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I know areas in southern Henderson County have grown. An example of change in progress is the widening of Upward Road from Spartanburg Highway (United States 176) to Interstate 26. Bloomfield's on McMurray Road was the only draw on Interstate 26 exit 53. Today, you have Pizza Inn, McDonald's, Cracker Barrel and Holiday Inn Express at the exit and Upward Road becoming a four lane divided road leading into Flat Rock.
I know areas in southern Henderson County have grown. An example of change in progress is the widening of Upward Road from Spartanburg Highway (United States 176) to Interstate 26. Bloomfield's on McMurray Road was the only draw on Interstate 26 exit 53. Today, you have Pizza Inn, McDonald's, Cracker Barrel and Holiday Inn Express at the exit and Upward Road becoming a four lane divided road leading into Flat Rock.
Thanks. How about the population and general 'feel' of the area? I have never been to western NC but my wife has lived a little south of Raleigh 12 years ago. She wants to move back to the mountain area.
I know areas in southern Henderson County have grown. An example of change in progress is the widening of Upward Road from Spartanburg Highway (United States 176) to Interstate 26. Bloomfield's on McMurray Road was the only draw on Interstate 26 exit 53. Today, you have Pizza Inn, McDonald's, Cracker Barrel and Holiday Inn Express at the exit and Upward Road becoming a four lane divided road leading into Flat Rock.
There are two nice hotels, the Mountain Inn & Suites, and the Mountain Inn Lodge; a Zaxby's, a Waffle House, and a Subway, a nice coffee shop, and other businesses on the corner of South Allen Rd. The south end of Rt 25 coming out of the City of Hendersonville has a newly expanded Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, a new CVS, Walgreen's and a new Rite Aid at the intersection merge of Rt. 25 and Rt.. 176. Another newly updated area, sometimes a traffic clog and too many traffic lights.
Thanks for all of the replies. We're still wishing.
Among the areas requested in your post, I would say, yes. Each area has increased in population and likewise, amenities, over the past 13 years. Boone has seen a lot of growth because of the college and traffic in that area can be bumper to bumper at time. New dorms and apartments have been built; the town centers around the college (imo). Asheville, yes, there were many new subdivisions (in all price ranges) built since 2005 etc. More shopping centers, more traffic, restaurants etc. Blowing Rock? I've only been there a few times, it's cute, touristy little town, high priced real estate.
All of Western NC has experienced a higher increase in population over the years, but with the economic recession from 2008 and just about to the last 12 months it has just started to pick up again. Several subdivisions within a 40 mile radius of Asheville were started by out of state developers looking to make their fortune. Lawsuits have ensued in some cases, and greedy developers ultimately went bankrupt or just left places unfinished and overgrown. For the past year there has been an increase in construction, but inventory of resale homes is still high, slowly this area is getting back to somewhat of a normal housing market. If you read through many of the threads on this forum, you will note that areas south of Asheville are more popular due to the better weather "down here" due to a slightly lower elevation. Lots to consider when moving to the mountains; weather, cost of living, amenities, airport access, and internet access. Plenty of info in these threads; wish you the best with your plans.
The biggest change for Boone and Blowing Rock is the four-laning of US 321 from Lenoir to Blowing Rock. The last section of it in Blowing Rock is underway. There are periodic delays (always mid-week) due to rock blasting, but once it's finished, highway access to and through Blowing Rock is going to be wonderful.
I believe it's been more recent than 12-13 years that Boone voted in liquor-by-the-drink. That has helped the restaurant scene in Boone.
Someone wanted to know how this could be answered if I haven't lived there before.
My wife lived in the Fuqua-Varina area for many years and has traveled in the area many times that I was asking about. I am relying on her memories/photos of how it was 12-13 years ago. She will be the one reading the responses. I hope this clears up any questions.
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