North Carolina

[Brigitte]

I am in the western portion of the state, for the time being, that is.

Brigitte

[momofkhm]

Right outside Raleigh.

[Georgia in NC]

Rutherford County...:p

[Tarheel Heather]

But we are moving towards the SC coast when we find a home!

[Holly S/NC]

We are in Charlotte and have been home schooling, with WTM, for 8 years now.

Holly S/NC

[KristyT]

Pope AFB/Ft Bragg here & new to homeschooling (well did it 10 years ago for 3rd grade wtih oldest)
Kristy

[Oak Knoll Mom]

We're originally from Upstate SC, but have been here for 12 years.

[Melissa in NC]

Outside Charlotte, near enough to the track to hear the green flag restarts.

[LizzyBee]

NE side. I work in Raleigh.

[Melora in NC]

Surry County.

[LoriM]

Eastern North Carolina, Greenville, Home of the Pirates!

[Donnado]

Mooresville, NC, Home of NASCAR!

[Brigid in NC]

Willow Spring, south of Raleigh.;)

[CindyH in NC]

I am homeschooling our two girls, and have from the start.

Cindy
Mom to S age 10 and K age 7

[Magnolia]

Also located in the Foothills! :)

[momtoccm]

Just north of Charlotte, just moved here 3 months ago.

Sarah
Mom to Colin (8), Caleigh (5), & Molly (3)

[Sandra in NC]

We've been in Charlotte almost 9 years now.

[Cornerstone Classical]

I'm in Catawba Co. too...(Conover)

[JWSJ]

This is our first year homeschooling. We're in Raleigh.

[Joaly]

I'm in Raleigh - this is our first year of homeschooling - I have a daughter in 2nd grade.

[Herding Cats in NC]

We're near Raleigh in the "Containment Area for Relocating Yankees", which works out well, because that's what we are! :D

[jjmw1]

We're in Smithfield, just SE of Raleigh!

Jen
DD- 10
DD - 7-3/4

[galimom]

We live in Forsyth County
We have been trying to afterschool!
Nice to meet you:)

[MyCalling]

We're North of Fort Bragg and just finished our first official year of homeschooling.

[Julie Herbster]

Transylvania County...love being in the mountains...and the waterfalls! :) We're really close to the SC state line...do music lessons in Greenville, SC, and go to church in Hendersonville.

[enigma]

Eastern NC, near Cherry Point MCAS.

[wheezie]

We're just south of Winston Salem. :)

I have a 7 yr old dd and a 3 yr old ds. :D

[Nakia]

We are in Maggie Valley!

[sheryl]

We live SE Charlotte, going on 17 years now. We have always homeschooled our daughter who just turned 9 and started 4th grade!

I know other states/cities have "met". Is there anyone in Charlotte who would be interested in attending a family picnic this summer? If so, send a pm and we can get the ball rolling......I think it would be fun!

Perhaps we could spin off for a state-wide "get together".

[cupajoe]

We're moving to the Fort Bragg area.
I'd love to email with anyone who would be willing to share information regarding the area (best places to live, homeschool groups, etc.)
Please email or PM me, if you'd be willing to correspond. Thanks.
Blessings!

[Tarheel Heather]

We live SE Charlotte, going on 17 years now. We have always homeschooled our daughter who just turned 9 and started 4th grade!

I know other states/cities have "met". Is there anyone in Charlotte who would be interested in attending a family picnic this summer? If so, send a pm and we can get the ball rolling......I think it would be fun!

Perhaps we could spin off for a state-wide "get together".


We just moved from Charlotte. I think there are few on here that are on the HBEC classical yahoo group.

[didasko]

We live in So Cal and have been toying with the idea of moving to North Carolina. We have 2 families that we know that have moved from Orange County Ca. to Cary NC. What are the main differences between Raleigh and Cary?

Still interested....

Denise

[MyCalling]

We live in So Cal and have been toying with the idea of moving to North Carolina. We have 2 families that we know that have moved from Orange County Ca. to Cary NC. What are the main differences between Raleigh and Cary?

Still interested....

DeniseCary's the cleaner, wealthier neighbor of Raleigh.

We also moved from CA to near Raleigh about 21 months ago, but we were from Sacramento. Everyone we left behind are jealous of our huge house that cost less than theirs, our lower taxes, and our clean air.;) We have been able to give our children a much better life out here. The benefits would be even better moving out of So Cal...just consider how much less traffic you'd have to sit in!

[TFJ]

Also in beautiful Western NC, just north of Asheville. Love it here!:001_smile:

TFJ

[Linda in Oregon]

We are looking to relocate from Portland, Oregon to the Asheville area - we would like to be within driving distance to our family (MD and PA). How's the homeschool climate there in Asheville? We're visiting soon and can't wait!

