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23 Reasons Why It's Better To Live In North Carolina

"Gone to Carolina in my mind"

Briana Ullman

Mar 23, 2015

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23 Reasons Why It's Better To Live In North Carolina

If you've ever visited or lived in North Carolina, you can tell right away that it's a pretty amazing place. North Carolinians are treated to living in a state that has it all: beaches, mountains, great weather, and just the right amount of Southern culture. It's okay to be cocky about how great it is to live in NC because let's face it: we're better than other places.

For all of you out-of-staters, here's why:

1. North Carolina is home to both the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks...

2. ...and the Appalachian Mountains.

3. We have all four seasons, and they are absolutely beautiful.

4. Charlotte, North Carolina is the second largest banking center in the United States. The Queen City also showcases an amazing skyline and the Charlotte Hornets, the basketball team that is owned by none other than Michael Jordan.

5. Right in the middle of the state is the Research Triangle Park, one of the largest research areas and job hubs in the world. This area is also home to three major universities: NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Duke.

6. North Carolina has just the right amount of Southern culture, which means...

7. Southern expressions,

8. Southern manners,

9. Southern food,

10. And Southern football.

11. There's nothing more beautiful than the sight of a North Carolina flag flying high...

12. Or the colors of a true Carolina sunset.

13. We're home to the biggest rivalry in college basketball. When visiting NC, be careful -- it DOES matter what shade of blue you're wearing on game day.

14. From the picturesque Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway of Asheville...

15. ...all the way to the charm of Wrightsville beach and Cape Hatteras lighthouse on the coast, every square foot of North Carolina is rich in beauty.

16. North Carolinians are people who climb to the tops of mountains,

17. Drink sweet tea out of mason jars,

18. And appreciate our state's fascinating history (Blackbeard and the Lost Colony, how cool is that?!)

19. North Carolina has witnessed some pretty spectacular inventions that are still all the rage today such as Cheerwine and Krispy Kreme,

20. Not to mention that we're First in Flight.

21. NC is home to the best fast food (people from other states just don't understand our undying love for Bojangles and Cookout):

22. As well as the best BBQ.

23. And if Old Crow Medicine Show can give NC its stamp of approval by writing the unofficial state anthem of "Wagon Wheel" (seriously, try to find a North Carolinian who doesn't know the words) then I guarantee you'll love it too.

No matter who you are or where you're from, everyone always finds something about North Carolina that keeps them coming back. That's what makes me so passionate about where I'm from, and why NC is such a great place to call home.

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23 Reasons Why It's Better To Live In North Carolina

"Gone to Carolina in my mind"

For all of you out-of-staters, here's why:

1. North Carolina is home to both the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks...

2. ...and the Appalachian Mountains.

3. We have all four seasons, and they are absolutely beautiful.

4. Charlotte, North Carolina is the second largest banking center in the United States. The Queen City also showcases an amazing skyline and the Charlotte Hornets, the basketball team that is owned by none other than Michael Jordan.

5. Right in the middle of the state is the Research Triangle Park, one of the largest research areas and job hubs in the world. This area is also home to three major universities: NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Duke.

6. North Carolina has just the right amount of Southern culture, which means...

7. Southern expressions,

8. Southern manners,

9. Southern food,

10. And Southern football.

11. There's nothing more beautiful than the sight of a North Carolina flag flying high...

12. Or the colors of a true Carolina sunset.

13. We're home to the biggest rivalry in college basketball. When visiting NC, be careful -- it DOES matter what shade of blue you're wearing on game day.

14. From the picturesque Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway of Asheville...

15. ...all the way to the charm of Wrightsville beach and Cape Hatteras lighthouse on the coast, every square foot of North Carolina is rich in beauty.

16. North Carolinians are people who climb to the tops of mountains,

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18. And appreciate our state's fascinating history (Blackbeard and the Lost Colony, how cool is that?!)

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21. NC is home to the best fast food (people from other states just don't understand our undying love for Bojangles and Cookout):

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No matter who you are or where you're from, everyone always finds something about North Carolina that keeps them coming back. That's what makes me so passionate about where I'm from, and why NC is such a great place to call home.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

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9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

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