Lizard Lick is one of those one-traffic-light towns northeast of Raleigh. Actually it might be a crossroad instead of a town. I'll have to take some pictures. Reminds me of a street in Knightdale that is now called Old Knight Rd. It used to be called Jackass Rd. Liked the old name better...
I agree completely with your description of Cary. While I don't live there I have heard horror stories....