City Of Raleigh
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Raleigh is centrally located only a few hours drive from either the beach or the mountains. The capitol of North Carolina has a lot to offer - for all income levels. With an abundance of condos, single-family homes, and luxury & estate homes, Raleigh has something for everyone. A growing metropolis, this jewel of the South continues to prosper with all its job opportunities, housing options and exceptional quality of life. Raleigh has definitely become a relocation destination for people from all over the U.S and world. Enjoy yourself at one of the trendy downtown restaurants in Glenwood South or one of the more upscale or family settings; either way you'll feel right at home here. From interactive museums to outdoor music venues and top-ranked College sports, there's always something to do in Raleigh.
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 2006) -- North Carolina's Capital City area has certainly been making the news! In the past five years, many organizations have recognized Raleigh for its excellent quality of life, top-notch education, entertainment venues and business climate.
Most notably, Money Magazine recently rated Raleigh as the #4 Best Place to Live!
Did you know that on average 65 people move into Wake County each day? Read WRAL's article on our growing Wake County:
http://www.wral.com/news/4312333/detail.html
More people are coming to Wake County for leisure: http://www.wral.com/video/9545384/detail.html
Awards and accolades:
LIFESTYLE
One of "7 Cool Cities", Kiplingers, August 2005
MEETING
#3 Cost-Effective Location for Corporate Meetings GetThere, December 2003
#1 Best Place to Live & Work, Employment Review Magazine, June 2003
EDUCATION
#2 Best Public Education System, Expansion Management, April 2005
(Raleigh / Cary)
(Released May 2004)
(Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill MSA) Quotient Rankings, April 2004
2005 National Superintendent of the Year, American Association of School
(Bill McNeal, Wake County Public Schools) Administrators, 2004
BUSINESS
#7 Top Metro for Scientists & Engineers Per Capita, Expansion Magazine, May 2005
#2 Best Place for Business & Careers, Forbes, April 2005
#4 Best City for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Gold Guide Rankings, May 2004
#2 Best Place for Business (Raleigh-Durham, NC), Forbes, May 2004
#1 Hottest Job Market (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC), Business 2.0, March 2004
#4 Top State for New Business Sites and Facilities, Plants Sites and Parks, January 2004
Raleigh History
Raleigh became the state capital in 1792. Wake County was chosen because it was situated between the populous coastal plain and the scattered settlements of the backcountry and mountains. The city of Raleigh - named in honor of historian and explorer Sir Walter Raleigh - was founded on 1,000 acres of land purchased by the state from Colonel Joel Lane, a Revolutionary War veteran and state senator. Raleigh is the only state capital in the nation established on land specifically purchased by the state for its seat of government. The city´s founding fathers called Raleigh the City of Oaks and dedicated themselves to maintaining the area´s wooded tracts and grassy parks.
Today Raleigh is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. A great economy, top universities ( North Carolina State University in Raleigh, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Duke University in Durham) and outstanding health care facilities are some of the attributes that attract people to the triangle area. The mild climate, diverse workforce, and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make the Capital City a great place to live and work.
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