Reasons to live and work in North Carolina.

mountain

Home to the Great Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains, and the highest peak east of the Mississippi.

first flight

The Wright Brothers' first flight took place on the Outer Banks.

temperatures

Hot, humid summers, and mild winters. With an average temperature of 57°

surfing

Speaking of warm weather, to cool off head to one of our beautiful beaches.

surfing

Don't forget about year round surfing, but bring a wetsuit in the winter!

waterfalls

North Carolina has the tallest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains and 39 state parks!

squirrel

The Tar Heel state is home to two rare species: White Squirrel and Blue Ghost Fireflies.

beer

Asheville claims top spot for most breweries per capita.

economy

8th largest growing economy in 2022/23. This might be a lie? Im not sure I have facts for this one. haha

waterfalls

Bald Head Island is car free.

waterfalls

The Graveyard of the Atlantic has seen more than 5,000 ships sink since record-keeping began in 1526. Also known as, the Outer Banks.

research

Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill are known for their job opportunities, particularly in the tech sector known as the Research Triangle.

history

Pre-colonial to the present, North Carolina boasts rich history.

donuts

Winston-Salem is the home of the Krispy Kreme doughnut in 1937.

nascar

And the NASCAR Hall of Fame!

pirates

The shallow inlets of the Outer Banks became a haven for many pirates, including, Blackbeard

books

All of your favorite Nicolas Sparks books are set in North Carolina!

films

Your favorite movies too! Like Dirty Dancing, Last of the Mohicans, and the Hunger Games.

headquarters

Headquarters to some of the largest companies in the world: Lowes, Bank of America, Coke

fish

Enjoy both freshwater and coastal fishing!

bbq

Come enjoy some of the best barbecue in the country.

sports

Professional sports? Football, hockey, soccer, lacrosse, you name it.

castles

Some of the most recognizable "castles" in the country reside here.

treasure

Remember the pirates and shipwrecks? Well, there's tressure too!

flytrap

The Venus Flytrap is a native species.

mystery

Roanoke, a fascinating mystery took place here.

usa

North Carolina was the first state to declare independance from Great Britain.

mic

We hold the record for most American Idol finalists.

coffee

There are 7' long coffee pots here...

coffeemug

...and enough coffee mugs to go with.

taxes

You'll find a low - moterate tax burden.

quality

From urban amenities to natural beauty the quality of life is unmatched.