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Old 02-20-2014, 08:39 PM
 
Location: New Bern, NC
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Hello everyone! My partner and I are in the process of deciding where to move. We currently live in Charlotte and want to make a change. I went to NCSU, and lived in Raleigh for several years. I love Raleigh!! Now at a different point in my life, my partner and I are deciding between Raleigh and Asheville. Just to make it harder, the reasons for selecting each are totally different. I love the Raleigh vibe but prefer the scenery of the mountains. Anyhow, I'm not starting a Raleigh vs Asheville thread because the ultimate decider will be the jobs!!! (yes I know which has more jobs) So back on track. I can no longer be a city dweller, while I love it, we have chickens, dogs (our own and fosters), an antique car collection, etc. So I'm thinking to get enough room, no HOA, and our price range, we will be outside the Raleigh city limits. What areas within reasonable distance of Raleigh are the most eclectic/diverse/accepting of differences?? I have friends in Clayton, Garner, and oxford. No one has any problems but I want more opinions. Thank's Ya'll
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Old 02-20-2014, 08:47 PM
 
Location: Chapelboro
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I'd steer more toward Chatham Co and Apex area except they're planning to build a massive development (work/play/live) there. I think that area would give you easy access to Raleigh, but also to Durham and Chapel Hill. Living in Garner or Clayton is a long way from Durham or Chapel Hill.
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Old 02-20-2014, 08:49 PM
 
Location: Raleigh NC
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Chatham County, or across US1 from Shearon Harris - though I suspect this location might be anathema.
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Old 02-20-2014, 08:51 PM
 
Location: New Bern, NC
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Chatham County, or across US1 from Shearon Harris - though I suspect this location might be anathema.
Anathema? Cursed by the Pope?? Why??
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Old 02-20-2014, 08:52 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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I would suggest starting in Apex and driving down Old US 1 through New Hill, into Chatham County, and taking a couple of side roads here and there. Lovely area, and plenty of elbow room.
And US 1 obviously delivers you to Raleigh easily enough.
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Old 02-20-2014, 09:03 PM
 
Location: Raleigh NC
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Anathema? Cursed by the Pope?? Why??
it's big word Thursday.

I think you'd be opposed to such exposure to the nuke plant. I could easily be wrong, as I find myself in that way multiple times a day
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Old 02-20-2014, 09:06 PM
 
Location: New Bern, NC
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it's big word Thursday.

I think you'd be opposed to such exposure to the nuke plant. I could easily be wrong, as I find myself in that way multiple times a day
Ah yes..... the nuke plant.... true, i'd like to be within "escape distance" from that.
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Old 02-20-2014, 09:18 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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Ah yes..... the nuke plant.... true, i'd like to be within "escape distance" from that.

Think "Swift Creek." Just south of Raleigh in the Lake Wheeler watershed.
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Old 02-21-2014, 07:47 AM
 
Location: New Bern, NC
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Sounds fancy!
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Old 02-21-2014, 07:49 AM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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Sounds fancy!


You can find "Fancy" there.
You can also find "Bucolic" and "Down to Earth."
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