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Durham County:

Schools, colleges and universities:
http://www.co.durham.nc.us/common/Education.html

Taxes:
http://www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/txad/index.html
http://www.dornc.com/taxes/individual/rates.html

Sports: http://www.dbulls.com/

Events & Attractions Calendar:
http://www.durham-nc.com/visitors/event_cal.php

Facts//Stats/History:
http://www.durham-nc.com/about/overview-facts-history/
http://www.durham-nc.com/about/visitor_research_stat/
http://www.durhamchamber.org/live/community_profile/demographics.html

Health Care:
http://www.durham-nc.com/planners/meetings_events/medical-facilities.php

Maps:
http://www.durham-nc.com/visitors/maps/index.php
http://gisweb.durhamnc.gov/index.html

Weather:
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/channel?section=weather/forecast&id=6650538
http://www.durhamchamber.org/live/community_profile/weather.html

Faith Communities:
http://www.durham-nc.com/newcomers/faithcommunities.php

Transportation:
http://www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/cmgr/RAVE/RAVE.html

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.durhamchamber.org/

Relocation Guide: http://www.durham-nc.com/newcomers/

Lodging: http://www.durham-nc.com/lodging/lodging.php

Restaurants: http://www.durham-nc.com/dining/eat/index.php

Major Employers: http://www.durhamchamber.org/business/climate/largest_employers.html

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Wake County:

Schools, colleges and universities:
http://www.wakegov.com/schools/default.htm
http://www.wcpss.net/

Taxes: http://www.wakegov.com/tax/taxratesfees/default.htm

Sports:
http://www.wakegov.com/visitors/sports.htm
http://www.caneshockey.com

Events & Attractions Calendar:
http://www.visitraleigh.com/visitors/events.search.php
http://www.wakegov.com/visitors/art.htm
http://www.wakegov.com/visitors/museums.htm
http://www.wakegov.com/parks/default.htm

Facts/Stats/History:
http://www.raleighchamber.org/newcomers.aspx
http://www.wakegov.com/about/facts/historic/default.htm
http://www.raleighchamber.org/newcomers.aspx

Health Care:
WakeMed Local Hospitals
Rex Hospital
Duke Raleigh Hospital

Maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=Raleigh,+NC
http://www.wakegov.com/gis/default.htm

Weather: http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/channel?section=weather/forecast&id=6650538

Faith Communities: http://northcarolina.hometownlocator.com/features/cultural,class,church,scfips,37183.cfm

Transportation:
http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_306_202_0_43/http;/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Resident/Transportation/Cat-Index.html
http://www.triangletransit.org/
http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/transportation/default.htm
http://www.gotriangle.org/go-local/partners/cary-transit/

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.raleighchamber.org/newcomers.aspx

Relocation Guide: http://www.raleighchamber2.org/files/newcomer/index.html

Lodging: http://www.visitraleigh.com/visitors/accommodations/

Restaurants: http://www.zspotlight.com/restaurants.asp

Major Employers: http://www.raleighchamber.org/newcomer_career.aspx

There are 12 municipalities that are part of Wake County:

• Apex – www.apexnc.org
• Cary – www.townofcary.org
• Fuquay-Varina – www.fuquay-varina.org
• Garner – www.ci.garner.nc.us
• Holly Springs – www.townofhollyspringsnc.net
• Knightdale – www.ci.knightdale.nc.us
• Morrisville – www.ci.morrisville.nc.us
• Raleigh – www.raleigh-nc.org
• Rolesville – www.ci.rolesville.nc.us
• Wake Forest – www.wakeforestnc.gov
• Wendell – www.townofwendell.com
• Zebulon – www.ci.zebulon.nc.us

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Orange County:

Schools:
http://www.orange.k12.nc.us/
http://www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/education/components/board/default.php?sectiondetailid=73134&&
http://www.unc.edu/

Taxes: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/revenue/tax_rates.asp

Sports: http://www.visitchapelhill.org/activities/list/c/sports-recreation/

Events & Attractions, Calendar: http://www.visitchapelhill.org/activities/list/c/visitors-centers/

Facts/Stats/History: http://www.visitchapelhill.org/media/about-chapel-hill-and-orange-county/

Health Care: http://www.unchealthcare.org/site

Maps:
http://www.visitchapelhill.org/resources/maps-of-orange-county/
http://www.co.orange.nc.us/gis/gisdisclaimer.asp

Weather: http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/channel?section=weather/forecast&id=6650538

