AVOID MOVING TO NORTH CAROLINA - Unless You Can Deal With These 10 Facts | Living in North Carolina

Living in North Carolina can be amazing but you might want to avoid moving to North Carolina unless you can deal with these 10 or so facts.
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[@lindalinda9796]

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.

[@zyajones9360]

Don't get too bold because by you being African you better not move to a Sundown Town ..because maybe you'll be swinging on a tree

[@Artobacco]

Whoever warned you are definitely against us. I was born in the more country part of NC and I’ve never seen any racism or bad drivers ever. Also two things we do take very seriously is BBQ and duke Vs UNC. Teachers at school fight over which is better and neighbors try to out grille each other. It’s crazy but it’s funny. Also if you haven’t you should try cheerwine, it’s the drink of North Carolina

[@Maddie-fk2tx]

@@Artobacco well I mean not necessarily against ‘you guys’ it’s a fact that in some places there are v known for people to be racist

[@bigstrib]

What place isn’t racist??? This goes both ways!!

[@athityibilika989]

Indeed

[@claircourtway]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@ElijahOliver-t9u]

I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.

[@claircourtway]

@@ElijahOliver-t9u That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well

[@ElijahOliver-t9u]

@@claircourtway My advisor is VICTORIA CARMEN SANTAELLA;

[@ElijahOliver-t9u]

You can look her up online ...

[@GabrielAnthony-09]

@@ElijahOliver-t9u The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?

[@2wheelsOrDieNC]

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.

[@tamicalewis9161]

What city of North Carolina

[@trentj4132]

What do u do for work??

[@ericmorgan1982]

I'm with you. I moved from Houston

[@amethystabrams5856]

@The'OlHonda I'm considering moving to North Carolina with my son we need a new start. Thanks for the feedback it's appreciated.

[@billydelacruz2826]

@@amethystabrams5856 is a great place, just avoid Durham at all cost. Avoid the city please. You can live in the countryside and drive 20 to 30 minutes to the city. Stay away from raleigh just because is expensive. But durham is a no no, no matter if you find cheap places

[@TRmPisthebestEver]

As a black man whos lived in NC all my life I love it and ive never had any problems with racism here we all friendly to all people..🇺🇸✌🏽

[@TRUMP.FOREVER]

Could have fooled me when you had to let everyone know you black ....😂

[@sassysoutherngirl7658]

My thoughts exactly

[@YoutubeCO713]

Yeah white guy 😂😂😂😂😂

[@YoutubeCO713]

​@@sassysoutherngirl7658it's already been proven southerners are more likely to be racist

[@TRUMP.FOREVER]

@@KZbinCO713 Yeah black guy

[@a_tired_wendigo]

As a North Carolinian I approve any message that deters anymore people moving here. It’s so crowded

[@wesleygriffiths8496]

it seems like everywhere is crowded. Florida is crowded. texas is crowded.Tennessee is crowded. i even heard Idaho is crowded.. lol

[@07jdom]

Everyone feels this way.

[@cainanneedham9022]

Do you have an inordinate amount of New Yorkers moving to your area too?

[@mississippijohnfahey7175]

​@@cainanneedham9022 haha literally yes

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

I agree 😆

[@rainalove9828]

I loved living in NC...They're doing wayyy too much though...They're building alot of businesses and homes but are not expanding the roads to support the influx of residents.

[@Imdavegrohlspookie]

Yeah

[@Mustafakhan-qg6nv]

Yep

[@GametimeSlime]

Exactly and not increasing pay for rising rent prices in bigger cities

[@spirithawk2418]

We are hardheaded

[@pauledwards7951]

I agree

[@donyoung2185]

I’m from Brooklyn, if you can drive on the BQE, Atlantic Ave, and the Jackie Rob you can drive anywhere on the planet. I wish I would’ve saw this before I moved here 8 years ago.

[@sheenaking1004]

Same, and so true!

[@haggis525]

Really? Hmmm 🤔 have you tried Metro Manila? Or Ho Chi Mihn City? There are some wild drives in cities in Afghanistan... though these days I wouldn't recommend it. Brooklyn is tame af.

[@deanmohamed7575]

lol funniest thing i heard

[@mytwosense5223]

that's what I was thinking...as somone from nyc, but I guess there are worse drivers in other places lol

[@bobm9509]

Until there's no curb. Please stop coming to rural pa.

[@randomaccount6215]

“The entire state closes down” had me dying cause it’s the truth 😭

[@DUMA-wy8ri]

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.

[@lune-3214]

As another Asian, yeah the eggroll strat does wonders. Recently relocated from Charlotte to the Kings Mountain area and the neighbors were friendly but weary until we whipped up some eggrolls and dropped some off at their doors. Haven't had any issues since!

[@RaiseYourVibes333]

You’re not white ! Dark hair won’t Ben discriminated against but you still experienced what o was talking about - they’re very suspicious . I won’t bribe anyone to get them to like me OR Be nice if they call police on me or discriminate !

[@LegoAnimationGuy1]

Probably the fears of Communist China, but I am sorry for whatever happened to you. I think we've all experienced racism. I'm white. In the 80s I worked as a temp secretary for a black non-profit on Capitol Hill and listened to them run negative stereotypes on whites. Then while walking one day, I was surrounded by about two dozen black men who were threatening me because I didn't belong in their neighborhood. Those are only two stories. It doesn't matter what race you are, I guarantee you've experienced racism. Doesn't make it right. It's not.

[@YoutubeCO713]

​@@LegoAnimationGuy1 you deserved it racist dog

[@YoutubeCO713]

​​@@LegoAnimationGuy1white people started the concept of racism so deal with it and have a cry snowflake 😂😂😂😂

[@davesi56]

Great video! 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.

[@jamesbboggs1459]

Indeed. Too add to that.... There are idiots on both sides of the isle but for the most part... We are family!

[@wynn1111]

I’m a lifelong NC resident, and this is the best summary of life in our state I’ve ever heard.

[@krow3283]

Exactly! 😂 Especially the driving part. These folks drive like they have no knowledge of using their turn signals. That mess is frustrating 🤬🤬😂

[@rushfan1970]

👏🏼💯👏🏼💯💗✌🏼

[@amandadean3948]

Lol, yep! I moved here to NC but have now lived here over 25 years and most of this is pretty damn accurate.

[@whiteglovewatches9908]

@@krow3283 lol, none! I’m terrified to ride my motorcycle down here.

[@herecomestom2937]

Born n raised in NC and that’s a pretty dang good run down of our lil slice of heaven. It ain’t perfect but it’s damn close. Thanks for a fun vid neighbor

[@NachozDood]

As a native North Carolinian you are all welcome to move here if you are thinking about it but please do not try to turn NC into where ever you are running away from Charlotte has a bad habit of removing all of its culture

[@debrataylor4806]

The people sound great. I was thinking about coming for two weeks in summer how do you feel about Canadians?