[bairnmama]

Over in Onslow County and working on finishing up our 1st full year homeschooling!

[TFJ]

We are looking to relocate from Portland, Oregon to the Asheville area - we would like to be within driving distance to our family (MD and PA). How's the homeschool climate there in Asheville? We're visiting soon and can't wait![/quote]

Hi Linda,

We moved from Ashland, Oregon! There are a lot of choices in the area for homeschoolers. One suggestion is to go to Yahoo Groups and do a search for Asheville and WNC and join some of the area email loops. It really isn't a complete feel for the area groups, but will give you some idea of what is here. Then you will know what you want to check out when you visit.

We had fantastic groups in Oregon!

TFJ

[Linda in Oregon]

Hi Linda,

We moved from Ashland, Oregon! There are a lot of choices in the area for homeschoolers. One suggestion is to go to Yahoo Groups and do a search for Asheville and WNC and join some of the area email loops. It really isn't a complete feel for the area groups, but will give you some idea of what is here. Then you will know what you want to check out when you visit.

We had fantastic groups in Oregon!

TFJ[/quote]


Ashland, OR is beautiful.............we've taken a couple of trips down there.

So, as far as WNC, you know - I've joined many of the yahoo groups but, you are right about the groups not giving a complete feel. The local group seems especially quiet.....but, maybe that's because there's so much going on!:001_smile: I'm sure we'll find our way......it's just nice to slip right into a homeschooling community when you move. How long have you been there?

[didasko]

Thank you Jessi for the info. The folks that moved from OC to NC were native Southern Californians...they aren't looking back, they love it there. I'm a little worried about the weather, but the cost of living and HOUSING! is amazing compared to here. I like the idea of less traffic too.

Does Raleigh have more character than Cary? The last thing I want is more tract housing! Although I do hear Cary has a Trader Joes ;)

Denise

[MyCalling]

Does Raleigh have more character than Cary? The last thing I want is more tract housing! Although I do hear Cary has a Trader Joes ;)

DeniseCary has a Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, plus a mall with every store you'd need. I have only been to the dirty downtown parts of Raleigh and it wasn't impressive. There's Apex also, which is just past Cary going away from Raleigh. It's cheaper than Cary.

It's weird here (compared to CA) for housing. You'll be driving through a wooded area and wham! there's a tract housing area, then more woods or farms. The same with shopping, tons of trees and suddenly a driveway starting the shopping.

We now live an hour from Raleigh and don't get out that way often anymore.

As for the weather, I'm hanging out inside with the air on whether it's 85 and humid or 105 and dry, so it's not too life altering.:D

[TFJ]

Ashland, OR is beautiful.............we've taken a couple of trips down there.

So, as far as WNC, you know - I've joined many of the yahoo groups but, you are right about the groups not giving a complete feel. The local group seems especially quiet.....but, maybe that's because there's so much going on!:001_smile: I'm sure we'll find our way......it's just nice to slip right into a homeschooling community when you move. How long have you been there?[/quote]

Linda,

It took us a while to find our way here. It may have been the ages of my children at that time or...? We used to do a newsletter of events, but it got to be too much for my family to manage. I think the Yahoo loops do not really make up for this type of community resource. I would suggest coming and trying different events and groups. It feels more oriented tot he individual here, rather than the large group support we had in Oregon. I would maybe post asking for activities based on your children's ages and interests and see what people offer. Then try some activities and see how it goes. There is a co-op (and more are forming) that is a good opening type activity.

We do really love it here and have no regrets. :)

TFJ

[TFJ]

Linda,
We moved here in 1999. Our eldest is now 18 and our youngest is 11. Nope... none in between. I think there are a number of different groups here and they just seem to be more separate from each other than our groups in Oregon. There are many, many activities and other homeschooling families, so I guess it just requires finding your own niche.

Let us know when you are in town!

TFJ

[Linda in Oregon]

TFJ,

Thanks for all your info. You know, the separate, kinda small homeschool groups are what we have here in Portland - for the most part. It does make it a little hard to break into a group if you're an outsider. For the last 5 years we've been a part of a small co-op with 6 - 7 families. Well, I'm sure we'll find our niche there, too. I have a 10 yo dd, 8 yo ds and a 6 yo ds. What part of town are you in? We're flying in on the 4th of July! I'll email you when we get there.

thanks!

[TFJ]

Linda,

We are in Weaverville, just north of Asheville. Email us when you get in! :001_smile:

TFJ

[LizzyBee]

We are looking to relocate from Portland, Oregon to the Asheville area - we would like to be within driving distance to our family (MD and PA). How's the homeschool climate there in Asheville? We're visiting soon and can't wait!

What part of MD and PA does your family live in?

I grew up in western MD. Even though we were in MD, we only got PA TV stations - Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Uniontown. My husband grew up in Baltimore, and I lived there 11 years.