Faith Communities: http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7PCTA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Orange+County+NC+churches&fb=1&gl=us&hq=churches&hnear=Orange+County+NC&view=text&ei=YpZQS8PSKM-vtgeTt4yjBQ&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQtQMwAw

Transportation: http://www.visitchapelhill.org/resources/transportation-options/

Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.carolinachamber.org/
http://www.hillsboroughchamber.com/

Relocation Guide: http://www.visitchapelhill.org/resources/request-literature

Lodging: http://www.visitchapelhill.org/lodging

Restaurants: http://www.visitchapelhill.org/dining/list/c/restaurants/

Major Employers: http://www.carolinachamber.org/aboutchcar/community_profile.html

There are 4 municipalities that are part of Orange County:

• http://www.townofchapelhill.org/
• http://www.townofcarrboro.org/
• http://www.ci.hillsborough.nc.us/
• http://www.cityofmebane.com/

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Research Triangle Park:

History and Employers: http://www.rtp.org

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Johnston County:

Schools: http://johnstonnc.com/mainpage.cfm?category_level_id=933&content_id=3168

Taxes: http://www.johnstonnc.com/mainpage.cfm?category_level_id=1018&content_id=1000

Sports: http://johnstonnc.com/mainpage.cfm?category_level_id=933&content_id=3167

Events, Attractions & Calendars:
http://www.johnstoncountync.org/locater/attractions.asp
http://www.johnstoncountync.org/events/

Facts/Stats/History:
http://www.johnstoncountync.org/locater/?linkcode=23.2&context_id=7
http://johnstonnc.com/mainpage.cfm?category_level_id=295&content_id=320

Health Care: http://www.johnstonhealth.org/index.htm

Maps:
http://www.johnstoncountync.org/locater/?linkcode=2.3.C&context_id=4
http://www.johnstonnc.com/mainpage.cfm?category_level_id=420&content_id=2058

Weather: http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/channel?section=weather/forecast&id=6650538

Faith Communities: http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7PCTA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=johnston+county+nc+churches&fb=1&gl=us&hq=churches&hnear=johnston+county+nc&view=text&ei=-uNQS_GNIIO1tgfe17QB&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CCMQtQMwAA

Transportation: http://www.jcats.org/

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.johnstoncountync.org/content/?linkcode=23.3

Relocation Guide: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/johnstoncounty/vg09/#/0

Lodging: http://www.johnstoncountync.org/locater/?linkcode=2.1&context_id=2

Restaurants: http://www.johnstoncountync.org/locater/?linkcode=2.2&context_id=3

Major Employers: http://www.smithfieldselma.com/Major-Employers.110.0.html

There are 7 municipalities that are part of Johnston County:

• Town of Smithfield
• Town of Benson
• Town of Kenly
• Town of Selma
• Town of Clayton
• Town of Four Oaks
• Town of Princeton

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Chatham County:

Schools: http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=89

Taxes: http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=98

Sports: http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=82

Events, Attractions & Calendar:
http://www.visitchathamcounty.com/cgi-bin/visitchathamcounty.com/view_services.cgi?request=list&dept_id=2
http://www.visitchathamcounty.com/cgi-bin/visitchathamcounty.com/view_services.cgi?request=list&dept_id=4

Facts/Stats/History:
http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=83
http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=25
http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=29

Medical Care: http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=92

Maps: http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=796

Weather: http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=81

Faith Communities: http://northcarolina.hometownlocator.com/features/cultural,class,church,scfips,37037.cfm

Transportation: http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=93

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.ccucc.net/

Lodging: http://www.visitchathamcounty.com/cgi-bin/visitchathamcounty.com/view_services.cgi?request=list&dept_id=1&aisle_id=1

Restaurants: http://www.visitchathamcounty.com/cgi-bin/visitchathamcounty.com/view_services.cgi?request=list&dept_id=3

Major Employers: http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=27

There are several municipalities that are part of Chatham County:
http://www.chathamnc.org/Index.aspx?page=99

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Alamance County:

Schools: http://www.alamance-nc.com/about-alamance-county/education.html

Taxes: http://www.alamance-nc.com/d/tax-department/20082009-tax-rates.html

Sports: http://www.visitalamance.com/categories.asp?id=6

Events, Attractions & Calendar:
http://www.visitalamance.com/categories.asp?id=2
http://www.visitalamance.com/events/

Facts/Stats/History:
http://www.alamance-nc.com/about-alamance-county/history.html
http://www.choosealamance.com/

