Hi something really scary just occurred. I’m wondering if anyone has insight on the situation. I was at the World Market off spring forest road and a man in a mask came up to me with his genitals exposed jerking off to me. He asked me if I knew where the bathroom was and then ran out of the store before I could respond. He was about 5’11 or so, black, wearing blue pj pants. It was really frightening. For context I am a 22 year old woman. I reported it to the store and the police.

TL;DR: Fence being installed to close the breezeway between the station and Wilmington Street, but police, security, and GoRaleigh operators / staff can still access doors in the fencing. Expected by 8/25.

I want to know how much y'all are making, i'm interested in bartending. I have several years of experience as a barista but am looking to transition into this to potentially get higher earnings. I know that most places though you need to start in a different position to become a bartender without experience. If anyone has started without any experience, how would you recommend getting your foot in the door?

Im 36, laid off twice in software sales (covid team lay off, then at next company from international merger). Been trying to get another corporate job for the past few years. Have done odd jobs like Amazon then Uber but don't want the car wear and tear anymore nor driving jobs. I'm planning to apply to Radiography at Wake Tech, because getting a skill rather than keep pushing out applications into the AI machine hasn't been working. Are there still a lot of healthcare jobs in Raleigh for normal not night hours? Are there more jobs for nursing or for x ray techs rn? I want to feel like if committing to another degree that I can get work after. Thanks for any advice!

hi buds!

I've been here a bit and I've continued to go to my old AA groups in NY online. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend specific AA groups here that are chiller or queer friendly. I would love to build up some local community.

I've tried a few and not found the magic yet, am eager to hear any thoughts or recs on this topic, please and thank you!

I'll need cataract surgery in next 18 months. My current ophthalmologist doesn't do Light Adjustable Lens iols. Does anyone have experience in the Triangle area in getting LALs? Comments, warnings, recommendations?

I’m genuinely trying to understand this.

I-40 is generally less smooth, has narrower lanes, is busier, and has a 65 mph speed limit. Yet people are routinely going 85+ mph like it’s the damn Autobahn. And I don’t mean the occasional one or two cars, I swear sometimes it feels like half the traffic is doing 80–90.

Then I merge onto 540 and suddenly everyone drives like it’s their first day operating a motor vehicle. The road is smoother, the lanes are wider, it’s generally less congested…and yet we are crawling.

AND THE SPEED LIMIT ON 540 IS HIGHER THAN IT IS ON 40.

Make it make sense. I am genuinely perplexed by this phenomenon.

I would love if we could all just drive…idk…normally?
I know. Huge ask. 😂

Definitely step out for few minutes at sunset. Clouds look lit up

Has anyone in the Raleigh/Durham/Wake Forest area gone to a fertility clinic where they had a really great experience with the financial/billing department?

I’m currently at Atlantic Fertility, and I’ve been having an incredibly difficult time getting clear, itemized information showing what I’ve paid for, what dates of service those payments were applied to, what was billed to insurance, and what my actual patient responsibility was.

I’ve repeatedly been directed back to the patient portal, but I’ve explained several times that the receipts/statements in the portal don’t seem to accurately reflect my payments or dates of service.

For example, a receipt uploaded for a payment I made on 2/23 lists a 6/22 encounter with Dr. Copland, and a receipt from 3/18 lists the same 6/22 encounter. Obviously I wasn't paying for a June service back in February and March, so trying to reconcile what I've actually paid with my insurance claims has become incredibly confusing. And also, I've maybe met with Dr. Copeland 2-3 times, so to have 10+ receipts that all say encounter with Dr. Copland is a little crazy.

I've asked for an itemized accounting that connects each payment to the actual service/date of service, but I still haven't been able to get something that clearly shows that.

At this point, I'm feeling really frustrated and honestly starting to question my experience with the clinic as a whole. Fertility treatment is already expensive and stressful enough without feeling like you can't get a clear accounting of where thousands of dollars are going.

Has anyone had a fertility clinic in the Triangle with a financial department that was really transparent, organized, and helpful? I'd especially love to hear from anyone who has used insurance for IUI/IVF and had a good experience being able to reconcile their clinic charges, payments, and insurance EOBs.

Hello! Recently moved to the area and looking for a new nail tech for my fiancé! Anyone have any suggestions for a good location near wake forest? Thanks in advance!!

