deciding on place to move in N.C. (Charlotte, Hickory: low crime, good schools)

[DBelks]

My husband, I and 2 kids want to move south to pursue the writers dream (we're fed up w/ the corporate scene and Ohio winters). We have saved, but to stretch our dollar, obviously, we need to move to a place with low taxes/affordable housing but isn't too far away from a major city (no more than an hour, say). Can anyone recommend somewhere that isn't too far in the boonies, scenic, low crime, good schools?

Thanks!
DB

[ddlove01]

Hickory sounds like it would work for you! Actually any city within a 20 mile radius would be good too. Hickory is 45 mins from Charlotte, a little over an hour to the mountains, 3-4 hours to the beach. We are moving to Newton, one of the surrounding towns. Hope this helps!

[Bobb]

Originally Posted by ddlove01

Hickory sounds like it would work for you! Actually any city within a 20 mile radius would be good too. Hickory is 45 mins from Charlotte, a little over an hour to the mountains, 3-4 hours to the beach. We are moving to Newton, one of the surrounding towns. Hope this helps!

Hey...... I was going to say that.... :-(