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Kernersville’s proximity to the Triad’s biggest cities and a revived downtown are sparking fresh notice.

Rapid population growth is turbocharging Apex’s shift from a tiny hamlet to a bustling suburb.

Rose Hill tops the charts in pork and poultry production, sweet muscadine wine, and large cooking utensils.

Monroe maintains its small-town charm while embracing its growing aerospace sector.

Oak Ridge’s dream of creating a “village feel” is tied up in traffic.

Franklin’s proximity to Atlanta, Florida and the Appalachian Trail makes it a getaway hot spot.

Aberdeen, the town just south of North Carolina’s famous golfing mecca is growing in its own, unpretentious way.

Popularized by elite Charlestonians nearly 200 years ago, tiny Flat Rock’s mix of camping, theaters and Carl Sandburg’s aura make it a favored mountain hangout.

Once among the state’s wealthiest towns, Warrenton attracts newcomers with an entrepreneurial spirit.

History, arts and culture converge in downtown Hillsborough.