I spent years living in big cities like Denver and Salt Lake City, before moving back East. Now, I love my life in Asheville, North Carolina.

After 3 years of living out West, I moved to North Carolina. It was the best decision I could've made for myself

WITN: East of Innovation: Living shorelines protect North Carolina coast and way of life

East of Innovation: Living shorelines protect North Carolina coast and way of life

Southern Living on MSN: This North Carolina mountain town feels like a real-life fairytale

Yahoo: After 3 years of living out West, I moved to North Carolina. It was the best decision I could've made for myself.

After 3 years of living out West, I moved to North Carolina. It was the best decision I could've made for myself.

WRAL on MSN: Phase 1 of Carolina North campus will allow for living, learning

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Author Jan Karon is shy to admit that her fictional town of Mitford is based on Blowing Rock, North Carolina, but residents are convinced of the fact. Karon started writing her popular novels when she ...