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Western North Carolina Communities
For those unfamiliar with the natural beauty of the region, driving through the mountains of North Carolina can be a truly cathartic experience. The gorgeous views, clean air, and moderate climate make many feel nostalgia for a place they’ve never been.
In fact, a countless number of residents first visited here on vacation. They became so enamored with the scenery, the pristine quality of life, and the slower pace that they decided to relocate almost immediately.
They were soon lucky enough to discover that the Western N.C. region also offers a charming variety of small and not-so-small towns, a climate with four distinct seasons, an excellent healthcare system, abundant educational opportunities and friendly, self-reliant people.
The location the region affords is also excellent, as the small-town lifestyles that make the area so attractive to newcomers are buoyed by the proximity of Asheville, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Knoxville, all within easy driving distance.
“One of the most obvious appealing aspects of Western North Carolina is, of course, its beautiful mountains and breathtaking views,” said Polly Jenkins of Mountain Traditions, a planned 400-acre community in Mars Hill. “You truly feel you are as close to heaven as you can possibly get.”
There are 23 counties in the Western N.C. region, and those counties range from Cherokee and Swain counties on the Tennessee border to Watauga and Wilkes in the far north and Rutherford, McDowell, and Polk on the eastern border. Each county makes its own distinct contribution to the region’s economy as a whole.
According to AdvantageWest Economic Development Group, an entity that markets the region to the national business community, Western N.C.’s economy is bolstered by the rapid growth of the healthcare industry, a diverse manufacturing base comprised of 1,200 manufacturing firms, vibrant technology companies, world-renowned tourism, a healthy financial services sector, and a blend of large corporations and small businesses.
“We do have a diverse economy which helped insulate us from the downturn,” said Scott Hamilton, president and CEO of AdvantageWest. “It did not affect us as quickly, and we predict we will rebound quicker than most areas of the country.”
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