From 1,000 Feet - The Drew Egerton StoryDrew Egerton is a second-generation hot air balloon pilot with an extraordinary resume. He was born into this sport! Buck and Louise E...
The Daniel Sasser Story“Ballooning has always been a distraction from everyday stress. It’s fun and puts things in perspective!” says Daniel Sasser, hot air ba...
Fourth Creek Brewing Co.Jonathan and Krystyn Nobinger have been brewing their own beer since 2012, and in 2018, they opened up “Statesville’s first brewery sinc...
The Sean Richardson StoryMaking people’s dreams and wishes come true...meeting fun, adventurous people…traveling to beautiful places...flying where everything is...
The Sean Richardson StoryMaking people’s dreams and wishes come true...meeting fun, adventurous people…traveling to beautiful places...flying where everything is...
Zootastic Park: an Adventure at the ZooLions and Tigers and Monkeys, Oh My! Have you ever held a monkey or fed a tiger? You can at the largest hands-on zoo in America, Zootast...
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 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, ...
Red Buffalo Brewing Co.Take a step into one of Statesville’s breweries, Red Buffalo Brewing, owned and operated Joe Bondi.
Balloonist Dream-of-a-LifetimeDebbie Swing retired in 2019, but unlike many, her dream-of-a-lifetime continues to keep her busy! “I saw a balloon flying the summer I ...
Balloonist Dream-of-a-LifetimeDebbie Swing retired in 2019, but unlike many, her dream-of-a-lifetime continues to keep her busy!
Xscape to StatesvilleEscape rooms are creating a new type of entertainment - one that is active and challenges you to collaborate, observe, get involved, and...
News Release: 10/20/2020The pre-recorded Meet the Candidates video series will feature individuals running for Iredell County Commissioners, Iredell County Scho...
When Ballooning is a Family Affair By Kristie DarlingDave Litton is a natural born teacher. He’s a handsome Teddy bear type of guy who teaches first graders at Celeste Hin...
When Ballooning is a Family Affair Dave Litton is a natural born teacher. He’s a handsome Teddy bear type of guy who teaches first graders at Celeste Hinkel Elementary School.
Statesville’s Newest Balloon Pilot!By Kristie DarlingVery often, the most amazing things about a person are the passions they make happen. That is certainly true for State...
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...
