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Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and I am contemplating a move to N.C.. I currently live in Anchorage, Alaska. I'm originally from central VA. Anyway I'm trying to get an idea of what city would be best to relocate to. I've been to Charlotte before but that was in 1990. I liked it a lot. I have children so it would have to be a place that is family friendly. I work in fire protection and my girlfriend is an IT specialist/manager. We like city living but I like suburbia as well. Are there areas still experiencing growth or is it at a standstill like the rest of the country?
LOL. The Raleigh metro area is the fastest growing mentro in the country, and Charlotte is right behind it in growth. Trust me Charlotte is maybe 3 1/2 times larger than it was in 1990. Neither of these cities stay the same for long. Raleigh is probably more fitting for your profession however.
If being closer to home in Central VA is important, then Raleigh would be closer. My wife's family lives in Farmville, VA and it's a 2 hour drive for us from Raleigh.
Yes the state is still growing. I believe last year we were the 4th fastest growing state in the country. Latest census information about the number of people added between July 2007 and July 2008:
Charlotte - 55,368
Raleigh/Cary - 44,804 (fastest growing % in the country)
Durham 11,759
Greensboro /High Point - 9,946
Fayetteville - 5,023
Greenville - 3,920
Burlington - 3,263
Thanks everyone for posting replies. That really helps. I have another question. What is the deal with a dislike or lack of unions. Im in a union which here in the far north is common. Is it a southern thing? Although I'm from VA I've spent my working life here in AK.
Thanks everyone for posting replies. That really helps. I have another question. What is the deal with a dislike or lack of unions. Im in a union which here in the far north is common. Is it a southern thing? Although I'm from VA I've spent my working life here in AK.
It's my personal opinion that the problem is with the compulsory membership requirements associated with unionism as a condition of employment. Many North Carolinians want the option to join or not without losing their jobs as a result.
Thank you. It's all a little political I guess. Red State/Blue State stuff. Will things change if the employee free choice act passes? How important is such a thing to those that live in a "right to work state? I personally would welcome such a thing because the idea of "right to work" is something of a misnomer. Of course everyone has a right to work however people should have a right to organize themselves in a workplace for better wages and benefits, without fear of losing their jobs. I like the idea of coming back to live in the east but I to have to feel out how progressive N.C. is.
Well I am in a similiar boat as yourself, I wish to re-locate to Raleigh, NC soon. My family and I visite there last May and absolutely loved it. My motherin-law lives outside Raleigh in a small town called Clayton. The scenery is green with rolling hills and beautiful. We did a big road trip last May and camped at the coast of NC called Emerald Isle. Then we drove up to KY to see my father in-law then drove back down to NC and stayed outside Charlotte in a small towned called Salisbury. We went to a Nascar race in Concord which is real close to Charlotte and loved it so much!!! I have heard from my mother in-law that Raleigh is a growing city with room for employement oppourtunities. The house she bought back a couple years she got it for around $140k. Its a modest ranch 3br 2bth on an acre. Anyway hope this helps you. Comment me back when your heading out, maybe I'll catch a ride with ya...LOL...
Any where near the Raleigh metro area. The city is growing fast, the city has alot to offer, it has beautiful people and I believe Raleigh is going to be the next Atlanta. If you moved about 20 minuties outside the city, you can find some great prices for some beautiful homes. North Carolina is one of the best places to move in the US. If you can get a good paying job, you'll do just fine.
I moved to Charlotte 10 years ago and have never regretted the move. It's really the best of both worlds: great city with all the amenities (and getting better each day), yet VERY family oriented and a great place to raise kids.
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