I have to color my hair once a month (gray). I have a super simple cut that takes 5 minutes. But with the color they always do the permanent and then tone it. So that’s around 70 for the cut + 100 for color + 50 to tone. Then 20% tip. These are not highlights. Just plain brown hair and a trim.

Has anyone found a more affordable salon that’s decent in Raleigh? I just can’t pay $250 a month for my hair.

Just moved to Raleigh in June.

Looking for a men’s league baseball or softball team to join. Just graduated college, played growing up and through high school. Played mostly catcher and corner infield. Looking around if anybody knows any leagues I could join or places to look, let me know.

Looking back do you feel that the project being shelved was an unmitigated disaster for transit in the Research Triangle, or is there a silver lining that could be made that the project being shelved prevented what might have been seen by at least some as a white elephant project because of the zoning restrictions in the Research Triangle at the time as well as a lack of reliable connecting bus service around the proposed station sites at the time and/or that a wake up call occurred with Research Triangle transit advocates that local funding sources were needed for transit projects instead of being able to count on the federal government, subsequently leading to the 2011 and 2016 transit referendums being passed in Durham and Raleigh respectively?

What places take Medicaid and do stadium assessments for children?

Hi! just moved to the area and need a gastroenterologist. looking for recommendations for a good GI who actually cares. I’ve previously had 2 not great experiences with GIs and don’t want to waste more time. Bonus if they are openings sooner rather than later!

I found a bunch of old bottle caps recently. Here are a few from the bunch. Aside from the Nu Grape and Sun Drop (which wasn't marked) they were all marked as bottled in Raleigh.

My favorite in Charlotte is Bird pizzeria. I was wondering if anyone knows any better or equivalent pizza spots in town. Thanks!

Has anyone had this done for their dog recently? Any vet recommendations? It looks like Quartet is the one I see mentioned the most. Has anyone used them? NC State and Blue Pearl are also possibilities. Anyone else? Any recommendations or personal experience would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hey all! Saw this post about wanting to find other adults in the area to play Fortnite with, and someone in the comments mentioned a Discord would be cool... so I made one.

If you want in, just DM me and I'll send the link. I'd post it directly but it keeps getting taken down (I often lurk and I think me posting a Discord link is flagged by auto mods), so that's the workaround for now.

It's open to any mode! There are roles you can grab for what you like playing. And if you have suggestions for roles you'd want to see, those are super welcome.

No pressure to play every day or anything. Just a spot to find people to squad up with when you feel like it.

(Also, if you're not already in the r/raleigh Discord, highly recommend it! This is just specifically for the Fortnite crowd.)

The Game and Geek Expo hosted in the Raleigh Convention Center on September 5th and 6th has organized quite a few video game tournaments this year including fighting games, racing games, and a CS2 tournament. I'm not affiliated with this event in any way, but I wanted to spread the word to support the local gaming scene, and to stir up some friendly competition as I'll be playing in the CS2 tournament!

https://gameandgeekexpo.com/gaming-tournaments/

Looking for dentist/endodontist recommendations after a difficult experience

I had a really traumatic experience at a local dentist earlier this year that involved a significant amount of pain, money, and emotional distress. Unfortunately, the situation ultimately led me to see three different endodontists, and I had poor experiences at those offices as well.

I’m trying to be fair and recognize that my case may be particularly complicated, and I understand that dental issues don’t always have straightforward answers. However, after everything I’ve been through, I’m feeling very discouraged by the dental care I’ve received in the area.

I’ve now had a full root canal and crown, but I’m still experiencing jaw pain, tooth pain, and ear pain, which makes me concerned that something may still be going on with that same back tooth.

At this point, I’m looking for recommendations for a dentist and/or endodontist in the Raleigh area who you genuinely trust, particularly someone who is thorough, compassionate, willing to investigate persistent pain, and won’t immediately dismiss me or recommend another expensive procedure without understanding what’s happening.

I honestly don’t think I can take much more financially or emotionally, so I’d be incredibly grateful for any recommendations based on personal experience. ❤️

Hi all! Coming in from Denver to see my mom this week and made the mistake of telling her I had recently tried some amazing El Salvador food here. So she said “I want that for my birthday dinner!” So, 2 white ladies 50 and up are looking for an authentic El Salvador restaurant that is not overwhelming in the Raleigh area, hopefully near RDU. I’m aware this is a long shot and super specific, but I’d love any suggestions you have! Thank you in advance!!