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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 health care 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, and offers a broad curriculum, 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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