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DURHAM COUNTY
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County Public Schools:
Main Phone: 919-560-2000
Wake: www.dpsnc.net
Cities in Durham County:
- Durham
Durham is known as the City of Medicine, USA, with healthcare as a major industry including more than 300 medical and health-related companies and medical practices with a combined payroll that exceeds $1.5 billion annually. The Research Triangle Park is a 7,000-acre Southeast Durham-based, special county research and production district, encompassed by the city of Durham and served by Durham postal substation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. It has more than 140 major research companies employing 39,000.
City Office: 919-560-4185
Website: www.ci.durham.nc.us/
Local Utilities Companies:
Cable TV: Time Warner: 919-595-4892
Electricity: Duke Power Company: 919-845-4174
Piedmont Electric Memb. Co-op.: 1 800-222-3107
Garbage & Trash Pick-up: 919-560-4185
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy: 1-877-776-2427
Recycling: 919-560-4185
Telephone: Verizon South: 1-800-483-4300
Water & Sewer: 919-560-4411
Average House Price: $173,510
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E. Wake, Johnston & Harnett County
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Wake County Public School System
Main Phone: 919-850-1600
Website: www.wcpss.net
Harnett County Schools
Main Phone: Main 919-774-6226
Website: www.harnett.k12.nc.us
Johnston County Schools
Main Phone: 910-893-8151
Website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us
Cities in Wake County:
Northern Wake County
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County public Schools:
Main Phone: 919-850-1600
Website: www.wcpss.net
Cities in Wake County:
S.W. Wake & Lee County
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County Public Schools
Main Phone: 919-850-1600
Website: www.wcpss.net
Cities in Wake County:
- Apex
Apex is an ideal urban community with a key location near the heart of internationally renowned Research Triangle Park. Well known for its small town character, historic downtown area, top-rated schools and quiet neighborhoods, Apex also offers an excellent business climate for expansion and relocation for many different areas of business. Apex has successfully worked to maintain its small town charm while experiencing a successful economic growth rate. Apex was named # 1 Small Town in North Carolina by North Carolina Business Magazine. Apex is positioned in an area that constantly receives accolades.
City Office:(919) 362-7300
Website: www.ci.apex.nc.us/
Local Utilities Companies:
Electricity/Water/Sewer 919-362-8676
Telephone: BellSouth Residential 1-888-757-6500
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy 1-877-776-2427
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
Average House Price:
$263,215
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- Cary
Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and renowned Research Triangle Park. The January 2004 issue of Money Magazine named Cary, N.C. the hottest town in the East and one of six Hottest Towns in America. In August 2006, Cary was again recognized by Money Magazine as one of the Best Small Cities in America, ranking fifth on the magazine's 2006 list of Best Places to Live.
City Office:(919) 469-4000
Website: www.townofcary.org/
Local Utilities Companies:
Electricity: Progress Energy 919-508-5400
Telephone: BellSouth Residential 919-780-2355
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy 1-877-776-2427
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
Water/Sewer 919-469-4050
Solid Waste 919-469-4090
Town Clerk 919-469-4011
Average House Price: $295,628
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- Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina is located in southern Wake County, about 18 miles south of Raleigh, and situated at the southeastern tip of the Triangle Area. Its latest population estimate is 10,300, and the current estimate including our urban service area is approximately 30,000. At the turn of the last century, tourists flocked to Fuquay Springs because they believed water from the local mineral spring would cure whatever ailed them. The old spring, largely forgotten for many years, was recently turned into a local historic site. Today high-tech industries and innovative businesses balance the town's economy, blending economic development and community preservation.
City Office:(919) 552-3178
Website: www.fuquay-varina.org/
Local Utilities Companies:
Electricity: Progress Energy 1-800-452-2777
Telephone: Sprint Carolina 1-800-877-7746
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy 1-877-776-2427
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
Garbage/Trash Collection 919-552-1408
Water 919-552-1406
Average House Price: $230,287
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- Holly Springs
Holly Springs - Nestled among Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina, the Town of less than 1,000 in 1990 grew to more than 9,000 in 2000. By 2006, the population was approximately 17,500. While the town welcomes growth, leaders also are determined to control the quality and placement of new developments while preserving open space and creating public areas. Whether it is the Town’s balance of commercial and residential development, its reasonable land prices coupled with its proximity to urban centers, or its small-town charm, new residents and businesses continue to be attracted to Holly Springs.