[@NachozDood]

@@debrataylor4806 our summers can be quite nasty we can easily reach 32°C - 37°C and quite humid and as far as Canadians go I don't think people mind yall I know a few couples that moved here for work reasons they seem to get by just fine

[@joeefird6396]

I've have met all kinds of people from all walks of life here, for the most part we don't care where you're from. You do have the occasional knucklehead though.

[@smokescreen2146]

NC is where KKK originated?

[@stephanie3873]

I miss the way NC use to be. It has become so populated and so fast. Everything changed since I was a kid. 😢

[@robbyrob8349]

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.

[@sheaporcha1214]

The roaches 🤭🤣

[@SadeTulloch]

I'm thinking about moving to NC from Tampa Bay. I'm a single mother. hope it will work out for me

[@norms3913]

Scorpions on the east coast ???😅😅

[@olzt100]

Look, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina all of better places to live. People in North Carolina do not want higher crime or urban sprawl. North Carolina is Backwoods and snakes let's keep it that way. As a matter fact I think I'll start a snake farm and just let them grow and released them in the wild occasionally. Keep nature alive!

[@janicebrown3804]

I AGREE💯😍🎊 I 💘 N.C.

[@GreenCatQueen]

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...

[@jurneethrulife9050]

Where are you from? I thought these were everywhere lol

[@___Karma__]

I've encountered them here in SoCal, they defiantly leave you with an impression that they aren't playing but they aren't common. Are yall saying the fire ants are an every day attraction over there?

[@skyndgo]

@@jurneethrulife9050 Lmaooo

[@johngreen7726]

​@@jurneethrulife9050 no fire ants on the west coast, never seen one lol

[@befunkrn]

@@___Karma__ I've lived in Calif for 69 years and never seen one single fire ant.

[@latonyasmith4460]

Love this video, 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. Love to meet people from all walks of life.

[@marquisgray4216]

I don't like Greensboro. I got fired from Amazon out there

[@countryt2179]

I like your story. I was born in Graham, moved to New York with my parents, worked for MTA Bus for 39 years. I’ve retired, had enough of the New York City life, move to Knightdale, NC. I love it here. It’s very peaceful, nice friendly people, found a great family church. We did look for a home in Graham, but all of my relatives there are all gone.I remember the court house in Graham, and as a kid, we used to go to the Graham movie theater on Main Street. One day, I’m going to drive through again to get some good old memories of Graham, Haw River, Green Level, and Snow Camp. Glad to move back to North Carolina.

[@carolynhowell9768]

@LaTonya Smith:. LoL sweet tea served in every restaurant.

[@tjlivejaxkson231]

the driving is ridiculous

[@hammer2892]

Sweet tea and don't forget our pulled pork BBQ even though not in every restaurant it's N.C. tradition

[@user-qe9fq9yv9k]

As a person considering a move to North Carolina, I found this video to be extremely helpful. Even some of the smaller issues you mentioned give one a flavor of the state. Thank you very much!

[@nicholasholden8139]

Don't, if you plan on living on the coast be prepared to have your house flood about once a year. The Piedmont and flatlands will run you off and the mountains are ungovernable. Unless you are a local you will be torn to shreds, I recommend Virginia or Texas.

[@kennethkirby2533]

Lived in NC 60 years, all of what he said is true. U can wash your car in the morning & at lunch u have a yellow car. I got bite by a copperhead snake last year. Anti-venom shot cost 30,000$ I took 3 shots. Our mosquitos sound like huge airplanes buzzing your ears.

[@xartisan9063]

I think that's an issue in the south in general.

[@EbonyAE88]

Every place has its pros and cons

[@echo6echo419]

@@nicholasholden8139 BS...I've been going in the mountains of NC for decades and have never had a single issue, much less been torn apart. I've never had someone say, "you're not a local" and I've been in some backwoods areas. To quote Yoda, "Only what you take with you", maybe you're the issue??

[@markthompson7727]

I’m a disabled veteran and have lived in many places across the USA. I retired to the Piedmont of North Carolina about twelve years ago and I have not regretted it since. There are four seasons in the weather, Social Security is not taxed, and I find that the VA hospital in Salisbury is excellent.

[@JerryHunt92]

Durham VA for me >

[@kimberlyp8757]

Congratulations

[@alexsmith1207]

I didn't know Social Security is taxed in other states??!

[@scherriem0325]

Mark, Glad to hear that a veteran likes Salisbury VA. I'm actually considering relocating to an area near or in the surrounding area of Salisbury, NC; because I'm also a disabled vet and VA locations are important to me. Thanks for your service!

[@TOO_RAW]

I'm a native of the coast and wouldn't have it any other way. The coast is becoming really gentrified though with rich people from up state and out of state that are ruining our laid back coastal culture

[@bobbersg8058]

As a North Carolinian born, raised, worked, and retired, I enjoyed this video. I agree the roads and infrastructure are inadequate. I don't agree that we have crazy drivers. Significant snow only falls in the higher mountains. Our people are friendly. We believe in civility and good manners.

[@ProteinShowdown]

Most of the bad drivers here are the people who moved here from up North.

[@SEASCAT]

local drivers, who were driving before it got so crowded here, just have a different style of driving. Not crazy. The tourists are crazy- no patience, too big a hurry. I moved here to get away from the crazy tourists. I tell people here in WNC that I am NOT a "Floridian" because I was actually born there. Came here to escape, the idiots from the North followed. They're referred to as "half-backs". Went S. to FL then after a few years moved halfway back North.

[@BellatorChristi]

Oh, we have bad drivers. Some who are very bad.

[@karlynmcneely5198]

The crazy drivers are transplanted from elsewhere. I’ve only noticed them in the past 10 years.

[@MariahCarey1577]

lies! This is one of the most RACIST places in AMERICA!

[@CandidTamera]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Out of the fozens and dozens of Cary/Raleigh are videos 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!

[@judyshepard1425]

Been here 73 years and really approve your message. Hope all these bugs and snakes and alligators keep people away though.

[@latonyalee7821]

Sorry, they won't because it doesn't keep them out of Florida!

[@googleuser2480]

Florida has entered the chat 🐊

[@michhannluke]

I'm a 53 yo white male that's lived here all my life and dude you nailed it 100%! Had me laughing the whole time. Nicely done!

[@Aireybby]

The driving fact is soo true. I went to my friends in Charlotte and held my seat belt the entire time 😂 I’m born and raised in central NJ so I know crazy but Charlotte and ATL are on another level lol

[@advisorSirAshley]

Another level for sure!😂

[@thetravelgoods2760]

Funny you say that because a large part of the problem is people who transplant here.. you’re hard pressed to find an original Charlottean so to me it’s all these up north people who Can’t drive! We’ve been driving since 15! We got this.. and I never have any issues driving around any other star in America! People always tell me I drive like I’m from there!

