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CLEVELAND COUNTY IS A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY!Cleveland County is nestled in the rolling piedmont of the southwestern portion of North Carolina in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Conveniently located between Charlotte, Greenville/Spartanburg, and Asheville, Cleveland County is the gateway between these major metropolitan areas. Geography is one of Cleveland County's best attributes. With access to Interstate Highways 85, 40, 26 & 77, traveling to and from Cleveland County is easy and convenient.

Our municipalities offer ‘small town charm’, while big city attractions are less than an hour away. Our wonderful quality of place is evidenced by our reliable healthcare facilities, highly rated public schools, low crime rate, four-season climate, and other recreational and cultural opportunities. Gardner-Webb University is also located in Cleveland County, offers a broad curriculum, is a top-rated Business School, and attracts students from all over the world.

In addition to spectacular changing seasons, Cleveland County's favorable geographic setting offers wonderful nearby attractions -- steep mountains in one direction, wide beaches in the other, and topped off with a surrounding array of bustling metropolitan centers, all close enough for amazing day trips. With our family-oriented lifestyle and southern hospitality, Cleveland County is a great place to live, work and play.  

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