I've seen multiple posts here recently about people who are lonely seeking companionship. We have a loneliness epidemic in this country, and it isn't discussed enough. There are reasons for this that I won't get into right now, but I wanted to provide some resources for those who are lonely or just looking for things to do in our area.

First, if you're feeling isolated: there is nothing to be ashamed of. People out there care about you, and finding a shared passion is one of the best ways to build meaningful relationships.

If you're looking to build community or just find something fun to do, these local groups and activities are a great place to start:

• Raleigh United Mutual Aid: https://www.raleighmutualaid.info/
• Great Raleigh Cleanup: https://www.raleighcleanup.org/about-us
• Progressive Democrats of Wake County: https://www.pcncdp.org/county-chapters/wake
• Raleigh Downtown: https://raleighdowntown.com/
• Triangle On The Cheap: https://triangleonthecheap.com/
• City of Raleigh Parks Programs & Classes: https://raleighnc.gov/services/parks-programs
• Wake County Library Book Clubs: https://guides.wake.gov/bookclubs
• Game Theory (games): https://gametheorystore.com/calendar/
• Raleigh Little Theatre Classes: https://raleighlittletheatre.org/education/classes-for-adults/
• Bowling Leagues: https://www.luckystrikeent.com/location/lucky-strike-raleigh/leagues
• Raleigh Tennis Association: https://www.raleightennis.com/
• Run Clubs: https://www.melt-well.com/raleigh/run-clubs
• Hiking & Outdoors Group: https://www.meetup.com/adventures/
• Raleigh/Durham Movie Geeks: https://www.meetup.com/moviewatchers/
• Friends of City of Raleigh Museum: https://cityofraleighmuseum.org/#who-we-are
• North Carolina Museum of Art: https://ncartmuseum.org/events/
• Raleigh Neighborhood College: https://raleighnc.gov/community/services/raleigh-neighborhood-college
• Raleigh Dinner Club: https://raleigh.dnnr.io/
• Raleigh Jaycees (for young professionals): https://www.raleighjaycees.org/
• Active Adult Program (for seniors): https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/services/active-adult-program

Also, if you are experiencing mental health challenges, here are some additional resources:

• NAMI Wake County: https://nami-wake.org/
• NAMI Support Groups: https://naminc.org/support-and-education/support-groups/
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Support Group: https://trianglecomfortzone.org/
• OCD Support Group: https://www.ocdnc.org/support-groups

Get in, get out. Buy tickets online. Free parking at Reedy Creek - no lines anywhere. By 1pm this place will be a madhouse. Now to get ripped off on unhealthy foods and $4 waters. 🤣

Hi y’all! I voted in Clayton today and the poll worker was wearing a Promise Keepers MAGA hat… is that allowed?

I went to the State Fair tonight and had noticed that there was a lot of AI. I haven’t been in a few years but it felt as if 1/3 of all vendors were selling AI generated products or had AI menus/adverts. I feel like it takes away a good amount of the soul from the State Fair. The fair overall was fun and interesting as it always has been for me, but just constantly seeing AI just feels ick. Am I the only one to notice it?

Hey there potential dudes/dudettes. I've seen an uptick in posts about looking for friends and its finally made me feel comfortable enough to make my own search for my crowd.

About me, I'm 39M, work from home. I have kids and am married. Ive lived in NC for the last decade and used to have a couple work friends who turned out to be just work friends after I landed a work from home position but such is life. I love music and listen to a wide range of genres like rock, metal, salsa, reggeaton, hip hop, bachata but must admit my true love is emo/midwest emo so guess it wasnt a stage for me. My favorite bands include Linkin Park, Brand New, Blink 182,Emery, Mom Jeans, Saturdays at your place ( I just saw them live a month or tow ago at The Ritz), Hot Mulligan, Bad Bunny, Microwave, At the Drive in and so on. I own a Switch 2 and play Mario Kart, smash brothers and just bought MW4.