[@lalarose9907]

@@thetravelgoods2760 I agree with you. I say the same! I was born and raised right here in raleigh, N.C. lol! I am already mentally prepared to move to Charlotte. I asked realtor here about talking to sir Ashley, because she don't do the Charlotte area. She already spoke to him, that's been a couple of months ago though. I am gonna be contacting him before the week/weekend is out.

[@rowlandbuck2703]

I had the displeasure of visiting a friend in SC. It’s even worse there. It seems the state and the small cities can’t keep up with the growth. At some intersections, you either floor it and pull out in front of somebody, or sit there for 30 minutes, maybe longer. At least they aren’t waiting to expand I-85 like NC did.

[@Ghost-my1tr]

@@thetravelgoods2760 although I was born in New York, I've lived in Charlotte since 1997 when i was 1, so I'm pretty much 100% from Charlotte. And you're right, it's always people from out of state who don't know how to drive. I've had so many close calls on the road.

[@sarahbrereton341]

New Yorker who is thinking about moving south-laughed thru the whole thing. Great points and fantastic delivery

[@lennypignatello7493]

If you’re not a four left progressive Democrat, welcome to North Carolina if you are and you plan on voting that way, keep your ass in New York. We don’t want you here. Don’t New York or North Carolina.

[@stephenpratt-qf6hq]

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.

[@EmpressReign]

Very true. My friend was shot in keg and had a wound it began to fester and nearly needed to be amputated. They left the shrapnel in the leg and he could not sue.

[@katielindsey5674]

Must be red state.

[@FTRV]

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 video. FYI you left out the fire ants!

[@ilovemytribe]

The driving is unreal!! Never seen anything like it....

[@nagomizik9358]

@@ilovemytribe LOL

[@BEAZYWOMACK]

Word up

[@lg7728]

You are 100% correct about the fire ants and we got them in GA also. Also, about all types of people almost anywhere. I lived in Wilmington for 1.6 years, Fayetteville for 2.6 years, and I like both places. I agree what he has stated but most things are true about other places I lived. The pollen was really bad in Fayetteville. The pollen in GA and VA is mild. I am originally from VA, lived there 18 years, and presently living in middle GA for a total of 24 years. Of course, we don't have to worry about hurricanes, only tornadoes.

[@rogerparris6742]

I’m loving this vid. Born here and think I got some Driver’s Ed no one else got. I actually know that auto’s come equipped with turn signals 🤣🤣🤣

[@rpowell6073]

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!

[@kimberlypoole5325]

I agree with you 100%.

[@valeriemiller3731]

This video cracked me up several times..i lived in NC for 25 years...everthing u said was valid..great fun presentation

[@captaincoon_]

A Comedian could've done way better. It's a great video but don't insult the art form of stand up. He's objective. Which is rare now. But Comedians are our truth tellers!

[@csalexanderstudios]

I've lived all over NC my entire 47 years of life including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Rocky Mount, and Wilmington. Everything in this video 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. 8) Spot on with the wildlife. I'm a 9 minute drive to downtown Wilmington, but live in the country because suburbs weren't a thing in NC until the late 80s and early 90s. There is so much wildlife here that I set up a spot in my backyard called the Critter Corner with an actual sign (you can see videos at my Instagram account CSArtGallery with opposums and foxes eating together) and every night I have opposums, raccoons, and red tail foxes come up and eat the peanuts I leave out. I even had a rooster come up and hang out with me for a week... like he would sit in the chair on the patio (picture of that as well on IG)... you can't make this sh** up. We also have rattlesnakes, 8 to 9 inch long lizards, jumping spiders, etc. 9) There are LOTS of sharks and many of us don't go into the water anymore past our ankles. They bite and do so with regularity. Thanks to global warming we now have great white sharks too 🙄. 10).Finally, you left out one important detail. We go NUTS over college sports, ESPECIALLY basketball. You are born into fandom here and it's heritage. My Dad went to NC State and we buried him in a Wolfpack shirt (as he would have wanted it). Everybody who isn't a UNC Tarheel fan hates Tarheel fans. You have the type who actually went there or are legacy and we refer to them as the wine and cheese crowd. The rest of their fan base has 0 chance of getting into that school so we call them Walmart Carolina fans because it's their Tarhole merchandising Mecca. Bonus fact... In Eastern NC we have a sporadically occurring natural event called Seneca Guns (of course its got to have a gun attached) where a large and powerful BOOM will happen that shakes your entire house. It's occurred for hundreds of years (Seneca native American tribe legend) and it isn't the dozens of fighter jets we see each month breaking the sound barrier or an earthquake (earthquakes now occur in the middle and western part of the state). The latest theory is that it is an underwater landslide occurring far off the coast, but the boom resonates and makes its way inland.

[@stephaniesalvatore8522]

I lived in Wilmington too

[@councilmananthonyhall5457]

Exactly and they are NOT ROACHES!!!! LOL

[@Cdubb223]

Watcho mouf talking bout my Tarheels

[@teenamarie6431]

o wow this is a lot

[@chillingntexas207]

What do you mean rasicm comes from every color

[@williamhoule4494]

I moved to East NC 6 years ago (rural area) from New England and have never been happier. Climate and people are the nicest around.

[@frankzayas3103]

I've spent parts of my life in NC, Southern California, Florida and the last 36 years in Georgia, I just moved back to NC and I can tell you these other places have prepared me well for life here in NC.

[@tiffanygomez3152]

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.

[@CoriHeart]

Yes yes yes

[@alwayslernin4400]

You're not wrong about Charlotte drivers. My first week here I almost wrecked 3 times on i-77. One guy came from the ramp across 4 lanes as soon as he got on. I was in the right most lane and ended up in the farthest left lane trying to miss him. You feel invisible.

[@angelwalker3260]

Southern hospitality 🤣 NC has some of the rudest, nastiest ppl I have ever met. Not to mention the crap weather. And I've lived in 4 different states. North south east and west. NC is a sh*t hole.

[@lisashafer346]

Amen! I swear some of these rude mean people moving here from up north are gonna “find out” one of these days! People are fed up!

[@MisstressMourtisha]

Vaccines are more complicated and not tested properly for different Gene's.

[@amybarathStorminStormy]

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.😥

[@dannyc.jewell8788]

People bring where they lived with them .

[@Just_call_me_MK]

Yeah all the people moving here over the last decade has totally hurt us here in N.C. We were fine until everyone decided to come here.

[@djgalan]

I think with all the negative your putting out there very few people would even considering calling you. I’m a New York here and anything will be better than NYC. I think this guys is really killing anyone of trying to move into NC. If he hates so much NC why do you still have investments there? I own multiple investments in Charlotte Ballantyne and in South Carolina, Indian land. Best investments I ever did!!!!

[@hollym1298]

@@Just_call_me_MK oh you mean Americans moving around in America? get over it.

