Where are Raleighites from? 🧳

Where are Raleighites from?

Odds are, your neighbor grew up here. | Photo by @raleighphotos

Be honest, are you from Raleigh?

According to Migration Patterns — which uses data from the United States Census Bureau — 51% of Raleigh residents grew up in the City of Oaks.

We poked around on the map, which shows where people moved between the ages of 16 and 26, and found a few interesting facts.

Planting roots

66% of residents who moved to Raleigh elected to stay through young adulthood. So, where did the others go?

Approximately 14% stayed in NC, with 2.8% moving to Greensboro, 2.5% to Charlotte, 1.4% to Fayetteville, and 1.4% to Wilmington.
Approximately 20% left the state. Top destinations included New York City, Washington, DC, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.

Moving south

49% of Raleighites came from outside of the city. It’s likely that your neighbors are already North Carolinians or moved from up north.

Approximately 18% moved from other areas of NC, with 2.8% relocating from Greensboro, 2.3% from Charlotte, and 2.1% from Fayetteville.
Out-of-state relocation accounted for 31%, with the most common areas being New York City, Washington, DC, Newark, and Philadelphia.

View the Raleigh map — or any other US city — for yourself.

Did you grow up in Raleigh? How long have you lived here?

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Thursday, Dec. 15

Artspace Holiday Jukebox | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $20-$250 | Sip holiday-themed cocktails, explore current exhibitions, and enjoy a live music performance by Yolanda Rabun.
Neptunes Comedy Presents: Mike Mulloy | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits, 2005 Fairview Rd., Raleigh | $12-$15 | Los Angeles-based comedian Mike Mulloy (as seen on Comedy Central) will perform.

Friday, Dec. 16

The Dessertery: Holiday Themed Dessert Cafe | Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 | Times vary | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $25 | Indulge yourself in a family-friendly holiday dessert café featuring elaborate holiday decor, all-you-can-eat sweets, hot cocoa, and live entertainment.
Carolina Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 | Times vary | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $27-$90 | Enjoy an interpretation of “The Nutcracker,” performed with the live score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Christmas Movie Trivia | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8-10 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | $0-$10 | Wear a festive costume and test your knowledge of Christmas movies.

Saturday, Dec. 17

Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Market | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 12-5 p.m. | State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Explore goods from local artists and illustrators, candlemakers, and ceramicists — don’t forget about the gift-wrapping station and mulled wine.
Dallas Stars vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $28-$375 | Cheer on the Canes at home.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Raleigh Flute Choir Concert | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 2 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | $6-$10 | Enjoy music that depicts images of the holiday season through renditions of favorite Christmas carols, a medley of Chanukah tunes, and more.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

EXPLORE + SUBMIT EVENTS

Pilot program to annually award new Western Carolina University students

Students gather around a firepit outside of Shining Rock Residence Hall at Western Carolina University

“I am proud that we as a university can make a program like this happen and I’m tremendously excited for all the good it will do,” says WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown. | Photo provided by Western Carolina University

Securing financial aid or a scholarship can make the difference of someone continuing their education or not. To help North Carolinians turn their college dreams into a reality, Western Carolina University is launching Catamount Commitment, a new pilot program that annually provides new first-year students from NC a GPA-based financial award.

“The Catamount Commitment program has the potential to be a huge game changer for WCU and incoming students regarding affordability,” says WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown. “It will be one extra step to help alleviate some of the financial burden students face.”

Here’s a breakdown of the awards (based on high school GPAs):

A 4.00 or higher GPA can earn $3,000 annually
A 3.80-3.99 GPA can earn $2,000 annually
A 3.65-3.79 GPA can earn $1,500 annually
Those who gain admission and have a GPA up to 3.64 can earn $1,000 annually

Learn more and see if your student qualifies for the program.*

BECOME A CATAMOUNT

Weather

58º | Showers | 97% chance of rain
Snowflakes are starting to pop up on some long-range weather forecasts in the Triangle. Before you start dreaming of a white Christmas, keep in mind that models this far out aren’t entirely reliable. According to climatologist Corey Davis, snow is more likely in January. ❄️ (The News & Observer)

Coming Soon

A new restaurant will open in the prior Plaza Cafe space on the ground floor of One Progress Plaza in downtown. The concept, named Mustang House, will feature Nepalese cuisine and is expected to open in January. (Triangle Business Journal)

Opening

Rothy’s, a shoe store specializing in sustainable footwear, handbags, and accessories, is opening in North Hills in early 2023. This will be the company’s first NC location. Look for the shop in the Main District between Lilly Pulitzer and Bonobos. 🥿

Eat

The News & Observer compiled a list of Triangle restaurants open and serving Christmas meals this year. Angus Barn, Irregardless Cafe, Longleaf Swine, and Poppyseed Market are offering meals for pickup before Christmas. Plates Kitchen and Peace China are two Raleigh spots open on Christmas Day. 🎄

Health

Wake County Public Health will soon offer updated COVID-19 boosters for children 6 months and older. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna bivalent vaccines will be available. Parents can schedule appointments beginning this Friday, Dec. 16.

Concerts

Already dreaming of summer concerts? Live Nation is offering a Summer 2023 Lawn Pass for $199 plus a fee. With the pass, you can go to all shows at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek with general admission lawn seating. Buy a pass. 🎶

Drink

From Eggnog For Everyone to Winter Sangria, find festive holiday cocktails and mocktails from Lowes Foods’ massive library of recipes. Cheers. 🍹*

Seasonal

Got a coffee lover in your family? We can almost guarantee these two products are on their wish list — the Fellow Stagg Electric Kettle and the Fellow Pour Over Coffee Set. Both strike the perfect balance of form and function. Psst — don’t forget the matching travel mug. ☕ *

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Tiny house, anyone? 🔨

It’s now easier to build a tiny house in Raleigh

“The Hannah” is one of 10+ approved ADU designs. | Rendering by Tiny Homes Raleigh via City of Raleigh

Yesterday, the City of Raleigh launched NC’s first ADU Fast Track program and gallery. This makes constructing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) more obtainable for Raleigh homeowners by providing access to more than 10 pre-approved design plans at a lower cost.

ADUs are small, self-contained homes located on the same lot as a primary dwelling. You may know them as a granny flats, backyard cottages, or tiny houses. ADUs can be detached, attached, or internal to the main house and include a living room, sleeping area, kitchen, and bathroom.

Here’s how Fast Track works: First, you’ll choose a home design plan from the gallery and purchase it from the designer (plan set fees range from $400 to $1,700). Then, you’ll prepare a site plan to submit to the City. Once approved, you’ll get your permits to build.

Has this piqued your interest even a little? Explore the gallery of homes and learn more about building an ADU in Raleigh.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anne.

Editor’s pick: Love the holidays but hate the waste? Check out Wake County’s 12 tips for a waste-free holiday. My favorite tip is that you can reserve free trash, recycling, and compost containers for your next event. ♻️

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We highlighted 18 female entrepreneurs in Raleigh.

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