If you are thinking Carolinas, check out Greenville. I've been working there on and off for a couple years and there is a lot to like. More of a mid sized city, but air connections are decent. GSP-ATL-YYC isn't much more than half a day. It is growing quite fast, so there are some growing pains but the traffic they complain about is nothing compared to Houston for example.
Blueridge Mountains are right there, and it is just a couple hours drive to the coast. Charlotte and Atlanta are within driving range if need be. The food scene is surprisingly good, they have some decent microbreweries. They are a hub for engineering companies in the SE and there is lots of auto manufacturing and related industries. (BMW and Michelin are there). This leads to a decently educated workforce and likely demand for the types of businesses you are looking at.
Crime is present but not excessive. I walk all over the place downtown after work and never feel unsafe. Politics is certainly different than mine, but it rarely comes up.
All in all, from knowing nothing two years ago I have come around to quite liking it. My wife loves the weather.
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