2 places in NC rank among nation’s biggest ‘boomtowns.’ Why they stand out
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Two North Carolina destinations both cracked the top five on a list of the nation’s biggest “boomtowns.” The online marketplace LendingTree said it studied where people across the country are “moving, building and starting businesses.”
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This story was originally published September 27, 2026 at 4:52 AM with the headline “2 places in NC rank among nation’s biggest ‘boomtowns.’ Why they stand out.”
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