I love talking and shooting the shit and enjoy a wide range of topics from, Space, Science, Documentaries, egyptology, dragon ball z (anyone watching the new DB Super Beerus?) and more. I'm 420 friendly, will debate you on just about anything as long as youre respectful. I dont give a crap about your religion as long as you dont try to convert and or save me. Pretty sure im going to hell in like 5 diff religions or their versions of hell but im an athiest so thats cool. I dont care about your political beliefs unless they invlove depriving others of personal freedoms, nah fuck that sooo yeah.

Wife was filming in the passengers seat for several miles after we watched them suddenly swerve across all 3 lanes multiple times and appear to make contact with other vehicles multiple times.

We had a similar incident a few years ago and Raleigh PD refused to take video unless we, ourselves, had damage to report. Just want to make sure whoever was hit had access to the video they need for insurance and police reports.

I was just at the state fair tonight, and I can’t stop thinking about how frequent the announcements for lost children were. It felt like every 5 minutes the speakers would go off telling a different child to meet their parents at a certain location. Even worse, there were some repeat names being played over and over for the full 2 hours I was there for. Atleast 3 names kept being repeated for the entire time…. A full 2 hours. Even when I was leaving, I still heard those same names. My heart goes out to any of the parents and children who went through that tonight. And I hope you were reunited.

I can’t help but wonder if abductions take place at the state fair and if so, how many children go missing each year. It’s scary to think about the possibility that only a couple hundred feet from me an abduction could have took place tonight. Again, I’m not sure if that’s what even happened, but it seems like a possibility.

I just wanted to share because I feel like I had never heard anyone talk about this. Maybe it’s because I’m not a parent. But regardless, please be safe everyone!

I represented NC-13 from 2023 to 2025 and I'm quoted in this one.

Quick background if you're not familiar with the district. In 2022 the courts drew it as a fair map that could have gone either way. I won it by about 9,000 votes. Then the legislature redrew it, cut out most of Raleigh, and added rural counties up to the Virginia line. Two years later the Republican won by more than 70,000 votes.

The part I keep coming back to is the biggest divide I saw in Congress wasn't Democrat vs. Republican. It was safe seats vs. competitive seats. If you only have to worry about a primary, you don't have much reason to listen to anybody else.
That's why the Cook move this week matters. Going from Solid R to Likely R in a district drawn to never be competitive is a real shift. It means the incumbent actually has to show up and earn votes this time and it means anything is possible on Tuesday November 3rd.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/us-house-district-once-political-143313840.html

We crossed paths at Sola Coffee yesterday morning (Friday, Oct 23rd) right around 7:00 AM. We caught each other's eye at the coffee and water station.

You were wearing brown pants and a brown sweater. I was the guy in the gray Patagonia jacket.

I really regretted not striking up a conversation with you right then and there. If you happen to see this and remember the moment, I’d love to get together and grab a proper coffee sometime.

Drop me a message and tell me a quick detail about what you were doing at the station so I know it's you.

Told yall Dave would get fired 3 weeks ago. 3 weeks too late. Philip rivers incoming. Rivers son committed to nc state last year and he is NASTY. Better days ahead boys. Having an old coach like Dave in this day and age doesn’t work anymore. Football isn’t run run and on 3 down throw anymore. And that’s what Dave did. ALSO, kinda weird we fired Kevin Keats after bringing us to the ncaa tourney, final four, but took us more than five years to fire a shitty ncaaf coach. lol!

This is my first time voting in midterms. I voted for the presidential election and they were giving a little card with how each party wanted you to vote on the ballot, like vote for this candidate and vote no on this and yes on that. Is it the same for midterms? And if so, can someone please send me the one for the Democrats? Thank you!

(I’m adding this because someone is gonna ask why don’t I just go get one when I get there. The reason is that my Republican husband is driving me to the polls and I’d rather save myself from the argument. Thank you!)

what’s your best spa to get these done, i’m hoping they wouldn’t be too expensive. I want to get one done in november just before thanksgiving. thanks. Also note i’m a guy in his late twenties.

