North Carolina has long been a popular setting for video and film productions such as television’s “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” and major motion pictures including Last of the Mohicans‚ Patch Adams and The Guardian.
Statesville combines its traditional Southern charm with city savvy. With five historical districts, a commercial center and plenty of outdoor recreation, the region offers opportunity unparalleled by cities of similar size. Agriculture has long been important component in Statesville's economy, but manufacturing is quickly becoming a key industry.