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Heather,
Shelby is a nice place. It all depends on what you are looking for. Shelby is probably the most "small town" of the three choices. It is going to be a little closer to the mountains, which is a nice bonus. I realize I am partial, but I love NC. It is a beautiful state. I don't think you will go wrong with any of the towns you chose. I should clarify the comment about the crime rates. Gastonia is larger, as well as having a larger population, and of the three locations, it has the higher crime rate. It is not a bad choice at all. It also has nice hospitals and is close to Charlotte.
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Thanks so much for your help. I really love NC myself, thats why I am leaving here. As far as small town, I am ready for the change. I cant take any more of South Fl. I just hope when I get there they dont hate me too much coming from here. I am actually Ohio born, Florida raised. I think NC has so much more to offer than either place. Thanks so much for your help. What town are you in if I might ask.
Heather
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Hi! NC nurse right here right on the coast, Morehead City to be exact. Am originally from OH too. It seems your looking more inland, mountainlike. Try looking coastal. Alot of great places to check out.
I wil NEVER again live coastal. But thanks for the suggestion. I don't care for the beach (saltwater) Nor do I want another Hurricane. I would like the Triad area.
Heather.
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Of the areas you mentioned, I think Salisbury is the nicest. Gastonia is going to be a little closer to Charlotte, but also has higher crime rates. The hospital in Salisbury is Rowan Regional, but there are other hospitals close by. Rowan is in the process of finishing a new ER, which will be a trauma center. I think it is scheduled to open next month. Some of the other hospitals would include Northeast medical and Carolina's Medical Center (University location).