Chase City???

[tcw2z]

I grew up in Halifax, and I have a few relatives in Chase City. The entire area of Mecklenburg, Charlotte County, Halifax County, etc is very rural. Housing is cheap. It's pretty. Farms. That type of thing.

When I was a senior in high school six years ago, we had friends who lived in Chase City, and they came to Halifax/South Boston for entertainment bc we had a Walmart, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. I'm not sure how much it's changed, but that will give you an idea...

What makes or breaks your standard of life in these areas are the people you know. If you get involved in a church or school or your work, and you make some friends, you'll have a great time. We are big on picnics and cookouts, etc. Honestly, growing up there was fun because there was always something to do: with people and friends and family. There aren't tons of places to go or see. A few lakes, state parks. People are big on hunting and fishing and racing. I consider it a welcoming area. I lived in Blacksburg for five years and now I live in Central VA and people are nice but not like back home.

You will be able to get a lot of house for your money. Not a lot of job opportunities, but if you had something secure before you moved, it may not be too bad. Some cities are nearby. Everywhere in Southcentral Virginia is fairly close to Lynchburg and Danville, and cities in NC: Winston-Salem, Raleigh Durham, Greensboro. Some places are just an hour away, some places are further.

Oh and schools, since you have younger children. Consider the schools to be what you would expect in a typical rural area with few job opportunities: they aren't going to be the same as in a more affluent area. But there are opportunities, and I know Mecklenburg County schools participate in the regional Governor's School program.

Soooo I think there are opportunities to escape isolation within the realms of church involvment if you are interested in that, little league football, and school, but it will have to be something you seek out. And since people are usually very welcoming and friendly, it may not be long before you have a lot of new friends.