Communities

Lincolnton The quaint city of Lincolnton sits on the South Fork of the Catawba River.  Stroll the revitalized downtown where you will find restaurants, shops and a down home atmosphere. The growing restaurant and craft brewery movement is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and leading ... » Learn More about Lincoln County

Concord Concord got its name from the lively discussion its founders had when deciding where to place the county seat. When they reached a compromise, they named the town Concord, meaning “harmony,” to reflect the peaceful spirit in which the issue was settled. Today, Concord is recognized for ... » Learn More about Cabarrus County

Stanly County Named for John Stanly, a Speaker of the North Carolina House of Commons and, later, a U.S. congressman. Early inhabitants of the area included the Saura(Cheraw), Keyauwee, and Tuscarora Indians, followed by German, Dutch,  Scotch-Irish and English ... » Learn More about Stanly County

Belmont Belmont was incorporated in 1895 and was originally set along the Southern Railroad line as a trading center for farmers.  Later on, it became a community where the textile industry served as the lifeblood, Belmont is a burgeoning success story of thriving growth and redevelopment. A ... » Learn More about Gaston County

Salisbury Salisbury is the oldest continually populated colonial town in the western region of North Carolina. In the early days, it was a prominent economic hub along North Carolina’s Great Wagon Road due to its location on well-established trade routes.  By the 20th century, Salisbury had ... » Learn More about Rowan County