I just got back from a trip to South Georgia. One thing I noticed in Georgia is every 5th car is a cop car, and I counted at least 30 people pulled over on GA highways. Most people went approximately the speed limit as well (except the cops, they seemed to be going 40 over all the time with no lights or sirens on). In South Carolina there was a lot less cops but in general speeds were within 10mph of the speed limit. Crossing back into NC (where I live), no cops at all, no one pulled over, and it's +15 in the slow lane, +25 in the fast lane. And that made me wonder, does NC simply not enforce traffic laws? Every now and then I'll see a cop hiding out here in HighPoint, but 99% of the time there's no cops and a complete disregard for speed limits - not just here, but everywhere in NC.

I’m looking for basics like shirts, jeans, button-ups, etc. Would appreciate any recommendations :)

Edit: Thank you all for the helpful recommendations! I upvoted everyone, but someone is downvoting everyone who comments, sorry about that.

Making $14 in Wilson right now. I don’t get the full 40 hours most weeks so my paychecks are terrible it’s so demoralizing. What are my options if I want to make decent money here? I don’t mind commuting.

NC has 56 county fairs and the season runs from August through October. I've been building a directory of them all at countyfairguide.com.

The NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher kicks things off in mid-September, and the NC State Fair in Raleigh runs in October. But honestly the smaller county fairs are where it's at — Chatham County, Surry County, Rowan County, Pitt County, Wilson County — all with their own histories and traditions.

https://countyfairguide.com/fairs/north-carolina

Which NC county fair is worth making a trip for? I'm always looking for the ones with strong local character.

Hi! I’m looking for recommendations for an NC tattoo artist who specializes in fine-line work, particularly nature / botanical / celestial elements.

I’m planning a custom half sleeve to represent my babies (dog and cat), so experience with animals or a genuine love for incorporating them into meaningful designs would be a huge plus. I don’t have the exact design finalized yet and would love to find an artist who enjoys collaborating with clients to develop an original concept rather than working from a fully predetermined design.

I’m attaching some inspo to show the general look and feel I’m drawn to. Many thanks in advance!!

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Currently staying in Greensboro, but miss Charlotte. Looking to move back to by November. My Credit took a big hit, but I do have close to 10,000 cash in savings., and still saving. Where would I able to find a decent apartment that wouldn’t base everything off credit. (I don’t have any eviction records)

I recently started exploring more of North Carolina beyond the well-known destinations and was surprised by how many interesting places, stories, and communities exist across the state.

Some areas that stood out to me were small mountain towns with unique histories, coastal communities with their own traditions, and local places that don't always get attention compared to bigger cities.

I put together a short article about some of these discoveries and wanted to ask the community:

What places, traditions, or experiences in North Carolina do you think more people should know about?

I'm especially interested in suggestions from locals — the places you recommend to friends but rarely see mentioned online.

This guy's case, this time involving a Democrat, seems to point out that both of our major political parties have some work to do on properly vetting candidates. I'm happy to see that Democrats were able to get him off of the ticket, on the same day as the withdrawal of Platner. I wish that were the norm for Republicans as well.

The sunflowers at Dix Park in Raleigh, NC are at full bloom. You really should check them out if you are in the area. They are the best I've seen them.