What is the best Carolina town north or south that: is pro-business High median income demographic Offers access to mountains/ocean w/in a couple hours Historical characteristics Vibrant Unique in its own way
It's a matter of much debate. I would not call paint Charlotte or RTP with "Unique in its own way" or "Historical characteristics"
How big of a 'town' are you looking for? An even split between mountains and beach will be tough with the exception of maybe Raleigh/Cary and Charlotte and like Daniel said, with a few exceptions, there isn't much that could be considered 'historical' going on there. I've lived in Raleigh/Cary, Charleston, and now Charlotte. If I were raising a family, I would pick Raleigh/Cary. If I were young and wanted to have fun (and obviously if you enjoy history), I would pick Charleston. If I had to move to Charlotte to keep my job, then I would move to Charlotte Both Charleston and Charlotte have pretty large variances in income levels and it shows in some areas, at least compared to the areas north and west of Raleigh which tend to be more affluent. I think Asheville is relatively upscale, but you are solidly in the mountains at that point. From what I've seen, Greenville, SC has really evolved into a nice city, but again much closer to the mountains. Maybe if you rank your list in terms of what is most important, we could better assist you.
Yes, his criteria was all over the board. I was mostly thinking the best place to start a business. Oh, and the Greenville SC area is TERRIBLE, don't even consider moving there. Nothing but hicks, unemployment, urban blight and bad water. If you move there your dog will die and your wife will get fat. Stay away for your own good. Spread the word to everyone you know.
Mooresville, Nc. Lowes Corporate hour from mountains 3 hours beach high income demo The point area with homes ranging from 1mm to 20mm and some higher Lake Norman lots of historical sites around home to many many race teams from Nascar to ALMS Pensky racing home base plenty more
what kind of business? Durham, on the surface, meets your stated criteria as marc noted. Pound for pound one of the best restaurant towns in the U.S. and that's no baloney.
Charleston.. but it's not a couple of hours to the hills though. Great restaurants, good entertainment. And they'll bend over backwards to welcome business to the area. Lots of cuties makes the area easy on the eyes.. ;-p
My aunt lives there sir...take back all your mean spirited comments or else! That said, the Germans love it so the hicks can't be that bad...http://www.bmwusfactory.com/ In all seriousness the revitalized downtown area I visited in late '09 is pretty cool especially Falls Park. Image Unavailable, Please Login
If you are looking for a small town, there is Lenoir and Blowing Rock NC area. Google is there and just finished 1.6 billion campus. Announced plans for 1.6 b more. 30min from Blue Ridge Park Way, Grand Father mountain ect. Major archeological find Spanish fort (think PonsD'leon (sp?)) about 20 miles away. Astounding scenery Mean income actually raising due to high teck Purina plant under construction. 5 hours from beach Really cool local fchat hero.
I say again, Greenville, SC! The hicks aren't in Greenville, they are everywhere around it though lol.
No! You're wrong! Thats a fake picture! Everyone stay away! Come on guys, keep it quiet......shhhhhhh...
Wilmington is a nice city. It is diverse and has some history. It is quite a distance from the mountains. One can get decent bagels in Wilmington!
ok - I'm going to investigate: Charleston Lenior Wilmington Mooresville Greenville Blowing Rock Raleigh/Cary Thank you for the suggestions - I'm going to travel around the states this summer and zero in. Hickville in anyway doesn't bother me - after all I'm from Kentucky however I can understand no one in NC wanting a KY fan inbound
When you get up to Blowing Rock / Lenoir. Look Steve and me up!!! http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250718
