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I know nothing about Charlotte, but I wouldn't move to Johnston County where Smithfield is unless I got into the very western part of the county near Clayton. Get just as far out of Clayton as you can and still be in Johnston County and you will only be about 15 miles from Raleigh and slightly less difference from Smithfield where you can take advantage of the outlet stores in Selma. Be aware that when I lived there from 1985-1992, the DWI rate was one of the highest in the state. The drug traffic was pretty bad particularly in downtown Smithfield as well. But the housing costs are pretty good from what I hear. Once out of the city limits, the area is rural off of Hwy 95. You are just getting near the piedmont area in this area of the state. Like any place it has it good and its bad. Like I said the DWI rate unnerved me because I am terrified of being hit by a drunk driver. And hwy 95 was a revelation to me as well since I come from a one stop light town, the same one I live in now. Only we do have a couple more stop lights now. LOL
Maybe someone else can tell you about the other places. Good luck.
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Smithfield or Selma
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