[Linda in Oregon]

What part of MD and PA does your family live in?

I grew up in western MD. Even though we were in MD, we only got PA TV stations - Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Uniontown. My husband grew up in Baltimore, and I lived there 11 years.


I grew up on the Eastern Shore of MD, but lived in and around DC after college and worked in Arlington - where I met my husband's roommate who introduced us. My DH is from the Lancaster PA area. His parents now live in Pittsburgh, though.

LizzyBee, where in NC are you now?

[Linda in Oregon]

Linda,

We are in Weaverville, just north of Asheville. Email us when you get in! :001_smile:

TFJ

TFJ -

For our vacation stay in the Asheville area, we almost rented a house in Weaverville......and it's definitely one of the areas we're going to check out for a possible place to buy in the future. There's a new co-op of sorts starting up out that way by a woman who lived in Portland for 6 years.

[TFJ]

Small world. :D I was born in Fairfax County, Va. Weaverville is rather like Mayberry still, although it is growing.... Talk to you soon!

TFJ

[LizzyBee]

LizzyBee, where in NC are you now?

We live outside of Raleigh.

[terbolily]

We really like how family/homeschool friendly this area is. I have a 7 yo and a 1 yo. We're just starting our first official year in Sept kindof doing a cross between CM & Classical. We haven't lived here long and are still in the process of connecting with other homeschoolers. any other raleigh-ites interested in meeting up sometime? :)

[LizzyBee]

We haven't lived here long and are still in the process of connecting with other homeschoolers. any other raleigh-ites interested in meeting up sometime? :)

There is a WTM moms group that meets once a month in Cary. I will send you a private message with the details.

[AuntPol]

I live in NE Raleigh.

This is my first year homeschooling and I am looking for opportunities but seems I find about things after the deadline.

[sheryl]

South Charlotte here. I think I already posted though....don't remember!

We've been in Charlotte almost 9 years now.

[Frelle]

We are in the suburbs of Raleigh, specifically in the Containment Area for Relocated Yankees :) We participate in Classical Conversations in the Apex/Cary group. I would love info on the monthly WTM meeting, and would like to meet moms from the board if they are interested! :)

[pamban23]

We haven't lived here long and are still in the process of associating with other homeschooling. any other Raleigh ties interested in meeting up sometime.
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[LizzyBee]

Pamban, Frelle, and AuntPol, I am sending each of you a private message about the group that meets in Cary.

[Melenie]

I am in South Charlotte.

[DawnM]

We moved to Charlotte from Pasadena four years ago now. I am still trying to get BACK to CA but DH loves it here.

We started out with the intent to move to the Raleigh area and even found a realtor in Raleigh and flew out (DH had an interview) and I wanted to check out the area. We looked at several homes in Wake Forest and in Cary (which they call the Containment Area for Relocated Yankees!) We liked both areas, but we didn't really get a feel for them too much.

DH was offered a job in Charlotte by the company he interviewed with in Raleigh. Charlotte was a much better fit for his line of work.

Dawn

We live in So Cal and have been toying with the idea of moving to North Carolina. We have 2 families that we know that have moved from Orange County Ca. to Cary NC. What are the main differences between Raleigh and Cary?

Still interested....

Denise

[DawnM]

We live in Union County, just south of Charlotte.

[MamaAkins]

We are just south of Raleigh, in Willow Spring. I'd be interested in meeting others from this general area (Cary, Apex, Garner, Holly Springs, etc). I am currently homeschooling a 6th grader, 2nd grader, Kindergarten and an active toddler!

[maillishea]

We are here in Charlotte NC....

[KellyJ]

Just outside Elizabeth City...loving country coastal living...

[Laura]

going on eighteen years thanks

[tvaleri]

Never lived anywhere but Charlotte and its outskirts.

Teresa

[jenL]

We live in Union County, just south of Charlotte.

Me too!!!

[Laura]

I am just south of Charlotte

[DawnM]

Are you a member of any groups? We do some with Explore and Discover.

We also do the homeschool cub/boy scouts.

Dawn

Me too!!!

[kmacnchs]

Louisburg (NE of Raleigh) :)
Trying REALLY hard to coax State Reps to support homeschoolers being able to play sports in NC! Hitting brick walls...heard some rumors though...

[susancollins]

Hi,
We live in Louisburg about 45 min. from Raleigh. We have three children Carrington five (almost 6), Jackson four, and Carson 19 months. We are new to homeschooling and would love any homeschool group info or
co-ops. We are looking forward to a fun year meeting lots of new people. Susan:001_smile:

[OLCH]

Hello from Rocky Mount, 1/2 between NYC & Miami, where I hs our DDs now 1st & 3rd grade. :001_smile:

[soupkidsmom]

Macon County...8 years now. Originally from FL