Where the Serious Gardener ShopsArticle by Kristie Darling Entrepreneurs come in many categories. The farmers at Prevette Family Farm, Doug and Debbie, in true entre... Celebrating 50 Years AloftWhile Firefly Balloons has just a handful of employees, these craftsmen and engineers construct and sell a product that, in 2022, celebr... Rutledge and Bigham MortuaryArticle by Steve Hill In 1921, two young men who had met in Washington, D.C. while attending Mortuary School came to Statesville with... Houston TransportFrom the book Preserving Our Heritage Copyright © 1998 Republished with permission from Secure Development CorporationEven when they wer... Locally Made Hemp Products Iredell County is home to many pick-your-own opportunities: berries, pumpkins, and even hemp. “That was my whole start for ... Collecting and ConnectingAs a child, James Ferree enjoyed collecting and trading sports cards. In the last year, he rediscovered his love for trading ca... An Iredell County TreasureIt only took one time for Bill to be hooked on gold mining. “The first time you ever found that piece of gold, you got that gol... Giving Old Furniture New LifeTonya Cassidy has a knack for giving old furniture new life. “I can see a piece of furniture, especially neglected furniture, a... Joining the Axe Throwing CrazeAfter tying out axe throwing just a few times, Mike Pastelak was hooked. So much so, that he decided to open his own establishm... A Local Family BusinessWhat started out as a side gig for Rob Hudson quickly turned into a full-time, family business. For 15 years now, Wear41 (previ... Fresh and Local FareMel Funk’s excitement toward the restaurant business is contagious. “It’s the greatest business on Earth!”, he stated while tal... Bringing Color to Our TownsWhat’s a fun way to get to know local leaders? Coloring them! Coloring My Town takes local celebrities like the mayor, school p... Flowers that Tell a StoryDenise Arciszewski has always been a farmer at heart. Though she made her career in aerospace, she loves to tell stories about ... A Motocross Park For All AgesWhen Joel Suggs found out the dirt bike park that he frequently visited with his children might soon be closing, he took matter... A Home Run in a Small TownIf you’ve stopped at a convenience store in the area, there’s a good chance that you visited one of the many Home Run Markets. ... Coloring StatesvilleCOLORING MY TOWN creates fun educational coloring books customized for individual communities via the sponsorship of its local businesse... Never a Fee for HistoryArticle by Alexis Mason Photo by Isaac MasonMarcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin an... Love Cultivates More Than ProduceArticle by Alexis Mason Tucked away beautifully in the hills of northern Iredell County, sits a garden oasis in the peace and quiet. ...
