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mover essentials & featured info By Camie Williams Welcome to the Triangle! State of North Carolina Information ncgov.com Vehicle Tags and Driver’s License (919) 715-7000 ncdot.org Voter Registration (919) 733-7173 ncsbe.gov City of Raleigh (919) 996-3000 raleighnc.gov City of Durham (919) 560-3000 durhamnc.gov City of Chapel Hill (919) 968-2743 ci.chapel-hill.nc.us Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (919) 664-7000 raleighchamber.org Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce (919) 328-8700 durhamchamber.org Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce (919) 967-7075 carolinachamber.org CommunityProfiles Louis Wieland Wieland Communications, Inc. 301 Bombay Lane, Roswell, GA 30076 Phone: (678) 319-4433 Cell: (404) 441-0719 Email: lou@communityprofiles.info >> + Welcome to the Triangle …. The region described as “the flower of the Carolinas” more than 400 years ago that has blossomed into one of the most desirable business and residential communities in the country. Explorer Sir Walter Raleigh called North Carolina “the goodliest land under the cope of heaven.” More than 400 years later, the little slice of heaven that bears the explorer’s name has transformed from an agrarian community to one of the most prominent high-tech business centers in the country, as a member of the famed Research Triangle. Tradition also reigns in the “City of Oaks,” which has been the capital of North Carolina since it was established in 1792. Raleigh is one of very few cities designed to be a capital city, with streets laid out in an axis, with four public squares and one central square, a pattern that has served it well for the recent growth that has taken the population to 431,746,. It is the 42nd largest city in the country. Its neighbor and partner Durham adds nearly 250,000 more residents, helping to add up to more than 2 million living in the Research Triangle of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill. That 19th century establishment of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill as a mecca for higher education set the stage for the Triangle’s prominence in the national economy during the next century. Much of the region’s modern history was determined in 1959 by the opening of Research Triangle Park, one of the largest research parks in the world located just outside of Raleigh. Forging a connection between Raleigh’s North Carolina State University, Durham’s Duke University and Chapel Hill’s University of North Carolina, the 7,000-acre high-tech research and development center not only became home to nearly 200 companies and provided jobs to 50,000 workers, but it created an economic engine that drove the entire region. Raleigh is No. 1 on Forbes’ 2014 list of best places for business and careers, No. 12 in education and No. 25 in job growth. It is also the No. 3 American Boomtown by Bloomberg. Durham has recently been hailed among the Top 10 Tech Towns by Wired magazine and is No. 6 America’s Smartest List by Forbes. Cary, the third largest city in the region, has made Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live list, as has Chapel Hill. The city is home to a variety of businesses from varied industries, including banking/financial services; electrical, medical, electronic and telecommunications equipment; food processing; and pharmaceutical. Local headquarters include BB&T Insurance Services, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Carquest, First Citizens BancShares, Golden Corral, Martin Marietta Materials and software company Red Hat. But it isn’t all business in the Triangle, as evidenced by its accolades as No. 3 least stressed out city (Raleigh) by CNN Money in 2014, No. 1 Fastest Growing City for Retirees (Raleigh) in 2013 and the No. 3 Most Optimistic U.S. Metro area according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index in 2012. In the Triangle, the arts and cultural activities are an important part of life. The North Carolina Museum of Art is hailed as one of the best collections between Washington D.C. and Atlanta, while the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast, with live programs, educational films and permanent and special exhibits. The North Carolina Museum of History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute completes the trifecta of much lauded museum offerings in town. In Durham, the Scrap Exchange is the largest nonprofit creative reuse arts center in the country. Those museums, a mix of art galleries,10 local arboretums and botanical gardens and other offerings attract more than 13 million visitors l to the Triangle each year. Many arrive through Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Durham’s food scene has reached acclaim, with Southern Living calling it “The Tastiest Town in the South” and Bon Appétit giving it the No 1 ranking as America’s Foodiest Small Town. Basketball isn’t just a sport in the Triangle. It’s a legend. Not only are Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill home to the premiere higher education institutions in the state, but those colleges are also some of the most competitive basketball towns in the nation. The Blue Devils men’s basketball team at Durham’s Duke University is one of the winningest programs in NCAA history, under the leadership of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski. The team has brought home the national championship four times. The Tarheels at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and the Wolfpack at NC State in Raleigh are also major competitors in the Atlantic Coast Conference, creating a fun rivalry among the towns in the Triangle. And the Wolfpack is one of the most storied teams in women’s basketball history. CommunityProfiles atlantacommunityprofiles.com • charlottecommunityprofiles.com • dallascommunityprofiles.com • denvercommunityprofiles.com houstoncommunityprofiles.com • jacksonvillecommunityprofiles.com • nashvillecommunityprofiles.com northernvirginiacommunityprofiles.com • northgeorgiacommunityprofiles.com • orlandocommunityprofiles.com trianglecommunityprofiles.com • seattlecommunityprofiles.com • stlouiscommunityprofiles.com • tampacommunityprofiles.com PERMISSIONS: Material in this publication may not be reproduced without permission. Requests for permission should be directed to Wieland Communications, Inc. Dept. of Righs and Permissions, 301 Bombay Lane, Roswell, GA 30076. Information in this publication is based on authoritative date available through local sources at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate. 