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North Carolina is in the southeastern United States on the Atlantic Seaboard. North Carolina is bordered by South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina consists of three main regions; from east to west, they are the Coastal Plain, the Piedmont region and the Appalachian Mountains. The Outer Banks region is the extreme eastern section of the state where narrow islands form a barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and inland waterways.
Apex, North Carolina is in Wake County, in the heart of N.C. Apex is often seen as a suburb of nearby Raleigh; other neighboring towns include Cary and Holly Springs. Apex's motto is "The Peak of Good Living." The town of Apex, NC, incorporated in 1873, was named for its location as the highest point on a portion of the Chatham Railroad. Apex's quaint downtown reflects its railroad station heritage. At the heart of town stands the Apex Union Depot, built in 1914, which now houses the Apex Chamber of Commerce. The historic depot has been restored and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cary, North Carolina occupies a prime spot in Wake County, between Raleigh and the renowned Research Triangle Park. Cary, NC is bordered on the north and east by Raleigh, Morrisville sits west of Cary, and Apex and Holly Springs are to the south. While the majority of Cary is in western Wake County, a small portion is in Chatham County. Cary residents have addresses either in Wake County or in Chatham County, and are served by the county in which they reside.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina is in the southeastern corner of Orange County, nestled among the rolling hills of the North Carolina Piedmont. Chapel Hill is nicknamed “the Southern Part of Heaven” and is best known as the home of the historic University of North Carolina, the nation’s first state university. Chapel Hill, NC, along with Durham and Raleigh, make up the three corners of the Research Triangle. Carrboro lies to the west of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough is to the north.
Durham, North Carolina, in Durham County, is in the very center of N.C. Durham is the county seat of Durham County. The City of Durham is in the heart of the Research Triangle Park area. Raleigh lies 20 miles southeast and Chapel Hill eight miles south of the city.
Fayetteville, North Carolina is the seat of Cumberland County and is its largest municipality. Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville has even been named “America’s Most Pro-Military Town” by Time Magazine. The Airborne & Special Operations Museum and Freedom Memorial Park in downtown Fayetteville reflects Fayetteville's strong military ties. The city motto is "History, Heroes, A Hometown Feeling".
Raleigh, North Carolina is in the northeast central region of N.C. in Wake County. Raleigh is both the county seat of Wake County and the state capital. Raleigh, along with Durham and Chapel Hill, make up the three primary cities of the Research Triangle metropolitan region. Cary, Garner, Wake Forest, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Wendell and Rolesville are nearby cities and towns.
Wake Forest, North Carolina, in Wake County, is 10 miles north of Raleigh, the state capital. Wake Forest is bordered by Franklin County to the north and the Neuse River on the south. In 2009, Wake Forest, NC enjoyed a year-long centennial celebration with the theme “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, Embrace the Future.”
Chatham County, North Carolina is centrally located between the Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions in the heart of N.C. Chatham County is less than an hour's drive from many of North Carolina's major business and population centers, including Raleigh, Durham and Greensboro.
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Johnston County, North Carolina is conveniently located on I-95, east of Raleigh, the State Capital, in Wake County. Johnston County has retained its rural charm and heritage despite the rapid growth its attractions have provided. Within the western portion of Johnston County, at the Wake County line, a vibrant commercial and housing market has developed, attracting new residents and new businesses. Over 70 percent of all new building permits issued within Johnston County occur within this portion of the county.
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Orange County, North Carolina is in the rolling, north-central Piedmont section of N.C., approximately midway between Washington, DC, and Atlanta, GA. Orange County is located on the edge of the renowned Research Triangle Park and is bordered by Person County, Durham County, Chatham County, Alamance County and Caswell County.
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Wake County, North Carolina is in the heart of N.C., in the northeast central region. The county enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Wake County boasts a thriving business and state government community, an active arts community, and a quality of life that has consistently been ranked among the best in the country by national publications. Wake County citizens enjoy an exceptional quality of life and modest tax rates.