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Pardon Our DustThe N.C. Department of Transportation is continuing to make improvements to the I-40/7...

Statesville, North Carolina: Hot Air Balloon Capital of... by Kristie DarlingStatesville has had a passionate love affair with hot air balloons f...

Save the date(s) for Statesville, NC Join us for a wonderful evening with the Charlotte Symphony! Learn More Spri...

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North Carolina's Premier Film FestivalDon't miss the Full Bloom Film Festival in Downtown Statesville, North Carolina, from ...

FEATURED: Fort Dobbs State Historic SiteBrandon from NC Culture Kids recently visited Fort Dobbs! Be sure to follow his adven...

THE ROMANCE OF BALLOONINGRomance and ballooning go hand-in-hand. When the love of ballooning and the love of a...

Ballooning Around The WorldMarsha Treacy is one of Statesville’s most famous and accomplished balloon pilots. She...

The Jack Ponticelli StorySometimes, the love of hot air ballooning has a significant impact on your future. For...

The Claire & Tony Colburn StoryIt’s been said that you can’t take a bad photo of hot air balloons. Tony Colburn woul...

Hot Air Balloonists Marc And Ursula Klinger Share Their ... Several of Statesville’s hot air balloon pilots are transplants from other parts of th...

From 1,000 Feet - The Drew Egerton StoryDrew Egerton is a second-generation hot air balloon pilot with an extraordinary resum...