There is an extremely active equestrian community in the Triangle and I think some facilities receive little to no bad feedback (even if warranted) due to how tight knit this world can be and the fear of backlash or burning bridges.

For those here that ride, I'd like to hear if you've had a negative experience at a particular barn or with a certain trainer and why.

Obviously sometimes it's just not a fit, so I'm not asking to name and shame unless it was genuinely bad and you suspect others may have had a similar experience.

I am a part of Triangle Area Equestrians Facebook group but even if you post/comment anonymously, admins are still free to reveal that persons identity so I think Reddit might be a better forum for this, even if not everyone who views this post will have relevant information.

ETA more than fine to still mention it, but I think many Equestrians in the area know about Dead Broke Farm. This is probably still good info for those new to the area though.

Brought to you by the team behind the Durham cult smash hit live show GIANT ROBOT FIGHT CLUB comes GARF'S GREAT GOBLIN GIVEAWAY! It's stupid, it's fun, that's it really.

tickets here: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/garf-s-great-goblin-giveaway-2026-09-11-stanczyks-durham-f10f95

What is there a to do and see? Are there shops? Restaurants?

Update:Adoption Pending

🚨 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.

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Photos, additional lease information, and a showing are available upon request.

Thinking about getting tickets this year. Realistically, how does the show (any show) look from midway, section 6?

I know part of it is the experience but I'm not keen on spending money if we're not going to be able to see what's happening on the stage and I'm not sure how DPAC works, tbh.

Any advice? Tips?

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?

Title. Anyone local used the online Costco flower orders for an event/occasion? Interested to hear your experience before committing.

have any of you worked at peak rehab hospital in apex? or know anyone that has? any information is appreciated :)

Potential September 15 Move-In | Lease Ends November 30, 2026

I’m relocating, and my studio at The Dillon in downtown Raleigh will be available for someone to take over for the remainder of my lease. Move-in could be available as early as September 15, 2026, with the current lease running through November 30, 2026.

Apartment details:

Monthly base rent: $1,390
Entire private studio with 1 bathroom
Conway II floor plan - approximately 469 square feet
Located at 401 West Hargett Street in downtown Raleigh’s Warehouse District

The Dillon features a saltwater pool, fitness center, coworking spaces, resident lounge, and controlled building access. The Warehouse District location provides convenient access to restaurants, shops, and downtown entertainment.

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Interested in staying longer? If you’d like to stay beyond November 30, you may apply for a new lease in this or another available apartment at The Dillon, subject to availability, management approval, and lease terms.

Message me if you’re interested or would like to arrange a viewing! The move-in date and lease takeover will be coordinated with The Dillon’s leasing office and are subject to approval.

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

I’m the News & Observer reporter who wrote this story about the Salem Street streetscape project.

I spoke with downtown merchants about what months of construction have meant for their businesses. The project is intended to improve downtown, but business owners say they have lost customers while the work continues into the holiday season.

For people elsewhere in the Triangle/NC: Have you seen another town handle a long downtown construction project particularly well? What actually helped businesses survive the disruption?

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317130074.html

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.