Has anybody ever had to get a replacement social security card for something? Is it not something…read morethat you look forward too. I went to this location, and got there about 10 minutes after they opened. I should have gone 30 minutes before they opened. The place was packed when I got there with about 50 people waiting. It took me an hour just for them to call my number. It turned out that, even if you call, and they say you have the correct paperwork, that you might not, as was the case when I went. When I got to the window, they said that when you call, the person that answers the phone sometimes gives out wrong information, and it used to happen all the time. I just went to save time on mailing paperwork back and forth, which might add up to weeks. So, I guess I will get the correct paperwork, and then next time get there really early.

So I don't think anyone really ever wants to go to the social security office. You need to go for…read moresomething and you "adult" as they say. I wasn't looking forward to my visit, especially after reading some of the reviews. For my business I decided to make time to go in on a Tuesday about 9:30am. I filled out the appropriate forms ahead of time (get them online if possible). From the time I took a number to the time I was called to a window was about 7 minutes. The young lady that helped me was very friendly. She explained anything that I had a question on, and done in another 5 minutes. I was amazed! Perhaps my need was a simple one but it was a pleasant interaction. I didn't take any pictures to post, but the ones posted are pretty accurate. I do wish I would have gotten the young lady's name so as to credit her for a job well done.

my eyes closed while driving around 6-6:30 AM this morning . I went into a very uneven shoulder. my…read morefront and rear bumper were hanging by threads. I'm moving from Philly to Fla with my dog. The trooper was absolutely awesome. He zipped tied tied my front bumper and cut off the rear and handed me my license plate. He was pleasant and professional. I regret not getting his name. It happened in Roanoke Rapids. I If he's typical of your force you folks should stand proud !

This State Highway Patrol listing already existed on Yelp (I didn't create it). I'm not sure how it…read morecame to be because there are numerous North Carolina State Highway Patrol Troop Offices across the state and not all of them are on Yelp: https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/law-enforcement/state-highway-patrol/troop-offices. The address on this listing, at 1831 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is for Troop C. In North Carolina, there are nine troops with the letter designations A through I. Each troop is based in a different city and has jurisdiction in a different set of counties. Troop C covers the Triangle. I often make the drive from Chapel Hill to High Point to Charlotte and on into South Carolina and Georgia, and back. The drive takes place on I-40 and I-85 and spans, I believe, four troop jurisdictions: C, D, E, and H. I haven't seen too much activity from Troop C over the past ~2.5 years. I think the most activity I consistently see is from Troop E on I-85 in Davidson County, near Lexington. That part of the interstate is easy to speed on because of the numerous lanes and low volume of traffic. It's also a great place for the State Highway Patrol to set up speed traps. I see the traps regularly. People also love to speed between Durham and Greensboro, which I believe is mostly Troop D territory. I'm a little surprised I haven't seen more people pulled over on that merged stretch of I-40 and I-85. It's relatively dangerous because of the higher volume of traffic between the Triangle and the Triad. State Highway Patrol is a Law Enforcement division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Thank you to the State Highway Patrol for keeping us safe on the highway.

I love this library! Ever since they reopened last year it has become my library of choice. It…read moreisn't the largest library in Raleigh by any means, but it still has everything you need! I really love the drive-thru book drop off. I usually swing by before I bring my son to school and it's very convenient that we all don't have to get out of the car to return the books. I also love the self checkout stations inside the library. They are pretty magical, especially if you are checking out a ton of books. The children's section is great! It's set up in a way that is very clear and easy to follow depending on what age group you are looking for. I loved the candy land inspired interactive game they had setup in December. My son had so much fun checking it out. I especially loved that it was open if the library was open, you didn't have to go in at a specific time. I also love their Lucky Day section at the front of the library. You might get lucky and score a book that would otherwise have a super long waitlist. Such a neat concept! In general Wake County's online library system is awesome. It's so easy to reserve books and e-books as well. At North to pick up your books just head straight in towards the back by the main checkout desk. You can easily find what you need in alphabetical order there. I used the word love a lot of times in this review, but I really do truly love our Wake County library system. It's the best!!

This library had a remodel at the beginning of the year. They did a great job updating the…read moreelectronics and making the checkout process way more user friendly. It is always really quiet and there are always really nice workers. However, I have noticed a few times when I've gone there that the restrooms aren't that clean. Overall, the experience is really awesome though.

Hands down, this is one of the finest Chambers of Commerce in the country!…read more My rep Kim Niskey (919) 360-8665 goes out of her way to make sure that i know about upcoming events and she is an amazing connector if people. If you're in business in Raleigh and you're not a member, you're missing out on fantastic tools offer by the Greater Raleigh Chamber!