City Office:(919) 552-6221
Website: www.townofhollyspringsnc.net
Local Utilities Companies:
Electricity: Progress Energy 1-800-452-2777
Telephone: BellSouth Residential 1-888-757-6500
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy 1-877-776-2427
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
Water/Sewer/Trash 919-557-3920
Average House Price: $227,663
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- Morrisville
Morrisville is located in the central Triangle area, equal distance from Raleigh and Durham. Morrisville, like much of Wake County, has experienced tremendous growth in the last few decades with a population of about 14,000. Morrisville offers easy access to I-40, I-540, US-1 and are adjacent to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Research Triangle Park, which is a prime location for doing business. People move to Morrisville for many reasons–excellent schools, proximity to RTP and the Raleigh-Durham area, safe neighborhoods and a superb quality of life.
City Office: (919) 469-1426
Website: www.ci.morrisville.nc.us
Local Utilities Companies:
Electricity: Progress Energy 1-800-452-2777
Telephone: BellSouth Residential 1-888-757-6500
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy 1-877-776-2427
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
Water/Sewer/Trash 919-463-6200
Average House Price:
$287,732
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ORANGE COUNTY
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County Schools:
Main: 919-732-6271
Website: www.orange.k12.nc.us
Cities in Orange County:
- Carrboro
Carrboro is a cozy town with an absence of parking meters and a reputation for a terrific farmers market. The town, commonly referred to as the “Paris of the Piedmont” takes pride in being known as a community rich in cultural and economic diversity. With a population of around 16,000, Carrboro is home to a community of artists, farmers, musicians, laborers, writers, performers, creative minds, and just plain folks.
City Office: 919-942-8541
Website: www.townofcarrboro.org
Utilities:
Electricity: Progress Energy 919-508-5400
Duke Power 919-967-8231
Piedmont E.M.C. 919-732-2123
Telephone: BellSouth Residential 1-888-757-6500
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy 1-877-776-2427
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
Water and Sewer 919-968-4421
Garbage 919-918-7433
Average House Price: $288,115
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- Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill was named after the New Hope Chapel, which stood upon a hill at the crossing of two primary roads. Chapel Hill is nicknamed "the Southern Part of Heaven" and is best known as the home of the University of North Carolina, our nation's first state university. Town lots were auctioned in 1793, when work began on the university's first building. Along Franklin Street, the town's center of activity, visitors will find foods to please every palate, specialty shops for the most discriminating shopper and a variety of nightlife.
City Office: 919-969-5100
Website: www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us
Utilities:
Electricity: Progress Energy 919-508-5400
Duke Power 919-967-8231
Piedmont E.M.C. 919-732-2123
Telephone: BellSouth Residential 1-888-757-6500
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy 1-877-776-2427
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
Water and Sewer 919-968-4421
Garbage 919-968-2796
Average House Price: $313,008
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- Hillsborough
Hillsborough is ideally located at the junction of interstates 40 and 85 and about 15 minutes northwest of Chapel Hill. Hillsborough was laid out where the Great Indian Trading Path crossed the Eno River. The town is 5.35 square miles and is on the western edge of the greater Triangle area. With a population of a little more than 6,000 people, Hillsborough remains the flourishing small town it has been since the 18th century. It is an excellent destination for day trips from the greater Triangle area. Historic Hillsborough, founded in 1754, celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2004. It is located Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the central district boasts over one hundred late 18th and early 19th century structures.
City Office: 919-732-1270
Website: www.ci.hillsborough.nc.us
Utilities:
Electricity: Duke Power 919-967-8231
Piedmont E.M.C. 919-732-2123
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy 1-877-776-2427
Telephone: Sprint/Centel 919-732-2131
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 919-595-4892
Water/Sewer: Town of Hillsborough 919-732-2104
Average House Price: $188,071
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