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Krispy Kreme Challengein Raleigh, NC. Run -Eat Twelve Doughnuts-Throw Up!

Welcome to Raleigh!The Krispy Kreme Challenge is a fund raiser held in Raleigh where each participant runs two miles from the N. C. State University Bell tower to the Krispy Kreme Storeon Peace Street, eats a dozen doughnuts and runs back.

Last Year the fun run raised $40,000 for N.C. Children's Hospital. This year the sold out event had 6,000 entrants registered. That amounts to 72,000 doughnuts, which were all lined up on table after table on both sides of Peace Street. Not everyone has the stomach to run four miles and eat twelve doughnuts, actually not everyone has the stomach to eat twelve doughnuts. I do not have the stomach to run four miles! The event has become known for the many people who lose their lunch or breakfast as they valiantly try and raise some money.

The event started in 2004 with a mere handful of runners and in a few short years has become a major event with 5,500 participants in 2009. The event is a  N.C. State University student organised event to raise money to benefit N.C. Childrens Hospital.  

For those of you planning to be here for next years event a dozen doughnuts has 2,400 calories, 144 grams of fat, 120 grams of sugar, and 1,140 milligrams of sodium...but who's counting besides with all that running!

The run is ranked number 85 on Sports Illustrated 102 More Things You Gotta Do Before You Graduate!

Big Yellow Construction Equipment Seen Moving In Raleigh, Clayton and Garner.

So some of you read my post where I spotted dump trucks and bulldozers on a construction site that had been sitting idle for years, well here are some of those trucks.

 I also spotted these dozers and bricklayers building a commercial property just down the road in Raleigh.

There is a new auto parts store going up on Route 70 in Garner and Caterpillar have started the access road to their new facility across the road on Hwy 42 East in Clayton.

The other big boys are working on the community center and junior Olympic swimming pool in the new subdivision called Tuscany also in Clayton. 

Not all Fairies, Unicorns and Rainbows, but it's kinda encouraging,

Downtown Raleigh to get an Amphitheater, the city council has approved funding for an outdoor amphitheater,located across from the new convention center.

The site would be under the beautiful shimmering wall the convention center is becoming known for.

The city might partner with Live Nation a concert promoter who could bring 20 acts a year to Raleigh. It could seat up to 5,000 people and could be ready as early as next May.

Raleigh is looking like becoming one of the best places to live, work, and play in the whole Southeast.

Blount Street Commons In Raleigh NC Is One Of A kind In the Country! I mean where else do you find a neighborhood with houses built as early as 1855, in use during The Civil War and townhomes built yesterday.

Well, Raleigh NC has them both in a very unique downtown development called Blount Street Commons. It is a collaboration of the city of Raleigh and developers LNR Blount St.LLC. It is set in the heart of downtown across from Peace College and a short  walk to government buildings, in fact The Lieutenant Governor has a house on the same block.

The area was once a parking lot for government workers and the plans are for townhomes, retail and these magnificent old homes most of which were moved too their current locations to create this unique downtown living area or to preserve them from a development or road.

The homes are for sale and they are listed in the Triangle MLS, it's cool to see the spot that says Year Built... 1875

Prices range from $200,000 up to $1,000,000 and some need a bit of work!

If you'd like something a little newer try this on for size, these are the row homes which feature two bed two and a half bath, private garage, open floor plans, and they start in the $290's.

I can't do justice to these homes in one post so I think I'll make this a series, in fact there was a documentary made about moving some of these houses, and it is airing soon. This may be my first video.

Raleigh North Carolina on a Fall Sunday Morning.

This is North Carolina State University's campus on a recent Sunday where my wife and I go and have coffee. It's beautiful and there are days when we won't see another soul for an hour. I imagine it has something to do with a football game the day before and possible a beer or two.

Also on Sunday Raleigh was the venue for SPARKcon SPARKcon is a showcase of creativity,talent and ideas of "the creative hub of the south," the Triangle NC.

There was some great chalk pavement drawings on Fayetteville Street, music, poetry readings and ...

this guy.

More about him later!

Raleigh North Carolina, City of Oaks and lots of other trees. If you have ever flown into Raleigh from a city like New York or Philly or Boston you know what I'm talking about.

After living in Philadelphia for years I got used to flying in over row upon row of houses, warehouses, massive snake like highways. I am always impressed when I fly into Raleigh as all you can see as the plane approaches is trees (creative license, it's not all you can see!).

The City of Oaks is how Raleigh is described and when you see downtown you appreciate why.

the city of Raleigh enacted a comprehensive tree conservation ordinance  which took effect on May 1, 2005.

The ordinance establishes standards for preserving trees on lots that are two acres or larger, occupied or vacant.

Everywhere you go in Raleigh you will see trees and efforts to protect them. There is something about trees

in a city that adds so much. Apart from the obvious, shade, color, oxygen, the effect of breaking up the view of building after building cannot be measured but is a great addition to the landscape. However let me say

that Raleigh has some beautiful buildings both old and new.

Some of the awards Raleigh and the surrounding area have won recently include

#1 city  where Americans are relocating to -Forbes.com April 2009.

#10 Best City of 2009 (Raleigh-Cary)-Kiplinger's Personal Finance May 2009

#8 Best Big City for Jobs  (Raleigh-Cary)- Forbes.com May 2009

#10 Great Cities for Salary Growth (Raleigh-Cary)-Yahoo! Hotjobs,January 2009

#1 City with best economic potential (Raleigh)- April 2009

Tree City USA Recognition ( Cary, Raleigh, Wendell,Zebulon)- Arbor Day Foundation March 2009

#1 Best Place for Business and Careers (Raleigh-Cary)- Forbes.com March 2009

The view from Kelly's Hospital-------->

If you would like to get more info about Raleigh and the surrounding area, send me an email at

odohertyd@hpw.com.

or check out my website at www.davidorealtor.com

Over an Acre in Raleigh for under $100000

This is a unique property located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is actually the lot the house sits on, and the two adjoining lots. The property is being sold as is, but most of the big stuff is done already. New carpets, new heat pump/ac unit and it's a big one! New windows. some of the painting has been done, so finish the paint, install the appliances and you have a great rental property or, move in, do the necessary finishing touches, like the fence which the posts have been installed for, and you have the makings of a great home.

It is believed that one lot will perk for another home, so there is potential there, the middle lot will not. If you are looking for some land and trees and privacy and you are hands on, then come and check this gem out. Property backs up to land that was to be developed into a golf course. 

The house and lots are listed for $89,900, it features three bedrooms, one bathroom, large eat in kitchen, big livingroom.