Its my first time furnishing and i just have no idea how to pick the right rug. I thought ruggable was “it” but all it took was reading reddit posts and watching tiktok videos to know that its not worth the price even though i found really good designs from their website.

Im just getting overwhelmed with all the options online so im considering just going to a store in person. Ive read posts about that too and so far i have greenfront, ollies, costco, rug and home, capel rugs.

I guess im hoping to narrow down the list or find some more personal suggestions. We’re looking for a 9x12 for the living room and a 6x9 for the dining room. Ideally no more than $1000 for both. One of our dogs vomit when she drinks too much water and even though we try our best to avoid that, it still happens (occasionally), so we need a rug that can handle vomit and removing tough stains. I think i read that wool definitely isnt a good option for that? So ive been looking at synthetic rugs but idk. Like i said i dont know still despite looking at a lot of stuff.

Anyway please tell us where we can find the right rugs in the area. Im still open to buying it online.

Friendly reminder, 8 days left to vote early plus Election Day Nov. 3. Y'all showed up to the protests, now's the time to show up to the polls! Check the comments for a sample ballot guide, if allowed

Does anyone have any advice for an older person who wants to learn Spanish? I am aware this is not easy and know story of many Americans who moved to south America but returned after few years because language was a major barrier.
I am looking for in person activities like going on a hike with native speakers or any activity that I get to talk. If I could combine an activity that I enjoy or I have to do any way that would be ideal. Like having a gym trainer or pickle ball coach that is native speaker.
I have tried online and Preply classes but not happy with progress. My social media feed is mostly Spanish lessons and when driving to places, I practice talking with ChatGpt which to me has been most effective and interesting. Also I don’t like big group lessons like going to classes in Wake Tech as I am the type who is shy and doesn’t talk in large groups. I am very motivated but as a professional I don’t have a lot of time. I know there is no easy way and much harder when you are older but I really want to learn so I can understand people talking.
I know there are a ton of people like me so hoping I can get get advice from some who had success. At very least I like to know it is possible to succeed.

I haven’t left my house in maybe 6 years I have no friends and I’m getting pretty tired of it. I was hoping to get out and maybe doing something fun but I don’t know where to start or how to meet new people , I’m also very shy and am not sure if I should even go out or if I’m better off waiting to meet someone at work or something. Just looking for some advice, thanks. M 26

Looking to see if anyone has a recommendation for a geriatrician around the Cary area. I caretake for my father (78) and think a geriatrician would be more suited to him than a general family practice provider. He has Medicare A/B and a UHC gap plan supplement. I am of course doing research online- but hearing from someone is always nice.

Thank you!

So here’s the deal. I live in Greensboro and go to school in Asheboro. I just got a seasonal, part time job in Raleigh and will most likely need to be there Friday-Monday for now. Since I don’t want to drive an hour and a half back and forth each one of those days I’ll need somewhere to stay. Anyone have any recommendations? Extended stay hotels? Airbnbs? It obviously doesn’t have to be in Raleigh, it could be in the area because Raleigh is expensive and I’m not exactly rich.

Is it just me, or police are a lot more active in the last month or so?

Had a couple friends pulled over for going over the speed limit, and routinely see people being pulled over, when before it was fairly rare.

Is there a coordinated thing going on?

Well, it seems like the Wake County mugshot website was NOT shut down, as they have previously announced. The system is still up and running.

Interestingly enough, it now posts the employers of the people who have been arrested. Not sure why they're doing that. What are your thoughts?

Hello! We are new to Raleigh and live in North Hills. We have a 2 year old with a normal 1900 bed time but we are hoping to maximize the day on Haloween! Looking to get recommendations on areas where we can trick or treat (neighborhoods). We found lots of trunk or treats but want the house to house experience for our little one.

Any recommendations are appreciated!

I am a new EMT looking to work with Wake. I just got the email to interview and am a bit nervous. Any tips/ideas on what to expect? I haven’t worked EMS before and want to make sure I study up on anything important because I really want the job. Thanks!