Cichlid-Man,
I am located in the Piedmont of NC. Right on the borderline of NC and Va. Between Danville and South Boston Va. I am so close to Va. that when I want to go to town, I cross over the NC/Va border and back to NC again.
You could say I go through 3 states just to go shopping for groceries. Most times I just shop in Va any way. Taxes are cheaper as is the gas too!
My local fish store is located in Va. as well.