Beautifully illuminated at night and I've seen it then but today I was here when I was visiting the…read moreNorth Carolina Museum of Art and walking on their greenway to find a specific artwork. It is apparently the longest pedestrian bridge in the state. Bringing the House Creek Greenway Trail over Interstate 440 and joining the Museum of Art with Meredith College. From the Museum parking lot, follow the blue trail and continue south and east until you get to the bridge. You can also listen for the sounds of traffic. Note that the trail is not lighted at night. [Review 11687 overall, 1469 of 2019.]

Decorated for Christmas and included live music in the rotunda!…read more Impressive building and well worth a visit. Amazing architecture. Symbols of our state and our country including the portrait of George Washington are impressive.

Was in Raleigh for work and went walking around and saw the State House. Had no clue Raleigh was…read morethe capital more knew anything about it really. As I walked by snagging some pictures I saw an inviting sign so decided to walk in. Free to the public and did the self-guided tour. It was such a nice detour and so glad I did. The old Library inside, rotunda, and old Senate chambers were especially cool to see. I tried imagine of what it was like in those halls in the mid-1800's. I would recommend stopping in and check it out.

Clean, modern, lots of seating, lots of books, lots of space. This is a lovely library and way…read morebetter than any "regional" library I've seen. This could easily rival many main branches of most libraries. I was here for a bit to get out of the hotel room and do a bit of exploring. On the second floor are several tables with power to the surface. Comfortable seating. And a wifi network that worked really well. Big areas with stacks of books and a large parking lot. It is all you need and I am a fan. [Review 11629 overall, 1410 of 2019.]

It's nice to past a couple hours of time if you're already nearby but if you're looking to actually…read moreget work done I would reconsider. Though it is very quiet there is limited seating and the seating available is not comfortable/not accommodating for studying/working purposes. There is not much table room and I'm someone who likes to have my drinks and papers laid out with my laptop. The parking situation isn't the best due to it being in Village District but overall to be expected

The Raleigh Police Memorial was established in 2009 to keep the memory of alive of the men and…read morewomen who made the ultimate sacrifice serving Raleigh. The memorial currently honors eight individuals who died in the line of service. The officers showed a commitment to duty, honor, service and safety for those who live and work in Raleigh. The memorial is in Downtown Raleigh at the Raleigh Municipal Building near Nash Square. The memorial has a water feature and 21 pillars that represents the community from which the water flows. At sunset, the water table reflects the sky and illuminates the names in blue. I've not seen the memorial at night but will make sure I stop when I am in Downtown Raleigh at night to pay tribute to these officers.

The North Carolina Fallen Fire Fighter's Memorial is a nice tribute to the men and women who lost…read moretheir lives in the line of duty. The Memorial is in Nash Square in Downtown Raleigh and across the street from a fire station. The large memorial is a bronze statue with four firefighters. Three firefighters are rescuing a fourth that was under a steel beam. The names of the fallen heroes who have died since 1902 had to be redone as they ran out of room as unfortunately more names needed to be added. They also include those who have died of heart attacks and car accidents. If you are near Nash Square make sure to stop by this memorial.

Nice park located in the heart of Raleigh to honor the lost Firefighters that we lost during 911…read more Park it's self is simple piece that covers a sq block that has beautiful landscape and trees. But other than that it has no playground or anything that makes it a place to come hang out and chill.

Weirdly enough, the State Surplus Property Agency was recommended to me by a local Cary business…read moreowner. During a day trip in Cary, playing "tourist" we were looking for things to do, and the surplus agency sounded like an adventure. And let me tell you, an adventure it is! You never know what you're going to find at the surplus, but it's all items that have been donated by the state through confiscation [at the airport, drug busts, etc] or from state offices [colleges, government buildings, etc]. When getting to the Surplus, if you're headed down Chapel Hill Road AWAY from Cary, take the second gravel entrance [past the building] and park in front of the chainlink fence. Walk through the chainlink fence and walk up the stairs located to your right. Among other things, you'll possibly be greeted by some trackers or cars initially, and then you walk inside and hit "the good stuff." Everything from old school notebooks, medical equipment, pocket knives, laptops, bullet casings, and bottle openers. You've also got a mix of office chairs, desks and tables mixed in with your random collection of laboratory refrigerators, arcade games a possible piano and lawn chairs. It really can be a hit or a miss at the surplus, and if you're looking for something specific, this might not be the best place to look. However, that being said, if you are looking for a general piece, this place could be perfect for you! I'd say the surplus is most full of desks and chairs, so if you're into recovering/refinishing things this is a great spot to purchase something cheap! Other items go through a bidding system, which is a little more complicated and time consuming, so look for the items that you can take home that day.