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I had a great uncle who retired in Greenville. He grew up in the mid-west and attended a large state school in the mid-west, had a long career as a naval officer which led him to a career with NASA. He didn't seem to think Greenville was a "BORING horrible city. (with) No Culture. (and) Do(es) not like "outsiders".
In fact, he volunteered at Pitt memorial, ECU, became a huge Pirate fan, took trips to the beach, and found creative ways to occupy his time.
Some people aren't happy unless they are complaining. Greenville is full of culture and is relatively welcoming. It's only boring if you let it be.
I have never seen any issue (except one) with "outsiders" and I am not originally from NC at all. The only issue I've ever seen is with a college kid northerner acting like a jackass in which case I thought he was a jackass too. There is crime downtown every now and then involving a gun and bar and usually gang related (at least the news says that). There are pockets of low income family housing areas that deal drugs and have traffic coming and going. Other pockets of drug rings have gun shots heard often though only once in awhile someone is actually shot (news says drug related). That is the bad part. Seems safe if you aren't into drugs or starting bar fights with gang members.
The good part is the schools, the wide variety of large stores for shopping needs. Medical.... eh.... will it save you... yes probably.... but the service is hit and miss. You will have both a good and bad experience over your use of medical but the same goes for many places. (or you won't notice nor care like I because I have medical experience). There are quite a number of different clinics and specialists in Greenville so that is another plus. Job wise same as everywhere though you can get a job in the many food industry jobs if you aren't picky. It won't pay super well but its a job.
The city has everything a retiree needs. Just depends if you want more or different. I don't see many hiking areas unless I'm missing something. Seems to be some trails in one park in the area. So if that is your thing you may need to travel a little bit for your liking. Crime is there as is everywhere else.
When retiring, I would look for a place as close to my hobby or interests. Nothing worse then planting oneself in a town only to find they are bored out of their minds with nothing to do. At least get something within travel distance including a way to travel in case your own individual traveling gets stunted. Bus, service, etc... some places offer it.
Winterville was just designated as a NC Retirement Community. One of only 9 in the state who has been awarded the certification and joins only two others Cities east of Raleigh.
Winterville was just designated as a NC Retirement Community. One of only 9 in the state who has been awarded the certification and joins only two others Cities east of Raleigh.
I am curious what organization is doing this certification? Can you post a link? The NC Department of Commerce has a different list which includes Elizabeth City and Edenton in the east: Home
Winterville is nice, it is just down the street from Greenville and Pitt Community College on Memorial. Not a distance you want to walk but not bad by vehicle. If you were to live there you would be very close to all the stores and schools Greenville has to offer.
We relocated to Winterville 11 yrs. ago & we are within a 5 mi. radius to any store or Medical office. My husband's work is 2.8 mi. from home & he works shifts, so it is very convenient for him to come home for either lunch or dinner & get back to work on his hour break.
Winterville is a very nice place to live, & home prices are reasonable.
I am curious what organization is doing this certification? Can you post a link? The NC Department of Commerce has a different list which includes Elizabeth City and Edenton in the east: Home
It's through the Department of Commerce's Tourism and Marketing office within the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. It's the North Carolina Certified Retirement Community program- the website is "Retire NC".
Winterville is not yet listed on the website but will be soon. They just recently obtained designation.
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I am curious what organization is doing this certification? Can you post a link? The NC Department of Commerce has a different list which includes Elizabeth City and Edenton in the east: Home
I just clicked on your link. That is the correct organization. Edenton is a "Certified Retirement Community" but Elizabeth City is not "certified" as far as I know. I am not aware if they attempted certification and were not designated and pay some sort of dues to be in the list of "retirement areas" or how that works. I understand that to meet the requirements set by the General Assembly, a town must pass a set of "stringent" and "rigorous" set of prerequisites that reflect the community's preparedness for retiree attraction.
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