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Huntersville is a suburban Charlotte boomtown that has carved its own identity.

Elkin transforms itself from a declining textile town to a craft destination with a strong school system.

A new arts center, top-notch golf courses and lots of new residents shape the identity of Brunswick County’s biggest city.

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.