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Goldsboro, NC
CLOSE TO THE MOUNTAINS, THE BEACH OR THE BIG CITY -
7/18/2017The Goldsboro area is pretty much in the middle of about anything you're looking for. Just a few hours from the most beautiful mountains I've ever seen and just a couple hours from some wonderful beaches, with the large cosmopolitan city of Raleigh/Durham less than an hour away. You can enjoy the perk's of big city entertainment and culture while avoiding the expense of actually living in it. I've lived on the outskirts of Goldsboro in a more rural area for about 5 years. Good for us introverts who can explore all the fun options then retreat to a quieter place.
The actual town of Goldsboro is undergoing a sort of renaissance . The old downtown district is currently being renovated with all sorts of small local store and restaurants. Quite lovely. Like in most military towns (Home of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base) there are restaurant options a plenty. There are also several small local Garden Centers and Nurseries for those with a green thumb, filled with options that are native to the area.
I have met Goldsboro natives with fascinating stories of their deep roots here and they are also happy to answer any questions I may have. I've learned about "Pig Pickins" and "nabs" and that life is better if you slow down and take it all in once in a while. I've also learned a very good answer to the question, "How are you doin?"
"Hanging in there like a hair on a biscuit" :)