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Chatham County chathamnc.org Chatham County was formed in 1771 from Orange County. It was named for William Pitt, first Earl of Chatham, who served as British Prime Minister from 1766 to 1768 and opposed harsh colonial policies. In 1907, parts of Chatham County and Moore County were combined to form Lee County. Chatham is one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina and part of the famous Research Triangle region. Its quality of life attracts a diverse resident workforce and innovative companies that value local amenities such as strategic location, abundant natural resources, and vibrant communities. Whether one visits for just one day or books several nights, there is a bounty of sights and activities to appeal to a variety of ages and diverse interests. Explore Jordan Lake, Fearrington Village, bed and breakfasts, native flora, great golf, food tours, wineries and wildlife sanctuary tours. There are endless opportunities for birding, biking, dining, hiking, shopping and more. Population: 65,976 County Seat: Pittsboro Square Miles: 709 Median Income: $47,761 Millage Rate: 0.6219 Municipalities: Cary, Goldston, Pittsboro, Siler City, Albright, Baldwin, Bear Creek, Cape Fear, Center, Gulf, Hadley, Hickory Mountain, Matthews, New Hope, Oakland, Williams, Census-designated places Bennett, Fearrington Village, Gulf, Moncure, Unincorporated communities Bear Creek, Bonlee, Brickhaven, Bynum, Carbonton, Corinth, Crutchfield Crossroads, Haywood, Silk Hope, Wilsonville Caswell County caswellcountync.gov Caswell County was formed from a section of Orange County in 1777. It was named for Richard Caswell, Governor of North Carolina from 1776 to 1780, Leasburg was the first county seat. In 1792, roughly the eastern half of Caswell County became Person County. After the division, the Caswell center of government was moved to the centrally-located community of Caswell Court House, Yanceyville is home to an antebellum courthouse designed by William Percival and more than 20 buildings built between 1830 and the Civil War. The county hosts two major festivals a year: the “Bright Leaf Hoedown” and the “Spring Fling.” The Hoedown is a one-day outdoor event held in late September in Yanceyville. It features local food vendors, live entertainment, crafts and nonprofit organizations, usually drawing more than 5,000 guests. The Spring Fling is a two-day event held on a weekend in late April or early May on the grounds of the Providence Volunteer Fire Department. The Caswell County Parks and Recreation Department offers a full slate of outdoor sports and activities, especially for children. Every May, the Caswell County Historical Association holds the annual Heritage Festival celebrating the county’s history through living history reenactments, tours, games, vendors and live music. The Cherokee Scout Reservation is south of Yanceyville near Farmer’s Lake. Population: 23,217 County Seat: Yanceyville Median Income:$38,387 Millage Rate: 0.659 Square Miles: 428 Municipalities: Milton, Yanceyville Franklin County franklincountync.us Franklin County was formed in 1779 from the southern half of Bute County. It is named for one of America’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin and is a part of the Research Triangle. Its residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to the metropolitan amenities of Raleigh, the state capital, Durham and Chapel Hill. For the sports fan there is major league hockey and minor league baseball. For those with a curious nature there is an abundance of art, science and history museums, the North Carolina Symphony, the American Dance Festival and Broadway touring performances. If outdoor adventures and fresh mountain air call to you, Franklin is situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. You don’t have to venture far to find beautiful scenery, hiking, gem mining, fishing, history, and residents that will make visitors feel right at home. Population: 61,475 County Seat: Louisburg Median Income: $43,433 Millage Rate: 0.8725 Square Miles: 495 Municipalities: Bunn, Centerville, Franklinton, Louisburg, Wake Forest, Youngsville Person County personcounty.net In Person County residents care about the past and the future, though they are most interested in the opportunities offered up by the present. Located to the north of the bustling urban areas of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, you’ll find the friendly confines of Person County. The area offers rural scenery and small-town hospitality. Nestled among gently rolling hills sprinkled with forests and farms, Person offers residents and visitors a chance to enjoy a gentler pace with options for plenty of activities. There is much to experience in Person County. From sports, theater, dance, <strong>triangle2016</strong>.indd 5 2/22/16 10:12 PM
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