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Williamsburg, VA vs Hudson, NC

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I started visiting here about 10 years ago when our daughter was living here, and two years ago, with my husband's retirement we decided to move here from northern VA,  More

Well I guess I'm late to the posts but maybe someone new will want info. I have lived here for 18 years. Growing up in CA. Way different. In response to other posts,  More

It is much higher than reported. Police cover up for the wealthy or well connected. Rapists are released from jail by the judges right after conviction. Police are  More

I've lived here for just a short time, but I've come to notice that Hudson is a very nice little town. It reminds me of Mayberry. Lots of car shows near by, sometimes in  More