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NC Thumbpickers Showcase Local Talent in Statesville Music Event
Get ready to tap your feet to the rhythm of the North Carolina Thumbpickers! This melodious event is set to charm music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike with a showcase of local talent that's bound to pluck at your heartstrings.
Guest Column: A tribute to EHS music teacher Tonya Smith
The year was 1976. I was in Mrs. Fosters fifth grade class at North Elkin Middle School. As a new arrival to North Elkin, I learned of the annual talent show. Time to let this place know that I’ve arrived. There was only one thing to do — gift the adoring crowd with my rendition of “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce. I knew the words by heart. I sang along with the radio every time it played. Mrs. Foster said there was a little girl in the seventh grade that could play the piano, and might be persuaded...
Step into the 18th Century at Gregory Creek Homestead Living History Days
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of 18th-century backcountry life at the Gregory Creek Homestead Living History Days. This unique event, hosted by Iredell Museums, offers an engaging glimpse into the past with a series of themed days dedicated to exploring regional history through hands-on experiences.
Silver Arts proves there’s plenty of talent in Davie
Davie County SilverArts held the first art show on Thursday, April 25 at the Davie County Public Library. Entries were accepted in categories within Heritage and Visual Arts. The pieces ranged from paintings to mosaic lamps to paper mache sculptures to needle felting to woodworking. Participants were able to drop off their art pieces earlier […] The post Silver Arts proves there’s plenty of talent in Davie appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Yadkin Valley Festival toasts NC’s top wine region
ELKIN — The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival celebrates North Carolina’s premier wine region each spring with a day of wine, food, music and art. This year’s festival is set for Saturday, May 18, at Elkin Municipal Park and features 16 wineries from Yadkin Valley wine country. The park setting allows patrons to bring chairs or blankets and spend the afternoon relaxing in the sun or under shade trees. “It’s nice...
Piedmont Folkways hosted Holla at Ya Mama Bluegrass at The Old Jail in Statesville.Holla at Ya Mama is one of Steven Davidson’s Charlotte Bluegrass lineups, featuring Andrew Miramon and Ben Burrows on guitar, Robbie Dickerson on bass and Steven on mandolin.This week, on Tuesday May 14th, Catfish in the Sky plays, musicians freshly graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Reserve seats by calling (336) 692-3850. We expect a full house! #music #bluegrass #newgrass #folk,
Statesville's Economic Boost: New Regional Airport Terminal Underway
On May 9, 2024, the City of Statesville and the Statesville Regional Airport began construction of a new terminal. This development aims to improve the airport's facilities and services. The groundbreaking ceremony included state and local officials, city staff, and community members, showing wide support for the project.
Upcoming Local Auction for Stray Black Pig Found Near Commerce Blvd
***The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is announcing a Stray Livestock Auction***. The animal to be auctioned off is a: Black Pig that was located near Commerce Blvd in Statesville on May 2, 2024. The auction will be held at the Iredell County Animal Services Building located at 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM.Visit here for more details.
Boost Your Toddler's Development: Join Free Zumbini® Classes in Statesville
The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department has teamed up with the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) to offer the Zumbini® program at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. This program targets children from 0 to 4 years old and uses music and movement to support early childhood development. Zumbini® was created by the founders of Zumba® and BabyFirstTM to improve cognitive, social, motor, and emotional skills. It also aims to create a fun space for parents and children to interact.
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