[@mariajj5549]

@@Just_call_me_MK exactly

[@heathersullivan2561]

I am from NY and I love it here in NC. I have got very used to southern hospitality. I go up to NY sometimes and boy is there a huge difference. They think I am weird up there because I say” Have a nice day!” I say it at stores and pretty much everywhere I go… it’s a southern thing.

[@morgnmiller7753]

Same here!😂 I'm a Jersey Girl, but I've been living in CLT for about 15 yrs and I agree that the atmosphere is completely different when I go back to visit, I'm ready to come back home in about 3 days!🙄 And people look at me weirdly too when I'm smiling and say, "thank you, Ma'am or Sir" Yes, it's a Southern thing...🤣

[@garrygreen1928]

I live in Macon county, and I've lived here all my life. I did live on a aircraft carrier for three years. I know lots of people want to move here for many reasons, I don't mind that. If you are moving here to get away from how things are where your at, don't bring that crap with you.

[@rothea]

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. 😂

[@davidlafleche1142]

You weren't in Rhode Island during the Gypsy Moth invasion (1980). Entire sidewalks were covered with caterpillars! They killed hundreds of trees.

[@jackseve]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry nothing scared me more than thousand leg bugs (house centipede) in IL that terrified the hell out of me when it dropped in the bathtub as I bathed.

[@hkiajtaqks5253]

I have seen a lot of bugs on Long Island too, but there is more bug diversity here.

[@RM360CR]

with all that violence and mass shooting happening in the US how can you be afraid of insect alot the most illogical thing about this is that to have such insect and wild life you need propper healthy eco system to have such wild life and insekts but some how this is negative

[@Sincerely_Tiffany]

@@jackseve OHHH! I would have DIED!

[@deborahlawing2728]

I live in WNC outside of Asheville and I want to thank you for discouraging others from moving here. We're getting very crowded 😳 .

[@machetedonttweet1343]

Well as "Wolverine" in the comic X-men# 96 said "..Baby ,you ain't seen nothing yet". And I'm just outside of Charlotte. I have been here for 10 years . My money is from NY,(We aren't "right to work" we still have unions) and I have been here 10 years now. Andt even with the spike in infatuation I rarely look at prices. But what I do look at are the trees that are being cut down for development .And the increase in traffic. When I went to Ashville for a weekend I could have stayed a week( I was having fun).,but my girlfriend had to be at work on Monday.. In 10 years my mortgage on my 2,700 ft townhouse, has gone up from ,$1,009. to $1,075. The rent on the 2 bed 2 bath apartment I lived at for 6 months before I purchased has gone from $870, to $1400..And Walmart and Amazon is $15.00 an hour. "It's just a thought"

[@paintballbot]

@@machetedonttweet1343 i am born and raised in western NC and my county was always known as "small town friendly" i disagree with that but anyway... people have been moving in from your home state and places like california and florida and all around. huge housing developments have replaced farms and manufacturing facilities. nothing but restaurants and hotels coming in so no good jobs here hardly. they moved here for the lower cost of living but even before the spike in inflation prices on housing. rent and taxes have gone up significantly in the past few years. its getting so bad that people who were born and raised here cant afford to live here because a gated community or an equestrian center jacked their taxes up. basic utilities have doubled in price. if you lost your job during covid your looking at a restaurant job or something like that to support a family and its getting worse all the time. if you dont already have your house payed off your going to struggle

[@ean1243]

Pretty selfish

[@daveapple205]

@@paintballbot Sounds like you are from Hendersonville or Mills River....this is what we are going through. It was already getting expensive and now with the inflation, things could be better for sure.

[@gardensofthegods]

Regrettably this seems to be happening all over where they're just not planning properly and the builders and the politicians only care about one thing and that's money .

[@missfelicity2]

This is the best video I've ever seen for facts about a state. Mostly they're kind of general and un-helpful and this one was amazing. Thank you.

[@bobjacobson858]

Thanks for an interesting video. 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 had never heard of the latter until I moved to NC.) People who live even a couple hours from the beach often talk as if it were right next to them. 5) One can see cypress swamps and Spanish moss in various areas in the eastern part of the state. Native species of palms grow as far northward as Goose Creek State Park, but are more common toward Wilmington, with the large cabbage palmetto being native to Bald Head Island but planted in many other area farther inland. 6) Fire ants occur in nearly half of the state. 7) There are many state parks in NC, and many are home to interesting natural features (as opposed to artificial lakes, etc. sometimes featured in other states), and until at least 2013 admission was free (and probably still is). 8) North Carolina is the only eastern state in which both fir trees (on high mountains) and palms (SE part of state) are both native. On some spring days having the right sequence of weather, it may be possible to stand where trees already have leafed out in the spring while looking at a mountain with snow on it in the distance (which I've experienced by looking at Grandfather Mountain from Lenoir). 9) Traffic lights (often called "red lights" in NC and some other southeastern states--either the people are pessimistic, or they don't realize this term has another meaning!) are frustratingly slow in many towns. (One might want to bring a good book to read while waiting for them to change!) Freeways are definitely appreciated even when the traffic is light in the cities and towns. 10) Driving in some of the cities can also be frustrating, although hopedly GPS helps. A view of a some of the cities on a road map looks like a web made by a spider that had taken LSD. Roads go in various directions almost randomly, and "must turn" signs appear with little warning, so it's easy to get lost and sometimes difficult to get back where you were going. I've driven in every state and several other countries, including other continents, and I find Hickory, NC to be one of the most frustrating, a comment I've heard from others. 11) Local people in NC typically greet by saying "hey". Hours even shortly after the noon hour are typically referred to as "evening" instead of "afternoon". If one is "ill" it refers to anger rather than being sick. If expecting a friend to show up, or even a bus or train to arrive, someone will say they're "waiting on" rather than "waiting for" the person or thing. Some of these are probably not unique to NC. 12) North Carolina has its style of barbecue sauce, made with vinegar. Some places are famous for it, such as "B's" near Greenville. By the way, if making reservations for Greenville with a national company, one must be certain to specify NORTH Carolina to avoid landing in the much larger and better-known Greenville, SOUTH Carolina. 13) As is true in many states, there are towns or cities named after the same person as the county, but in NC there are a number of cases in which the city by that name is not in the county having that that name, and sometimes they are widely separated. 14) If driving to NC from Tennessee on I-40, one should be aware that the first 15 miles in NC are very curvy, and a bit of a challenge in inclement weather, especially at night..

[@clhagy]

What a great video! It is so nice to see a presenter who can provide an intellectual overview of a topic in a non-biased manner. I don’t know if I’ll move to North Carolina, but I’d love to just have a beer and a conversation with Sir Ashley - what a great guy!

[@fanman8102]

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.

[@wendybreault3157]

How truly sad!😭

[@timeout8928]

And you should have more than one.

