my family and I(husband and4 kiddos) are relocating to washington nc due to my husbands work. we are from the houston, tx area and have lived in tx all of our lives(34 yrs) we want to get familar with the state and town before we move in less than a month. any info on school, like are they year round, do they wear uniforms, etc. also whar the weather is like, and things to do and see, andy history and shopping convience, such as store and malls. thank you so very much for your help.