Orangeburg, population 13,000,  was chosen an All-American city in 2005.  Located in central South Carolina this small town has several colleges (including top-rated Claflin University and South Carolina State University - both predominately black schools). It is known as the Garden City and has a lovely downtown. Orangeburg has an active and very successful redevelopment program. Photo of St. Paul…...

Ruidoso is a mountain resort in New Mexico.  Located in south-central New Mexico, its population is just under 8,000. ENMU Ruidoso Campus is a two-year community college here.  Major development projects in Ruidoso include large housing subdivisions, condos, and retail establishments There is good skiing nearby at Ski Apache. Ruidoso Downs is a suburb and home to Ruidoso Downs (flat)…...

Boise is a great retirement community for active adults over 50. This mid-sized city in Idaho (it is the 3rd largest Metro in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle and Portland) has won awards including “One of the Hottest Tech Cities” – Newsweek, and “Best Town to Live and Ride” - Bike Magazine. Named by early fur trappers because of the…...

Holly Springs is an old but fast growing town in the Raleigh-Durham area. The town is between Apex and Cary with an affluent population of 25,000, more than double its 2000 population.  Holly Springs is working hard to transform itself into a charming little town. In the center of the town there are signs marking its historic district.  The brand…...