[@fanman8102]

@@timeout8928 - I know but I lost my guns in a tragic boating accident

[@thesanfranciscoseahorse473]

@@wendybreault3157 The only sad thing is more people aren't encouraged to do so safetly. Too many people are ruled by fear. The most dangerous cultures in America are the most afraid of guns.

[@is-chitown-rael4551]

Shalom Brother do you fellowship or be on FOLLOWN YAHSHUA?

[@jtcarter2967]

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.

[@ENFP5959]

This video was EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you so much for being open and honest ❤️ God bless

[@monarene44]

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.

[@pineapplepawnch523]

Bullet city

[@monarene44]

@Jimmy Jenkins The snow birds (those that live in a northern state six months out of the year and the other six months in Florida) are the ones that jump on I-95 in a hurricane. Floridians shelter in place. Where would you think trailer park residents are going to run to? You can give ME a break.

[@Carmen-us1ew]

At least many Iowans can drive in the snow. We don't shut down. School may be canceled, that's all. But, I do call off work and stay home if it's bad. I'm not dumb!! But our winters have been getting milder. We had 1 bad snowfall this year, in SE Iowa.

[@LA-sf6ub]

I was born and raised in Durham,NC and the only negative is the population boom; those moving from the north and other southern states, have brought their bad attitudes/habits to my fair state. I would have to disagree with alot of the things he said, especially how he tried to make it sound like we were gun toting fools, it is absolutely not the way he described. Please anyone interested in residing in NC talk to those who have lived there their whole lives.

[@lindamaemullins5151]

Some just don’t like hearing NO🤔😉

[@jimbarber7540]

North Carolina native. I love my state. I’ve traveled extensively and I love how much diversity the entire state gives you!

[@PixieWitch]

Ive been in NC for a week from Ohio. And YES people in NC drives entirely CRAZY..... so far most everyone has been sweet as tea in person, but sheesh I am nervous as hell when I have to drive somewhere in Charlotte!

[@Purplecolors88]

They're all California drivers or NY drives and expect everyone to drive fast. Keep driving slow let them go around.

[@markd5727]

Soooo about the snakes…

[@Theoriginalurbanbuffalo]

Thank you! Fantastic review. Besides the 🕷 and snakes everything else seems perfect (I battle drivers here too in the NY/NJ/Pa triangle. Always summered in SC since a child, but always loved NC. Thanks again for an honest and informative review!!

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

I pray that all the people that are thinking about moving to NC watch your video and decide to go somewhere else

[@Jesusfan67]

Me too, we already have too many here! 😉

[@nicke1903]

As a NC Native...me too.

[@sherriesmith2587]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@alejandrosappia2722]

This place lowkey sucks ass it’s boring here I live in bumfuck nc tho so makes sense

[@Ty4Tiberius]

Y'all should try VA, it's got some of the pros of NC without the constant fear for your life because of all the retarded drivers, racism, gun carriers, and Marines just waiting for a reason to kill you. Oh and alligators haha

[@melaniegenuinely]

I was pretty much raised in NC and he hit it on the head. I live in the Midwest now and this highlights the stuff I now don’t deal with such as the massive slugs you see after it rains, the whole family of dears that jump in front of your at night, the fire ants, AND THE SNAKES!!!!!!!! I hated having to be on alert for copperheads. If ants ever get in your house it’s a wrap. They go everywhere. I really enjoyed this video 😊

[@captaincoon_]

where in the midwest are you? do you like it more?

[@melaniegenuinely]

@captaincoon_ I definitely like it more than the city in NC that I grew up in. I’m in MO and I find that there is plenty to do. I hate that MO get hit with tornadoes. That’s the top thing I don’t like. Give me a hurricane over a tornado any day.

[@captaincoon_]

@@melaniegenuinely okay. I’m retiring soon and trying to figure out where I’m going to live. I’m in California but I wanna own a home, be around Black people and have a decent public transportation, city infrastructure and culture.

[@melaniegenuinely]

@@captaincoon_ To be honest…NC is a top place that people retire to and where I’m from that was an issue for me. The town I lived literally became more suitable for retirees who want a small town feel and that left us young adults with nothing to really do.

[@captaincoon_]

@@melaniegenuinely I hear that. I’ll be bringing some young adults with me and I’m still very much active so I want something that’s still lively!

[@christinebutler7630]

That big spider is called a Writing Spider, aka Charlotte, of Charlotte's Web fame. They are good spiders. Let them be.

[@wendybreault3157]

😁

[@charlesbaker8150]

I don't see the writing, but it's saying a heap to me just hanging there in all it's glory. In Texas dog or not, we hang beware of dog signs. Maybe a better deterrent would be to just hang a writing spider from the gutters.

[@diannawilliams761]

They bite viciously bit me, you heard hearsay

[@LisaCPerry]

I love North Carolina. The home of my ancestors! True facts about the state. Thank you for this!❤

[@hammadzakee1554]

I planned on moving to Greenville to retire. This Post is informative, and I appreciate it. Nevertheless, I don't have a problem with gun culture, Patriotic sentiment, or conservatism. I still appreciate the info.

[@antonvitullo772]

@@hammadzakee1554 I like Greenville it’s nice there , also I love how it has its own airport . I live in Cleveland and my parents live in Greenville and I love that I don’t have to drive from Raleigh just to see them

[@ninamariemelina1673]

Mines in South carolina

[@delorean237]

As someone that’s lived in Charlotte for 36 years, you’re right about the driving. Idk what the reason is, if it’s people that have moved here or what, but the driving is just getting worse and worse. Wasn’t this bad when I was growing up.

[@mistrylyra5848]

Same in Georgia 🥴😫

[@lisashafer346]

When people move to another state, they don’t think for a minute that another state means another driving style. They assume they’ve brought their entire world with them. The accidents that are piling up around the country as a result are a total nightmare. It’s only getting worse. No place that is getting flooded with people moving to their town or city is able to keep up with the infrastructure. It’s just awful in Wilmington. They just keep tearing down wooded lots because there is no buildable land left in town, and out of town developers come in and say oh look, I can fit a massive shopping complex where those trees are! Well that wooded area is a major part of our local flood management! Where is all the water gonna go when we have a storm and the former wooded lots are now paved concrete?? It’s gonna be ugly.

[@loutheglassguy4658]

Most likely because of the technology. People can't just drive anymore, their attention is on the phones.

[@rocknraptor3195]

@@loutheglassguy4658 for real people can't even shop without a phone, cant drive, can not do anything! Totally addicted to a phone & social media, sad & disgusting!!

[@AllNatural7]

@@rocknraptor3195 Amen!!! Grrrrr

[@SaravanjaSteele]

We accidentally moved to North Carolina in 2018. We came to visit a friend, on our boat, and just never left. Weathered Florence, built our lives, and we love it here. You are NOT wrong about the allergies though. Oh my God!

[@svdagoat7972]

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 💪🏾

[@joansavarese2974]

You don't live in an island you live on an island

[@dorisartman]

I really appreciate that you have a law degree. It's so important that realtors know laws. Thank you so much for sharing about these things about NC. People should know about the states they're looking at moving to! Do the research.

