🚨 URGENT: SEBASTIAN & SAMUEL ARE 2 OF THE 7 KITTIES FACING THE SHELTER 🚨

Sebastian was rescued from chapel hill area with her mom and siblings,but while in foster care, he became bonded with Samuel. They are best friends and MUST be adopted together.

📍 RESCUE NOTE:
The rescue is based in Charlotte, NC, but we rescue throughout NC and parts of SC. Many of these kitties came from the Triangle area.

Please, I don’t need judgment or negativity. I am a volunteer doing everything I can to help these cats find safe and loving homes. I am sharing their situation because their time is running out.

They are with us only until today. Some of the kitties are going to the shelter today, and some are going tomorrow. We are trying so hard to find them homes before it’s too late. 💔

These two beautiful boys are among the 12 kitties who are running out of time.

Sebastian is our adorable cross-eyed boy, and both he and Samuel are absolute love bugs. They are sweet, funny, playful, affectionate, and incredibly loving.

They deserve the chance to grow old together in a loving home.

We have had a little good news ..two bonded pairs were just adopted, and one sweet orange girl has an adoption pending. But the rest are still waiting, and Sebastian and Samuel are two of them.

This year has been incredibly difficult for our rescue. We have had fewer adoptions, less support, more sick cats, more bottle babies, more abandoned cats, and more returns.

We are a foster- and volunteer-based rescue and are completely over capacity. Many of our fosters are already caring for 10+ cats. The rescue and fosters have been putting so much of their own money into these cats, but we have reached our limit.

That’s why finding homes for the cats already in our care is so important.

🐾 SEBASTIAN & SAMUEL ARE:

✔️ Fully vetted
✔️ Neutered
✔️ Dewormed
✔️ Flea-treated
✔️ Combo-tested negative
✔️ Vaccinated
✔️ Bonded best friends who must be adopted together

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Adoption application
• Vet reference
• Adoption agreement
• Indoor-only home
• $200 adoption fee for the pair

We have reduced the fee because we want these two boys to stay together.

ADOPTION APPLICATION:
https://form.jotform.com/221983264497165

SEBASTIAN PETFINDER:
https://www.petfinder.com/cat/sebastian-cross-eyed-lover-dc2410d9-845f-455a-9322-1689ef20e448/nc/charlotte/sunkissed-acres-rescue-nc1270/details/

SAMUEL PETFINDER:
https://www.petfinder.com/cat/samuel-4d4a1d9c-4fdd-4b3c-b642-5ed996413f36/nc/charlotte/sunkissed-acres-rescue-nc1270/details/

PLEASE COME FORWARD FOR THESE TWO BEAUTIFUL BOYS.

They just want a safe home, a loving family, and the chance to stay together.

💔 PLEASE DON’T LET THEIR TIME RUN OUT WITHOUT A HOME.

If you cannot adopt, PLEASE SHARE. One share could be the reason their forever family sees them.

Another Triangle government has put data centers on hold.

Cary unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium while it studies water, grid capacity, noise, land use and other impacts. Apex and Holly Springs have adopted pauses of up to 12 months, while Durham County approved nine months.

The interesting wrinkle is that Cary council members explicitly said they aren’t necessarily opposed to data centers. They want regulations in place before dealing with a large-scale proposal.

I reported the Cary hearing for The News & Observer:

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317039408.html

For people following this around the Triangle: are these local moratoriums the right approach, or should towns write rules without pausing applications first?

If you enjoy live music, local art, community events, or just finding more reasons to get out and connect with people around NC, I put together something that you might enjoy!

I run a small business and newsletter called EZ Vibes, and I just published our 2026 NC Fall Festival Guide covering 15 festivals across NC.

There’s a wide range of genres including bluegrass, funk, jam, indie, roots, free community events, camping festivals and some bigger festivals.

A few Triangle highlights are Shakori Hills, Hopscotch, Raleigh Wide Open, The Mighty Giveback, River Park Concert Series and 919 Day, plus events in Asheville, Wilmington, Greensboro and elsewhere around the state.

We are also running a giveaway two free passes to Bad Day Music & Arts Festival in Wilmington!

Check it out and let me know if I missed any...

Evan
Founder - EZ Vibes

Google and Apple Maps regularly direct my to roads I don’t feel comfortable biking on while alternative routes exist on sidepaths or dedicated bike lanes.

Has anyone found an app that is up to date with recent local bike infrastructure additions and has intelligent routing?

Hey r/NorthCarolina — I'm a NC resident and I found this documentary about how public education is funded across the state.

Link: https://youtu.be/o66B5jNHNyM

With the school year kicking off, felt like a good time to share it. Curious how funding (or the lack of it) has shown up in your local district. I do not have children of my own, I have nieces that are in public and private school. I want some context for what it is like as a parent. I remember being a public school student in NC during the 90s.

Are they redoing their studio or do they just not have any more funding for the news department? I usually watch WRAL but switched over tonight. WRAL Is showing football.

I live in Durham, and recently I've gotten really back into playing retro Pokemon games on original hardware; mainly gen 3 right now, but also am playing through Yellow and Diamond, and I kinda plan to slowly "set up" in each gen 1-7, and get a roster of good Pokemon in all of them. That being said, I'm kinda curious if there are other people still into the older games locally, esp the early gens and in gen 6/7 where playing online isn't a thing currently, and who may be interested in battles, trading, mixing records, etc. at some point? I do also play the modern games too, so if you're into those I'd love to hear from you still! Finding Pokemon friends as an adult is hard lol

Just for reference, I'm 30 and kinda a nonbinary male I guess if that matters to you.

