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Jenn Bosser: A Leader in Economic Development in Iredell... Those of us who live in Iredell County know what a great place it is to live, work and play. Jenn Bosser’s job is to share that with oth...
Spring Has Sprung in Iredell County, NC - Tulip Picking ... As the frost melts away and the sun graces us with its warmth, it's a sure sign that spring has arrived in Statesville, NC. And with spr...
Vienna Barger: A Pioneer in Spirits and Sustainable Agri... In the heart of Iredell County, North Carolina, a force to be reckoned with is shaping the landscape of the spirits industry. Vienna Bar...
Property Matters, Because People MatterProperty Matters was founded by a man who couldn’t believe in the name anymore than he already does, Bryan George. “I love that name,” s...
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, they made...
Soy Candles Light the Way for Local EntrepreneurIn October 2019, Rachel started Old Oak Market. She grew very quickly, and is now in 40 stores.
Live Theater Finds Their Permanent Home in StatesvilleFormerly known as the Statesville Community Theatre, Theatre Statesville has been around since 1958. As the only live theater for adults...
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 growing u...
Locally Made Hemp ProductsIredell County is home to many pick-your-own opportunities: berries, pumpkins, and even hemp. “That was my whole start for this”, shared...
A New Focus On Sustainable Living — Green My Team & Gree... Danny Sudman has taken a critical issue our world faces today, one that is dear to his heart, and put the challenge of finding solutions...
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 CompanyTroutman Chairs have been handcrafted with the finest woods by experienced, skilled craftsmen, using designs and techniques that have wi...
Gratitude Never Stops – Xavier ZsarmaniSome people come into this world as natural leaders, some are trusting souls…they believe in unconditional love.
Find Out What's In Store: Mrs. Ruth's Country MarketWe might imagine that the entrepreneurs manning these rustic stands are all old-timey, country-grown farmers who work from dawn to dusk ...
A Hidden Gem In South Iredell - Josh's Farmer's MarketWe’re a family-owned farm market, and we specialize in regionally sourced, homegrown seasonal fruits and vegetables, with a special nich...
Linney's Water MillIn the late 1700s, William Coplin Linney was the first of a long line of Linneys to settle in North Carolina. Back in the day, pioneers ...
You Get Peace of Mind—They Get a Home Away From Home: Ir... When a community comes together to help care for those in need, the heart of that community expands. At Iredell Adult Day Services, our ...
Come With A Goal. Come With Curiosity. Come To Be. — Wil... Healing from the heart. It’s a powerful idea, but how many of us truly experience this? The issues and challenges faced throughout our l...
Giving Rescued Animals A Second Chance At Love And Famil... Krissie Newman has inspired our community to do more for animals by gathering around her compassionate people who love them. She founded...
We are the Doctors of Displays! - Personal Handcrafted D... How many times have you spent too much time thinking about or searching for the perfect personalized gift, custom-made display, keepsake...
We Would Love to Grow Your Food! — Howard Family FarmIt’s tulip-picking time at Howard Family Farm, but this hugely popular cut flower—tulips signify perfect love, you know—won’t last long....
Farming from the Heart — Windsong FlowersFarms come in many shapes and colors. For Catherine Furlong, operating a small flower business where she can grow and sell heirloom and ...
A Legacy Of Building & Community — PS West Construction ... We see the white pickups around Iredell all the time—PS West Construction Company. The family-owned and operated business has been a fix...
AC’s Yummy Jerky — Cowboy Style Made in StatesvilleI didn’t know that craft beef jerky is a thing until I met Alvin and Judy Cape. And, although I’ve seen AC’s Yummy Jerky on counters in ...
Carolina Gourmet – Quality, Wellness, ConvenienceImagine having your own private chef…not just a cook…but a European-trained professional with over 35 years of experience at the highest...
Prevette Family Farms — Where the Serious Gardener ShopsEntrepreneurs come in many categories. The farmers at Prevette Family Farm, Doug and Debbie, in true entrepreneurial fashion, have turne...
Troutman Family Historical Association - Preserving Fami... Two and a half miles northwest of the Town of Troutman lies a family cemetery. It’s over 200 years old. Birth dates among the marked hea...
Rutledge and Bigham MortuaryIn 1921, two young men who had met in Washington, D.C. while attending Mortuary School came to Statesville with a burning desire to rend...
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...
Houston TransportFrom the book Preserving Our Heritage Copyright © 1998 Republished with permission from Secure Development Corporation Even when they w...
Mary Charlton HollidayFrom the book Preserving Our Heritage Copyright © 1998 Republished with permission from Secure Development Corporation Iredell County sc...
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...
Locally Made Hemp Products from Atkinson Acres Hemp FarmIredell County is home to many pick-your-own opportunities: berries, pumpkins, and even hemp. “That was my whole start for this”, shared...
“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, they decided to...
Rustic Meets Elegance at Green Gables Event Venue in Sta... When Christi Ratcliff was celebrating her son’s wedding at Green Gables Farm earlier this year, she had no idea that in just a few short...
Accessible Produce Comes to StatesvilleJanco Community Farms is working to solve local food accessibility issues. “It’s the brainchild of a long-standing passion”, said Christ...
A farmer whose purpose is to improve food accessWhen you meet Christina Benton, you meet a farmer who not only grows a traditional market farm but goes beyond to think about who might ...
Local Store Featuring a Local AuthorIf you visit GG’s Art Frames Gifts, you are sure to find something you like. “We have a little of everything for everybody”, says Gloria...
Richard J. Harris, A Beloved StatesvillianFrom the book Preserving Our Heritage Copyright © 1998 Republished with permission from Secure Development Corporation A young lad, bu...
Mr. Quick: Journey To The Top Of Depot HillMr. Quick: Journey To The Top Of Depot Hill. I was reared by my sister and brother-in-law partly at the Statesville Brick Yard, and late...
Keep On Trucking - Sam A. Byers & Sons Moving Service, Inc.Keep On Trucking - Sam A. Byers & Sons Moving Service, Inc. Sam Byers was not an educated man, but he was always kind and loving to his...
Black Entrepreneurs: The Kimbrough FamilyWilliam Gaston Kimbrough was born in Kimbrough, Alabama. At an early age he went to Trenton, New Jersey, where he met and married Clara ...
Skincare With a PurposeIn a world full of toxins, it’s hard to know what’s truly good for you. Tammy Wilcox, owner and creator of A'lia Pure knows exactly how ...
Seasons May Change, But Memories Last a Lifetime!Howard Family Farm - Harmony, NC is a place that changes with every season, but the one thing that never changes is the laughter and joy...
Never a Fee for HistoryMarcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” It is ...
Love Cultivates More Than ProduceTucked away beautifully in the hills of northern Iredell County, sits a garden oasis in the peace and quiet. Well manicured rows of vine...
A Real Life Cowboy Amongst UsIn the northern half of the county resides one of the many real life cowboys that calls Iredell home. With an affinity for sports and a ...
Preserving our Heritage One Step at a TimeFrom preservation to expansion, Iredell County history has been full of ups and downs. However, for Mason McCullough the bumpy ride of d...
Developing the Future of AgricultureThe search to find the one thing that sets your heart on fire, the thing that you wake up everyday excited about, the thing you’re so pa...
Setting the Bar for ConnectLittle did William (Bill) P. Pope, Partner and President at Pope McMillan, P.A. - Statesville, NC. in Downtown Statesville - Statesville...

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