[@jacquelinellewellyn85]

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!!

[@MrsEyes512]

You killed them all by hand, individually???

[@travonh]

@@MrsEyes512 LOL I am laughing so hard at your comment LOL

[@YahawahsChild-sw6vc]

😂😂😂😂they started to hunt you

[@johndesalvo3348]

Lmfao.... Roaches don't "know" or "recognize" people...nor do they hold grudges for, or maintain or aware of their "family". What nonsense! Ilive in Jacksonville, FL...same latitude and climate as New Orleans so I am well familiar with huge cockroaches and everything you claim is erroneous..or hugely exaggerated!

[@Lottie2002]

Completely agree with all of these. Also BBQ sauce is different (vinegar based) but so good. Getting over crowded and the traffic is a BIG issue. Wish they would bring trains back-would be so much easier to get in and out of the city

[@ernestpaul2484]

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. Quite a shock to this old guy. I called my wife who was still in NC when I found this out and she said there would be a revolution in NC if Walmart were to remove plastic bags. She is from NC, born and raised.

[@user-ms4ef8xz9t]

Enjoyed your write up. Especially on NC drivers. All true. If you check history, you will find NC was referred to as the "Rip Van Winkle state". They are always 20 years behind everyone else. I grew up there and have to go back a couple times of year because of family. I am always amazed how backward it is sometimes. I usually hear the "N" word used at least once each visit. So sad...

[@hayes4244]

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)

[@MisterB.I.G]

Is it in the Cherokee area?

[@bobmarlowe3390]

@@MisterB.I.G, they mentioned the triangle, so that would put them around the Raleigh/Durham area.

[@suzieq7926]

Apex?

[@hayes4244]

@@suzieq7926 yeah apex and holly springs kinda that whole area.

[@desi4lyfe379]

So-called baby boomer removal started in 2020 didnt do its job.

[@Dinalizz]

I'm from New Jersey and have bn thinking about moving to NC. After watching this video, I am positively not moving to NC.

[@roudynow3384]

Please don't !!

[@sayten5512]

Lol

[@MarsHouse6166]

Wow I moved to NC 4 years ago from NY… and this comment section is the most I’ve ever seen people being mean to non- native North Carolinians….shame on y’all….and, BLESS YOUR HEART…🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jax97991]

@@MarsHouse6166 you see what they are saying about our state tho

[@masonmunkey6136]

Sounds like a win-win

[@alicekraft3255]

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. ❤

[@markadams8041]

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.

[@lamarpaid1879]

Im from NC and the driving is not worse than Texas... San Antonio to be exact! It's horrible here, accidents on every highway, everyday!

[@silvercarolina4045]

In 88 I was pulled over in a corvette that had a digital speedometer. For 1 second I went 1 mile over and 🚨🚔! I showed him the speedometer and told him he followed me for 3 miles on my tail in back roads and I am NOT going to be spooked into slowing wayyy down because he's behind me. He sd have a nice day and walked off.

[@joegrizzly846]

I’ve lived in NC most of my life and I heard no lies from this man. I respect his opinion 💪🏽

[@nikki30md]

I lived in Virginia Beach on a lake and hated the water bugs. I can't do snakes bigger than a baby Garter and definitely no gators or bears. Thank you for sharing!! 💚

[@advisorSirAshley]

You’re welcome Nikki. Thanks for watching

[@stretchIvc1]

HEy Nikki 😘

[@mkb5984]

Texans can't drive either. I'm from here so I can say it... and i'm over the TX politicians playing God....

[@bobbyplummer4415]

Live in va beach love Knotts Island pearls or monks

[@markd5727]

Are there less snakes in Virginia?

[@jllewellyn8000]

I have to say my man, your video 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

[@LADETROIT]

Now I know The Matrix is monitoring our conversations. Yesterday I was having a discussion with my sister about us possibly relocating to North Carolina. Now this video pops up in my watch feed. Scary!!! Snakes, spiders, alligators and bugs. Never mind 😂

[@0124twinlc]

Ikr I’m not too sure about that anymore

[@brandihyman1984]

Same here I literally told my sis I wanted to move to NC then a few days ltr this pops up on my feed lol

[@lamontjohnson4446]

Me too

[@littlemissmichiko]

This just happened to me!

[@ken_ken2k]

Bruh it b happen to me to what ever I think it will pop up...

[@bsmartcoaching]

So excellent! Keepin’ it real...keepin’ it real. Snakes, bears, lack of diversity, guns and hurricanes ...that gives me pause. So what you’re saying is the Carolina’s aren’t for the faint of heart.

[@Ezees23]

NC is very diverse in the Urban areas and smaller metro cities. Watch out for the very small towns East of Raleigh though. Remember the movie: Wrong Turn. NC has 100 counties and virtually each one has a community college and/or a university. Many industrial/commercial/business opportunities, wages are decent, and the cost of living is manageable.

[@ppprpcppprpc2690]

Theres plenty of diversity in the bigger cities tho.

[@mirrandastanley1533]

Yes. You shouldn't come..

[@human151]

By lack of diversity do you mean too many white people?

[@nadogrl]

@@human151 - Yup. That’s what they mean.

[@longlostkryptonian5797]

Omg this was great! I’m from NY and lived in NC for 10 years. You are right about everything! I’m in the process of moving back even with these reminders though. You nailed it!

[@Topnotch_Tee]

Moved to NC in July of 04. Been here loving it ever since. The Triad is it 😊

[@scottw6704]

As a 50-year-old native of North Carolina, I have to say this was SPOT-ON! Nice job at being "nonpartisan" about absolutely everything. I'm really impressed by this video.

[@Billybobthorton7]

“There is a population boom, and a lot of people moving to the state from out of state” also “The native North Carolinians are slow to change” Native North Carolinian: You moved here….and you want me to change?

[@cameroneverhart6443]

Amen brother

[@miarjay]

Boom, there it go!

[@alwaysopen7970]

That's true in any area. VA is very liberal but, those from CA want to ruin it.

[@asyacrawford5970]

Slow to change meaning going to NC is like taking a walk in the past. Some people might enjoy that but it is a statement to be made. Many things about NC are not up to date compared to other parts of the country.

[@historymajor26]

@@alwaysopen7970 NOVA definitely is but southwestern VA is very much rural and conservative like most areas of the appalachians.

[@sabrinabryant757]

I was ready to disagree with you about the driving part then I thought about it, Charlotte traffic is rough, Fayetteville too at certain times. Don't let us get a inch of snow, it's over 😂

[@stacysmith7092]

That house with the spider needs to be set a blaze! Immediately! 😮

[@kehlenn1]

Can't tell for sure but that spider might be a Joro spider. It's an invasive species originating in Japan. Expect to see a lot more of them if the news reports I've been seeing are accurate

[@datnillavondizzle]

Just finished watching, and my holmes here kept it real! I know dick about real estate but my man here just got a sub after the honest response about firearms. Cheers fam!

