Moving to Erwin, NC from Maryland (Raleigh, Fayetteville: crime, employment, university)

[Deac247]

My wife and I plan on moving to Erwin, closer to Buies Creek, (just outside of Dunn about 20 north of Fayettsvile and 20 miles south of Smithfield) in about 4 yrs. At that time we will be 59 and 61. We purchased a 1.5 acrea cleared lot a couple of years ago. We plan on building when we relocate or maybe even the year prior if we find the right situation. We are seeking and welcome any info concerning building, employment, etc. anyone can provide us on relocating to NC.

Thanks

[zthatzmanz28]

It will be very different in 4 years. Don't expect Erwin to become a thriving Metropolis. Substantial Employment will probably be limited to Fayetteville and Raleigh area. Campbell University will probably win the NCCAA basketball tournament. It is really difficult to see that far ahead, but hopefully I have provided a few really good projections.

[Deac247]

Very funny about Campbell. I agree things will change over the next 4 yrs. We have already started coming down periodically and establishing relatinoships in the area as well as with a church. We do have relatives in the Smithfield and Clayton areas. We also subscribe to the online version of the Daily Record to stay abreast of things. We do read about the amount of crime occuring in the Dunn and Benson areas. We are hoping it doesn't stretch its way to the Buies Creek area. We just mainly want to keep up with the happenings in the area and the impact the growth of Fort Bragg will or will not have on Buies Creek.