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This Small Southern Town Was Just Named The Wealthiest And Safest Place To Retire

Pinehurst, North Carolina, is more than a golf destination. Tucked into the state's Sandhills region, it's the top wealthiest and safest retirement town.

Forbes named this NC city among best places to retire. What makes it special?

The Village of Pinehurst earned a spot on the magazine's list of the 25 Best Places to Enjoy Retirement in 2025. The village, home to 19,000 residents, was one of more than two dozen U.S. locales ...