[@advisorSirAshley]

💪🏿Thank you

[@girlmonday2941]

In the south guns are their gods. Grew up in the south. Grew up with guns, used for hunting and protection. Today attitudes are different, and reckless about guns.

[@craigslist9176]

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 video! We've visited NC several times and have friends and family that are wooing us to move there. This video pretty much sealed the deal. Thank you!

[@doodleydrool]

Do not move here. The inflation from lack of labor will squeeze you out of retirement.

[@gamegeekx]

Make sure you save up A LOT of money. Our housing rent costs are rising and it's really f... up to people with low income.

[@Courtneykoon]

@@gamegeekxI’ve been looking there places for sale and rent, I think pretty much everywhere her in fl costs double what I’ve seen there. It’s extremely unaffordable here, and it’s like places for rent are trying to make sure people in their 20s have nowhere to go

[@scott8049]

Avoid

[@ncrrangerrolandtembo4615]

The OBX is a tourist trap but it’s still beautiful I live 2 hours from there I used to live there but we moved back to where I grew up

[@fjgri8467]

I'm from Eastern NC and I moved to the western part of the state...its a BIG DIFFERENCE in the winter months. I also had a culture shock moving west as well. I didn't appreciate NC drivers until I visited Florida for a few days lol

[@laurendevore5253]

Floridian here! Our drivers are the absolute worst. Multiple deadly crashes on the daily

[@fjgri8467]

@@MitchMitch77-77 I've been to Pamlico County passing through, but I've haven't been there to visit. I will let my brother know bc he loves to fish. Thanks

[@fjgri8467]

@@laurendevore5253 The people in Florida are different lol...I seen so many car crashes for the few days I was there. One car crash that stands out was the Lamborghini that was flipped upside-down in a residential area...whats the rush in Florida lol

[@vickithekoshercarnivore6565]

I moved to NC in 2008 and I love it. Never seen a flying roach but we had them in Texas. The spider is a harmless garden spider

[@ingridsol8432]

We need someone here in AZ to make a video 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 video!

[@Cmizz1]

Same here in the Triangle with these North Easterners...like locusts🙄

[@lewiswilson592]

🤔What a hypocrite....😞

[@PurposePusher2023]

So true

[@olikat8]

I a military brat; grew up all over. Spent decades in the Seattle area. It used to be a great place, but the influx of Californians and those drawn to it's rep as a "Liberal, progressive" haven destroyed it. Watch "Seattle is Dying" and "Seattle: The Utopian Lie." Those are from 2018, it has kept spiraling down.

[@gentleasa5728]

What you don’t seem to get is they think the same about you , being from another liberal state.

[@johnnygriffith8885]

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.

[@advisorSirAshley]

Raleigh is nice! My parents love Raleigh and prefer Raleigh over living in Wilmington.

[@michaelsinclair3321]

I've heard very good positive things about Raleigh.

[@alnisahamilton4085]

I’m trying to live in this area.

[@deniseeugene1852]

I went to St. Aug!

[@ohhhgeebaz]

I Went To Shaw U!!!

[@ezrawilson6986]

Excellent video, straightforward and fair. I live near Asheville and this part of the state is struggling with the consequences of its own success. So many people moved here to escape the rat-race that they brought the rat-race with them.

[@emmatador7947]

So true. The same situation appears to be happening in outer areas of Charlotte & Wilmington, as well. Those that wanted to get away from life in the fast lane, can’t cuss, honk, or complain when they get behind a tractor.

[@sarahswann12]

I live right outside Asheville as well and I couldn't agree more. I absolutely love living here but the leaf lookers that flock here to the blue ridge parkway drive me fukin nuts

[@irmagerd2480]

The mountains were ruined about 7 years ago.

[@gregscrabshack2307]

yup, asheville has turned into trashville

[@bryantrey5641]

i think its happening nationwide here in miami samething.

[@goodintentions1302]

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 video. 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.

[@paulbyrd5304]

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 video.

[@suzymleon29]

Yes! Coming from Florida this was a shock to us the first year. 6 years later, we are used to it and reap the benefits now.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

​@@suzymleon29 What are the benefits?

[@kw1360]

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 watching ur channel 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

[@travislivingston380]

Y'all Yankees need to stay up north

[@BlackDiamond-rj1ov]

I ❤ NC Hospitality since little girl. I'd rather deal real snakes than human snakes (field bugs) firearm culture 👍to have peaceably life style etc. Bronx NY entirely too much right down unhealthy mentally.

[@mkb5984]

❔

[@yh2059376]

Is not a competition, but in NY we have something called diversity, and our state is VERY LIBERAL. We don’t get the high level of racism you get in your own state.

[@markd5727]

Definitely right about that.. the amount of crooks and scams going on in New York will have you losing it.. physically worn out and mentally..

[@lashellc0517]

I agree 💯 living up North is Brutal in these times

[@JohnBoulding]

I'm native born and have lived in western NC all my life. I agree with anything that deters more folks from moving here. Too many people are coming here and they are bringing the problems with them that we don't need.

[@YHWHthegreatIAM]

Asheville has changed quite a bit in the last 15 years huh?

[@theimmortal4718]

Exactly. We need more videos out there saying NC is terrible so people will stop moving here

[@jimmybonaducci6405]

Yeah. It’s a shame about Asheville.

[@keithsw2566]

You can move....

[@keithsw2566]

@@jimmybonaducci6405 Asheville is awesome

[@randyinchesapeake8129]

GREAT video! 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! In retrospect it was an hilarious scene ... but I'm probably the only one who thinks so! Scared the beejeebies out of the Boss ... bag of snakes tossed into the air ... workers scattering in all directions, as were the snakes. I grew up with such things ... so I'm familiar and comfortable in dealing with them. But if your not, it can make a HUGE difference in how you view your surroundings. People need to be made aware of just what they're getting into. They need to know that it's not some racist prank when they walk out to their car in the morning and it's covered with some kind of yellow powdery substance. It's NOT poison, it's just pollen. Just another part of Southern living!

[@MzDanielleJoy]

I've been in Charlotte for a year and these are absolute facts 💯 especially about driving.

[@Ty4Tiberius]

My faince drove years in the DMV/DC area and never got in a car accident, literally the safest driver I've ever been in the car with, trust her with my life. But one day otw home from work in Wilmington, someone who didn't have a license(like most people down here honestly) literally used the pit maneuver on her and sent her flying into a huge concrete base for a lamppost. Totalled the car instantly and she had to go to the hospital. All because the bitch wanted ice cream and literally went to make a left turn from the middle lane when my fiance was on her left side. Like all she had to do was turn her head three inches to the left to see a car was there, people down here SHOULD NOT have cars at all.

