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Hillsville, VA is a small town located in Carroll County. Many people from all over the area visit it for its rustic charm and quaint atmosphere. Hillsville offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy, such as the Hillsville Flea Market, which is a popular spot for shopping and bargain hunting. Other attractions include the Hillsville Heritage Museum, which provides an interesting look into the history of the area, as well as The Carroll County Regional Airport for those looking to explore beyond Hillsville.
Reviews of Hillsville are overwhelmingly positive due to its pleasant small-town charm and wide variety of attractions and activities. Visitors appreciate its laid-back appeal and easy access to local amenities; many are surprised that such a small town offers so much in terms of entertainment and overall vibrancy. Additionally, locals are proud of their community's sense of pride and hospitality, making it a great place to live or take a vacation.
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Potential with no motivation toward improvement - 5/27/2019
The town of Hillsville is overripe for revitalization. The surrounding county of Carroll is the poorest county in Virginia and the area is sadly depressed, which depression seems to have sapped energy from optimistic attempts at growth. While 60 years does seem to be the cutoff age for incoming retirees, the most physically attractive area is Fancy Gap, a bit south of Hillsville. From Fancy Gap one can travel to Mt.Airy, NC or Hillsville in about the same time. The Hillsville Police Dept. responds promptly. The County Water System delivers undrinkable
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First Hand Information - 8/17/2006
If you are looking to move to this beatiful mountain town then there are a few things you should you know. It's VERY rural, by that I mean if you plan on doing any "mall" shopping you will need to drive about 1 hour. If it is a place you looking to retire to then you may have hit the jackpot. Cost of living is steadily increasing, approaching but still below the national average as of August 2006. There are events geared towards seniors such as the Labor Day flea market and the Galax fiddler's convention. BUT, if you plan on moving here to try and make a living then you may want to look towards another option. Simply because all the manufaturing jobs are either gone or leaving. If you go either 25mi N to Wytheville or 40mi NE to Christiansburg pay and jobs are on the upswing. As of the last printing in local paper unemployment is at 17%+/-. Even though schools have a low student/teacher ratio they are behind in their curriculms. Basically, what I'm saying is that if you are 60+ years
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