What's not to love about Perkins? Poor mobile service in the Link (and zero service for T-mobile…read moreeverywhere, but that's not Duke's fault), but that's it. I love Perkins, and I'm stunned that there are no reviews for it. As a former Duke student who forgot her alumni card at home, I learned what it meant to be a guest of the library. Perkins is public, which means that anyone can walk in during its normal hours WITHOUT a Dukecard. All guests can go to the circulation desk to request an hour of computer access on any of the computers on the first floor with red tape across the top of the monitor. This is only valid once a day, and requires photo ID. (Alums, on the other hand, can use ALL computers with unlimited access ... if they have their IDs. Whoops). The different floors and rooms have varying environments to suit your study needs - the Gothic Reading Room or Carpenter Reading Room if you want an old-school, classic feel, or purple ergonomic reclining chairs and floor-to-ceiling dry-erase boards in the Link for modern and high-tech. The first-fourth floors all have normal large tables to study on and bookshelves around you to remind you that you're in a library. There are private cubicles and desks for dual screen access, and study rooms of varying sizes. Perkins, I miss you tremendously now that I've graduated. Really, you don't know what you have til you're gone :(

I come here to study sometimes. There are lots of different areas in the library to fit your…read morestudying mood: - big, sturdy, wide wooden tables on the first floor of Perkins for those who need to see other people studying in order to study - cozy armchairs spread throughout the library for those who want to comfortable read papers or books - a deathly silent, no-food zone closed off with glass doors on one of the upper floors for those who hate when others are munching on crunchy chips - The Perk, a mini cafe connected to the library - the Link, with plenty of interactive study rooms and areas on the ground floor You don't need a student ID to get in, which is both good and bad. The bad is that laptops seem to have a tendency to run away if you leave them alone. The good is that you don't have to mentally hit your head against the wall if you somehow forgot to bring your student ID. Other downsides include: not a 24/7 library, no nearby parking, and it gets very, very crowded around exam weeks. Otherwise, great WiFi with plenty of conveniently situated outlets, plus you can bring in food (just clean up after yourself), and obviously a great place to get work done.

Located right near the Vance Granville CC campus, also utilized as a voting location. The place is…read moreclean and has (reading) events for kids as well as computers for folks who want a little online access. Every once in awhile they decide to sell some of their books/CD's and what not and their can be some bargains to be had. Due dates on the materials are clear - no questions if a book is overdue.

This is a wondrful place I love how you can find almost anything you like…read more I always come here when I am stressed. It is like the most perfect place to relax. I recommend this place to anyone who is stressed.

This historic home in the downtown part of Hillsborough is a wealth of information and local…read moreknowledge. We were walking around and stumbled across the house and decided to take a peek. You can sign in on the registry with your email and then the rooms have historic pieces , pamphlets and helpful employees that are ready to share their Hillsborough tips and history knowledge. I found a handful of pamphlets with great information about the local area and then even beyond that to Orange County and the entire state of North Carolina. There was a room in the back that also had a tv and chairs as if if were for a show or informational session. Local art was on the walls and the windows and doors opened up to the exits around the house. The garden was also very cute and I highly recommend stopping in if you are new to the area and are just looking for some local guidance.

I'm an MBA@UNC student and came to visit the campus for a school function. The Old Well is…read moreobviously very iconic to this university and a must-visit site. I will say one historic thing and one gross thing. 1) The current decorative form of the Old Well was modeled after the Temple of Love in the Gardens of Versailles and was completed in 1897. 2) My friend who went to medical school at UNC Chapel Hill said that lots of frat guys pee on/in the well so I'd think twice before getting a good drink from the fountain!

Stopped by the well on a vacation with my daughter. Parking was not fun but were able to finally…read morefind a spot. We walked through the campus as I would love nothing more than for my daughter to become a Tar Heel. There were several people taking photos when we arrived but soon we were able to get some photos without people in it. I would love to have had my professional camera with me but decided since I was on vacation I wanted to enjoy things. This is such a beautiful spot & would love to sit around on a nice day & just people watch.

Worst DMV experience ever, and that is saying something. 45-minutes to find out I was missing…read moredocument, which my wife could have texted me, and which the clerk said was acceptable, but that I couldn't use my phone to call wife to ask her to so this. Kafkaesque to say the least.

I have a 2019 Buick I purchased in 2022. Before leaving the dealer I added it to my car insurance…read morepolicy (Safeco) I did switch to USAA auto insurance on 3/28/2023. In May of 2023 I received a letter from DMV stating that my insurance with Nationwide had been terminated and I had to have Nationwide send an FS-1 form to NCDMV or pay a 50 $ fine. I called DMV in Raleigh and was told that the previous owner of my car had been terminated from Nationwide and DMV was going by my VIN # and that was the mix up. She instructed me to have Safeco send an FS-1 form to NCDMV and it would be straightened out soon , just I need to follow up. My former insurance sent the form 7 times and I followed up with 10 phone calls and 4 personal visits to DMV on 55 hwy in Durham (My plate was revoked on 6/12/23 ) I was treated horribly at NC 55 DMV and I was told every time that either the dates were wrong on the firm or they hadn't received it. I finally got frustrated and called the Governor's office which gave me no sympathy whatsoever until I threatened to take this problem to the media . The Gov's office gave me the NC Liability Insurance commissioner's # I called it and it was the wrong #. I found him on social media and called him. He sent me a text asking me to pls email him all the facts and information I had and he could forward the email bc he was on vacation. I did email him along with a photo of my tag and my duplicate ins card from my former policy. The email got forwarded to research for liability insurance fir NC. Ms Wanda was very nice and immediately figured out the problem. She followed up with a. Email and a phone call stating that it was obvious the letter should have gone to the former owner of my vehicle . Ms Wanda questioned why this was not brought to her desk by the subordinates at DMV when I presented them my information. Thank you Ms Wanda you are the best,

