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Apex, NC vs Charles Town, WV

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We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

Charles Town is a town with a small town feel. Having grown up and lived there until the age of 18, I've maintained a fondness for that "feel". Living the past 22 years  More

Charles Town is a beautiful, historic town just a short distance from the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. It used to be inexpensive to live here but in  More

You can spend a day at Charles Town Races and Slots either cheering on the winning horse or getting lucky at the slots. You can visit many historical sites such as the  More