Health Care: http://www.armc.com/

Maps:
http://www.visitalamance.com/maps.asp
http://gis.alamance-nc.com/ConnectGIS/Alamance/

Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Burlington+NC+USNC0087?lswe=Burlington,%20NC&from=searchbox_localwx

Faith Communities: http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7PCTA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Burlington+NC+churches&fb=1&gl=us&hq=churches&hnear=Burlington+NC&view=text&ei=dutRS_GfLc2vtgfbp_j1DQ&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CCMQtQMwAA

Transportation: http://www.visitalamance.com/visitingsummary.asp

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.alamancechamber.com/

Relocation Guide: http://burlington.lunarcow.com/publication/?i=12844

Lodging: http://www.visitalamance.com/categories.asp?id=1

Restaurants: http://www.visitalamance.com/categories.asp?id=3

Major Employers: http://www.choosealamancenc.com/misc/major%20employers.pdf

There are several municipalities and communities that are part of Alamance County:
http://www.alamance-nc.com/about-alamance-county/communities.html

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Franklin County:

Schools: http://www.fcschools.net/

Taxes: http://www.co.franklin.nc.us/Tax/FCTAXRATES.pdf

Sports: http://www.co.franklin.nc.us/docs/parks/index.html

Events, Attractions & Calendar:
http://franklin-county-nc.chambermaster.com/directory/events.jsp?ccid=214&aname=1
http://www.visitfranklincountync.com/home.asp

Facts/Stats/History:
http://www.franklin-chamber.org/aboutfc.htm
http://www.co.franklin.nc.us/Visitfranklincounty/welcome.html

Health Care: http://www.franklinregionalmedicalctr.com/default.aspx

Maps:
http://www.co.franklin.nc.us/GIS/
http://www.franklincountymaps.net/gomaps/

Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Louisburg+NC+USNC0400?lswe=Louisburg,%20NC,%20United%20States&from=searchbox_localwx

Faith Communities: http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7PCTA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Franklin+County+NC+churches&fb=1&gl=us&hq=churches&hnear=Franklin+County+NC&view=text&ei=cPlRS96rOIeVtgeLv8jsAg&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=4&ved=0CCsQtQMwAw

Transportation: http://www.northcarolinavisitorsnetwork.com/users/northcarolina-cgi/page3.cgi?category=trans&what=trans&dir=franklin

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.franklin-chamber.org/default.htm

Relocation/Visitors Guide: http://www.visitfranklincountync.com/home.asp

Lodging: http://www.northcarolinavisitorsnetwork.com/users/northcarolina-cgi/page2.cgi?dir=franklin&what=stay

Restaurants: http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7PCTA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Franklin+County+NC+restaurants&fb=1&gl=us&hq=restaurants&hnear=Franklin+County+NC&view=text&ei=2PVRS6z3N460tgfu2p0B&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CCMQtQMwAA

Major Employers: http://www.researchtriangle.org/data/major.html

Municipalities that are part of Franklin County:

• http://www.townoflouisburg.com/
• http://www.franklintonnc.us/
• http://www.townofyoungsville.com/

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Granville County:

Schools:
http://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/granville/site/default.asp
http://www.vgcc.edu/

Taxes: http://www.granvillecounty.com/county.htm

Sports:
http://granvillenc.govoffice2.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={C67472A8-BB65-4AF1-9447-765E8BEC3468}
http://www.granville-chamber.com/recreation.htm

Events, Attractions & Calendar:
http://www.granville-chamber.com/calendar.htm
http://www.granville-chamber.com/attractions.htm
http://www.granville-chamber.com/entertainment.htm
http://www.granville-chamber.com/recreation.htm

Facts/Stats/History: http://www.granville-chamber.com/communities.htm

Health Care:
http://www.granvillemedical.com/
http://www.fivecountymha.org/

Maps:
http://www.granville-chamber.com/maps.htm
http://www.granvillegis.org/

Faith Communities: http://www.granville-chamber.com/worship.htm

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.granville-chamber.com/index.html

Relocation Guide: http://www.granville-chamber.com/relocation.htm

Lodging: http://www.granville-chamber.com/lodging.htm

Restaurants: http://www.granville-chamber.com/restaurants.htm

Major Employers: http://www.researchtriangle.org/data/major.html

Municipalities that are part of Granville County:

• http://www.oxfordnc.org/
• http://www.butnernc.org/
• http://www.cityofcreedmoor.org/