipated Release of the Third Album From Headliner The Used
Chaos Mobile Is Launched, Providing Fans With Access, Information, Giveaways and an Interactive Portal for Their Mobile
Lifestyles
Rockstar Energy Drink Returns as Title Sponsor
Tour to Kick Off February 15 in Seattle

Tour Dates

NOW for the following shows :
2/17 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
2/18 – Reno, NV – Lawlor Events Center – University of Nevada - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
2/20 – Fresno , CA – Selland Arena - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
2/22 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Convention Center Arena - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
2/23 – Sacramento , CA – ARCO Arena - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
2/25 – Glendale ( Phoenix ), AZ – Jobing.com Arena - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/1 – El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/3 – Corpus Christi , TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/5 – Houston , TX – Verizon Wireless Theater - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/8 – Jacksonville , FL – Morocco Shrine Center and Auditorium - Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/9 – Coral Gables ( Miami – Ft. Lauderdale ), FL – BankUnited Center – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/10 – Orlando , FL – Tinker Field – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/11 – Tampa, FL – Sun Dome – University of South Florida – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/17 – Milwaukee , WI – Eagles Ballroom – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/18 – Dayton , OH – Hara Arena – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/22 – Lowell ( Boston ), MA – Tsongas Arena – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/24 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Park Convention Hall – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/25 – Portland , ME – Cumberland County Civic Center – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/28 – Kanata ( Ottawa ), ON – Scotiabank Place – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/29 – Kitchener ( London ), ON – Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/30 – Mississauga ( Toronto ), ON – Arrow Hall – International Centre – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time

Presales start for the following shows TBA
2/15 – Everett ( Seattle ), WA – Everett Events Center – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
2/21 – San Diego, CA – ipayOne Center – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
2/26 – West Valley City ( Salt Lake City ), UT – E Center – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
2/27 – Denver , CO – Magness Arena – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/2 – Grand Prairie (Dallas), TX – NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/4 – San Antonio , TX – AT&T Center – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/13 – Duluth (Atlanta), GA – The Arena @ Gwinnett Center – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/15 – Champaign , IL – Assembly Hall – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/16 – Chicago , IL – Aragon Ballroom – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/20 – Camden ( Philadelphia ), NJ – Tweeter Center – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/23 – Uniondale ( New York City ), NY – Nassau Coliseum – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/27 – Montreal , PQ – Stade Uniprix – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
3/31 – Detroit , MI – Cobo Arena – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
4/3 – Winnipeg , MB – Convention Centre – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
4/4 – Saskatoon , SK – Credit Union Centre – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
4/5 – Edmonton, AB – Shaw Conference Centre – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
4/6 – Calgary , AB – Stampede Corral – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time
4/8 – Vancouver , BC – P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum – Presale ends Friday, December 15th at 5PM Eastern Time

To purchase tickets to any of these dates refer to this link:
http://www.musictoday.com/redirect/bounce.asp?cid=17770
All you have to do is enter your email address and then when you recieve a response, click on the validation link and you have access to purchase tickets. Don't worry, they won't spam your email inbox AT ALL.
If you are interested in joining the ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos online community go here http://www.tasteofchaos.com and click on COMMUNITY.

I'm going to the NY and NJ dates hope to see you guys there!

WELLCOME!

2006-11-30T14:48:09Z

Check me out!

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2006-11-27T22:49:19Z

I graduate next year and would really like to live in NC. Are there any good job resources online for NC? I will have a BA in History and Sociology and would like a non-academic job.

Any help would be appreciated.

northcarolina @ 2006-11-04T21:27:00

2006-11-05T02:27:55Z

The Yadkin County Humane Society does not have a shelter. Members foster animals in their homes. One of our fosterers has been transferred to Wilmington for her job. She had to transfer or lose her position. None of our other fosterers has room for any of the four dogs she was taking care of. Needless to say, we're in a situation where we have to find alternate foster care or good homes for these dogs IMMEDIATELY. Please share this with anyone who may be able to assist, either by fostering or adopting, or if you work with a rescue organization who can help provide care. Anyone who is interested in helping these animals can leave a comment here or email yadkinhumane@gmail.com. Here are the foster dogs' information. You can see pictures of these dogs and read their bios at our Petfinder site by clicking on a particular dog's name.

Jack
Jack is a dalmation mix, approximately two years old who was abandoned. His foster mom took me in and he's been with her for a while now. He's been neutered and he's up-to-date on my shots. He's heartworm negative and take monthly preventative. He has LOTS of energy and would love to have wide-open space to run (a farm would be ideal for him), and little boys to play with. He is most happy getting in the creek and playing in the woods. Since no one ever really gave him any attention or trained him before he came into foster care, he needs work on his leash and obedience skills, but he has sponsers who are willing to help with the cost of his adoption fee for the right family. He needs someone who is willing to give him a chance - please don't pass him by!

Honey
She's a really gentle, sweet girl so this name really does fit her :) She is a German Shepherd mix and she's on the small side for her breed. She's almost three years old and has been in foster care for several months now. She's spayed, current on her shots, heartworm negative, and she's taking monthly heartworm preventative. The family who surrendered her could not afford to take care of her pal Oreo (also in foster care) and her properly. She is a little shy at first around new people because she wasn't socialized much in her old home, but she's really blossomed thanks to the love given her in foster care. She was in a home with children and would be fine with kids. She's learning to walk on a leash and basic obedience. She loves to run and play, but unless you have a lot of acreage she needs a fenced in yard. Can you open your heart and home to her? Look into her beautiful eyes and give her a forever home - she's waiting for you!

Oreo
He's a two-year-old lab mix who was surrendered to the Humane Society with his best friend Honey (also in foster care) because their family couldn't afford to take care of them properly. He's neutered, current on his shots, heartworm negative, and taking monthly heartworm preventative. He was not inside much in his old home and he's not housebroken yet. He is a very friendly, loving boy who gets along with everyone, two and four legged. His tail is always wagging - as evidenced by his pictures. He's learning to walk on a leash and basic obedience. He would love to have a family of his own and kids to play with - is there room in your home for him?

Jock (no picture yet)
Jock is a Border Collie/Aussie Shepherd mix. He is a year old, all his shots are up to date and he has been altered. He's heartworm negative and takes monthly preventative. He is very active and needs a fenced yard or big farm to live on where he can run. He gets along with other dogs and does not bother the cat. He's working on his house training. He's doing a lot better with it, but he'd rather be outside. He is leash trained and comes when he's called. He is a very smart boy and learns very fast. He loves everyone and has a good attitude.