To register online: NC DMV Online Voter Registration Application

For a paper form: NC Voter Registration Form

For further information: NC State Board of Elections

The 2026 midterm election is on Tuesday, November 3rd. The deadline to register for the 2026 election is 25 days prior to the election (October 9th, 2026). Voters may register at an early voting site during early voting. (Click here for more information).

Early voting is from October 15th - October 31st. Click here to search for early voting sites.

My girlfriend and I are thinking of getting promise rings. I suggested we utilize the local art scene and get custom rings made. Nothing fancy like an engagement ring, but something low key and durable made just for us. What artist(s) would you recommend we check out? Our budget is also limited to about $150 each

Lots blooming right now just in time for the first sale day, this coming Saturday the 12th. Many other plants, such as asters, swamp sunflower, and white snakeroot are forming buds.

Orders can be placed in advance and picked up on sale days or you can schedule a time with me that's more convenient.

https://www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/all-products

Open Saturdays starting September 12th through November 14th, with the exception of Sept 26th and Oct 10th when I will be selling elsewhere. More details on our events page. https://www.knottybynaturetrees.com/events

We're located at 5911 Mount Hermon Church Rd in Durham. Not far from 70 and 85.

Pictured plants in order are:

Physostegia virginiana, Obedient Plant

Lobelia elongata, Blue Lobelia

Conoclinium coelestinum, Blue Mistflower

Bidens aristosa, Tickseed Sunflower

Chamaecrista fasciculata, Partridge Pea

Ipomoea coccinea, Red Morningglory

Ipomoea lacunosa, Small Flower Morningglory

Moving to the area and trying to figure out where to actually land before I commit to a lease/house. Would love some local wisdom before I start wandering around in person.

Quick vibe check on what I'm into:

Neighborhood stuff: I want somewhere social - easy to bump into people, strike up conversations, actually build community. Not trying to live somewhere isolated where I never see a neighbor.

Nature vs. city: honestly torn — I love the idea of trails and green space but also don't want to lose city energy/coffee shops/things happening. If there's a spot that gives both, tell me.

Where I'm coming from: the last 13 years were spent in California and Colorado, where I found incredible community around consciousness work, movement/dance, and personal growth/self-discovery spaces. That meant a lot to me, but I'm also genuinely looking forward to integrating back into everyday life too — so I'm curious about both the wellness/growth-minded pockets AND the more everyday, mainstream social scene.

Me: single, female, late -30s, work is remote so I have flexibility on where I plant myself. Dating with marriage in mind (heterosexual, monogamous), so if there are areas known for a solid dating pool / young professional social scene, that's a plus in the "pro" column.

Bonus: have family near west Cary, so that area's on the radar, but I'm not locked into it

Questions for y'all:

Which neighborhoods have that "you'll actually meet people" energy?

Anywhere that blends walkable/urban with real nature access?

Any spots with a strong wellness/movement/personal-growth scene, or just solid everyday community?

Any spots you'd tell a newcomer to skip?

Planning an in-person visit soon to walk around and feel places out, so "go check out ___" recommendations are gold.

If anyone is still reading this and has the heart and capacity to contribute a big thank you!!

Hey Folks,

We have a friend coming into town and are looking for recommendations of the best escape room in the area. Something in central or south Raleigh, Cary, Apex, or Holly Springs is preferred, but also generally interested in hearing what you all think is the best in Wake County (and Durham!, though that's a bit far for us this weekend when our friend is in town).

We'll be a group of 4-5 all in our early 30s. We're trying to find something with a good challenge and lots of puzzles, not like some of the ones designed for younger folks where we could just breeze right through.

Thanks!

Hi Triangle!

I know there are many people who struggle to find affordable therapy and mental health counseling options, especially folks who don’t have insurance. I would love to help anyone in need and especially those with financial barriers to care. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern at Lifeologie Counseling in Durham. I provide low to no cost counseling services under the supervision of Dr. Liz Grady, LCMHCS.

I wanted to share this helpful resource with you if you are looking for low cost ($0 - $25 - $50 depending on income) counseling for yourself or someone you care about. You can read more about me here:  https://wefixbrains.com/therapists/caleb-waters

I have immediate availability to provide in-person counseling in our Durham office or telehealth counseling to anyone in North Carolina. I am excited to work with any teen, adult, or couple in need. I am an empathetic, caring person who is passionate about helping others. I can help you learn stress management skills, coping strategies or just provide you with a safe space to open up.

Please give me a call for a free consultation at (919) 900-7552 or submit a confidential contact form here: https://wefixbrains.com/request-appointment

Take care, Caleb

Phone: (919) 900-7552 (call or text to request an appointment, ask for Caleb)

Has anyone here tried RDU Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Looking for a spot for kids to start learning the art, ages 5 & 7.

https://rdubjj.com/

Tl;dr: The title. Serious, or fun, or whatever type of answer, anything goes. This is a remix of something I asked on r/SameGrassButGreener.

Why would I choose UNC over Duke or WakeMed, for example, and vic versa. What are they good at, and bad at? And is there a location that is better than another?

Longer: Would like to hear personal opinions on the quality/wait times/availability of specialists/etc of the ERs, hospital services, doctors, and healthcare access between the different Triangle cities and towns. I'd like to hear about the big medical centers as well as smaller local hospitals, doctors, etc. I know they have PR budgets to help get on Best Of lists, but I'm interested to learn if they live up to the hype.

Fwiw I have high medical care needs, I could probably make life work in any of these places (if I land a job, I'm trying to relocate back home to the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic), I have preferences but what it really comes down to is healthcare. I'd live in New England if I could but the weather is a serious factor for me, plus CoL. I've ruled out some places like Savannah, Charleston, Asheville based on their healthcare (mostly). Also, I'm a mixed race woman, so a hospital that can and will treat people like me with equal care is essential (I don't mean in theory, actions talk louder than words). Thanks.