An annual report by U-Haul ranks states by the number of movers each location said hello or goodbye to in a calendar year.

California ranks last for the fifth year in a row, reflecting high outbound migration.

Another group has recognized growth trends in the Cape Fear region and how they compare to the rest of the country.

South Carolina tops U-Haul’s 2024 Growth Index for the first time, with more than 51.7% of moves into the state. Texas and Florida drop from their usual dominance, ranking second and fourth ...