If you're living in the city it doesn't really matter, can't tell the difference living in ATL to Charlotte to San Diego anyhow.
the rest of NC is amazing, mountains full of heritage, best beaches with lighthouses n shit, best tobacco in the world. the schoolin's fine, they'll learn your kids real right. NASCAR, ric flair, Dale Earnhardt, vince goodrum, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Popcorn Sutton, Cataloochee, Ralph Earnhardt, True Adonis, Cold Mountain, Assville, Nobody, Showstoppa, Outer Banks,