[@bethchaisson2375]

Having grown up in the Raleigh area of NC, I now live in Florida and haven't been back to NC in over 10 years. I want to thank you for letting me know the State Fair is still held yearly! I grew up going to it on a regular basis every year as a child.

[@gamegeekx]

Raleigh is great. Rarely any traffic but extremely far away lol. Charlotte can be bad.

[@nelsond5361]

The DMV here charged me $875 to register a 38k SUV. I was shocked. It's extremely expensive to register a car here. I moved here from MD and am beginning to rethink my decision. For context I only paid $150 in 2 years which only amount to $75 a year.

[@latonyalee7821]

Yes, it cost a little more to register your car, but you don't have to have your car inspected every year, which saves you a lot of money! Tell it all

[@cyn7869]

Good Lord. It’s just a garden spider and won’t harm anyone. Keeps the bugs down. Snakes keep the rodents away. So at the end of the day it’s nature and it’s all good!:)

[@topgrain]

Except for the Brown Recluse. They eat bugs too, and will not pursue mammals, but where they are present, reaching for that tool or box in a rarely used corner of your shed, could be lethal, or cost you a limb. Even indoors, they can take up residence in a pile of clothes, or a laundry basket that is left sitting too long. Not a creature to leave to its own devices.

[@bigostrapreacts604]

Sheesh the spider a bug too 😰

[@monicdavis6150]

Exactly

[@Michaelkaydee]

Yeah... until a recluse gets your ar§e

[@chickgeorge2341]

Sound like a real southern dude

[@rachealgayles5985]

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 Video!

[@mandj1435]

Then don't ever move to Florida bc the drivers here are 10 times worse than people in NC

[@momofmaxx]

love this! i’m 60yo and nc born and bred - and all so true. my husband grew up in queens, and lived in chicago, israel, boston, philadelphia and richmond before moving here in ‘99 & loves it (& the weather). and he does not hate guns, but the first time we went to look for antiques at hillsville (what i thought was only antique show…) and he saw ½ the pop walking with shotguns and rifles over their shoulders, well, actually, we were both, wtf?!😹 oh, and you’re right - i hear it all of the time, “it’s those northerners who can’t drive”, but actually there’s a lot of people here who cannot drive worth a damn.

[@KarenMcMillan]

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)

[@lindabriggs5118]

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! But I digress. You are absolutely correct on all the points you made. NC may not be the place to live for many, but it's perfect for me.

[@garrygreen1928]

I loved Honolulu, I've been twice in the Navy. I've been 3/4 of the way around the world, but I grew up in Otto and that's where I am now. Bates Branch Rd. And I've been a volunteer fire fighter at Otto for 17 years. I love it here, though it is getting crowded!

[@garrygreen1928]

Love snakes

[@quartfeira]

🤗

[@AchillesWrath1]

Come to Maine the ticks are bugs and they will bother you. They're freaking everywhere. It's so sad because Maine is known for it's outdoors but the tick situation has gotten so bad over the last 10-15 years. They stopped spraying that's why. Never saw them before 20 years ago. Now you can't walk in the tall grass or the woods without getting them on you. Who wants lyme disease? No one. There's also another disease they carry that makes you allergic to red meat for the rest of your life, there's no cure. Disgusting things.

[@lindabriggs5118]

@@garrygreen1928 HI Garry ! My daughter and her hubby were both in the Navy. They were both stationed on the USS Port Royal home Port of Pearl Harbor. She got out after 4 years. But her hubby was career Navy and retired after 25 years as a Chief.

[@pamsimpson4147]

I'm a native to NC. All areas have their good/bad. I find it hard to deal with individuals who come here and expect everyone to listen to them drone on and complain. All roads are open so we're nice enough to help your pack and wave "Bye Felicia" as you try to back your U-haul out.

[@thesmirkingwolf]

or they want more taxes and laws, when we are taxed and law'd to death as it is

[@lisashafer346]

I lost patience at one point and told a woman who said her sister moved here from New Jersey and loved it the first two weeks, but then started screaming “why do they drive so slooooowwww here!!” I said, she can move back. She was so stunned she just kept muttering “she can move back” as though the idea had never occurred to her. 🙄

[@JoshuasRecordings]

@@lisashafer346 People from NC do seem to be terrible drivers. Typically hogging the left lane, driving 5 under the speed limit, speeding up when trying to pass etc. I think the drivers is one of the reasons I would never want to be in NC.

[@nomadsolos]

@@JoshuasRecordings the other side of that coin are those who seem to think that there is No Speed Limit (except the speed they want to drive), and of course No matter what speed you are driving is always - mph too slow for the road rat that is tailgating you . Pull in the left lane to pass any you will automatically find some NASCAR wannabe doing 30 over the speed limit just because you pulled into the left lane. Frankly that does not bother me as much as those who insist on passing on the right, and particularly doing so when one highway merges with another. Very stupid and dangerous. Look on the shoulder you will see makeshift memorials with a cross and flowers to coumarate where someone lost their life in a traffic accident. It is sobering.

[@miken4jojl84]

I agree with you Pam. We know where Charlotte Douglas is and we will help you pack so you can move back to where you come from. We enjoy the slow life at 80:-)

[@joechetelat1433]

My wife and I moved to North Carolina 11 years ago and do not regret it at all. Our daughter attended UNC Wilmington and that is where she met her husband. They live on the coast now. We lived in New England for over 35 years and could not wait to get away from the Northeast. I will not get into all the reason's but I can tell you that North Carolina has no issues as the north does, especially the cost of living. As for the guns, I hunt and also belong to a gun range and have a great collection of guns as well. I also have a very diverse bunch of great friends and we all do everything together. One of my very good friends is African American and my family and his are all good friends and often camp out or vacation together and have big cookouts as well. North Carolina has its pros and cons, but the pros are more and we love it. P.S, The drivers are crazy here and I have witnessed and been involved with the crazies. Just keep your eyes wide open and drive defensively and😁 you should be fine.

[@brittanytyndall3746]

Born and raised in a small town in North Carolina, I absolutely love it here. This video is very true and has me cracking up 😂

[@Mrs.L.44]

Loved this video. 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 watching 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.

[@mikedort]

Now THAT was a great story!!!😊

[@AlethiaHines]

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.

[@susananner8756]

Thanks for this. Gives me a lot to ponder as a retiree from the Northeast. Just want to get away from the cold weather. Not exactly interested in spiders, snakes or guns!

[@h.a.harris7423]

I'm still laughing about the "five inches of snow.......in a year" warning. Sir Ashley, to some of us, that's not a warning, it's an invitation to enjoy the mildest winter we've ever experienced.

[@GreenCatQueen]

Yesss!!!!

[@dalewilbanks]

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 video 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 🙂

[@84jamesp]

I see the palmetto bugs all over the place where I Live in Sanford. Central nc

[@mslennox5730]

No, we have the bugs in Raleigh