MAY in Statesville, NCMay could be a month of maybes or your time to DISCOVER Statesville! Enjoy strawberry picking, local farmers markets, or local barbecue ...
The Jack Ponticelli StoryBy Kristie Darling Sometimes, the love of hot air ballooning has a significant impact on your future. For Jack and Debbie Ponticelli, ge...
Hello Statesville 05/07/2023These Sunday night phone calls ("HELLO STATESVILLE") come from the City of Statesville, NC to keep you informed on the recycling schedul...
The Sean Richardson StoryMaking people’s dreams and wishes come true...meeting fun, adventurous people…traveling to beautiful places...flying where everything is...
The Claire & Tony Colburn StoryIt’s been said that you can’t take a bad photo of hot air balloons. Tony Colburn would, no doubt, agree. He’s been taking pictures of th...
When Ballooning is a Family AffairDave Litton is a natural born teacher. He’s a handsome Teddy bear type of guy who teaches first graders at Celeste Hinkel Elementary Sch...
The Patrick Grogan StoryFor Patrick Grogan, it all started in Statesville at the National Balloon rally 30 years ago. “I was a chase crew volunteer for a Plano,...
The Daniel Sasser StoryBallooning has always been a distraction from everyday stress. It’s fun and puts things in perspective!” says Daniel Sasser, hot air bal...
Congratulations, Bria & Andy!It is with a sense of pride that I announce effective May 1, 2023, Bria Argrett, will be promoted from Assistant General Manager to Gene...
From 1,000 Feet - Growing Up in The SkyDrew Egerton is a second-generation hot air balloon pilot in Statesville, North Carolina with an extraordinary resume. He was born into ...
Jennifer Grant, DSDC Board of DirectorsJennifer Grant | Downtown Property Owner Jennifer is a North Carolina native who grew up in Sanford, lived in Raleigh, before moving to ...
The Romance of BallooningRomance and ballooning go hand-in-hand. When the love of ballooning and the love of a good woman came together, Charles Page didn’t have...
Hello Statesville 04/30/2023These Sunday night phone calls ("HELLO STATESVILLE") come from the City of Statesville, NC to keep you informed on the recycling schedul...
Aftermath of the Fire: What Can I Do to Help?We in Downtown Statesville are so fortunate to have a community that rallies around in time of need. As many are asking what they can do...
Inglewood Road Shooting in StatesvilleThe Statesville Police Department responded to a call for shots fired on Inglewood Road at approximately 2:08am on Tuesday, April 25, 20...
Simple Assault Charge in StatesvilleStatesville, North Carolina | April 25, 2023 On March 29, 2023, during the Spring Athletic Games at Statesville High School, an 18-year-...
Rotary Farmers MarketThe Rotary Farmers Market is the best place to see and buy locally grown vegetables and flow from May through October. Statesville's or...
What happened this weekAt Chamber Connection Networking Lunch this week: Tuesday (18th) was our networking lunch help the 1 st and 3 rd Tue of the month. Darla...
Hello Statesville 04/23/2023These Sunday night phone calls ("HELLO STATESVILLE") come from the City of Statesville, NC to keep you informed on the recycling schedul...