Not much to say, it's a small historical exhibit and also information center. It's cute and a…read morequick and easy thing to see if you're nearby. Parking in Hillsborough is pretty easy so it's a great place to take a stroll and while doing so this is a great little thing to stop in and see.

Functioning as the Hillsborough visitors' center, this historic house preserves many original…read moredetails and lots of charm. In addition to the information center, the back of the house also offers a small meeting room and art gallery. The exterior features a small but lovely garden with a sunken terrace accented by seating and a sundial, with crepe myrtle trees and abundant flowers in the warmer months. The few outbuildings also contain a public restroom, and the large, grassy lot is a popular place for taking photos. If you're looking for a glimpse of Hillsborough's past while exploring its present, stop in!

Across from what is now the Burlington Amtrak station, this marker points out some of the earliest…read morehistory of trains in North Carolina. The marker is high on the post but in excellent condition. The marker reads, "Company Shops built here in 1857 for maintenance and repair of the North Carolina Railroad. Closed in 1866." Online, there is more information. "Progressive leaders of North Carolina led by former Governor John Motley Morehead organized the North Carolina Railroad in July 1850. The first rails were laid in Greensboro in 1851 and by 1856 the railway was open for traffic between Goldsboro and Charlotte, passing through many of the state's prominent piedmont towns along its 223 miles of track. The new railway opened a new era of transportation in the state and created new markets for goods and products throughout the region. The railway served as the backbone of future railroad growth and led to the expansion of towns along its corridor. "One town that grew out of the railroad boom was Company Shops, now Burlington. Soon after construction was complete on the new railway and trains began their east-west travels, officials realized that centralized repair and maintenance operations were needed. After some deliberation, they decided that the offices and shops should be placed along the railroad corridor in an area roughly at the center of the laid track, in Alamance, a rural county. The North Carolina Railroad Company contracted with local families to purchase almost 632 acres of land for repair shops, offices and railroad employee homes. The company intended to control the growth of their new town, called Company Shops, by owning all land associated with the track repair shops. Brick buildings were constructed to house repair operations including two repair shops, a carpentry shop and a blacksmith shop. Company Shops grew into a bustling town until the start of the Civil War and, during the war, the town was a hub of activity as North Carolina's railroads were vital to the Confederate war effort. At the end of the war the shops were targets of both retreating Confederates and advancing Union forces. "The railroad industry struggled through Reconstruction and slowly rebuilt its network to meet the growing needs of the state. Despite post-war financial troubles, the shops and the town that grew up around them and Company Shops flourished until the 1880's. In 1886, after changes in the management of the railroad industry, officials moved the maintenance and repair operations to Manchester, Virginia, effectively cutting off the town's major source of employment and local business (NOTE: the marker incorrectly indicates the year of the closure as 1866). Following the devastation of losing the shops to Virginia, the townspeople changed the name of the town to Burlington in 1887." This is marker number G-89 and it was erected in 1972 by the Office Of Archives And History. [Review 58 of 2025 - 4033 in North Carolina - 23626 overall]

WARNING: Address in Yelp! might be wrong. The address I went to (the one in the picture) is 510…read moreSouth Dillard Street. So, now on to the review...I must say II was pleasantly surprised! The place is pretty easy to find and parkinng was definitely not the worst. The Good: This is the first time in my life when I went to a courthouse and it was a fairly enjoyable experience. Its spacious on the inside, well kept, secure, and modern. The most unexpected thing there was that everyone was really friendly and helpful. Not one person there from the security to the parking garage attendant seemed disgruntled. I went there to have my fingerprints taken and I had made an appointment online. Not only was the lady at the window and the lady who did my prints very friendly, but I was actually seen on time! Unbelievable. Friendly staff AND timely service at a government facility? That's new to me. If you have a choice of courthouses in the area, I would recommend this one. Plus some nice local shops are close by if yo u have to wait for someone or something, you can grab a nice coffee or whatever. The Bad: You have yo pay for parking. $2 for the first hour and $1 for every additional hour up to $10 max.

The lady I spoke with at the clerk of court was rude. Your job is literally to direct us to what we…read moreneed and inform us of the process to complete what we need done. Not give an attitude when it's not like we can do it ourselves. Go get a job you'll like so you won't have to be so disrespectful to people who are annoyed at their speeding ticket just as you are with your job. At least I wasn't having a bad day.