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GMS Racing NCTS Race Preview: North Wilkesboro Speedway- Round: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race No. 10 of 23 - Track Location: North Wilkesboro Speedway - North Wilkesboro, North Carolina ...
A Futbol Club That Brings a Big ImpactOriginally from London, England, Craig Hollis grew up with a love for futbol. He played the sport his whole life, and continued...
Hot Air Balloonists Marc And Ursula Klinger Share Their ... Several of Statesville’s hot air balloon pilots are transplants from other parts of the country. Marc and Ursula Klinger are a couple of...
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...
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 ...
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...
Beaver Farms: A Farm Five Generations StrongLucas Beaver is a fifth-generation farmer at Beaver Farms in Statesville. In business for 150 years, Lucas is happy to be part ...
Serenity At Stony Point Alpacas“Every animal on this farm has a story,” Javi Chavez says with a smile on his face. “We’re here to tell those stories.” Javi and his wif...
Experience A Day on the Farm with Howard Family FarmArticle by Kristie Darling It’s tulip-picking time at Howard Family Farm, but this hugely popular cut flower—tulips signify perfect l...
Bill Day — Bringing Native Birds to You Up Close & PersonalSome people are best known for the company they keep. In the instance of Bill Day, that’s an understatement. Some of Bill’s best friends...
A New Focus On Sustainable Living Article by Kristie Darling Danny Sudman has taken a critical issue our world faces today, one that is dear to his heart, and put the ...
Farming from the Heart — Windsong FlowersArticle by Kristie Darling Farms come in many shapes and colors. For Catherine Furlong, operating a small flower business where she c...
The Earnest Choice for Tree Service & LandscapingBrandon Earnest, of Earnest Tree Service & Landscaping, started his company over 10 years ago in 2011. His main goal is to provide solut...
Cowboy Style Made in StatesvilleArticle by Kristie Darling I didn’t know that craft beef jerky is a thing until I met Alvin and Judy Cape. And, although I’ve seen AC...
Keep On Trucking - Sam A. Byers & Sons Moving Service, Inc.From the book Preserving Our Heritage Copyright © 1998 Republished with permission from Secure Development CorporationWhen you put God f...
Country Boy Meets R&BPaxton Byers’s love of music started at a very young age. Growing up with his family’s moving company, he spent a lot of time i...
The Iredell Council on AgingIf you’re looking for resources for older adults, The Iredell Council on Aging (Iredell COA) is the place for you. With a range...
“Rdell – That’s How We Say It ‘Round Here”When local Iredell County residents Mark & Marla Faulkenberry started to hear the name “Iredell” pronounced incorrectly...
Skincare With a PurposeArticle by Catherine Diehl In a world full of toxins, it’s hard to know what’s truly good for you. Tammy Wilcox, owner and creator of...
Creative Talent in AbundanceStatesvillians sometimes make their homes here and establish successful businesses here in our friendly town, and with lots of hard work...
Handcrafted Jewelry in Statesville, NCTanisha Schoolfield used a tough time in her life to find a creative outlet. In 2002, she began making handcrafted purses, and ...
A Hay Farm, Wedding Venue, and Mini Horse Rescue, All at... Right on the border of Statesville and Troutman, you’ll find Chickadee Hill Farms – a beautiful, 25-acre piece of property that...
Family Meals Made With You In MindExit 65 on I-77 is the primary access point to Union Grove. Since 1982 there has been an interstate beacon for many travelers located wi...
Home Decor and Art Come Together at Shops Up FrontIn 1999, Bill Warren found himself out of work, and looking for his next adventure. After driving past a storefront he had seen...
Gratitude Never Stops Article by Kristie Darling Some people come into this world as natural leaders, some are trusting souls…they believe in unconditional...
Rustic Meets Elegance in Statesville, NCWhen Christi Ratcliff was celebrating her son’s wedding at Green Gables Farm earlier this year, she had no idea that in jus...
Joe Bondi, Red Buffalo Brewing Co.Red Buffalo Brewing Company opened their doors in Downtown Statesville, NC is November 2018. Known in the community as a funky chill spo...
A Farm Fresh Troutman Treasure - David's MarketDavid’s Market is a true gem in Troutman—and summer is its season to shine!
Made by Hand…Made with Pride - Troutman Chair CompanyFeature photo: Jean Land. Photo by Adam Whitlow The signs of a great design are lasting beauty and consistency in quality. Troutman Chai...
Linney's Water MillArticle by Kristie Darling Photo: Billy LinneyDid you know that a miller rolls and rubs the milled grain between his finger and thumb...
You Get Peace of Mind—They Get a Home Away From Home: Ir... Article by Kristie Darling When a community comes together to help care for those in need, the heart of that community expands. At Ir...
Giving Rescued Animals A Second Chance At Love And FamilyArticle by Kristie Darling The first rescued animal I met at Rescue Ranch was Chick-fil-A, approximately 2,000 pounds of beautiful, b...
We are the Doctors of Displays! - Personal Handcrafted D... Article by Kristie Darling How many times have you spent too much time thinking about or searching for the perfect personalized gift,...
A Legacy Of Building & CommunityArticle by Kristie Darling We see the white pickups around Iredell all the time—PS West Construction Company. The family-owned and op...
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...
Preserving Family Grounds & TraditionsArticle by Kristie Darling Two and a half miles northwest of the Town of Troutman lies a family cemetery. It’s over 200 years old. Bi...
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...
A Coffee Place for the Town of TroutmanOriginally from Long Island, New York, Nina Priore and Sue O’Malley have been friends since junior high. After both moving t...
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 ...
Environmental Education in Iredell CountyFor almost 30 years, the Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center has brought environmental education to kids and adults alike. As...
Regenerative Agriculture is at the Heart of Hart Family ... Originally from Winston, Elizabeth Hart always considered herself a city girl. Until one day, she realized she wanted a change ...
Quilting Sisters Share Their Passion with StatesvilleSisters Cindy Page and Patti Cline have shared a love for quilting since they were very young. “Our mom taught us how to sew, w...
Homegrown Flowers at River Sun Farm in StatesvilleMelinda Roberts and her husband Mike have a strong background in agriculture. After living in Asheville for a number of years, ...
A One-Stop Shop for Mobile Homes in Iredell CountyWhen Jake Aaron and Brett Carlile saw the need for more affordable housing options, they got right to work. In 2019, these chil...

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