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Carolina BalloonFest In Statesville, NC

To air is human, especially at the annual Carolina BalloonFest in Statesville. The event has been held since 1974, making it the second-oldest balloon rally in the nation. The three-day festival in October occurs at Statesville Regional Airport with more than 50 hot air balloons and 50,000 spectators in attendance. Highlights of the weekend include a 50-balloon mass ascension, a nighttime balloon glow and hot air balloon rides. Besides ballooning, attractions include live music, a kids zone,... Read More »

Rec Center Brings New Leisure Options to Town

It’s been a long wait. But let the fun and games begin. “We’ve been talking about this for more than 20 years,” says John Bullard of a new $8.4 million recreation center gearing up to open in fall of 2008. “It gives Statesville residents an opportunity to participate in all kinds of new activities. It will not only offer entertainment but fitness options.” The 36,000-square-foot facility has a large gymnasium, five multipurpose rooms for day camps and after-school programs, a climbing wall, a... Read More »