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Raleigh, NC

Gallery December 13, 2025 Kasanje Leave a comment

This is such a large city that It will take some time to write and photograph it, so this post will likely grow over time.

North Raleigh

My regular commute to source goods for my eBay shop takes me to North Raleigh every Wednesday. I shop at the Treasure Hunt Liquidators Bin Megastore on Capital Blvd, on their dollar day mostly.

Price signs on windows outside of a liquidation bin store in north Raleigh. The signs read Friday $12, Saturday $10, and Sunday $7.

My route takes me Southbound on US-401 and then I turn at Cavalry Drive, just past the Baptist church on the corner of North New Hope Road and Louisburg Road.

Further up the road, northbound, there is a Mosque in a residential development. There is some construction taking place in front, but I don’t know what’s going to be built.

Central Raleigh

Traveling south along Wade Avenue the traffic pattern begins to shift. My fellow drivers appear more frantic and aggressive in their movements. This is the city.

The portion of Raleigh I travelled through was just a slice of the full concrete and steel beam space. Afterwards, the skyscraper forest gives way to single story shops and sit down restaurant’s.

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Wilton, NC

November 27, 2025 Kasanje Leave a comment

I came across Wilton while checking prices on Zillow for houses and land. When I checked the map, Wilton didn’t show up right away, so I had to futz with the zoom to get the name to show.

About Wilton

Its an unincorporated town with a few landmarks letting you know where you are.

The local Wilton Elementary and Wilton Grill bear the towns name.

Wilton is located in Granville county which lies along the state border with VA.

Wilton High School was originally built in 1924 and remained in operation until 1962 when the larger Granville High School was built to serve the county. The high school was then converted to an elementary and has been in operation since.

There is a local Wilton EMS / Granville EMS Station 2 is in town just down the road from the elementary school.

Photo update for Wilton EMS / Granville EMS Station 2
By Hillel Dorel (Local Guide Lvl 7)

After I decided on a trip to Wilton, I saw that I would first pass through Franklinton and end near Creedmoor, so I incorporated those two stops into my itinerary.

The center of town lies at the intersection of NC-56 and NC-96.

Sitting on the north east corner is a 76 branded fuel station, and the Wilton Grill sits at the northwest corner.

On the south-west side of the crossing you’ll find Adriano’s Pizzeria, and across to the east is a Dollar General store.

Places to Eat in Wilton NC

Wilton Grill (https://www.wiltongrill.com/)

Hours: Weekdays 6:30am-8pm, Saturday 6:30am-3pm, and Sunday 7:30am-3pm.

Adriano’s Pizzeria (https://adrianospizzerianc.com/about)

Hours: Closed on Monday, Open Tuesday-Saturday 3-8pm, and 1-8pm on Sundays.

National Register of Historic Places (Wikipedia)

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State Farmers Market, NC

November 25, 2025 Kasanje 1 Comment

An unexpected journey today. I volunteered to return an extra turkey that had been mistakenly packed in with my mother’s regular delivery route.

It was a 45 minute drive down to Raleigh to the farmers market (1201 Agriculture Street, 27603), the traffic was considerable.

After I dropped the parcel, I decided to browse the market and take some photos to share.

I’ve only been here maybe twice before since moving to the area. We bought fertilizer at a business nearby in the commercial area.

I was probably dragged along once as well after moving here. A familial mandatory “tour” for new residents.

The perfect activity for a socially inept introvert. Smile, nod, mumble. Mission accomplished.

Thankfully, I’m far more adjusted these days. I quite enjoyed today’s activities.

I’ll have more details on my trip to Wilton and Creedmoor in a couple days. Thanks for reading.

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Franklinton, NC

November 24, 2025 Kasanje 1 Comment

Franklinton is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,456 at the 2020 census.

I passed through Franklinton on my way to Wilton and Creedmoor. I took Cedar Creek road, northward, and turned at Lane Store Road.

I hadn’t been down Cedar Creek since I worked at Kerr Drug back in 08′. There was so much development along the way that I hardly recognized the area.

Drive Thru

I plan on going back to Franklinton for a proper walk through town. I’d like to get some better shots of local church architecture and the different cuisine options folks have when visiting.

Landmarks

Church Design

Homes

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Creedmoor, NC

Gallery November 23, 2025 Kasanje 2 Comments

Creedmoor is a city in Granville County.

There are several small local restaurants in town covering a significant number of cuisines. I saw Cajun, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, American, and Italian.

In Town

I realized I had been here previously last year, just after I got my Nissan LEAF. I had been driving around to potential job locations trying to get a feel for how long the drive would be and if that was something I would be up for.

City Trail Wetlands

I found a spot to park and walked along the City Trail for a short distance. Despite all the traffic, you could still hear the birds and insects that call the marsh their home.

Approach and Exit

I took the 50 South exit and headed down to Falls Lake State Park and one of the boat launch areas.

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Knightdale, NC

Gallery November 17, 2025 Kasanje Leave a comment

Knightdale is a town in Wake County, North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, Knightdale has a population of 19,435.

The story of Knightdale starts with exploration and discovery. The community, which goes beyond today’s boundaries, has a history that dates back to the colonial era in America (Read More).

Situated about 20 miles from my home to the north, the drive to Knightdale was pleasant from my perspective, maybe not so much for the cars stuck behind me. You see, I’m something of a speed limit zealot.

With Fall in full swing there was plenty to see. While the oaks were already bare, there were several other breeds including the odd maple that were full ablaze in orange and red.

The road conditions, however, were not great. More than once I had to navigate around busted up pavement edges and potholes.

In town, train tracks ran down the center and roads ran alongside with crossings spread far apart. I initially drove around and snapped shots of local shops, then I stopped by the local Goodwill and browsed their stock.

One of my personal rules for these trips is that I don’t bring any money. I’m just their to observe and record my surroundings.

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Spring Hope, NC

Gallery November 15, 2025 Kasanje Leave a comment

Spring Hope is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,320 at the 2010 census.

It was a 32 minute drive to reach Spring Hope from my home in Franklin county. The weather was a bit chilly and the streets were nearly empty with the exception of folks walking their dogs.

Errant Literary

Healthy Choices

April 10, 2024 Kasanje Leave a comment

Thanks to the expansion of Medicaid access in NC, I now have medical insurance. I selected WellCare NC as my insurer this year and I am now beginning to take advantage of their available services.

I have been having monthly phone conversations with a Dietician and putting together a plan to improve my overall health while also, hopefully, losing some excess weight. I have been on medication to lower my high cholesterol for about a year now.

The benefit gives me access to the Good Measures program which helps me to track my meals, water intake, weight, and daily fitness goals. I have been logging my meals maybe intermittently. Certainly not as often as I think I should. It will be a good habit to pick up.

I should be getting a free gym membership sometime later this year. I have completed the healthy tasks that were required to qualify for the membership. I just need to wait for my information to percolate through the system and then I should receive some mail with further instructions.

Surface coated with a sweet bell pepper cut into colorful pieces composition as an abstract food background

Yesterday, I made a nice salad for breakfast and ended up not being able to finish the whole thing, so I had it for lunch and then again for dinner. I used some salad greens from our garden, packaged sweet peas, and carrots from Food Lion, three colors of bell peppers, and freshly made kimchi from our local Korean grocer (Han Ah Reum).

I will try to put together a recipe list for my healthy meals and post those soon.

Questions or comments put them below, and thanks for reading!