Western NC reporting in. Dexter is correct. Ashville and Boone are bastions of liberal/progressive and new age foolishness. The greater metropolitan areas (Raleigh, Charlotte, etc.), as is typical, are also liberal. Western NC is beautiful. Dexter brings up a good point when he suggests to research the area surrounding your job offer location. You may have to live a bit further out and do a little commute depending. Good luck.